The Management Team
Robert Betagole
CEO
Under Robert Betagole’s 50 years of leadership, Mike Albert Leasing has grown from a small used car dealership in Cincinnati to a nationally recognized fleet lessor with vehicles in all 50 states as well as Canada and Puerto Rico. Bob’s accolades include winning the Ernst & Young/ NASDAQ Entrepreneur of the Year Award for Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky in 1997. In 2007, he earned the Greater Cincinnati Auto Dealer's Association President's Vanguard Award. The award is given to leaders who have made significant contributions to the Cincinnati automotive business - not only as outstanding small business owners, but also as citizens dedicated to community service and the betterment of the industry within the community.
Marty Betagole
President
Marty Betagole became President of Mike Albert Leasing, Inc. in 2000. Marty received a BA in Economics from the University of Michigan, an MBA from Xavier University and a Juris Doctorate from the University of Cincinnati College of Law. She serves as a member of the board of the Cincinnati Chamber of Commerce.
John Betagole
Vice President, National Fleet Leasing
John Betagole joined the company in 1982. He has worked in and/or supervised most of the company’s sales departments. John is now president of the family's dealership group that includes Superior Chevrolet, Honda, Acura, Hyundai North and Hyundai West. He holds a BS in Economics from Michigan State University.
Richard L. Betagole
Vice President
Richard Betagole started his career with Mike Albert Leasing in 1983. With over 25 years of automotive experience, he is involved in various aspects of the business and also manages the company's private investments. Richard served as a director on the board of the American Automotive Leasing Association for 15 years. He earned a BA from the University of Cincinnati.
W. Patrick Stull
Chief Operating Officer
Pat joined Mike Albert in 1986 as Director of Management Information Systems and was promoted to Vice President, Finance in 1987. As Vice President, Finance, Pat oversaw the Information Technology, Human Resources, Fleet Operations, Central Purchasing and Facilities Management departments. Pat became COO in 2008 and today, oversees all areas of the company. In addition to being a CPA, Pat is also a Certified Systems Professional. He is a member of the American Institute of CPAs and the Ohio Society of CPAs. Pat holds a BBA in Accounting from Xavier University.
Glenn Fardy
General Manager Leasing/Sales
Glenn Fardy started his career with Mike Albert Leasing, Inc. in 1979. Glenn left Mike Albert Leasing in 1993 after 14 years with the company to go to the Provident Bank, Cincinnati, Ohio to start Provident Auto Leasing, Inc. which he led and managed to $3 billion in assets. Glenn held the position of Senior Vice President of Indirect Lending and had management responsibility for all indirect lending, leasing and wholesale lending. After the sale of Provident Auto Leasing, Inc. to National City Bank in 2004 and consulting work with the Wells Fargo Auto Finance Group, San Francisco, CA Glenn rejoined Mike Albert Leasing in 2006. Glenn is responsible for leasing management and sales. Glenn attended Bentley College, Waltham, MA.
Sheri J. Hardesty
Vice President, Sales Administration
Sheri Hardesty joined the company in 1980 and today serves as Vice President of Sales Administration. Sheri is responsible for Fleet Administration, Marketing Communications, Customer Service and Fleet Title Operations. She also serves on the company's strategic planning committee. Sheri received her MBA from Xavier University.
Keith Miller
Treasurer
As the company’s Treasurer, Keith Miller is responsible for cash and credit management, budgeting, risk assessment, corporate and individual tax planning and payroll. Keith joined the company in 1994, having previously worked as a tax consultant with Ernst & Young in Cincinnati. He holds a BBA in Accountancy from Saint Joseph's College in Indiana and a Masters degree from the University of Cincinnati. Keith is a CPA and a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants.
Chuck Ruzicka
Chief Information Officer
Chuck Ruzicka joined Mike Albert in 2008. He is responsible for Mike Albert’s technology strategy, the daily operation of the technology organization, technology selection and oversight of technology vendors. Prior to joining Mike Albert, Chuck was a Chief Information Officer in the financial services industry for over 10 years and a technology strategy consultant. He has an MBA and a Bachelors of Science in Math Education from The Ohio State University.
Todd Ryan
Vice President, Remarketing
Todd Ryan is responsible for wholesale operations, the remarketing of off-lease and rental vehicles and directing the operations of the Short Term Rental Department. He is also responsible for leading Mike Albert’s Residual Committee, which forecasts the residual values of all Mike Albert vehicles. Todd has been with Mike Albert Leasing for 14 years.
W. Bruce Shaffer
Chief Financial Officer
Bruce Shaffer began his career with Mike Albert in 1986 as Assistant Controller. He was named Controller in 1987, Treasurer in 1995 and became Vice President of Fleet Operations in 2000. Bruce was promoted to CFO in 2008. He continues to oversee Mike Albert’s Purchasing and Maintenance Management operations. Bruce is a graduate of Miami University with a BS in Accounting. He is also a CPA and is a member of the American Institute of CPAs and the Ohio Society of CPAs.
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