I was introduced to Ian Simkiss at a very interesting time in his career journey - as the soon-to-be-announced and newly appointed Executive Vice President of Centennial Management, Inc., overseeing Centennial Leasing & Sales locations in Windsor and Englewood in Colorado and in Phoenix, Arizona.  They also offer fleet leasing and sales operations nationwide, and a relationship buying services to AAA members in Colorado.  All in all, Ian now oversees over 70 independent sales consultants finding cars, trucks, SUV’s, fleet vehicles, classic cars and more!  He represents the foundation for the second generation of leadership for this 40+ year enterprise.  

Previous to this new role, Ian had served CLS NoCo for 9 years as the GM of the NoCo location and 6 years as an independent consultant.  They didn’t have a manager those first 6 years and when they were threatened with a manager to help improve a low-performing group, Ian’s wife and work associates told him - it should be you!  

It’s clear in talking with Ian that he’s a different kind of car guy, focused on the culture of his team, the experience of their clients, and the integrity of the process.  Ian was raised in Chipeta Park in the Colorado Springs region, and attended Manitou Springs High School.  He’s been a standout baseball player, a college dropout, a restaurant worker and a professional hip hop DJ along the journey.  I’ve come to know him as an excellent community connector, a strong advocate for vocational education and for integrity in business. It’s not a stretch to say we’ve become fast friends since our initial introduction, and I’m pleased to share with you my conversation with Ian Simkiss. 

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