Fail to Plan? Plan to Fail
Many factors will determine our dealership’s success. Some are certainly outside of our control, which makes it all the more crucial to take charge of the factors within our control.
CarNow Taps Former CDK Global Executive for Chief Product Officer
John Lilly takes on leading role in redefining digital retailing for the automotive industry.
Christie Jimenez (Army)
How has your military background shaped your career in the automotive sector? My military experience absolutely influenced my career in the automotive industry. I was a 92A Automated Logistics Specialist working in a motor pool with the mechanics. The mission was to have our fleet up and running at all times, so we were ready
Michael Hobbs (Air Force)
How has your military background shaped your career in the automotive sector? My military background has helped me deal with all kinds of people. The car business and the military are made up of people from different backgrounds and all having different personalities. The military taught me what kind of leaders to emulate and how
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
Ron Campione (Marine Corps)
How has your military background shaped your career in the automotive sector? Identifying the mission and developing a strategy are two of the things that I have learned from my military service that have transitioned to my civilian career. This approach has been very helpful in representing clients in the automotive industry and now in
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
Floyd Alcorn (Navy)
How has your military background shaped your career in the automotive sector? My role at NextGear is to lead the Product and Engineering function. I need to understand people and technology. We have to be adaptable, and we need to be able to think on our feet. As a Naval Flight Officer, who flew in
Executive Spotlight with Shane Born of ProMax
Tune in to learn about the key ingredients to a career in automotive, the importance of goal setting and more.
NADA Board Elects Gary Gilchrist as 2024 Chairman
Gilchrist, who currently serves as NADA vice chairman, will succeed Geoffrey Pohanka, chairman of Pohanka Automotive Group in Capitol Heights, Maryland.