Sterling Associates, a wholly owned subsidiary of UniBank and one of the nation’s leading providers of financial services to owners of new and pre-owned RVs, manufactured homes, pleasure yachts and aircraft, has announced a management transition in the company.
Tom Smith has announced that he will step down as president of Sterling Associates later this summer but will continue working with the company as a senior advisor. Sterling Associates Vice President Shawn Rogan, a 23-year veteran of the company, will move up to assume the president’s role.
“We started this company 30 years ago, and I’m proud of the team we’ve assembled over the years to provide the best service to our customers across the country,” Smith said in announcing the change. “One of my best hires was Shawn Rogan and I have complete confidence in his ability to continue to grow Sterling Associates in the years to come. Shawn understands that our business is built on the one-on-one relationships we have with our customers and our ability to match those customers with the best possible financial product to meet their needs.”
Despite stepping away from the day-to-day operations at Sterling, Smith’s new role as senior advisor will keep him involved with customer and business relationships, ensuring a smooth transition.