Celebrating a Year’s Worth of Automotive Industry Standouts
As we bid farewell to this year, let’s extend another heartfelt shout-out to each of our remarkable 2023 honorees.
Solving the Technician Shortage: A Perspective on Recruitment and Retention
An industry veteran shares valuable insights on how dealerships can attract and retain top-tier technicians.
Ed Cronin (Army)
How has your military background shaped your career in the automotive sector? I’ve always had a fascination with understanding the inner workings of mechanical things. My journey into the automotive industry was somewhat unconventional. Back in high school, I spent three and a half years immersing myself in small engine repair, despite only being allowed
Mike Browning (Army Reserves)
How has your military background shaped your career in the automotive sector? I have relied on many lessons learned from my time serving, but a couple come to mind, namely problem solving. We were always faced with obstacles that needed to be overcome quickly. My training and support teams allowed me to navigate and solve
Reynolds and Reynolds Acquires Xzilon
The acquisition highlights Reynolds’ ability to help dealerships retail to their customers where they want to shop.
Darci Jahn and Nicole Perry-Morley
What is one of your proudest accomplishments of your career? So far in our careers we are most proud of the business environment we have cultivated. We are a third-generation family-owned Toyota and Honda dealership in a small town in California. We pride ourselves on standing out as a dealership by bucking most of the
New Family-Owned Fairfield Volkswagen Dealership
A new addition is coming to the Fairfield Auto Mall in June 2023.
A Foundation of Trust
Throughout her career, Lisa Hambelton has learned the importance of trusting the people with whom she surrounds herself. Now the owner and dealer principal of Mel Hambelton Ford, she credits much of the store’s success to her trusted staff and vendor partners.
Joe Turner (Air Force)
How has your military experience influenced your career in the automotive industry? Serving in the military, I learned the value of preparation, training and teamwork. The Air Force also taught me that even the best of plans can go south, so I better be prepared to think on my feet. Those ethics are vital in
Joe Campbell (Marines)
How has your military experience influenced your career in the automotive industry? My military experience provided me with increased personal discipline and leadership ability. It also taught me teamwork with my employees. The entire sales staff wears red every Friday as a salute to active service members. What are some of the ways you have
