Travis Brown
Summary
Accomplished general manager honored by Ford Motor Company with multiple Ford President's Awards and Ford OEM-approved GM status, aiming for greater challenges in career path.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
General Manager
Lithia/Greiner Ford of Casper
Casper, Wyoming
01.2022 - Current
- Won the Founder's Cup (General Manager of the year 2023) in my second year which is the most prestigious award in the company.
- Nearly doubled the stores yearly net profit and sales in 4.5 years.
- One of the highest decorated GMs in the company earning Partner's Group Gold status and being recognized as one of the top operators from 2023-2025. Tracking to do the same in 2026 for a 4th year in a row.
General Sales Manager
Ken Garff/Spradley Barr Cheyenne
Cheyenne, Wyoming
01.2015 - 12.2021
- Managed all franchises within dealership, including Ford, Toyota, Hyundai, and Mazda.
- Excelled in various roles, consistently exceeding expectations and job responsibilities.
- Oversaw operations of business development center, specializing in internet and phone processes.
Finance Manager
Spradley Barr Motors
Cheyenne, WY
06.2012 - 12.2014
- The years that I spent in the Finance Department afforded me a high level of understanding of the entirety of a car deal in today's industry.
- I learned the importance of cash flow in a dealership. The importance of funding, econtracting and precision in the Finance Office especially with regard to paperwork, compliance and CSI.
- Gained an understanding of the department as a profit center for the dealership.
Sales Associate
Spradley Barr Motors
Cheyenne, WY
07.2009 - 06.2012
- Was a top performer in every metric. Sold one to one new to used at a high volume for a high gross profit average. Learned every aspect of selling cars from handling customers and developing phone skills to negotiating at a high level.
- #1 volume salesperson three years in a row.
Sales Associate/Sales Manager
Halladay Motors
Cheyenne, Wyoming
05.2005 - 01.2008
- Learned the basics of the Automotive Industry.
Education
Ford General Manager Executive Program
Dearborn, MI11-2022
General Manager Executive Program - Automotive General Manager Studies
NCM Institute
Kansas City, MO04-2021
F&I Training
Resource Automotive
Chicago, IL02-2013
Associate of Arts - General Liberal Arts
Alvin Community College
Alvin, TXDistinguished Toastmaster - Public Speaking And Leadership
Toastmasters International
Houston, TXSkills
- Maximizing Profit Consistently in the Lithia top 5 in net to gross profit percentage amongst over 300 stores 473% net to gross average over the last 35 years Over $9MM net profit for the last 3 years
- Attracting and Developing Talent especially Department Heads and Managers Leadership attracts leadership
- Manufacturer Partnership and Approvability Multi time Presidents Award winner YTD sales effectiveness 1105% R12 1086%
Timeline
General Manager
Lithia/Greiner Ford of Casper
01.2022 - Current
General Sales Manager
Ken Garff/Spradley Barr Cheyenne
01.2015 - 12.2021
Finance Manager
Spradley Barr Motors
06.2012 - 12.2014
Sales Associate
Spradley Barr Motors
07.2009 - 06.2012
Sales Associate/Sales Manager
Halladay Motors
05.2005 - 01.2008
Distinguished Toastmaster - Public Speaking And Leadership
Toastmasters International
Associate of Arts - General Liberal Arts
Alvin Community College
F&I Training
Resource Automotive
General Manager Executive Program - Automotive General Manager Studies
NCM Institute
Ford General Manager Executive Program