Sonic Automotive, Inc. is a Fortune 500 company based in Charlotte, North Carolina, and is the fifth largest automotive retailer in the United States.

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Ms. Keri A. Kaiser has been a director of Sonic since July 2020. Ms. Kaiser currently serves as the Chief Marketing Officer and Chief Experience Officer of Children's Health of Texas, one of the largest pediatric health care systems in the United States. Ms. Kaiser has more than 25 years of business experience, including executive leadership roles across multiple industries. Prior to joining Children's Health in 2012, Ms. Kaiser was the Chief Revenue Officer for the AT&T Performing Arts Center in Dallas. Ms. Kaiser's career is also highlighted by senior positions with consumer products and technology companies. Ms. Kaiser was a co-founder of Velocity Ventures, worked in brand management with Frito-Lay, and was a founding member of the Strategic Management Consulting Group at Price Waterhouse.

Keri A. Kaiser

Robert Heller has had an illustrious career in the field of economics. Robert began their career as an assistant professor at UCLA, where they quickly rose through the ranks to become an associate professor. In 1971, they left academia to join the [International Monetary Fund](/org/international-monetary-fund), where they served as the chief of the Financial Studies Division.

In 1974, Heller left the IMF to join [Bank of America](/org/bank-of-america) as a senior vice president and director of international economics and policy research. During their time at [Bank of America](/org/bank-of-america), Heller played a key role in the development of the bank's international presence.

In 1986, Heller left [Bank of America](/org/bank-of-america) to join the Federal Reserve System as a governor. During their time at the Fed, Heller served as the chairman of the Committee on Bank Supervision and Regulation and was responsible for overseeing the nation's banking system.

After leaving the Fed in 1989, Heller became the president of VISA U.S.A. and executive vice president of Visa International. Robert held this position until 1993, when they left to join [Sonic Automotive](/org/sonic-automotive) as a director.

Heller has been a director at [Sonic Automotive](/org/sonic-automotive) since 1994 and is currently the company's executive vice president.

Robert Heller received a Doctor of Philosophy in Economics from the University of California, Berkeley. Robert also holds a Master's Degree in Economics from the [University of Minnesota](/org/university-of-minnesota). Robert Heller began their educational career at Albertus Magnus Gymnasium in Cologne, Germany, where they completed their Abitur.

Robert Heller

William Brooks was the General Manager at Stevens Creek BMW from January 2009 to August 2021. William is currently the Director at [Sonic Automotive](/org/sonic-automotive).

William Brooks

Michael Hodge has been a director of Sonic since February 2022.  Mr. Hodge has served as Executive Vice President, Chief Accounting Officer and Assistant Treasurer of Speedway Motorsports, LLC and various subsidiaries since 2020.  Mr. Hodge has served various finance and accounting roles at Speedway Motorsports, LLC since 2006.  Mr. Hodge also serves as a Vice President and Officer of Sonic Financial Corporation, the largest stockholder of Sonic since 2016. Prior to joining Speedway Motorsports Mr. Hodge was in the audit and assurance practice of Deloitte.

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