Chuck Bonanno, Executive Vice President

Chuck Bonanno is a Leedom and Associates, LLC. Independent Dealer Twenty Group Executive Conference Moderator. He moderates groups whose members are involved in the Buy Here-Pay Here industry. He currently moderates eleven national groups.

Chuck began his automotive career over twenty years ago as a Senior Officer for a BHPH dealer in St. Petersburg, Florida. In 1991, his dealership was chosen NIADA National Quality Dealer Of The Year. Chuck was instrumental in the profitable growth of that operation to four BHPH locations and one conventional location by the end of 1995. He was responsible for a portfolio of over $7-million. He was also instrumental in securing one of the first lines-of-credit made available to BHPH dealers by FINOVA Capital Corporation in 1994.

In 1996 his organization merged with three other large independent dealers to create a publicly held company known as Smart Choice Automotive Group. Chuck was given the responsibility of managing and profitably growing the loan portfolio achieving the position of Executive Vice President. He grew the portfolio from $15-million to over $130-million in just three years. He was responsible for a staff of ninety people including a team of fifty collectors. He was also responsible for a $100-million Line of Credit and a $4-million Floor Plan. Chuck consistently exceeded industry standards for charge off and delinquency.

Chuck is a respected educator, trainer, industry expert, author and national speaker. Chuck’s experience and knowledge of the BHPH industry is a great asset to Leedom and Associates, LLC. and he will share that experience and knowledge with those interested in exploring any aspect of the used car business.

Chuck lives in Sarasota with his wife, Chase and daughter, Chandler.