Mike is an accomplished automotive executive with over 25 years of proven success across diverse franchises, including domestic, import, and highline brands. With a strong track record of operational excellence and innovation, Mike has consistently delivered outstanding results in revenue growth, profitability, and customer satisfaction.
Currently serving as Chief Operating Officer at Gill Auto Group, Mike oversees daily operations across all departments, driving strategic initiatives to enhance operational efficiency and profitability. He has been instrumental in restructuring leadership, optimizing supply chain and inventory management, and remodeling service departments to boost production and profitability. Under his leadership, the group achieved key milestones, including retailing all remaining 2022 models and reducing 45% of 2023 inventory.
As General Manager at Northridge Toyota, I revitalized dealership operations, achieving a 32% increase in new car volume by repairing relationships with Toyota Motor Sales and qualifying for General Manager Pull (GMP). He established a successful used car buying center, significantly enhancing margins and volume while fostering a high-performance team culture.
During his tenure as Campus Director at Indigo Auto Group, I demonstrated dynamic leadership by doubling monthly unit sales, enhancing market share to 1.04, and securing the Audi Magna Award in 2022. He managed operations generating $299 million in annual sales revenue, delivering gross profits exceeding $49 million and net profits of over $16.6 million. His strategic acumen earned him promotions to General Manager and Campus Director, solidifying his reputation as a results-driven leader.
Throughout his career, Mike Christian has spearheaded innovative revenue streams, including creating special finance departments and launching dealership-owned reinsurance and insurance companies, driving substantial additional profit. As a strategic thinker with an entrepreneurial spirit, he excels in defining and impleMore...