Over 45 years experience in all facets related to auto dealerships, auto finance and the auto industry. Eighteen years consulting and training in Japan for one of the the world's largest privately held Toyota Dealer Groups. Wrote 186 page training manual translated into Japanese and introduced into that country. 20 years developing and marketing specialized software to dealers, primarily focused on leasing and CRM solutions. Contributing columnist for Wards Dealer Business, Auto Finance News, and the Daily Post. Member, International Motor Press Association and Midwest Auto Media Association. Previously, partner in RHJ Automotive Enterprises and Magnolia Grove Trading Company,engaged in the business of buying and selling collector and specialty cars internationally. Previously Vice President and General Manager of Central Motors, Evanston IL, General Manager Key Ford and Imports, Clinton IA, General Sales Manager Park Avenue Motors, Muscatine IA. Have worked on a variety of automotive related projects, including the Ford Quality Care Maintenance program and the SCION rollout. Contributed to the translation of Personality Assessments from English into Japanese and introduced those instruments into the Japanese market. Am certified as a professional behavioral and values analyst, CPBA and CPVA..Specialties: Automotive Sales Management, Leasing and Residual Based Financing, Pre-Owned Vehicle Management, Workshops, Personality Assessments, and Public Speaking.