EXPERIENCE

William Brunner has owned and operated automobile dealerships since 1983 providing him with an inside perspective on the buying and selling of dealerships. Mr. Brunner's hands on approach to dealership management has given him the complete understanding of all aspects of dealership operations. With this knowledge Mr. Brunner assists clients in determining market value and opportunity of specific franchises in an area of responsibility as outlined by the manufacturer. His network contacts include buyers searching for the right dealership investment as well as existing dealers, manufacturers, accountants and attorneys.

THIS EXPERIENCE INCLUDES

• An automobile dealer since 1983:
  • Chrysler Plymouth
  • Dodge
  • Cadillac
  • Pontiac
  • Oldsmobile
• Gasoline retailer
• Co-founder of Tactical Automotive Solutions an automotive CRM provider
• An attorney since 1988

PLUS

• Past Chairman of the NJ Coalition of Automotive Retailers
• Recipient of the coveted "Blue Chip Enterprise Award"
• Named to the:  "Top 40 Under 40" by New Jersey Business News

• Featured in USA Today

• Published series on "Customer Service in the New Economy"

• Conducted seminars on "Finding and Retaining Valuable Employee's" and "Balanced Scorecard"

• Past Chairman of Verona Revitalization Committee

• Chaired South Orange Business Improvement District Study Commission

• Past President of North Essex Chamber of Commerce
• Past President of the United States Bicycling Hall of Fame
• USA Hockey Coach (level 4)
• USA Cycling Coach

ALSO ENGAGED IN

• Feasibility Studies
• Business Proforma
• Market Analysis
• Income and Profit Analysis
• Temporary Management
• Dealer Applications

EDUCATION

• Seton Hall School of Law, Newark, New Jersey, Juris Doctoris
• New Jersey Institute of Technology, Newark, New Jersey, BS Mechanical Engineering
• Wentworth Institute of Technology, Boston Massachusetts, AS Design

CERTIFICATIONS

• Chrysler Master Dealer Certification
• NJCAR Dealer Certification
• ASE Certified Master Technician
• Certified Federal Right to Know Trainer
• NHTSA Child Passenger Safety Inspector
• Licensed New Jersey Real Estate Salesperson (First Mountain Reality)

MEMBERSHIPS

•  American Bar Association

• National Association of Dealer Council

• New Jersey Coalition of Automotive Retailers

• New Your State Auto Dealers Association

• Society of Automotive Analyst

• National Automobile Dealers Charitable Foundation Ambassador Sustaining Member

• National Association of Realtors

• New Jersey Association of Realtors

• Tau Alpha Pi - Engineering National Honor Society