Consumer >> CEO Interviews >> January 3, 2000

Bryan Scott Smith – Sonic Automotive Inc (sah)

Bryan Scott Smith has been the President and Chief Operating Officer of Sonic since April 1997 and a Sonic director since its organization in 1997. Mr. Smith also serves as a director and executive officer of all of Sonic's subsidiaries. After many years of working in all facets of automobile retailing and management, Mr. Smith was promoted to General Manager of Town & Country Ford in November 1992 at which time the dealership received many awards for customer service and sales. After his appointment to President and Chief Operating Officer of Sonic, Mr. Smith concentrated a majority of his efforts on growth, operations and manufacturer relations. Mr. Smith put together what he calls 'the best team of automotive specialists, customer service professionals and financial experts in the automotive industry.' Wall Street agreed. In 1998, Sonic was the second biggest gainer on the New York Stock Exchange. Mr. Smith continues to be committed to growth through customer satisfaction, quality employee training and setting high standards for industry excellence. Profile
TWST: Give us a bit of a background summary from your own perspective

and experience with Sonic Automotive?

Mr. Smith: Sonic Automotive is a holding company that owns and operates

automobile