Experience

Ron Tonkin Gran Turismo

• United States
• Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Manager, Private Collection Ferrari-Maserati

  • Dec 2014 - Present

  Expert in managing the exclusive private collection of over 60 high end automobiles with the emphasis on Ferrari. The collection also includes many other highly sought after Italian built automobiles.

• General Manager

  • Apr 2004 - Dec 2014

  Ron Tonkin Gran Turismo is a factory authorized dealership for Ferrari, Maserati and Lotus automobiles. It is the oldest Ferrari dealership in North America. Over the course of almost 11 years as General Manager, I managed and executed all aspects of the dealership to meet the exceptional requirements of Ferrari S.p.A. as well as those of Ferrari North America. I also oversaw the construction of a new dealership facility over a 2 year period while meeting Ferrari's stringent corporate ID requirements. Show less



World of Speed

• United States
• Civic and Social Organizations

• Advisory Board Member

  • Sep 2014 - May 2020

  The World of Speed Museum is dedicated to education and entertainment through the celebration and preservation of motorsports. As an Advisory Board Member, I have the unique pleasure of drawing on my vast automobile career as well as my overall passion for sharing my knowledge of automobiles with the greater community. The World of Speed Museum is dedicated to education and entertainment through the celebration and preservation of motorsports. As an Advisory Board Member, I have the unique pleasure of drawing on my vast automobile career as well as my overall passion for sharing my knowledge of automobiles with the greater community.



Kuni Lexus of Portland

• United States
• Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Sales Manager

  • Aug 1991 - Apr 2004

  My positions at Lexus of Portland included Sales Manager, Pre-Owned Sales Manager and Finance Manager. As Pre-owned Sales Manager I was able to turn the used car inventory in an average of 17 days. My positions at Lexus of Portland included Sales Manager, Pre-Owned Sales Manager and Finance Manager. As Pre-owned Sales Manager I was able to turn the used car inventory in an average of 17 days.