Media Kit for Richard Holland
Richard Holland is the Chief Executive Officer of Nation Safe Drivers (NSD), one of North America’s most trusted providers of roadside assistance and finance & insurance (F&I) products for automotive, RV, marine, and powersports dealers. Bringing over 30 years of results-driven leadership, Holland has revitalized NSD’s market presence, strengthened dealer partnerships, and positioned the company as a leader in scalable, technology-driven solutions that boost dealership performance and customer satisfaction.
Before joining NSD, Holland served as CEO of Endurance Warranty Services, where he led a 266% growth cycle and reengineered company operations for long-term scalability. As Managing Director of Solera North America, he oversaw $700M in revenue and $300M in EBITDA while leading a team of 3,100 professionals. He has also held key leadership roles at Revolos, AutoPoint, DealerTrack DMS, and founded Arkona, Inc.—a dealership management solutions company acquired by DealerTrack. In recognition of his entrepreneurial success, Holland was named Utah Entrepreneur of the Year by Ernst & Young and Microsoft.
Known for his deep expertise in P&L management, M&A strategy, and high-performing team leadership, Holland continues to drive innovation at the intersection of automotive retail, F&I profitability, and customer experience. He holds a B.S. in Accounting and Finance from the University of Utah.
Accomplishments:
Over 30 years of results-driven leadership in the automotive and tech sectors.
Directed a 3,100-member international team delivering dealership technology and data solutions.
Honored as Utah Entrepreneur of the Year (2004) by Ernst & Young and Microsoft.
Oversaw nationwide roadside assistance network of over 250,000 independent contractors.
Scaled Endurance Warranty Services by 266% while modernizing daily operations.
Managed $700M revenue and $300M EBITDA as Managing Director at Solera North America.
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Features:
Podcast
BREAK/FIX the Motorsports & Vehicle Enthusiast Variety Show: Nation Safe Drivers: Richard Holland’s Roadside Revolution
Podcast
All Automotive: Nation Safe Drivers Interview with Richard Holland
Ask Jeff About:
What were some key turning points or decisions that helped your company grow from a small IT startup to a multi-million-dollar MSP?
What has your transition from hands-on tech expert to CEO taught you about leadership and building a strong, process-driven culture within Andromeda?
Why did you choose manufacturing as your focus, and how do you help clients overcome the unique IT challenges in that sector?
How do you uncover and address hidden vulnerabilities in a manufacturing environment to prevent recurring IT issues?
What do you believe truly differentiates your approach from other IT providers, especially for manufacturing clients?
Ask Richard About:
You’ve led multiple companies through rapid growth and transformation—what leadership lessons have had the biggest impact on your career?
What was your vision when you stepped into the CEO role at Nation Safe Drivers, and how has that evolved?
With the dealership landscape changing, what strategies should GMs and Finance Directors focus on to stay competitive?
How can dealerships better integrate their F&I systems with their dealership management software for efficiency and compliance?
What trends will shape dealerships in the next five years?
