Randy is an original member of Group 1 Automotive and an instrumental contributor to its successful IPO in 1997. Randy was primarily responsible for effecting acquisitions that grew Group 1 revenue to $6.5 billion by 2006. Randy subsequently assumed oversight responsibility for all corporate operations staff and corporate development activity of the company’s 100+ stores as Senior Vice President, Operations and Corporate Development. Most recently, Randy was hired by the CEO at Asbury Automotive Group to reestablish and train its acquisitions team. During this period, Randy led the acquisition of 75 new and used vehicle dealerships, growing topline company revenue by 60%. Earlier in his career and preceding his tenure at several dealerships as GM, Controller, and CFO, Randy served nine years as Audit Manager/Senior/Staff in Arthur Anderson’s audit division serving clients in the automotive sector among other industries.

Randy earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in accounting from Texas A&M University. He resides in TX and NC with his wife Janet, frequently traveling to welcome new grandchildren from daughters Caroline and Kate.