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- 4 -[7] As it turned out, Mr. Coppola took the Americredit financing portfolio to new levels.Upon return of the other employee in July of 2001, Mr. Axelson promoted Mr. Coppola tothe position of Finance Manager in addition to retaining his responsibilities as Fleet AccountManager.[8] From August 8, 2000, to December 31, 2000, Mr. Coppola earned $16,315.66including a $250.00 per month taxable benefit for use of a vehicle.2011 SKQB 318 (CanLII)[9] From January 1, 2001, to December 31, 2001, Mr. Coppola earned $82,494.65including a $250.00 per month taxable benefit for use of a vehicle. Of this amount,$58,223.15 was earned in the last six months of the year—after his appointment as FinanceManager.[10] From January 1, 2002 to June 30, 2002, Mr. Coppola earned $77,263.08 including thetaxable benefit for use of a vehicle which had increased to $300.00 per month starting inFebruary. If Mr. Coppola had continued to be remunerated at the same rate for the balance ofthe year he would have had annual income of $154,526.16, which equates to a wage of$12,877.18 per month. Mr. Coppola testified that sales information was shared by Mr.Axelson with all of the sales people. He knows that his sales were considerably higher thanthe other two Finance Managers who also worked there. Much of his success, he stated,resulted from his ability to persuade his customers to use dealer financing, purchase life ordisability insurance, or buy extended warranties, rust proofing, paint sealant and other aftermarketproducts.