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Greg Brown

West Palm Beach,FL

Summary

Entrepreneurial professional offering progressive experience in operations leadership. Background includes Military (Major US Army Reserve), OEM, and Retail Management. Certified Commercial Pilot and Open Water Scuba Diver. International volunteer experience, including service in Ukraine war (2022).

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

President

GRA LLC
Nashville, TN
12.2017 - Current
  • GRA participates as a force multiplier (with Founders and Disruptors) in the world of startups and real estate. GRA also has a contract with Dealer Solutions Mergers and Acquisitions and represents DSMA and their diverse array of services.
  • Dealer Solutions Mergers and Acquisitions are leading specialists in valuing, advising on, and providing strategies for buying and selling automotive dealerships across the United States and Canada.
  • Greg Brown, his wife Ashley, and son Ryan are active investors in a wide range of startup companies. Participating in the effective development, validation, and scalability of new ideas and technologies is the “why” of GRA. The current portfolio features branding, health foods, hemp, integrated marketing, international travel, messaging, movies, podcasting, commercial real estate, zero emissions mobility solutions, and so much more.

Owner/Managing Partner

Ford Lincoln Franklin
Franklin, TN
05.2011 - 01.2018
  • Owner and Managing Partner of a award winning Metro Ford and Lincoln Dealership with $120 million plus in annual sales and over 140 team members.

    Accomplishments from 2011 to 2018 include:
    *Doubled Annual Sales from $55M to $120M
    *Increased Sales Efficiency to 144%
    *Took Fixed Absorption from 67% to 95%
    *Top VOLUME- Leadership Summit Award winner
    *Presidents Award winner
    *Top 5 Fleet Dealer in the USA

    Minority investment in Volkswagen of Clarksville during 2017 and Reddick Brown Ford 2018 to 2021.

Area General Manager

Nissan Motor Corporation
San Francisco, CA
03.2008 - 05.2011
  • Managed Nissan Field Team and Dealer Relations (45+ Nissan Dealers) in SF-Western Region (Area included CA~HI~NV~Guam)
  • During tenure at Nissan I also served in the Mid-Atlantic and Southeastern Regions.
  • Awarded 2009 Nissan North America Dealer Operation Manager of the Year

Education

BBA - General Business

Eastern Kentucky University
Richmond, KY

US Army Armor School
Fort Knox, KY

US Army Flight School
Fort Rucker, AL

Skills

  • Business Development
  • Business Forecasting
  • Culture building
  • Customer Relations
  • P&L Management
  • Sales oversight
  • Staff hiring
  • Staff Management

Affiliations

  • Fitness...Flying Helicopters...Scuba Diving...Snow Skiing...Travel

Timeline

President

GRA LLC
12.2017 - Current

Owner/Managing Partner

Ford Lincoln Franklin
05.2011 - 01.2018

Area General Manager

Nissan Motor Corporation
03.2008 - 05.2011

BBA - General Business

Eastern Kentucky University

US Army Armor School

US Army Flight School

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