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BRIAN LEARY
VICE PRESIDENT, LARRY H. MILLER TRAINING;
F&I DIRECTOR, LARRY H. MILLER MANAGEMENT
COMPANY
Brian Leary joined the Larry H. Miller Group of
Companies in June of 2008, bringing with him 25
years of experience in the automotive industry.
Leary currently serves as finance and insurance
director and vice president of training for the Larry
H. Miller Management Company, emphasizing on
finance and insurance operations within the Larry H.
Miller Dealerships. In that capacity, he is responsible
for the training and development of finance and
urance operations, compliance policies and procedures, F&I Standardization
d the development and utilization of technologies, which include F&I Menu,
bCredit, DMS and ADP Desking.
an was born and raised in Aurora, Colorado. He attended the University of Colorado
Boulder where he earned a bachelor’s degree in marketing. Prior to joining the
anization, Brian worked with AutoNation and several dealerships in Colorado.
cause his job takes him on the road so much, Brian’s hobbies include collecting
quent flyer miles and Hilton Honors points. In his spare time, he enjoys playing
lf, participating in sports and recreational traveling.
en asked to share his thoughts about his time with the group, Brian commented,
m honored to be a part of such an amazing organization. The sincere commitment
t this company demonstrates for its employees’ growth and development, both
fessional and personal, is truly an industry gold standard. The values this company
s founded on are not just words in a mission statement but solid business
nciples practiced on a daily basis.”
ian is the youngest of four children and makes his home in Scottsdale, AZ.
DENNIS LINDSEY
GENERAL MANAGER,
UTAH JAZZ
The 2012-13 NBA season marks Dennis’s first as
general manager of the Utah Jazz. Dennis joined
the team after spending the past five seasons
serving as the vice president and assistant general
manager of the San Antonio Spurs where his
responsibilities included directing team personnel
matters, leading draft-related efforts, managing
scouting aspects and overseeing the team’s
analytical department, as well as handling the
day-to-day management of basketball operations.
ring Dennis’s tenure, the Spurs recorded 50-plus wins and advanced to the
A Playoffs all five seasons. They also won three division titles and reached
o Western Conference Finals (2008, 2012).
or to joining the Spurs, Dennis spent 11 seasons with the Houston Rockets,
rking as the team’s vice president of basketball operations and player personnel.
also spent time as an assistant coach at Fort Worth Southwest High School and
nsacola Junior College.
ative of Freeport, Texas, Dennis earned his bachelor’s degree from Baylor
iversity and a graduate degree in sport management from the U.S. Sports
ademy. He played guard on the Baylor basketball team for four seasons (1988-92).
his free time, Dennis enjoys spending time with his family and going to his
s’ school functions and athletic activities. He also enjoys working out and
veling with his wife.
interests include basketball at every level and all of the positive lessons that
be learned in team sports.
en asked to comment on what joining the Miller organization means to him,
nnis shared, “I can really relate to the value-based leadership, continuity and
mmitment the Miller family and the group provide the community and their
ployees. I hope to be able to add to the principles they already have in place.”
nnis and his wife, Becky, had four children. They make their home in Sandy, UT.