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Robert Atkison

Managing Partner and Founder at Quickride

Robert Atkison has worked in the automotive industry since 1999. Robert began their career as a Service Advisor, Shop Foreman, and Tech at La Brea Chevrolet/Miracle Mile Chevrolet. Robert then moved on to become Service Manager at Allen Gwynn Chevrolet in 2003. In 2010, they were appointed Parts and Service Director at Sierra Toyota Scion. In 2013, they took on the role of Service Director at Toyota Of Santa Maria. In 2018, they were hired as Service Director at Perry Ford VW Lincoln. In 2019, Robert became Service Director at Rancho Grande Subaru GMC Buick Cadillac Hyundai and also founded and became Managing Partner at QuickRide, a shuttle management software that tracks, schedules, updates, and navigates the free rides offered by dealers. In the same year, they were appointed Service Manager at 3 Way Chevrolet Cadillac.

Robert Atkison obtained two Associate's Degrees from the University of Phoenix in 2008-2010, one in Marketing and the other in Business Administration, Management and Operations. Robert also holds several certifications from Toyota Motor Corporation, including the Toyota Service Excellence Award (2017), Toyota Parts and Service Excellence Award (2015), and Toyota President's Award (2014 and 2015). Additionally, they have received the General Motors Dealer of the Year Award in both 2020 and 2021. Robert has also completed training from The Dave Anderson Corporation and NCM Associates.

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  • Managing Partner and Founder

    January, 2017 - present

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