Greg Choina
Wheaton,IL
Summary
Highly driven General Manager and Finance Director successful at implementing strategic approaches to drive profitability and sales. Successful at motivating, training and developing team members to drive profitability in highly competitive environment.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
General Manager
McGrath Kia of Highland Park
02.2025 - Current
- Supervise all elements of daily business operations involving budgeting, staffing, scheduling, inventory control, customer service, and sales.
- Implemented customer service initiatives to improve client satisfaction and retention.
- Cultivated positive work atmosphere and reshaped store culture through development of team-building initiatives promoting cross-departmental teamwork.
General Manager
McGrath Acura Of Downtown Chicago
12.2023 - 02.2025
- Directed daily dealership operations, enhancing customer satisfaction and operational efficiency.
- Evaluated financial performance, identifying opportunities for cost reduction and revenue enhancement.
- Developed service and sales strategies that increased customer retention and drove revenue.
Finance Director
McGrath Automotive Group (4 Rooftops)
12.2022 - 12.2023
- Supervised and trained finance teams across four rooftops to enhance team capability and performance
- Monitored and analyzed key automotive KPIs, enabling stores to consistently meet objectives
- Collaborated with Dealer Principals and General Managers, delivering performance reports, forecasts, and analytical recommendations to inform strategic decisions.
Finance Manger/Director
McGrath Acura of Westmont
11.2019 - 12.2022
- Delivered over 100% increase in store's finance revenue over tenure.
- Increased per-vehicle finance revenue through process enhancements, lender relationship management, and interdepartmental collaboration.
- Ensured F&I department compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, and internal guidelines through ongoing monitoring and maintenance.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
DePaul University
Chicago, IllinoisGeneral Manger Executive Program -
NCM Institute
Kansas City, Missouri Skills
- Operations oversight
- Budget management
- Financial analysis
- Process improvements
- Staff recruitment
- Staff training and development
Certification
Licensed Insurance Agent
Timeline
General Manager
McGrath Kia of Highland Park
02.2025 - Current
General Manager
McGrath Acura Of Downtown Chicago
12.2023 - 02.2025
Finance Director
McGrath Automotive Group (4 Rooftops)
12.2022 - 12.2023
Finance Manger/Director
McGrath Acura of Westmont
11.2019 - 12.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
DePaul University
General Manger Executive Program -
NCM Institute