Mike Jackson

AutoNation Board Elects Rick L. Burdick as Chairman

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Tuesday, February 16, 2021
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FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Feb. 16, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --AutoNation, Inc. (NYSE: AN), America's largest and most recognized automotive retailer today said that its Board of Directors had elected Rick L. Burdick to serve as Chairman of the Board.

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  • FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Feb. 16, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --AutoNation, Inc. (NYSE: AN), America's largest and most recognized automotive retailer today said that its Board of Directors had elected Rick L. Burdick to serve as Chairman of the Board.
  • Mr. Burdick has served as one of AutoNation's directors since May 1991 and as Lead Independent Director since December 2018.
  • Effective as of February 15, 2021, Rick Burdick assumed the position of independent Chairman of the Board thereby succeeding Mike Jackson, AutoNation's Chief Executive Officer, as Chairman.
  • Mr. Jackson will continue in his role as Chief Executive Officer and remain on the Board.

BDEX Co-Founder & CEO David Finkelstein Recognized among Top 250 Power Leaders by South Florida Business Journal

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Monday, February 8, 2021
Business, Articles, Economy, AutoNation, NextEra Energy, Wells Fargo, Mike Jackson, American City Business Journals, Entrepreneurship

An innovator in the MarTech space, BDEX became the first and largest data exchange platform (DXP) in the United States.

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  • An innovator in the MarTech space, BDEX became the first and largest data exchange platform (DXP) in the United States.
  • With so many talented leaders on this list, I am confident that the future is bright for South Florida."
  • David Finkelstein is a member of Entrepreneurs' Organization , a global non-profit organization dedicated to helping entrepreneurs achieve greater business success.
  • Some of the other leaders on the South Florida Business Journal's 2021 Top 250 Power Leaders list include: President of Stiles Construction Timothy O. Moore, President of Wells Fargo South Florida Region Jorge Villacampa, Chairman and CEO of NextEra Energy James Robo, and Chairman and CEO of AutoNation Mike Jackson, among others.

AutoNation Names Norman K. Jenkins to Board of Directors

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Tuesday, December 15, 2020
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FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Dec. 15, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --AutoNation, Inc. (NYSE: AN), America's largest and most recognized automotive retailer, today announced that its Board of Directors appointed Norman Jenkins to the AutoNation Board, effective December 14, 2020.

Key Points: 
  • FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Dec. 15, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --AutoNation, Inc. (NYSE: AN), America's largest and most recognized automotive retailer, today announced that its Board of Directors appointed Norman Jenkins to the AutoNation Board, effective December 14, 2020.
  • "We are pleased to have Norman join the AutoNation Board," said Mike Jackson, AutoNation's Chairman andChief Executive Officer.
  • Mr. Jenkins is President and Chief Executive Officer of Capstone Development, a privately held firm he founded in 2009.
  • In addition, Mr. Jenkins is a former member of the Suburban Hospital Board of Trustees and the Howard University Board of Trustees.

AutoNation Board of Directors Approves New Contract with Mike Jackson as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer through April 2022

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Tuesday, July 14, 2020
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FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., July 14, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --AutoNation, Inc. (NYSE: AN), America's largest and most recognized automotive retailer, today announced that the Company and its Board of Directors have entered into a contract with Mike Jackson as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, through April 12, 2022.

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  • FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., July 14, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --AutoNation, Inc. (NYSE: AN), America's largest and most recognized automotive retailer, today announced that the Company and its Board of Directors have entered into a contract with Mike Jackson as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, through April 12, 2022.
  • Mr. Jackson will retire from AutoNation upon the appointment of the new Chief Executive Officer.
  • "The Board is thankful for Cheryl's years of service and leadership, including the strategic partnership she built between AutoNation and Waymo," said Mike Jackson, AutoNation's Chairman and Chief Executive Officer.
  • Mike Jackson added, "AutoNation is well positioned with a powerful combination of brand and scale, both unique in auto retail.

AutoNation Names Marc Cannon Chief Customer Experience Officer

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Wednesday, April 29, 2020
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FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., April 29, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --AutoNation, Inc. (NYSE: AN), America's largest and most recognized automotive retailer, today announced that Marc Cannon, AutoNation's Executive Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer, has been appointed Executive Vice President and Chief Customer Experience Officer, effective today, April 29, 2020.

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  • FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., April 29, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --AutoNation, Inc. (NYSE: AN), America's largest and most recognized automotive retailer, today announced that Marc Cannon, AutoNation's Executive Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer, has been appointed Executive Vice President and Chief Customer Experience Officer, effective today, April 29, 2020.
  • Through his tenure, Mr. Cannon has helped develop customer-focused digital experiences and has been involved in strategic planning in technology as it relates to the Customer experience for the company.
  • Mr. Cannon will continue to lead Brand, Advertising, Marketing, Ecommerce, Customer Relations, and Communications with the added responsibility of Technology.
  • "We know that a peerless experience is what Customers want and expect from AutoNation, and Marc has been instrumental in creating our Customer-focused strategy," said Mike Jackson, AutoNation's Chairman and CEO.

