Truck Centers, Inc. Leadership Team
Hometown: St. Louis, MO
Spouse: Michele
Children/Grandchildren: 5 children, 4 grandchildren
Educational Background:
- Florissant Valley Community College - 1970-1972
- US Army, Darmstadt, Germany - 1972-1974
- Truck Centers, Inc. - 1970-Present
- Assumed role as CEO in Feb. 1976
Industry Leadership Positions:
- Daimler Trucks Freightliner National Dealer Council Roles
- Chairman (1989, 2001, 2002) and Active Member since 1982
- Executive Committee Member (1989-Present)
- Finance Committee Chairman (2011, 2012) and Active Member since 1989
- Aftermarket/CSA Committee Chairman (2011, 2012) and Active Member since 1989
- Warranty JAD Committee Chairman (2000-Present)
- Cummins Engine Warranty JAD Committee Chairman (2008-Present)
- Legal Committee Chairman (2001-Present)
Freightliner 20 Group, Founding Member, Chairman or Member (1985-2014)
Freightliner President's Forum, Member (1989) (multiple recognitions as 1 of Top-3 dealers in U.S.)
Young President's Organization Leadership Roles (Member, 1981-2002) Illini Chapter, Past Chairman, Treasurer and Membership Director International Board Member (1 of 42 individuals representing 6500 YPOers globally, 1988-1992)
American Youth Foundation, Advisory Board (I Dare You Award & Nat'l Leadership Conference, 1989)
Nat'l Institute of Automotive Excellence (ASE), Nat'l Technician Certification Director (1980-1982)
Landmark Bank Holding Company of Illinois, Advisory Board of Directors (1987-1991)
Mark Twain Bank, Advisory Board of Directors (1979-1987)
Hometown: Marine, IL
Spouse: Linda
Children/Grandchildren: 2 children, 2 grandchildren
Educational Background:
- Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville - B.A.
Professional Background:
- Truck Centers, Inc. - 1977-Present
- Started as Body Shop Technician and advanced to manage various departments and serve as Troy GM prior to current role
Joined TCI: 1977
Community Leadership Positions:
- Young Presidents Organization
- Troy Chamber of Commerce
- Tri-township Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors
- Marine Lions Club
- Triad Educational Foundation
- Triad Booster Club President
- SIUE Educations Foundation
- SIUE Alumni Association
- Gene Slay's Boy's Club of St. Louis
Hometown: St. Louis, MO
Spouse: David
Children/Grandchildren: 2 children
Educational Background:
- Truman State University - B.A.
- ATD Dealer Academy
- Babson Dealer Executive Academy
Professional Background:
- Truck Centers, Inc. - 1992-Present
- Worked at TCI learning various departments of the family business. Formally started in 1992 as an Accounts Receivable Clerk before holding positions as Assistant GM, GM of St. Louis and Troy.
Joined TCI: 1992
Industry Leadership Positions:
- ATD NextGen Inaugural President - 2011
- Missouri Auto Dealers Association Board - 2004-Present
- ATD Board Member - 2011-2013
- Aspire Freightliner Dealer Award - 2008
Hometown: St. Louis, MO
Spouse: Sarah
Children/Grandchildren: 1 child
Educational Background:
- Missouri Valley College - B.A.
- ATD Dealer Academy
- NADA Dealer Executive Academy
Professional Background:
- Truck Centers, Inc. - 2004-Present
- Worked at TCI since 1993 learning all departments of the family business. Formally started in 2004 and previously was GM of Springfield and Morton locations.
Joined TCI: 2004
Leadership Positions:
- Alpha Sigma Phi Fraternity
- Aspire Freightliner Dealer Award - 2008
Hometown: Freeburg, IL
Spouse: Alan
Children/Grandchildren: 2 children
Educational Background:
- Southwestern Illinois College - A.A.S.
Professional Background:
- Truck Centers, Inc. - 1996-Present
- Landshire Foods - 1979-1996
Joined TCI: 1996
Charity/Community Service/Other Leadership Positions:
- Freeburg Women's Community Club
Hometown: St. Louis, MO
Spouse: Married
Children/Grandchildren: Yes
Educational Background:
- University Unnamed - B.S.
Professional Background:
- Truck Centers, Inc. - 1999-Present
Joined TCI: 1999
Charity/Community Service/Other Leadership Positions:
- National Association of Credit Management
Hometown: St. Louis, MO
Spouse: Married
Children/Grandchildren: 1 child
Educational Background:
- Mineral Area College - A.S.
- University of Missouri-St. Louis - B.S.
- Professional in Human Resources Certification
Professional Background:
- Truck Centers, Inc. - 2011-Present
- Health Information Technology Solutions - 2000-2011
Joined TCI: 2011
Charity/Community Service/Other Leadership Positions:
- National Human Resources Association
- Society for Human Resource Management
Hometown: Metropolis, IL
Spouse: Ashley
Children/Grandchildren: None
Educational Background:
- Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville - B.S.
Professional Background:
- Truck Centers, Inc. - 2009-Present
Joined TCI: 2009
Hometown: St. Louis, MO
Spouse: Married
Children/Grandchildren: 2 children
Educational Background:
- Saint Louis University -B.A.
- Indiana University - M.A./M.L.S.
- Webster University - M.A. (30 credit hours completed)
Professional Background:
- Truck Centers, Inc. - 2010-Present
- Public Relations Strategist & Marketing Consultant - 1997-2010
Joined TCI: 2010
Charity/Community Service/Other Leadership Positions:
- Freightliner Dealer Joint Marketing Council
- TCI DRIVEN editor-in-chief
- Saint Louis University Alumni Association
- Saint Louis University Scholarship Interview Panel
- Phi Alpha Theta
- Hugh O'Brian Youth Leadership
Hometown: Joplin, MO
Spouse: None
Children/Grandchildren: None
Educational Background:
- 2 years competed of course coursework
Professional Background:
- Truck Centers, Inc. - 1979-Present
- Freightliner of Joplin - 1977-1979
Joined TCI: 1979
Charity/Community Service/Other Leadership Positions:
- Central Region CSA Parts President
Hometown: Trenton, IL
Spouse: Kathy
Children/Grandchildren: 2 children
Educational Background:
- Bailey ITT Technical Institute - A.A.S.
- Belleville Area College - A.A.S.
- BSA W/B Leadership Training
Professional Background:
- Truck Centers, Inc. - 1984-Present
- Held several positions at TCI including Technician, Service Foreman, Service Manager, Warranty, Parts Sales, IT Manager & Training Development
Joined TCI: 1984
Charity/Community Service/Other Leadership Positions:
- DTNA JAD Committee Member
- Dealer Family Continuous Improvement Coordinator, DFCIC
- Summit Club Member
- 26 Year Volunteer Fire Fighter, Captain
- 13 Year Member of City Planning Commission
- 2010 BSA W/B Coordinator
- 3 Years as Central Region CSA President
Hometown: Alton, IL
Spouse: Myronna
Children/Grandchildren: 1 child
Educational Background:
- 2 Years of College Coursework
Professional Background:
- Truck Centers, Inc. - 2001-Present
- Held various positions at TCI including Parts, Service, New & Used Trucks & American LaFrance
- 8 Years experience in retail parts management
Joined TCI: 2001
Charity/Community Service/Other Leadership Positions:
- Continuous Improvement Coordinator for Troy Location
Hometown: St. Louis, MO
Spouse: None
Children/Grandchildren: 3 children
Educational Background:
- Saint Louis University - B.S.
Professional Background:
- Truck Centers, Inc. - 1998-Present
Joined TCI: 1998