Don Bay, Executive Manager and Co-Owner
YEARS WITH COMPANY:
18
WHAT IS YOUR AREA OF EXPERTISE?
Sales, sales management, sales training, and motivational speaking.
WHAT PROMPTED YOUR INTEREST IN THIS PROFESSION?
I have always had a passion for automobiles. I became interested in automobile sales as a teenager while accompanying my father to the local dealer to buy a vehicle. After serving four years in the U.S. Marine Corps, I began my automobile sales career in 1990.
WHAT IS YOUR BUSINESS PHILOSOPHY?
Be straight forward, direct, and honest with your customers and employees and success will follow.
HOW DOES YOUR PROFESSION BENEFIT THE COMMUNITY?
Our organization is very active in the local community and surrounding areas by supporting local schools, charitable organizations, local fairs and events, and charitable golf tournaments.
FAVORITE MOVIE:
The Godfather
FAVORITE SPORTS TEAM:
St. Louis Cardinals
Bryan Brune, Sales Manager
YEARS WITH COMPANY:
13 years
WHAT PROMPTED YOUR INTEREST IN THIS PROFESSION?
I always enjoyed working on cars. I enjoy helping people get their dream car.
WHAT IS YOUR BUSINESS PHILOSOPHY?
I prefer to be a behind-the-scenes person who sees my role as supporting rather than leading.
WHAT MAKES YOU AND YOUR COMPANY STAND OUT FROM YOUR COMPETITION?
I have a great core group of guys that never stop earning business. The drive of these individuals is amazing. With Jim Butler, I have the capability of not only saving thousands more, but also the commitment to provide the absolute greatest service for anyone that will give my team and me an opportunity.
FAVORITE QUOTE:
“A leader is best when people barely know he exists, when his work is done, his aim fulfilled, they will say: we did it ourselves.” —Lao Tzu
FAVORITE MOVIE:
The original Star Wars.
FAVORITE BEVERAGE:
Spark
José Cesar Ramos, Sales Consultant & Social Networking
WHAT IS YOUR AREA OF EXPERTISE?
Customer service, team player, and problem solving.
WHAT MAKES YOU AND YOUR COMPANY STAND OUT FROM YOUR COMPETITION?
What makes Jim Butler stand out is the drive to earn business by having the best customer service driven team. Not only do we deliver nationwide, but we also deliver the cheapest prices on the planet.
HOW DOES YOUR PROFESSION BENEFIT THE COMMUNITY?
I get to interact with the community on events like Jefferson City Young Professionals and Jefferson City Chamber of Commerce and being part of that movement. I love getting involved with any events to better my surroundings. I am also bilingual and fluent in English and Spanish, which I get the pleasure of translating for the Hispanic community.
FAVORITE QUOTE:
“Mistakes are always forgivable if one has the courage to admit to them.” —Bruce Lee
Steve Craigmiles, Sales Consultant
WHAT IS YOUR AREA OF EXPERTISE?
From sales to finance, I can help with most all the customers questions and needs.
WHAT PROMPTED YOUR INTEREST IN THIS PROFESSION?
I truly enjoy helping others solve problems and fill their needs. It is an amazing experience to watch a customer drive away satisfied and happy they worked with you.
WHAT IS YOUR BUSINESS PHILOSOPHY?
It’s natural to make excuses for why things didn’t go the way you wanted. But that won’t do you any good because it won’t solve your problems. Instead of making excuses, focus on solving the problems.
WHAT KIND OF CHARITY INVOLVEMENT DO YOU PARTICIPATE IN?
We have put together several charities from filling trucks for flood and fire victims to doing toy drives. Recently, we were involved with the American Cancer Society.
FAVORITE SPORTS TEAM:
St. Louis Cardinals, St. Louis Blues, or whatever team one of my six kids are playing on!
Tracy Winslow, Sales Consultant
WHAT PROMPTED YOUR INTEREST IN THIS PROFESSION?
I have always been a people person, and this field allows me to come into contact with varying aspects of people, as well as problems to solve.
WHAT IS YOUR BUSINESS PHILOSOPHY?
Car buying can be a traumatic experience to some, and I like to take the edge and apprehension of this away and get down to a manageable, fun time picking out options and colors.
WHAT MAKES YOU AND YOUR COMPANY STAND OUT FROM YOUR COMPETITION?
When advertising, we show our price that is one we will honor without the need to qualify for. In today’s world of internet sales and price shopping, it has allowed us to make sales from Alaska to Florida.
ANYTHING ELSE YOU WANT TO ADD?
I am blessed with a wonderful wife and three great kids that support each other in any endeavor and an employer that wants me to succeed.
FAVORITE SPORTS TEAM:
Mizzou Sports and St. Louis Cardinals.
Josh Fisher, Sales Consultant
WHAT IS YOUR AREA OF EXPERTISE?
My areas of expertise include Jeep, Ram, and Uconnect product knowledge.
WHAT PROMPTED YOUR INTEREST IN THIS PROFESSION?
I worked for the State of Missouri for almost 10 years and was ready for something different. I always had an interest in cars and had never worked in sales, so I decided it was time to give it a chance.
WHAT IS YOUR BUSINESS PHILOSOPHY?
My business philosophy is to provide our customers with the best service possible. I don’t want to sell my customers “just” a vehicle, I want to provide them a service. I want my customers to feel like they are my only customer.
HOW DOES YOUR PROFESSION BENEFIT THE COMMUNITY?
My profession benefits the community by saving them money. When you come to Jim Butler, you can count on getting the best price the first time.
FAVORITE QUOTE:
“You miss 100 percent of the shots you don’t take. Wayne Gretzky.” —Michael Scott
