Retha Lewis

Finance & Insurance Specialist

With over 40 years of expertise in F&I industry, Retha Lewis has established herself as a trusted leader and strategist in the industry. Throughout her career, she has successfully overseen the performance and development of more than 300 F&I professionals, ensuring excellence and compliance across diverse teams and organizations.

Career Highlights

  • Director of her own company – driving growth and setting high standards in F&I practices.
  • Regional Business Manager at one of the largest automotive groups – managing operations and mentoring teams at scale.
  • Key Individual (KI) of her own Financial Services Provider (FSP) – ensuring regulatory compliance and guiding strategic direction.

Approach & Philosophy

"It's not about filling seats, but about placing the right person in the right team."

Retha takes great care in matching F&I professionals with the team dynamics they will be working in, ensuring long-term success for both the individual and the organization.

Value to the Selection Process

Expert Evaluator

Skilled at identifying the best-qualified candidates who align with both technical requirements and cultural fit.

Regulatory Insight

As a KI and FSP owner, she expertly navigates DOFA deadlines and qualification requirements, ensuring compliance and avoiding pitfalls.

Proven Leadership

Her decades of experience bring unmatched value to recruitment, training, and strategic placement of F&I professionals.

Martin's Automotive Journey

A Motor Man Through and Through

Martin began his career studying automotive engineering in the UK before building a remarkable 45-year career in South Africa. His foundation has always been self-development, boundless energy, and out-of-the-box thinking—qualities that propelled him from car salesman to sales manager, Dealer Principal, Division Director, and ultimately, successful business owner.

Global Experience & Insight

Throughout his journey, Martin worked with numerous car and heavy truck franchises, gaining deep insight into people, performance, and dealership dynamics. His career highlights include:

  • Dealer of the Year Awards
  • Customer Care CIS Awards
  • International exposure through trips to Japan, India, Europe, and the USA, providing him with a global perspective on industry trends, systems, and the people needed to drive success in dealerships.

People-Centric Leadership

"The right person in the right job • Proper training and development • A high-performance coach leading the team"

This approach created environments where individuals excelled, businesses grew, and customer service reached exceptional levels.

Our Approach

Why We're Different

Unlike typical recruitment agencies that rely on box-ticking, our recruitment division is built on real dealership experience. Candidate screening is carried out by our team of seasoned automotive managers who understand the unique requirements of each role.

Quality Over Quantity

Because the business is enriched by other divisions within Imprep servicing the automotive industry, recruitment is not driven by quotas or placement targets. Instead, the focus is on quality placements—ensuring the right fit for both the candidate and the dealership.

We help businesses find the right people. Our team sources, screens, and connects talented candidates with companies looking to hire. Think of us as the bridge between great talent and great opportunities.

Our Services

Comprehensive recruitment support for the F&I industry

Complimentary Services

The following services are provided at no additional cost:

  • Reference checks on previous positions held (Maximum 2 reference checks)
  • Qualification verification
  • Date of first appointment (DOFA) compliance check

Additional Services

The following services are offered to the Client by the Company upon request:

  • Additional reference checks at a fee as agreed between the Client and the Company
  • Information Trust Corporation Check ("ITC Check")
  • Criminal Check

Our Screening Process

Before we share any CVs with our clients, we make sure each candidate goes through a proper interview process. We don't just tick boxes — we take the time to understand the person behind the CV.

We use the same Key Performance Areas (KPAs) that candidates will be measured on in the role, so our clients can trust that the people we introduce are already aligned with their expectations.

Our Guarantee

We stand by the quality of our placements. Every candidate we introduce comes with a guarantee period, giving our clients peace of mind and confidence in their hiring decisions.

Want to know more? Please contact us to discuss the details of our candidate guarantee period — we'll be happy to walk you through how it works.

Partner With Industry Experts

With our combined 85+ years of experience, we provide recruitment solutions that truly understand your needs.