Leadership | Gurley Leep Automotive Family

Leadership

Gurley Leep Automotive Family

Meet the leaders helping guide our dealerships, support our team members, and continue building a better experience for our guests and communities.

Mike Leep Sr.

Founder

Mike Leep Sr. has helped shape the foundation, values, and long-term direction of the Gurley Leep Automotive Family. His leadership reflects a strong commitment to people, relationships, and the communities the company serves.

Mike Leep Jr.

President

Mike Leep Jr. leads the organization with a focus on growth, teamwork, customer experience, and long-term success across the Gurley Leep Automotive Family.

James Leep

Vice President

James Leep supports company leadership by helping guide dealership operations, strategic planning, and the continued development of the organization.

Chris Pustelak

Vice President of Operations

Chris Pustelak oversees operational performance across the company, helping stores work efficiently while supporting strong processes, leadership, and customer service.

Alex McAllister

Chief Financial Officer

Alex McAllister leads the company’s financial strategy, supporting responsible growth, financial planning, reporting, and long-term stability.

Chris Trovatore

Corporate Controller

Chris Trovatore helps manage corporate accounting, financial controls, reporting accuracy, and the processes that support the company’s financial health.

Tim Phipps

Director of Financial Planning

Tim Phipps supports budgeting, forecasting, reporting, and financial analysis to help leadership make informed decisions across the automotive group.

Jenal Zak

Director of Strategic Initiatives

Jenal Zak helps lead company projects, process improvements, and new initiatives that support growth and create better experiences for team members and guests.

Anthony Pryor

Director of Digital Marketing

Anthony Pryor leads digital marketing strategy, helping dealerships connect with customers online through advertising, website performance, lead generation, and digital growth.

Bobbi Imel

Director of Human Resources

Bobbi Imel supports team members across the organization through hiring, employee relations, benefits, training support, and workplace culture.

Rick Zellers

Director of Body Shop Operations

Rick Zellers oversees body shop operations, helping ensure repair quality, efficient workflows, strong customer communication, and consistent performance.

Mike Gordon

Director of IT

Mike Gordon leads technology systems and support across the company, helping keep dealerships connected, secure, and running efficiently.

Joseph Page

Director of Construction and Facilities

Joseph Page supports facility planning, construction projects, maintenance, and improvements that help each location operate safely and professionally.

Ted Pietrzak

Director of Used Cars

Ted Pietrzak helps guide used vehicle strategy, inventory performance, pricing, and processes that support strong results across the group.

Jack Myers

Regional Operations Manager, East

Jack Myers supports dealership operations in the eastern region, helping stores improve performance, develop teams, and deliver a strong customer experience.

Chris Geigle

Regional Operations Manager, West

Chris Geigle supports dealership operations in the western region by working closely with store leadership on process, performance, and team development.

Trey Burelli

Regional Operations Manager, Central

Trey Burelli supports central region dealerships by helping teams improve operations, customer experience, and day-to-day dealership performance.

Chris Zellers

Regional Fixed Operations Director, East

Chris Zellers leads fixed operations support for the eastern region, helping service and parts departments improve efficiency, customer care, and profitability.

John Cuevas

Regional Fixed Operations Director, Central

John Cuevas supports fixed operations in the central region, helping service and parts teams build stronger processes and better guest experiences.

Mike Haynes

Regional Fixed Operations Director, West

Mike Haynes leads fixed operations support for the western region, helping stores grow service performance, parts operations, and customer satisfaction.