Putnam Automotive Group
Matthew Putnam has a diverse work experience spanning various industries. Matthew is currently the Chief Operating Officer at Putnam Automotive Group, where they have held roles such as Vice President & General Manager and Mazda Sales Manager. Prior to this, they worked as a Team Lead Business Development and Mazda Internet Sales Manager at the same company. Matthew also gained experience as a Subaru Salesperson at Putnam Automotive Group. In 2018, Matthew took on the role of Chief Financial Officer at Warren James, a position they held until recently when they transitioned to becoming a Strategic Financial Advisor. Matthew also served as the Director Of Corporate Sales at Warren James. From 2015 to 2018, they worked as the Vice President Of Investments at a Private Family Office. Earlier in their career, they held roles such as Parts Clerk and Service Sales Advisor at Royal Auto Sales. Matthew also worked as a Server at Tokyo Cafe and founded their own company, Chapman AMA. Additionally, Matthew gained experience as a Representative at Primerica Financial Services. Matthew'searliest experience in the workforce was as a Vehicle Salesperson, during which they were self-employed. Matthew has also gained intern experience at The Face Marketing and The CarLab. Overall, Matthew has a wide range of experience in leadership, sales, finance, and customer service roles across various industries.
Matthew Putnam, MBA, has a strong educational background, with a focus on finance and business administration. Matthew completed a Master of Business Administration (MBA) with a specialization in finance and business analytics at the University of San Francisco School of Management from 2018 to 2020. Prior to earning their MBA, Matthew obtained a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration with an Emphasis in Finance and a Bachelor's degree in Economics from Chapman University, where they studied from 2011 to 2015. Matthew's education journey started at Woodside Priory School, where they completed their secondary education from 2004 to 2011.
In addition to their formal education, Matthew has also obtained certifications to enhance their skills. Matthew earned the Securities Industry Essentials certification from FINRA in February 2020. Prior to that, in May 2019, they completed the SQL for Data Analysis certification from The Data Institute at the University of San Francisco. These certifications demonstrate Matthew's commitment to continuing education and staying up-to-date with industry trends and practices.
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Putnam Automotive Group
The Putnam family name has been synonymous with new car dealerships and used cars in the San Francisco Bay Area since Joe Putnam began his business in Burlingame, CA. Joe was born on a small farm in South Dakota in 1934, he found himself growing up in one of the more troubling economic periods, the Great Depression. Joe began his career in the auto industry in 1958 when he became a partner in his own Buick, Cadillac, and GMC dealership in Devils Lake, North Dakota. Seven years later Joe moved to California and opened Putnam Buick, purchased from Charlie Howard, most famous for his ownership of the racehorse, Seabiscuit. Joe expanded in 1987 to include the Putnam Mazda dealership. Soon after his son Marty becamer a Charter Dealer for Putnam Lexus in Redwood City. His son Kent operates dealerships Putnam Toyota and Putnam Volvo and Putnam GM. More recently Putnam Automotive purchased Ron Price Subaru in San Francisco, now operating in the same location on Ofarrell St as Putnam Subaru Service Center with Subaru sales and service Burlingame as well. Dealerships Putnam Dodge Chrysler Jeep sales and service has opened in Burlingame with a Putnam Jeep Dodge Chrysler Service Center opening on Bush St at Van Ness in San Francisco.