Don Wessels
NADA Dealer Academy Graduate, 6-time Ford Triple Crown Winner, 8-time Ford President’s Award Winner
- Role
- General Manager and Chief Operating Officer at Woody Anderson Ford
- Location
- Madison, AL, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Don Wessels
As General Manager and Chief Operating Officer at Woody Anderson Ford, I lead with a passion for people, performance and progress. Since joining the company in 2008 as New Vehicle Sales Manager, I’ve had the privilege of growing alongside one of the most respected Ford dealerships in the region—helping shape our culture of integrity, innovation and customer-first service.Over nearly two decades in the automotive industry, I’ve built expertise in sales leadership, operational strategy and team development. My focus is on creating streamlined processes that enhance both the employee experience and the customer journey, ensuring that every department performs at its peak while maintaining the personal touch that defines our brand.At Woody Anderson Ford, I’m proud to say that our team has been recognized with Ford’s Triple Crown award five times and the President’s Award seven times, reflecting our relentless commitment to delivering exceptional service and operational excellence.I’m dedicated to driving our continued success through data-informed decision-making, cross-functional collaboration and a culture of accountability and growth. Let’s connect to talk about leadership, operational growth or the future of the automotive industry.
Experience
General Manager and Chief Operating Officer
Jan 2026 — Present · Huntsville, AL, US
Education
Michigan State University
B.A., Communication Arts and Sciences
1997 — 2001
Skills
- Marketing Strategy
- Automotive
- Communication Skills
- New Hire Training
- Automobile
- Dealer Management
- Salesforce.com
- Reynolds
- Parts
- Advertising Sales
- SEO
- Search Advertising
- Crm Integration
- Automotive Aftermarket
- Sales Process
- Automotive Parts
- Negotiation
- Vehicles
- Integrity
- Account Management
- Interactive Advertising
- Product Demonstration
- Vehicle Leasing
- Profit
- Dealers
- Salesforce Training
- B2b
- Management
- Team Building
- Sales Motivation
- Automotive Sales Training
- Deal Closure
- Social Media Marketing
- Sales Management
- Ios
- Inventory Management
- Advertising Research
- Sales
- Sem
- Customer Retention
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