Founder Launches Women of Warranty

Xcelerator Group Founder Launches Women of Warranty

The demographics of our industry are shifting, with more women and young people taking on roles. Xcelerator Group Co-Founder Angie Breedlove has formed a new group, Women of Warranty, to encourage and foster gender parity in warranty, services and especially in management and executive positions. The group will emphasize mentorship, networking and educating more men and women about an industry that we love.

The warranty and service contract industry has been growing and changing in recent years. Workplace demographics are evolving, and more companies than ever before are emphasizing diversity and equity in their workforce. As conferences are coming back after years of pandemic, many are noticing more young people and women than ever before. And as the technological aspect of the industry grows, new interest in warranty and services does as well.

Angie’s vision for the group is to create a community from different backgrounds, cultures, and experiences, all working together towards a common goal.  We are all successful when there is a variety of perspectives and ideas shared, and the discussions and debates are rich and productive. Furthermore, this success will also be reflected in the outcomes of the industry as a whole. With a diverse group of individuals collaborating and bringing different ideas to the table, innovation and progress will thrive. Companies and organizations will be more successful, and the products and services they offer will better meet the needs of a diverse customer base.

The goal, in the end, is that women become “a larger percentage of people at the table,” especially in management and executive roles. Angie notes, “women do most of the jobs in the company. They pay the claims, the answer the phone, they order the parts, but they’re not in charge of the warranty departments. Only around 25% of women are in leadership positions or own a business.”  Simply seeing women at the executive level or starting companies like Angie and Natalie Camarata at Xcelerator Group shows younger women that it is possible for them to have those kinds of roles. Breedlove said, “If you never see it yourself, how do you know you can do it?”

If you are interested in learning more go to the Women of Warranty website.

Angie Breedlove presenting at the 2023 ASTI Conference.