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GREG JOHNSON
SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT
MILLER AUTOMOTIVE OPERATIONS
Greg Jonson currently serves as a senior vice president
of automotive operations. In this role, he oversees
thirteen dealerships in the Utah and Oregon markets.
Greg first joined the Larry H. Miller Group of
Companies in 1993, serving as sales manager and then
general sales manager at Larry H. Miller Toyota in
Boulder, CO. He was later appointed general manager
of Larry H. Miller Lexus in Murray, UT, and later at
LHM Chevrolet. During an eight-year stint, Greg left
group and operated a consulting/acquisition firm, working closely with LHM Fleet
ase and independent dealers throughout the Western United States.
on returning, Greg served as general manager at LHM Ford Salt Lake City and LHM
rysler Jeep Dodge Ram Bountiful. He has also served as the used car director for the
vo and Orem stores and, most recently, as the new and used car director for the
up. Prior to joining the group, he spent 11 years working in a variety of positions for
o Omaha dealerships.
g was born in Austin, TX and lived in many different locations growing up. He
died marketing/management at the University of Nebraska, Lincoln and is a
duate of both the Miller Business Academy and the LHM Leadership Institute.
outdoorsman, Greg enjoys activities such as cycling, hunting, boating and
wboarding.
en asked to share about his time with the group, Greg commented, “The Miller
ily has provided me and my family a wonderful opportunity to be part of an
ellent company. We are proud to represent an organization that does so much for
many.”
g and his wife, Janalee, have three boys and make their home in Sandy, Utah.
JEREMY CASTRO
GENERAL MANAGER, KJZZ-TV
MILLER SPORTS PROPERTIES
A career professional in the broadcasting
industry for 23 years, Jeremy Castro was named
general manager of KJZZ-TV in June in addition
to his ongoing responsibilities with broadcasting
for the NBA Utah Jazz.
From studio technician and news management
to his general manager duties, Jeremy has been
involved in nearly every facet of television. He
worked at KUTV in Salt Lake City from 1991-2007,
including 12 years as the station’s sports director.
then joined the Larry H. Miller Group of Companies to become KJZZ director
broadcasting until his 2009 promotion to vice president of broadcasting and
erations for KJZZ and the Utah Jazz.
emy’s interests include traveling, enjoying softball and volleyball through his
ughters’ participation, and extended family activities.
en asked about his passion for work and how he approaches it, Jeremy
red, “I grew up watching ‘I Love Lucy’ and ‘Gilligan’s Island’ on television and
ften describe my life as one big sitcom. My personality has some of those
racteristics of being fun and sarcastic. However, I take my job very seriously,
t not myself.”
emy and his wife, Robyn, have three daughters, Lindsey, Riley and Shelby. They
ke their home in South Jordan, Utah.