Tag Agency Professionals Launches East Coast Expansion
31 Julio 2024 - 8:00AM
Business Wire
Florida-based company acquires Virginia-based
company, Express Tag and Title
Tag Agency Professionals, Inc. (TAP), which specializes in motor
vehicle title and registration services, has launched an East Coast
expansion by acquiring Express Tag and Title (ETT).
This transaction is TAP’s second significant acquisition in the
past year, and the combined company now has operations in 19 states
and Washington, D.C. In July 2023, TAP acquired Orange Auto Tag
Agency (OATA), which offers vehicle title and registration services
for commercial customers and to the public at two Central Florida
offices.
TAP, based in St. Petersburg, Florida, currently has key
relationships supporting the automotive industry in four states –
Florida, Georgia, Louisiana and Texas. TAP supports its customers
in processing the necessary paperwork for obtaining titles and
registrations for vehicles that their customers have acquired. TAP
also supports financial institutions, auto auctions, and fleet
companies.
TAP’s acquisition of Express Tag and Title adds 15 states to
TAP’s coverage area: Connecticut, Delaware, Maine, Maryland,
Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina,
Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Vermont, Virginia and
West Virginia, plus the District of Columbia.
“We’re excited to expand our services up and down the East
Coast, another major step in what we plan to be a national
expansion,” said Ron Moore, CEO of TAP. “TAP’s values match well
with Express Tag and Title’s approach. We’ve both had success
because of the quality of our customer service, thanks to our
excellent employees.”
Valerie Sell, owner of Express Tag and Title, first met the team
at TAP four years ago through one of her customers. She developed a
vendor relationship with TAP, as they were responsible for
processing Florida DMV requests for Express Tag and Title’s
customers. Sell will stay on as TAP ETT’s President to continue to
drive Express Tag and Title’s business. ETT’s existing management
team will remain in place as well to ensure continuity and
continued success.
“As we worked together, it became clear to me that we would be a
good fit,” Sell said. “We have grown organically over the past 13
years due to our stellar customer service, expedient response times
and the strong relationships that we have built with our customers,
vendors and partners. TAP’s leaders share this same people-first
mindset.”
TAP, founded in 2010 by owner Gary Connors, has seen exponential
growth in the past seven years under the leadership of CEO Ron
Moore and COO Rick Becker. The combined companies now have 150
employees, with offices in St. Petersburg, Florida; Moneta,
Virginia; Baton Rouge, Louisiana, and Central Florida. TAP has seen
a 2,620% increase in revenues over the past 7 years.
Express Tag and Title, based in Moneta, Virginia, continues to
operate under its brand name as part of the TAP family. Financial
terms for the acquisition were not disclosed.
About Tag Agency Professionals:
Tag Agency Professionals (TAP), based in St. Petersburg,
Florida, handles tag and title work for vehicle dealers and
individual customers in 20 states. The company is growing through
acquisition, tied to its commitments to customer service and
efficiency. Tag Agency Professionals, formerly Tag Agency of
Pinellas, is owned by Gary Connors, with operations run by CEO Ron
Moore and COO Rick Becker. More information is at tapfl.com.
About Express Tag and Title:
Express Tag and Title, based in Moneta, Virginia, is an
experienced provider of motor vehicle services for vehicle fleets,
leasing companies, dealerships, auto auctions, and financial
institutions up and down the East Coast. Their wide variety of
services help to streamline the DMV process for their customers,
and they are proud to provide the highest-quality customer service
and unparalleled professionalism in the industry. More information
is at expresstagandtitle.com.
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