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PAG156.0200.89%
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TSLA388.900-3.05%
GM78.0500.27%
F12.435-0.275%
RIVN16.8900.48%
CYD42.3200.03%
HMC24.3600.1%
TM212.860-0.32%
CVNA362.240-8.84%
PAG156.0200.89%
LAD274.8700.39%
AN198.2902.48%
GPI335.4802.75%
ABG204.0901.55%
SAH67.3701.48%
TSLA388.900-3.05%
GM78.0500.27%
F12.435-0.275%
RIVN16.8900.48%
CYD42.3200.03%
HMC24.3600.1%
TM212.860-0.32%
CVNA362.240-8.84%
PAG156.0200.89%
LAD274.8700.39%
AN198.2902.48%
GPI335.4802.75%
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Welcome to the Executive Profile, a special series that invites automotive industry leaders and change-makers to share their captivating stories of success, as well as the trials and tribulations they’ve encountered along the way. Each episode offers a unique look into the personal and professional lives of these accomplished individuals, as they discuss pivotal moments that shaped their careers and the lessons they learned. Join CBT News as we uncover compelling stories and gain valuable insights into the dynamic automotive landscape.

Welcome to the Executive Profile, a special series that invites automotive industry leaders and change-makers to share their captivating stories of success, as well as the trials and tribulations they’ve encountered along the way. Each episode offers a unique look into the personal and professional lives of these accomplished individuals, as they discuss pivotal moments that shaped their careers and the lessons they learned. Join CBT News as we uncover compelling stories and gain valuable insights into the dynamic automotive landscape.

Executive Profile

Geoffrey Pohanka on Pohanka Automotive’s century of legacy, culture, and community

Geoffrey Pohanka has dedicated his life to the retail automotive industry, carrying forward a family legacy that spans more than a century. As chairman of Pohanka Automotive Group and a board member of the National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA), he has expanded the company to 22 dealerships across three states while shaping industry conversations on customer service, workforce development, and policy. In today's episode of Executive Profile, Jim Fitzpatrick sits...

How Aaron Zeigler accelerates dealership growth with culture, training, and bold acquisition

- July 24, 2025
Under the leadership of President and CEO Aaron Zeigler, the Zeigler Auto Group has grown into one of the largest privately owned dealership groups in the country, with 41 locations...

Vaden Automotive’s Jane Vaden Thacher on succession, service, and scaling up

- June 2, 2025
Jane Vaden Thacher, president and dealer operator of Vaden Automotive, leads one of the largest privately held automotive groups in the Southeast with 762 employees across 13 stores. In today’s...

Ben Keating on dealer legacy, racing discipline, and why he’s all-in on omnichannel auto retail

- May 6, 2025
On this episode of Executive Profile, CBT News traveled to Victoria, Texas, to meet with Ben Keating, a third-generation car dealer and professional race car driver who has carved out...

Ernie Boch Jr. on building a legacy that goes beyond the dealership

- April 1, 2025
When it comes to the automotive industry, few names carry the same weight as Ernie Boch Jr. A visionary entrepreneur, philanthropist, and music enthusiast, Boch Jr. has built on his...

How Troy Duhon built a legacy of giving back while leading Premier Auto Group

- February 26, 2025
For Troy Duhon, success in the automotive industry isn't just about selling cars—it's about making an impact. As the founder of Premier Automotive Group and co-founder of Giving Hope New...

The Executive Profile: What’s next for dealer and philanthropist Rita Case?

- February 15, 2024
Welcome to another edition of the Executive Profile on CBT News. Recently, anchor Jim Fitzpatrick traveled to Davie, Florida, to speak with Rita Case, president and CEO of the legendary...

The Executive Profile: How Corina Diehl overcame adversity to build a thriving 22-store dealer group

- January 8, 2024
Welcome to another edition of the Executive Profile. Recently, anchor Jim Fitzpatrick traveled to Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and spoke with the owner and CEO of Diehl Automotive Group, Corina Diehl. Diehl is...

Mike Maroone’s insights on EVs, affordability, expansion, attracting and retaining talent, succession, and much more

- November 28, 2023
The auto industry has experienced several ongoing changes in the five years since CBT News host Jim Fitzpatrick last spoke with industry legend and former AutoNation Executive Mike Maroone in...

John Bergstrom on EVs, OEM relations, building an outstanding company culture, and more

- October 11, 2023
What do you get when you combine world-class company culture with 39 new car dealerships? Well, you end up with a remarkable dealer group that drives exceptional experiences for their...
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