Success Stories

Brian Benstock’s career in the automotive industry began in May 1982. Under the guidance of his mentor, Paul Singer, Benstock absorbed the intricate nuances of the automotive world and the principles of running a successful dealership. This foundational experience set the stage for Benstock’s future success, as he quickly demonstrated a keen aptitude for sales and a profound understanding of customer relations.

Benstock’s forward-thinking vision centers on creating a “frictionless” customer experience. His dedication to continuous learning and process optimization has not only contributed to his success but has also cemented his role as a key partner within the organization. Beyond his professional achievements, Benstock is deeply passionate about his family, cherishing his roles as a proud father and husband.

Dean Stoneley is chief executive officer at FordDirect. As CEO, he leads the team responsible for bringing together the worlds of digital, data, and technology to deliver best-in-class marketing and advertising solutions to Ford Dealers and Lincoln Retailers, consistent with the customer-focused Ford+ plan for growth and value creation.

An accomplished executive with an agile leadership approach, a strong customer focus, and a knack for modernizing marketing functions in roles around the world, Dean oversees the rich digital connections that help FordDirect connect the Ford and Lincoln brands with the consumers served by dealerships across the United States.

Prior to joining FordDirect in 2022, Dean built tremendous relationships within Ford Motor Company over a span of 30 years. He was most recently the general manager, North America Truck at Ford. In this role, he built a team with end-to-end responsibility for Ford’s successful pick-up truck portfolio. During his tenure, F-Series extended its streak as the best-selling truck in America to 45 consecutive years. Dean launched the all-new Ford Maverick, the recipient of numerous awards, including the 2022 North America Truck of the Year.

Previously, Dean was president and CEO of the Ford Motor Company of Canada, where Ford is the No. 1 brand in the market. During his tenure, he worked closely with the Canadian government and Unifor to secure Oakville Assembly Complex as a BEV manufacturing site for the company.

Dean’s background with Ford has been predominantly in the marketing space, where he has held key marketing leadership roles in the U.S., Canada, Southern Africa, and Asia-Pacific markets. While based in China, he was vice president and director of marketing for a new joint venture with ChangAn Ford, responsible for marketing, sales, and service of Ford vehicles in China.

Dean is a past chairperson of the Canadian Automotive Partnership Council and member of the board of the Canadian Marketing Association. He graduated from Western University with a bachelor’s degree. He is married with three children, enjoys music, photography, and fine arts, and is a car and motorcycle enthusiast.

During her 18-year career with Toyota Motor North America (TMNA), Lindsay Lee spent the first 10 years in the Toyota and Lexus field organizations, where she developed a deep understanding of dealer operations and built strong relationships in multiple markets across the country. Since 2017, Lindsay has been dedicated to marketing strategy, planning, and implementation where she has led several teams through the development of award-winning vehicle and brand campaigns.

Currently, Lindsay is the Senior Manager responsible for Toyota Dealer Digital and Relationship Marketing. Lindsay’s application of her extensive research on the dealer website experience led to a complete overhaul of the Toyota Dealer Digital Solutions (TDDS) certified website program. With the goal of a uniquely-Toyota, customer-centric experience, she successfully brought to life a program that has simplified homepage designs, reduced pop-ups, and improved quality and overall site speed on Toyota dealer websites. Lindsay continues to lead her team to develop program enhancements that exemplify Toyota’s commitment to the customer experience. Outside of Toyota, Lindsay loves to travel with her husband and two young girls.

Jack Jackintelle (JJ) is a visionary leader and renowned automotive executive with a storied career spanning almost 4 decades. His journey is marked by an unwavering commitment to excellence, an unrelenting drive for results and a proven track record of success.

JJ’s entry into the automotive industry began in 1985 in Houston, Texas, where he quickly rose through the ranks from salesman to sales manager and general manager. In 1994, he purchased his first Toyota dealership in Ohio and a second Toyota dealership in Pittsburg in 1998. In 2002, JJ sold his dealerships and left the Midwest to relocate to Florida with his family, where he joined Group 1 as Platform President for 5 years. JJ later served as the President and Chief Operating Officer at Rick Case Automotive for 10 years and currently holds the position of Chief Operating Officer at Page Automotive Group since 2018.

Throughout his distinguished career, JJ has remained steadfast in his belief of a merit-based culture, emphasizing clearly defined KPI’s and non-negotiables. His influence has inspired countless professionals, and his legacy continues to shape the automotive industry.

Self-made and innovative, David is a pioneer in auto industry technology. Throughout his impressive career, he has owned numerous companies in the automotive, tech, RV, marine and real estate sectors. Boice co-founded two of the largest tech and consulting companies (AutoMark and CyberCar) in the automotive trade, with an enterprise value of $200 million. He co-founded his first technology company, AutoMark, with his father at 22, selling in 2000 as part of one of the largest technology transactions in the automotive industry. In 2008, he broke through a challenging economy and co-founded Team Velocity, a leading marketing technology provider serving the automotive industry.

Yossi J. Levi is the founder of Car Dealership Guy, the leading media platform in automotive retail, sharing content, news, and insights to help dealers and industry professionals stay informed and ahead.

His journey in the car business started at 14, working at his dad’s small used car lot in Philly, where he saw a clear need for more transparency in the industry.

In 2018, he launched Gettacar, a fully online auto retailer that sold over 3,000 cars a year nationwide, backed by $50M in funding from investors like 3L Capital, Luxor Capital, Headline, and Torch. By 2021, sales had grown 270% year-over-year, reaching $80M annually. But, as life would have it, the market shifted, competition became brutal, and by 2023, he had to shut it down.

But Yossi J. Levi is not one to sit around, and he knew his job was not yet done. So he quickly got back up and started Car Dealership Guy later that year, leveraging his then-anonymous social media persona. Today, it’s recognized as a trusted source for industry professionals, reaching over 30 million impressions monthly and earning features in Apple News, the NY Post, and Forbes.

Along the way, he’s been honored with awards like EY Entrepreneur of the Year and recognition as one of Goldman Sachs’ Top 100 Most Intriguing Entrepreneurs.