JAMESTOWN, N.Y. — Shults Auto Group company officials announced the promotion of Matthew Kahm to executive vice president & chief operating officer.

Kahm has served as vice president of marketing since 2012. In his new role, he will continue to oversee Shults Auto Group marketing efforts and general manager responsibilities at Ed Shults Ford – Lincoln & Kia of Jamestown, as well as lead and manage group business operations on key initiatives.

Over the past few years, Kahm has streamlined the marketing efforts of Shults Auto Group, developing new, multi-channel traditional and digital marketing campaigns to effectively target those customers throughout the purchase and ownership lifecycle.

“I’m excited to welcome Matt into his new role. His leadership, forward thinking and can-do attitude gives me great confidence that he will lead the Shults Auto Group into the future by creating a more streamlined buying and ownership experience for our customers,” said Tim Shults, owner, co-founder and president of Shults Auto Group.

Kahm is a 2003 graduate of St. Bonaventure University and resides locally with his wife, Lynn and two children, Madison and Colin.