CBT News is proud to announce its first class of 40 Under 40 honorees who have made outstanding achievements and significant contributions to the retail automotive industry.
These honorees are rising stars in dealerships across the country who have excelled in areas such as sales, management, fixed operations, marketing, customer experience, innovation, and community service. By shining a spotlight on these exceptional individuals, CBT News aims to inspire and motivate others in the automotive industry to strive for greatness.


AGE
36
Addison Verklas
Director of Strategic Systems
AutoNation
Pompano Beach, FL


AGE
38
Billy Yark
Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer
Yark Automotive Group
Toledo, OH


AGE
35
Cade Rivard
GM/Family Owner
Rivard Buick GMC
Tampa, FL


AGE
39
Cameron Johnson
Chairman/CEO
Magic City Auto Group
Roanoke, VA


AGE
39
Chris Benvie
Director of Marketing & Pre-Owned Operations
McGovern Automotive
Newton, MA


AGE
35
Chris Graham
General Sales Manager
Mike Maroone Chevrolet
Colorado Springs, CO


AGE
34
Christina Mazurek
Service Customer Experience Manager
Dan Cummins Chevrolet and Buick
Paris, KY


AGE
37
Christopher Nations
General Manager
Georgetown Infiniti
Georgetown, TX


AGE
31
Colin Carrasquillo
Digital Marketing Manager
Nielsen Automotive Group
Sussex, NJ


AGE
35
Colin Liss
General Manager
Green Mazda Lincoln
Springfield, IL


AGE
34
David Blount
Brand Specialist
Mills Automotive Group
Pineville, NC


AGE
28
Emily Ferguson
Service Operations Manager
Planet Subaru
Hanover, MA


AGE
32
Gabe Montano
Director of Marketing & Information Technology
Mike Maroone Automotive
Colorado Springs, CO


AGE
33
Gia Katzenmeyer
Chief Marketing and Digital Officer
Premier Automotive Group
New Orleans, LA


AGE
23
Jack Applegate
Sales Manager
Fremont Motor Riverton
Riverton, WY


AGE
35
Jake Sodikoff
Dealer Principal
Steven Nissan
Harrisonburg, VA


AGE
35
Jamar Seymore
Loyalty Manager
Walser Automotive Group
Minneapolis, MN


AGE
39
Jeff Salier
General Manager
Puente Hills Subaru
City of Industry, CA


AGE
31
Jenna Godfrey
Controller
Betten Baker Chevrolet of Cadillac
Cadillac, MI


AGE
35
Jessica Mungenast
Vice President
Dave Mungenast Family of Dealerships
St. Louis, MO


AGE
34
Joel Williams
Managing Partner/General Manager
Garber Subaru Chevrolet of Webster
Webster, NY


AGE
28
Johnny Masano
President
Tom Masano Auto Group
Reading, PA


AGE
37
Justin Mauer
General Manager
Larry H. Miller Hyundai Peoria
Peoria, AZ


AGE
33
Kayla Kody
Vice President of Marketing and Business Development
Richmond Ford
Richmond, VA


AGE
27
Kyle McKinzie
General Manage/Owner
Kruse Motors Auto Group
Marshall, MN


AGE
36
Lindsay Neuville
President/Owner
Neuville Motors
Waupaca, WI


AGE
37
Maksim Martemyanov
Corporate Finance Director
Car Pros Auto Group
Renton, WA


AGE
32
Marianna Varela
Marketing Director
All Star Auto Group
Kilgore/Palestine, TX


AGE
39
Mark Nesheiwat
Dealer Manager
Morehead Honda
Newburgh, NY


AGE
38
Megan Bush Del Pizzo
Vice President
Tom Bush Family of Dealerships
Jacksonville, FL


AGE
39
Naomi Quenneville
Chief Financial Officer
McGee Automotive Family
Hanover, MA


AGE
35
Nick Varney
General Manager
Varney Auto Group
Bangor, ME


AGE
32
Rob Cavender
Chief Operating Officer
Cavender Auto Group
San Antonio, TX


AGE
36
Rob Kiernan
General Manager
Atlantic Honda
Bay Shore, NY


AGE
32
Robbie Turner
Customer Service Relations
Turner Chevrolet
Crosby, TX


AGE
31
Ryan Cole
Executive General Manager
Cole Chevrolet
Pocatello, ID


AGE
34
Sara Scribner
Marketing Manager
Hoffman Auto Group
East Hartford, CT


AGE
38
Tegan Trejo Martinez
General Manager
Chicago Northside Toyota
Chicago, IL


AGE
27
Yorlian Santiesteban
After-Sales Director
Honda Hollywood
Hollywood, FL


AGE
36
Zak Warner
Director of Sales Operations
Hennessy Automobile Companies
Atlanta, GA