James R.  Bender net worth and biography

James Bender Biography and Net Worth

COO of AutoNation

Jim Bender serves as AutoNation’s President and Chief Operating Officer. Mr. Bender is responsible for new and used vehicle sales, as well as Customer Financial Services, Customer Care, and manufacturer relations. In addition to his role as President and Chief Operating Officer, Mr. Bender assumed responsibility for Corporate Development in September 2020. Previously, Mr. Bender was Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer. Before becoming Executive Vice President, Mr. Bender served as Region President Eastern Region, with responsibility for over 120 locations from 2015 until 2018, and as President of our Florida region from 2004 until 2015. Mr. Bender joined AutoNation in April 2000.

Before joining AutoNation, Mr. Bender spent over 20 years with Holman Enterprises, a global leader of automotive services based in New Jersey, with a strong retail presence in South Florida. Mr. Bender has extensive experience in automotive retail. Mr. Bender has a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from Canisius College.

What is James R. Bender's net worth?

The estimated net worth of James R. Bender is at least $1.46 million as of August 6th, 2021. Mr. Bender owns 8,459 shares of AutoNation stock worth more than $1,458,839 as of November 23rd. This net worth estimate does not reflect any other investments that Mr. Bender may own. Learn More about James R. Bender's net worth.

How do I contact James R. Bender?

The corporate mailing address for Mr. Bender and other AutoNation executives is 200 SW 1ST AVE SUITE 1600, FORT LAUDERDALE FL, 33301. AutoNation can also be reached via phone at (954) 769-6000 and via email at [email protected]. Learn More on James R. Bender's contact information.

Has James R. Bender been buying or selling shares of AutoNation?

James R. Bender has not been actively trading shares of AutoNation during the past quarter. Most recently, James R. Bender sold 2,848 shares of the business's stock in a transaction on Friday, August 6th. The shares were sold at an average price of $117.81, for a transaction totalling $335,522.88. Following the completion of the sale, the chief operating officer now directly owns 8,459 shares of the company's stock, valued at $996,554.79. Learn More on James R. Bender's trading history.

Who are AutoNation's active insiders?

AutoNation's insider roster includes James Bender (COO), Rick Burdick (Director), Christopher Cade (CAO), Marc Cannon (EVP), David Edelson (Director), C. Edmunds (EVP), Robert Grusky (Director), Michael Jackson (CEO), Edward Lampert (Major Shareholder), Joseph Lower (CFO), Lisa Lutoff-Perlo (Director), Michael Manley (CEO), George Mikan, III (Director), and Jacqueline Travisano (Director). Learn More on AutoNation's active insiders.

Are insiders buying or selling shares of AutoNation?

During the last year, insiders at the sold shares 14 times. They sold a total of 831,424 shares worth more than $129,719,797.93. The most recent insider tranaction occured on August, 26th when Major Shareholder Edward S Lampert sold 39,194 shares worth more than $7,189,355.42. Insiders at AutoNation own 0.7% of the company. Learn More about insider trades at AutoNation.

Information on this page was last updated on 8/26/2024.

James R. Bender Insider Trading History at AutoNation

Transaction DateBuy/SellNumber of SharesAverage Share PriceTotal TransactionShares Held After TransactionDetails
8/6/2021Sell2,848$117.81$335,522.888,459View SEC Filing Icon  
8/13/2019Sell767$48.35$37,084.452,318View SEC Filing Icon  
5/2/2019Sell1,034$41.19$42,590.463,692View SEC Filing Icon  
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James R. Bender Buying and Selling Activity at AutoNation

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AutoNation Company Overview

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AutoNation, Inc., through its subsidiaries, operates as an automotive retailer in the United States. The company operates through three segments: Domestic, Import, and Premium Luxury. It offers a range of automotive products and services, including new and used vehicles; and parts and services, such as automotive repair and maintenance, and wholesale parts and collision services. The company also provides automotive finance and insurance products comprising vehicle services and other protection products; and indirect financing for vehicles, as well as arranges finance for vehicle purchases through third-party finance sources. It owns and operates new vehicle franchises from stores located primarily in metropolitan markets in the Sunbelt region, as well as AutoNation-branded collision centers, AutoNation USA used vehicle stores, AutoNation-branded automotive auction operations, and parts distribution centers. The company was formerly known as Republic Industries, Inc. and changed its name to AutoNation, Inc. in 1999. AutoNation, Inc. was incorporated in 1980 and is headquartered in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
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