I’m Stantastic

Accomplished automotive executive with more than fifteen years of experience leading luxury, domestic and multi-brand dealerships through transformation, sustained growth and record-setting performance. Career progression spans finance, sales leadership, general management and multi-franchise executive responsibility. Known for diagnosing operating constraints quickly, building championship leadership teams and translating strategy into measurable gains in volume, profitability, inventory performance and customer satisfaction.

Leadership record includes taking Mercedes-Benz of San Jose from a manufacturer focus store on probation, averaging approximately 35 total new-and-used vehicle sales per month, to the dealership's standing record of 237 total units sold in December 2019 and consecutive Best of the Best recognition. Later joined an already high-performing Autobahn Motors Mercedes-Benz organization and drove approximately 30-40% year-over-year retail growth while strengthening gross retention, inventory execution and customer satisfaction.

General Sales Manager - Autobahn Motors Mercedes-Benz - Belmont, CA

(2024-01 - 2025-01)

Directed sales, inventory, finance, eCommerce and operating strategy for one of Northern California's highest-volume Mercedes-Benz dealerships.

• Increased total retail volume approximately 30-40% year over year, delivering record performance across new and pre-owned operations.
• Helped sustain average monthly sales above 300 total vehicles, with several months exceeding 400 total sales, while improving gross retention, inventory productivity and operating discipline.
• Elevated customer satisfaction to top-tier national performance, including a top-five-percent nationwide CSI standing.
• Contributed to consecutive Mercedes-Benz Best of the Best recognition in an already elite, award-winning dealership environment.
• Led inventory sourcing, appraisal, pricing and aging strategy while developing managers and reinforcing daily accountability.

General Manager - Gilroy Chevrolet Cadillac - Gilroy, CA

(2023-01 - 2023-12)

Held full-store leadership responsibility for Chevrolet and Cadillac operations, performance, customer experience and manufacturer standards.

• Achieved Cadillac Pinnacle Program and GM Standards for Excellence requirements after the store had missed the standard for more than a year.
• Increased pre-owned vehicle sales by more than 100% through hands-on acquisition, pricing, merchandising and inventory management.
• Improved customer satisfaction through tighter process control, coaching and service-quality accountability.
• Rebuilt new-vehicle inventory around local demand by using allocation and build tools to improve model and equipment mix.

General Manager - Livermore Automotive Group - Livermore, CA

(2022-01 - 2023-12)

Led a multi-franchise group encompassing Ford, Lincoln, Maserati, Alfa Romeo and Ford Commercial Fleet operations.

• Directed variable and fixed operations, P&L performance, inventory strategy, manufacturer relations and organizational leadership across multiple brands.
• Rebuilt manufacturer, lender, supplier and business-partner relationships, securing improved cooperation and operating support.
• Managed the complete new and pre-owned inventory lifecycle, including purchasing, allocation, reconditioning, pricing and wholesale disposition.
• Implemented customer-focused operating standards designed to improve retention, loyalty and long-term dealership performance.

General Manager - Mercedes-Benz of San Jose - San Jose, CA

(2018-01 - 2020-12)

Promoted by AutoNation to lead a manufacturer focus store on probation that was averaging approximately 35 total new-and-used vehicle sales per month.

• Executed a comprehensive turnaround by rebuilding leadership, strengthening accountability, restructuring sales processes and correcting inventory strategy.
• Increased combined new-and-used vehicle sales from approximately 35 units per month to the dealership's standing record of 237 total units sold in December 2019.
• Doubled sales in the first year and increased sales another 50% the following year; increased finance profit approximately 300%.
• Led the dealership to Mercedes-Benz Best of the Best recognition in 2018 and 2019.
• Oversaw variable and fixed operations, P&L, budgets, HR, marketing, inventory, procurement and manufacturer relations.
• Led sales, finance, service and parts department heads while setting performance goals, coaching leaders and managing execution.

General Sales Manager - Mercedes-Benz of Stevens Creek - San Jose, CA

(2013-01 - 2018-12)

Advanced from Sales Manager to General Sales Manager based on performance; led sales, marketing and eCommerce for a top-ranking Mercedes-Benz operation.

• Led a 40-person organization of managers, sales associates, product specialists and support staff against revenue, volume and customer-experience goals.
• Served as acting General Manager and helped the dealership earn Mercedes-Benz Best of the Best recognition in 2017.
• Structured complex retail transactions, trades and incentive strategies to improve close rate, gross retention and total sales performance.
• Nominated for the Line Set Ambassador position on the Mercedes-Benz Board of Advisors based on dealership performance and sales volume.

General Manager - AutoNation University (2018-01 - 2018-12)

Used Vehicle Manager - AutoNation University (2017-01 - 2017-12)

eCommerce Manager - AutoNation University (2016-01 - 2016-12)

Finance Manager - AutoNation University (2013-01 - 2013-12)