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Jeff Parent

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Chief Operating Officer at AutoNation
📍 Fort Lauderdale, Florida, United States

Jeff Parent is the Chief Operating Officer at AutoNation, leveraging extensive senior executive experience from roles at Gulf States Toyota, Nissan Canada, and Volkswagen of America. With an MBA from the University of Michigan, he is known for his operational excellence and strategic vision. Colleagues describe him as forward-thinking with tremendous foresight.

Jeffs primary personal passion is his work with the Epilepsy Foundation, where he serves as Chair Emeritus. His commitment is deeply personal, as he is both a person with epilepsy and the father of a child with epilepsy, driving his dedication to effecting positive change for the community.

He is personally connected to his primary philanthropic cause, as both he and one of his children have epilepsy.

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Experience
28 Years
Current Role
Chief Operating Officer
Job Level
Leadership
Location
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, United States
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Automotive Leadership
Has a long track record of executive leadership, holding senior P&L roles at Volkswagen, Nissan, Gulf States Toyota, and now as COO of AutoNation.
Epilepsy Advocacy
Serves as the Board Chair Emeritus for the Epilepsy Foundation of America, a cause he is personally connected to as both he and his child have epilepsy.
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Career

Work history

10-2023
Chief Operating Officer
AutoNation
2-2017 - 10-2023
President and General Manager
Gulf States Toyota
3-2010 - 2-2017
Senior Vice President
Gulf States Toyota
7-2007 - 3-2010
Vice President Sales and Marketing
Nissan Canada
2-2004 - 7-2007
Region VP , Eastern Region
Volkswagen of America
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Education
2001 - 2003
MBA
University of Michigan
1983 - 1988
BA
Saint Michael's College
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