Since 1924, Holman Enterprises has grown into one of the largest integrated automotive service companies. With a unique range of complementary services in the areas of fleet management, leasing, vehicle equipment, vehicle bodies and services related to vehicles, as well as sales of commercial and retail vehicles, we are always looking for the best solution for our customers.
Holman’s story began in 1924 with a Ford dealership in Pennsauken, New Jersey, driven by a dream of building a family business and a vision to always do the right thing for our employees and customers.
Today, Holman Enterprises is one of the largest integrated automotive services companies in North America and is also one of the most important players in fleet management and leasing in Germany and the UK.
The Holman name stands for transparency, fairness and trust. Together we do the right thing.
At Holman, we have an innate desire to serve in all aspects of our business: internally and with our customers and partners with whom we work closely. Together we treat others as we ourselves would like to be treated.
Holman Enterprises fosters an atmosphere of caring, respect and recognition to ensure our employees feel as valued as our customers.
At Holman, we love what we do, celebrate individual and collective successes, and constantly look for opportunities to innovate. We take pride in our work and seek to be a better team every day.
CORPORATE RESPONSIBILITY
At Holman, we recognize the intricate connection our organization has to jobs jobs, economies and the natural environment. We maintain accountability by providing sustainable services and solutions, championing our own employees, and scrutinizing our impact on the world.
INVESTING IN THE FUTURE
In a world of rapid change, we believe in being agile and looking toward the future. By investing in our people, our communities, and our planet, Holman stays ahead of the curve and ensures our success for years to come.
“No matter how the Holman family grows and evolves as an organization, our commitment to our employees, our customers, our community, and our environment is unwavering.”
Rice & Holman open a Ford dealership in Merchantville, New Jersey.
Steward Holman opens Reconditioned Motors and Parts (RMP), an authorized Ford remanufacturer, in Pennsauken, NJ
Rice & Holman Ford creates a subsidiary named Automotive Rentals, Inc. (ARI) to lease and rent fleet vehicles to companies and corporations
R&H Management becomes Holman Enterprises
Holman acquires the first of two major vehicle equipment companies to build custom, complex fleet vehicles.
a Rolls-Royce/Bentley dealership that grew into Holman Motorcars Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
Holman acquired a small fleet leasing company that expanded our footprint into Canada while also moving into Mexico the same year.
Holman became a global organization after acquiring fleet leasing companies in the UK and Germany, respectively.
The company announces the ONE Holman initiative and names Joseph Holman Chairman Emeritus, Mindy Holman Chair, Carl Ortell CEO, and Brian Bates COO. RMP is renamed Holman Parts Distribution
Holman Parts Distribution and ARI are both named to the 2017 Best Places to Work in New Jersey by NJBiz.
Holman consolidates companies and competencies under a singular global brand: Holman. Driving What’s Right.
Holman’s leaders are seasoned industry experts who combine experience and vision with integrity to drive tangible results.
Melinda “Mindy” Holman represents the third generation of Holman leadership at this family-owned and operated global automotive services company. As Board Chair, Mindy ensures the company continues to uphold the values established by her grandfather, who founded the company in 1924, as well as her father before her. She also steers the Board in setting growth and development strategies that will strengthen the company for generations to come. Mindy joined the Holman organization in 1986 as a management trainee and then served in various capacities in our dealerships, up to and including General Manager, before becoming Vice President of Holman in 1994. She later served as President and then Chief Executive Officer of Holman before becoming the Board Chair in 2015. The Holman organization is especially committed to supporting community organizations, both financially and through personal involvement. In this way also, Mindy leads by example. Her current board affiliations include Moorestown Friends School, and Urban Promise International, where she serves at Chair.
Carl has been with the Holman organization for more than 36 years. He was CEO of Holman from 2015 – 2023. Prior to becoming the CEO of Holman, Carl was the president of the organization’s fleet management division. During his time within that division, he served in multiple operational and financial positions with increasing responsibility, including chief financial officer and chief operating officer prior to becoming president. He was a leader within the industry as well and was long active in many of the industry’s leading professional associations, including NAFA and the American Automotive Leasing Association (AALA). He eventually came to serve as the President of AALA after having served as Vice President of State Government Affairs for the organization. He also served as president and chairman of Global Fleet Services, Inc. (GFS) from 2005 to 2010, a premier alliance of fleet leasing companies founded in 1994 offering comprehensive solutions to businesses worldwide. Carl has a BS in Accounting from LaSalle University. Carl and his wife Kim live in Moorestown, New Jersey.
Chris’ strategic vision for leveraging Holman’s truly unique core competencies across the company’s diverse collection of automotive-centric businesses is driven by his profound understanding of our customers’ needs and his extensive experience, spanning multiple countries and business units. He joined ARI’s Canadian client services team in 1994 and then went on to serve in a variety of roles in the U.S. and Canada. Chris became senior vice president and chief operating officer of ARI’s Canadian business and then served as president of ARI from 2015 to 2018 where he was the key architect of ARI’s expansion into the European market. Today, Chris provides executive oversight to all of Holman Enterprises’ operating companies who deliver innovative, technology-driven automotive solutions to commercial and consumer segments around the globe. Chris attended the University of Ottawa and the Queen’s School of Business.
Kathy joined the company in 1991 as General Counsel. Prior to that, she was a partner with the law firm of Whitmore, Kay & Steven in Palo Alto, California. In 2015, she became Executive Vice President, Chief Legal Officer of Holman Enterprises and is responsible for Holman Enterprises’ corporate, external and legal affairs. Kathy’s role has grown over time to include risk management as well. She received her B.A. from Mt. Holyoke College in 1977 and her J.D. from Santa Clara Law School in 1982.
Frank joined Holman Automotive in 1981. He was appointed Vice President/General Manager of Saturn of Mount Laurel in 1992, Vice President/General Manager of Saturn of Turnersville in 1993, Saturn of English Creek in 1996, and went on to serve as Vice President/General Manager of Holman Motorcars and Holman Infiniti in 1999. In 2006, he became Vice President of Resource Development for Holman Enterprises.
Chris started his career with ARI in Canada in June of 2010 as Vice President of Finance. Then in August of 2013 Chris transitioned to Vice President of Finance at Holman Enterprises. Prior to working for ARI he worked for BMW for seven years starting as Treasurer and was quickly promoted to the Director of Tax; after which he was promoted to Corporate Controller. Before working for BMW he worked for three years at General Motors of Canada and four years at KPMG.
Bob joined ARI in 1989 and managed three fleet management services areas before being promoted to director of fleet services in 2001 and then vice president of operations in 2005. He advanced to senior vice president of fleet management services in 2011. From 2013 to 2018, Bob served as executive vice president and chief operating officer, using his vast strategic and operational experience to oversee ARI’s North American vehicle supply chain, licensing and compliance, remarketing, fleet management and call center teams as well as global product management. Appointed president in 2018, Bob leads all of ARI’s global operations. Bob also oversees Holman Insurance Services, Holman’s commercial and consumer insurance division. Bob received a Bachelor of Science degree in business management from Albright College.
From our location in Germany, our management team drives regional growth and oversees the operational implementation of Holman’s global strategy. In doing so, we combine international expertise with a deep understanding of the needs of German businesses.
We are always looking for new team members who enjoy giving their best – both to their colleagues and to our customers. Join us and become part of the Holman family.
