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Jeff Parent is a seasoned senior executive with extensive experience in the automotive industry, currently serving as Chief Operating Officer at AutoNation since October 2023. Prior to this role, Jeff held various senior leadership positions at Gulf States Toyota from March 2010 to October 2023, including President and General Manager, and Senior Vice President, overseeing marketing, sales, supply chain management, and business strategy. Jeff's previous roles include Vice President of Sales and Marketing at Nissan Canada, and Region Vice President for Volkswagen of America's Eastern Region. Additionally, Jeff has experience as Director of Sales Operations at Volkswagen and as Director of Sales and Marketing at VW Credit, Inc. Jeff holds an MBA from the University of Michigan and a BA in Political Science from Saint Michael's College.