Truck Centers, Inc. Staff

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

Professional Background:

Truck Centers, Inc. - 1970-Present

Assumed role as CEO in Feb. 1976

Joined TCI: 1970

Industry Leadership Positions:

Daimler Trucks Freightliner National Dealer Council Roles

Chairman (1989, 2001, 2002), Vice-Chairman (2023-2024) 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