Alan Katz
As Vice President of Operations at Dennis & Co. Auto Group, Alan works closely with the Executive Team and General Management to implement their business plans, focusing on achieving goals via the dealership teams. He also oversees all of the dealerships’ Customer Relations teams. He ensures customers’ satisfaction during both purchasing and ownership experiences.
Alan also provides support to the human resources team to assist with policy guidance and employer relations to over 800 employees. His partnership is extended to the training and development team to collaborate on their retention and staff development goals with the sole focus on opportunity creation.
In addition, as a spokesperson and representative for Dennis & Co., Alan has forged relationships with local community representatives, trade organizations, and business leaders in order to enhance awareness of company initiatives.
Prior to his current position, Alan was an HR Generalist for American Realty Capital, where he led a 10-member team. He implemented policies, managed employee relations, and maintained employee records. He also handled a myriad of other HR issues, including compensation, benefits, and talent acquisition.
Having worked mostly in the areas of HR administration, recruitment and placement, and operational management for AllianceBernstein, NYC Business Solutions, and American Realty Capital, he is very familiar with virtually all aspects of HR. He is particularly experienced in providing strategic advice to operational managers, directing leadership teams, mediating disputes, and managing client services. With regard to the latter, Alan is the recipient of the 2011 Jodi Spiegel Enhancement of Customer Service Award, a national recognition within the Workforce and Economic Development Community.
Alan earned his Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology from Rowan University in Glassboro, New Jersey.
Alan lives in Yorktown Heights, New York, with his wife, Christina, and their children—Jayden, Dylan, and Alessandra. When Alan is not working, he enjoys watching his kids play sports, participating in family movie nights, and grilling food on the barbecue.