Rafael Valdes Flaquer

Rafael Valdes Flaquer currently serves as the General Manager of AutoNation Toyota, where responsibilities include managing operational, financial, and strategic planning activities to drive revenue growth and enhance customer experience. Prior experience includes roles such as Operating Partner & President at Mike Maroone Chevrolet and Volkswagen, where Rafael contributed to the company's launch and brand identity in Colorado Springs, and General Manager of Lexus of Serramonte at Sonic Automotive, achieving significant market leadership in the Bay Area. Rafael's extensive tenure at AutoNation includes multiple General Manager positions across various dealerships, consistently leading operational strategies that resulted in remarkable profitability, sales performance, and customer satisfaction. Rafael holds a Bachelor of Business Administration degree from Texas State University.