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Mike Balog

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Chief Operating Officer at Step One Automotive Group
📍 Destin, Florida, United States

Mike Balog is the Chief Operating Officer at Step One Automotive Group, leveraging extensive experience from his tenure as a Regional Vice President at Asbury Automotive Group. He is a recognized automotive leader and a graduate of the prestigious NADA Dealer Academy, with a proven history of building high-performing teams that drive profitability and market share.

Originally studying Sports Broadcasting at Indiana University Bloomington, Mike has channeled his communication skills into a successful automotive career. He has a professional interest in major American auto manufacturers like Ford and General Motors, reflecting his deep industry engagement.

His educational background in sports broadcasting provides a unique foundation for his executive leadership and communication style within the automotive sector.

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Experience
11 Years
Current Role
Chief Operating Officer
Job Level
Leadership
Location
Destin, Florida, United States
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Priorities

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Servant Leadership
Emphasizes a leadership style focused on employee growth and support, a core theme in his professional announcements and hiring posts.
Team Development
Frequently posts about building winning teams and seeks leaders with a proven track record of growing their people, indicating a focus on mentorship and team building.
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Career

Work history

7-2024
Chief Operating Officer
Step One Automotive Group
1-2023 - 10-2023
Regional Vice President
Asbury Automotive Group
7-2019 - 1-2023
Regional Vice President
Asbury Automotive Group
5-2018 - 6-2019
GM, Nalley Lexus Roswell
Asbury Automotive Group
11-2014 - 11-2015
Director of Sales & Training
iMagicLab
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Education
2008 - 2009
GDM-74
NADA Dealer Academy
1986 - 1988
Sports Broadcasting
Indiana University Bloomington
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