Responsible for managing all activities associated with operating a new Subaru dealership that opened in September 2013. Our passion is to provide customers with the best experience they have ever had from a dealership in an environment where team members truly enjoy working together. Accomplishments include:• #21 Automotive News Best Dealerships to Work For (#1 in Michigan)• Subaru Stellar Care Award Winner – earned every year in operation• High Volume Sales – 2nd largest volume Subaru Dealer in District• Community Involvement – Leader Dogs for the Blind and Michigan Humane Society• Certified Eco-Friendly Retailer – first Subaru dealer in Michigan to receive certification• Growth – grew from 15 to 48 employees as we added business units including a business development center, special finance, express service and expanded parts operations

Direct activities for Dealership Group operating 33 franchises in 5 states. Responsible for:• Strategic Planning – work with General Managers on implementation of strategic initiatives.• Manufacturer Relations – dealer agreement compliance, program management, and communications.• Real Estate Development – property procurement/management, planning/design, and construction. • M&A – lead accounting and legal activities associated with acquisitions and divestitures. • Vendor/Supplier Partnerships – negotiate national agreements and manage on-going relationships. • Legal Activities – governmental regulation compliance/adherence and oversee contract agreements.

Implemented strategic business initiatives and provided financial direction for Motors Holding dealerships. • Negotiated Stock Purchase and Asset Purchase Agreements - acquired multiple dealerships in major metro markets. Managed negotiation of LOI, stock/asset agreement, real estate and lease agreements, along with handling financial and legal due diligence• Developed Financial Modeling Tools for Dealership Operations – trained Motors Holding, Minority Dealer Development and Zone Teams on tools to help dealerships become more profitable.

President and Dealer Operator for nine wholly owned automotive operating companies and Director for seven additional companies in the Northeast Region. Directly responsible for managing operations and for the financial performance of the companies. Implemented different strategies for each wholly owned company including re-investing with new dealer operators, selling/divesting assets, and liquidation.

Co-championed strategy and implementation for the divestiture of Saturn Retail Enterprises after GM’s decision to abandon their IPO strategy. Developed comprehensive divestiture process focused on maximizing the sales price and producing high goodwill multiples.• Averaged 6.34 Goodwill Multiple on pretax earnings for dealerships I divested• Managed 8 divestitures consisting of 15 dealerships in markets located across the country

Consulted with dealership owners in a multi-state territory on all aspects of the business including sales, service, advertising, marketing, inventory management, and financial performance.• Increased sales 24.5% in 2000 becoming the third largest sales territory in the nation• Managed advertising budget in excess of $3 million• Created and developed Relationship Marketing Initiatives to increase sales and profitability

Counseled and supported dealership managers in the area of sales and service for markets throughout Midwest Region

Leadership activities included recruiting, training, and career development.

Managed customer relations for the New York Metropolitan Territory.