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TAMPA, Fla., Feb. 18, 2026 /PRNewswire/ &#8212; HiveAuto, Inc., the company behind <a href="https://www.slydyn.com">Slydyn</a>, a consumer-centric technology that enables drivers to compare availability and book dealership service digitally, today announced the appointment of Victor Young to its Board of Directors, where he will serve as a Strategic Advisor to the company.
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A proven automotive leader and former operator within the Morgan Automotive Group, Young has built and overseen a portfolio of high-performing dealerships, including Lamborghini Sarasota, BMW of Sarasota, Land Rover Ocala, Jaguar Ocala, and MINI Cooper Wesley Chapel. His involvement brings deep dealer-side insight and operational expertise as Slydyn continues expanding across dealer networks nationwide.
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In addition to his board role, Young is an investor in HiveAuto, Inc. and brings decades of entrepreneurial and operational leadership across automotive, technology, sports, and service industries.
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Young is the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Future Fortified Technologies, a crisis-resiliency and disaster-relief company focused on strengthening communities through scalable, technology-driven solutions. He is also the Founder and CEO of Global Metropolis Investments (GMI), a venture capital firm focused on backing entrepreneurs and operators with proven execution capability and industry credibility. Through GMI, Young provides both capital and hands-on strategic guidance to help portfolio companies scale efficiently and sustainably.
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He currently serves as Chairman of The Moffitt Medical Group at Moffitt Cancer Center in Tampa, Florida.
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&#8220;Victor brings real operational depth from inside the dealership world. He understands the challenges dealers face and the solutions they actually need,&#8221; said Kimberly M Cowan, President of Slydyn. &#8220;As we continue building a platform that simplifies service booking for both dealers and drivers, his perspective and strategic involvement are invaluable.&#8221;
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&#8220;Victor brings a level of strategic rigor that&#8217;s critical at this stage of our growth,&#8221; said Charles R. Campbell, CEO of HiveAuto, Inc. &#8220;His experience as both an operator and investor strengthens our board and reinforces the long-term accountability we&#8217;re building into the company.&#8221;
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As a Strategic Advisor, Young will work closely with Slydyn&#8217;s leadership team on product evolution, dealer engagement, and long-term growth strategy.
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&#8220;Slydyn is solving a real problem with clarity and momentum,&#8221; said Victor Young. &#8220;The platform aligns with how consumers expect to book today while pushing the industry toward a more modern, connected service experience. I&#8217;m excited to support the team as they scale.&#8221;
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About Slydyn Slydyn is the fastest way to compare and book dealership car service. With real-time availability, upfront pricing, and no phone calls required, Slydyn gives drivers control over their car care experience in under 60 seconds.
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HiveAuto, Inc. Appoints Victor Young to Board of Directors, Strengthening Dealer Alignment and Automotive Strategy

Industry trailblazer and HiveAuto co-founder Kimberly M Cowan will now lead <a href="https://www.slydyn.com/">Slydyn</a> as President, spearheading its nationwide launch to revolutionize the automotive service lane experience through innovative technology and customer-centric design.
A groundbreaking force in customer experience transformation, today announced the appointment of veteran industry leader and company co-founder Kimberly M Cowan as President. Widely known for her transformative leadership, Cowan has earned a reputation as a marketing and product maven for some of the most prominent names in automotive. Now, she returns with a bold new mission: to reimagine the service lane and revolutionize how customers interact with dealerships through advocacy, empowerment, and technology.
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Cowan has been quietly shaping the vision and platform strategy behind the scenes for some time, helping architect the company&#8217;s approach to fixing customer experience challenges in the service lane. As President, she will lead product, marketing, long-term growth, and key strategic initiatives that bring the platform to market and scale it nationwide.
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&#8220;Kim has been instrumental from the start, shaping the vision, building the foundation, and pushing the boundaries of what&#8217;s possible in this space,&#8221; said HiveAuto Co-founder and CEO C.R. Campbell. &#8220;It was a natural fit for our board and leadership team to have her step into the role of President as we bring Slydyn to life at the scale our ambition demands.&#8221;
Cowan has held executive roles at high-growth companies across the automotive tech space, including CEO of Kymeera Inc., Chief Strategy Officer at CloudOne, and VP of Business Operations at AutoAlert. She spent more than a decade at Cox Automotive, serving on senior teams across brands like VinSolutions, AutoTrader.com, and AutoMart. As a consultant and strategist, she has led platform development and growth initiatives for top CRM, DMS, and AI software companies, focused on scalable innovation and measurable results.
With Slydyn, Cowan is focused on transforming the service lane experience through innovative technology and customer-centric design.
&#8220;Today&#8217;s drivers expect clarity, convenience, and control from their service experience,&#8221; said Cowan. &#8220;Slydyn delivers on that by turning appointments into trust-based interactions that meet customers where they are and how they prefer to engage. I&#8217;m excited to help grow the Slydyn brand and bring this platform to more drivers and shops across the country.&#8221;
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About Slydyn
Slydyn is redefining how drivers book automotive service. Our digital platform connects consumers with real-time pricing and availability across vehicle shops, allowing them to compare, book, and confirm appointments in seconds. With seamless integration into existing scheduling systems, Slydyn eliminates friction for consumers while helping service providers increase efficiency, fill bays, and deliver a more connected, customer-centric experience.
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