Brian Evans

Experience

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  Ford Motor Credit Company

  Apr 1985 - Dec 2002

  Ford Credit

  Numerous senior field, network and leadership assignments through out the country. This includes the interface with the initial roll out of publicly held dealerships.

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  Lithia Motors – Medford Oregon

  Apr 2002 - Sept 2010

  Vice President

  Responsible for managing the portfolio mix of dealership brands, fostering productive relationships with manufacturer partners and maintain licensing compliance for the organization. (108 stores in thirteen states).; Accountable in attaining target purchase/divestiture dealership objectives, divesting underperforming dealerships and expanding retail presence in target markets. Lead company dealership reorganization resulting from General Motors and Chrysler bankruptcies. Mitigated exposure and liquidated assets to improve cash position. Identified, negotiated and closed 67 complex multi-million dollar transactions through out the country that yielded $1.6 Billion in forecasted revenue for the organization.The lower return domestic brand mix was reduced from 71% in 2006 to 53% in 2010. Effectively led support staff to develop fundamental business strategies to retain key employees and achieve market leadership. Experienced in identifying, negotiating and securing approximately $750 Million in real estate. An innate ability to develop “win-win” strategies that provided effective assimilation of personnel at the retail level, maintained strong manufacturer ties and established foundation for long term operational success. Maintain an exceptional professional reputation with strong “word of mouth” recommendations of previous owners. Show less

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  Ozog Consulting Group

  Oct 2010 - now

  Principal

  A seasoned intermediary focused on the identification, engagement and completion of dealership buy-sells. Drawing from broad industry background, effectively builds consensus and commitment. Enthusiastically embraces challenges and implements problem solving strategies to achieve desired target results. Has been employed and recommended by larger dealer groups and manufacturers for independent consulting work.