Home: Rochester, IL. Birthplace: Peoria, IL. Profession: Automotive industry. Organization: S&K Buick GMC. Title: Owner. Alma mater: Bradley University.
Recent recognition: Small Business Owner of the Year nominee. Latest accomplishment: Graduate of National Automobile Dealers Association Academy. Latest contribution to others: Prevent Child Abuse Illinois. Hobbies: Golfing and coaching youth sports. Last book read: The Power of Positive Thinking, by Norman Vincent Peale.
Moral compass: My father. How do you define a perfect friendship? One where you don’t have to worry about trusting the other or being judged. How do you define an ideal business relationship? Having trust and being able to criticize and be criticized and then move forward. What is your greatest joy? Golfing with my dad. What occupation, other than your own, do you most admire? Firemen. What is your favorite place (or way) to spend money? Dining out. What is at the top of your bucket list? Playing a round of golf in all fifty states. What ingredient is essential to your perfect vacation? Good weather.
What was your favorite college course? Communications. What was your favorite childhood toy or game? Super Mario Brothers. What book have you repeatedly read? Green Eggs and Ham, by Dr. Suess. What’s prominently featured on your home or office wall? Deer and elk. Besides your parents, who has had the greatest influence on your life? My Grandfather. What’s the best advice you received growing up? Hard work pays off. What’s the best advice you received in your career? People come and go but stay true to yourself.
What change are you working on to effect in your profession or field?
Patience.
What change would you like to see in the world? People being nice and having more respect for each other. What message do you want to send out into the world? Be nice, be humble. What mega-trend most concerns you? Advancement of technology.
What actor would you choose to play you in the movie about your life? Tom Hanks. Who would you like to spend an evening with, in heaven? My mother. As a kid, what did you first want to be when you grew up? An actor or a fireman. After your loved ones, what object would you first save from your burning home? The first thing I could grab. How would you choose to spend tomorrow, if you knew it was your last day on earth? Outdoors with my family. What advice would you give your younger self? Learn to be patient.
Personal mission: To be a great father, a good boss, and a nice human being. Personal motto: Hard work pays off and being nice gets you further. Favorite quote: “Life is 10% what happens to you and 90% how you react to it” (Charle Swindoll). Desired epitaph: Jeff Kallister, a good guy.