AutoNation Announces Restructuring and Cost Savings Plan

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Tuesday, January 8, 2019
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FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Jan. 7, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- AutoNation, Inc. (NYSE: AN), America's largest automotive retailer, today announced its planned actions in a restructuring and cost savings plan to improve efficiency and profitability that further positions the Company for long-term success.

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  • FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Jan. 7, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- AutoNation, Inc. (NYSE: AN), America's largest automotive retailer, today announced its planned actions in a restructuring and cost savings plan to improve efficiency and profitability that further positions the Company for long-term success.
  • These actions will better position us for a changing market," said Mike Jackson, AutoNation Chairman, Chief Executive Officer and President.
  • The Company's plan to reduce costs by approximately $50 million includes a reorganization and realignment of its operating structure.
  • In conjunction with this reorganization, James "Jim" Bender, AutoNation Eastern Region President, has been named Executive Vice President of Sales, effective today, January 7, 2019.

AutoNation Dealerships Recognized on Automotive News' Best Dealerships to Work For 2018 Top 100 List with Record-Breaking 18 Stores

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Monday, October 15, 2018
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FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Oct. 15, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --AutoNation, Inc. (NYSE: AN), America's largest automotive retailer, today announced that eighteen (18) of its stores have been recognized on Automotive News' Best Dealerships to Work For 2018 Top 100 list, an all-time record.

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  • FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Oct. 15, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --AutoNation, Inc. (NYSE: AN), America's largest automotive retailer, today announced that eighteen (18) of its stores have been recognized on Automotive News' Best Dealerships to Work For 2018 Top 100 list, an all-time record.
  • "We are extremely proud of our AutoNation Associates and all the wonderful work they do, both with Drive Pink and delivering a peerless customer experience.
  • The recognized stores were profiled in an Automotive News special edition released today, October 15, 2018.
  • AutoNation, America's largest automotive retailer, is transforming the automotive industry through its bold leadership, innovation, and comprehensive brand extensions.

AutoNation Extends Mike Jackson's Contract

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Wednesday, September 19, 2018
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FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Sept. 19, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- AutoNation, Inc. (NYSE: AN), America's largest automotive retailer, today announced that Mike Jackson, Chairman, CEO and President, has extended his contract with the Company as Executive Chairman.

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  • FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Sept. 19, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- AutoNation, Inc. (NYSE: AN), America's largest automotive retailer, today announced that Mike Jackson, Chairman, CEO and President, has extended his contract with the Company as Executive Chairman.
  • AutoNation has sold over 11 million vehicles, serviced over 40 million customer vehicles, and has raised nearly $15 million dollars for cancer-related charities from coast to coast.
  • No other automotive retailer has been able to replicate what Mr. Jackson accomplished at AutoNation.
  • "AutoNation's Board will initiate its search for the next CEO who can take the baton from Mike and lead AutoNation into its next phase of continued growth and success."

AutoNation Announces $250,000 Donation to Marjory Stoneman Douglas Victims' Fund

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Monday, June 4, 2018
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FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., June 4, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --AutoNation, Inc. (NYSE: AN), America's largest automotive retailer, announced that the company is making a $250,000 donation, through the Broward Education Foundation, to the Marjory Stoneman Douglas Victims' Fund.

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  • FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., June 4, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --AutoNation, Inc. (NYSE: AN), America's largest automotive retailer, announced that the company is making a $250,000 donation, through the Broward Education Foundation, to the Marjory Stoneman Douglas Victims' Fund.
  • AutoNation associates across the country responded to a request from Mike Jackson, the Company's Chairman, CEO and President, to support the South Florida high school.
  • Mike Jackson also serves on the steering committee overseeing the allocation of the Marjory Stoneman Douglas Victims' Fund.
  • The Marjory Stoneman Douglas Victims' Fund has collected more than $8 million and will continue to receive donations through June 30, 2018.

AutoNation Announces $250,000 Donation to Marjory Stoneman Douglas Victims' Fund

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Monday, June 4, 2018
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FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., June 4, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --AutoNation, Inc. (NYSE: AN), America's largest automotive retailer, announced that the company is making a $250,000 donation, through the Broward Education Foundation, to the Marjory Stoneman Douglas Victims' Fund.

Key Points: 
  • FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., June 4, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --AutoNation, Inc. (NYSE: AN), America's largest automotive retailer, announced that the company is making a $250,000 donation, through the Broward Education Foundation, to the Marjory Stoneman Douglas Victims' Fund.
  • AutoNation associates across the country responded to a request from Mike Jackson, the Company's Chairman, CEO and President, to support the South Florida high school.
  • Mike Jackson also serves on the steering committee overseeing the allocation of the Marjory Stoneman Douglas Victims' Fund.
  • The Marjory Stoneman Douglas Victims' Fund has collected more than $8 million and will continue to receive donations through June 30, 2018.