Cox Enterprises Promotes Jim Bigelow to Senior Director of Enterprise Fleet Operations

Cox Enterprises today announced that Jim Bigelow has been promoted to senior director of enterprise fleet operations, effective immediately. He reports to Mark Leuenberger, assistant vice president of supply chain and fleet services.

“Jim does a great job managing internal and external relationships to make sure our fleet operates at maximum efficiency – both financially and environmentally,” said Leuenberger. “Cox has one of the nation’s largest fleets, and Jim ensures that it is also one of the greenest fleets in the country. He is constantly implementing new programs and products that make Cox a leader in this space.”

Bigelow is responsible for the full lifecycle management of Cox Enterprises’ fleet, which is comprised of more than 13,500 vehicles. He oversees the purchase, configuration, up-fit, maintenance and remarketing of Cox’s vehicles nationwide. Bigelow also standardizes the fleet for optimal efficiency, manages vendor relationships and negotiates national accounts for goods and services.

He previously served as director of fleet operations for energy services company Pinnergy, director of fleet operations for DHL Express and national fleet manager for ServiceMaster. Bigelow also held a number of fleet roles at UPS, where he was employed for 20 years.

He is a member of the Society of Automotive Engineers and was named to Green Fleet magazine’s Sustainability All Stars list in 2014. While serving in the U.S. Navy, Bigelow obtained a bachelor’s degree in business administration.

About Cox Enterprises:
Cox Enterprises is a leading communications, media and automotive services company. With revenues of more than $17 billion and approximately 55,000 employees, the company's major operating subsidiaries include Cox Communications (cable television distribution, high-speed Internet access, telephone, home security and automation, commercial telecommunications and advertising solutions); Cox Automotive (automotive-related auctions, financial services, media and software solutions); and Cox Media Group (television and radio stations, digital media, newspapers and advertising sales rep firms). The company's major national brands include AutoTrader, Kelley Blue Book, Manheim, Savings.com and Valpak. To learn more about Cox's commitment to people, sustainability and our communities, please visit CoxCSRReport.com.

For further information: Elizabeth Olmstead, 678-645-0762, elizabeth.olmstead@coxinc.com