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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.

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

Welcome to another edition of the Executive Profile on CBT News. Recently, anchor Jim Fitzpatrick traveled to Davie, Florida, to speak with Rita Case,...

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

Welcome to another edition of the Executive Profile. Recently, anchor Jim Fitzpatrick traveled to Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and spoke with the owner and CEO of...

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

The auto industry has experienced several ongoing changes in the five years since CBT News host Jim Fitzpatrick last spoke with industry legend and...

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

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...

Serra Automotive’s Joe and Matt Serra on fostering a great culture and future plans for the 50-year-old dealer group

Recently, Jim Fitzpatrick had the opportunity to visit the Serra Automotive headquarters in Fenton, Michigan. On this episode of the Executive Profile, he is...

From car salesman to mega-dealer: Cuban-born Mario Murgado’s journey to unparalleled success

On today’s Executive Profile, we visited Mario Murgado, President and CEO of Murgado Automotive Group, at his brand new, state-of-the-art Cadillac dealership in Miami,...