Brian Evans

715 East D St. Jacksonville, Oregon 97530

(541) 899-3228 be1089aa4@westpost.net
Senior Executive For Growth Organizations
Accomplished Negotiator - Operational Restructuring - Proven Track Record
Demonstrated accomplishments in complex business acquisitions, real estate procu
rement, manufacturer relations, personnel management and strategic planning at a
Fortune 800 company. Negotiated and closed seventy multi-million dollar acqui
sitions or divestitures inclusive of $750 Mil in real estate transactions to ach
ieve Corporate representation objectives and maximize capital return. Loyal lea
der that overcame complex challenges of industry restructuring in 2009 to balanc
e the long and short term organizational objectives. These actions replenished
cash which enhanced the balance sheet promoting a rebound of stock price from a
low nearly $1 a share to the current $13 a share.
Lithia Motors (LAD) - Medford Oregon April 2002 - September 2010
Vice President - Mergers and Acquisitions - Manufacturer Relations
Executive that achieved target purchase/divestiture portfolio objectives by regi
on, selling underperforming dealerships for reasonable return while expanding re
tail representation in high-yield markets. These transactions yielded $1.6 Bill
ion in forecasted revenue. Led support staff to develop start-up business strat
egies and to achieve market leadership
Ford Motor- Ford Credit Various Locations May 1985 - April 2002
From entry level college graduate to Regional and National Management increasing
responsibility and experience in finance, risk analysis, audit/collections, per
sonnel, sales leadership and organizational management at various national locat
ions for the largest captive finance company at that time.
* Regional Management Cincinnati-Pittsburgh January 2001 - April 2002
Responsible for risk analysis, marketing efforts, and achieving core objectives
of a region of twelve financial offices with 300 employees and $1.6 Billion in r
eceivables.
* Ford National Accounts Manager - Detroit April 1999 - December 2000
Independent assignment focused on improving sales and return performances and mi
tigating risk associated with largest public dealership groups.
* Branch Manager - Seattle, WA May 1997 - April 1999
Receivables grew by 45% over tenure to $1.0 Bil. with Best in Class return on in
vestment recognized.
* Ford Marketing - Detroit, MI January 1995 - April 1997
* Various Field Assignments - Boston, Sacramento, Atlanta May 1985 - December 19
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