RICHMOND, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
CarMax,
Inc. (NYSE: KMX), the nation’s largest retailer of used cars, today
announced the promotion of Diane Long Cafritz to the newly created
position of chief human resources officer and senior vice president.
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Diane Long Cafritz, Chief Human Resources Officer and Senior Vice President, CarMax, Inc. (Photo: Business Wire)
Cafritz, 46, will lead all human resources and loss prevention areas
with the primary responsibility of leading CarMax’s strategy to attract,
develop and retain talent to support the company’s business and its
future growth.
“Our associates are our most important asset and strongest
differentiator,” said Bill Nash, CarMax president and chief executive
officer. “Diane’s extensive leadership experience will be a tremendous
asset in ensuring we continue to elevate our exceptional culture and
move our people forward.”
Cafritz joined CarMax in 2003 as assistant general counsel, managing
commercial and consumer litigation and has provided significant
leadership within the company’s field operational leadership team. She
was promoted to vice president in 2014. Prior to joining CarMax, she was
employed by McDermott, Will & Emery in Washington, D.C. in the
litigation department.
She earned her B.A. in Economics and International Relations at Tufts
University, and received her J.D. from the University of Virginia.
About CarMax
CarMax is the nation’s largest retailer of used cars and operates more
than 170 stores in 39 states nationwide. CarMax revolutionized the auto
industry by delivering the honest, transparent and high-integrity car
buying experience customers want and deserve. For more than 20 years,
CarMax has made car buying more ethical, fair and stress-free by
offering a no-haggle, no-hassle experience and an incredible selection
of vehicles. CarMax makes selling your car easy too, by offering
no-obligation appraisals good for seven days. At CarMax, we’ll buy your
car even if you don’t buy ours®. CarMax has more than 24,000 associates
nationwide. During the 12 months ending February 28, 2017, the company
retailed 671,294 used cars and sold 391,686 wholesale vehicles at its
in-store auctions. For more information, access the CarMax website at www.carmax.com.
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Source: CarMax, Inc.