MITCH KUDLER WELCOME TO OUR BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Mitch was born and raised in Brooklyn, NY, and later moved to Pacifica, CA, where he completed high school. He began his automotive career in trade school in Arizona and started as a service technician at Stanford Lincoln Mercury. He quickly advanced to service advisor and then Service Manager for the Tom Price Group. In 2001, he earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and later joined iMotors, a large dot-com, as Director of Operations. That experience paved the way for his leadership role at Niello Audi’s service and parts department.
Mitch further developed his skills through the NADA Dealer Academy and became Director of Operations for Audi San Francisco and Royal Automotive Group. He later joined the Findlay organization to launch a new Audi location, where he spent over four years building partnerships and supporting charities in the Modesto community. He was recruited to Price Simms Automotive as VP of Fixed Operations, and later stayed with Simms after the company split, helping develop and grow their new dealer group as VP of Operations, focusing on service, parts, and collision center excellence.
Mitch believes success comes down to strong people and processes. In his free time, he enjoys Taekwondo, weightlifting, scuba diving, and riding motorcycles. He attributes his success to his wife Kris and sons Evan and Ethan.
Ford Fairfield
MONTE HOOVER WELCOME TO OUR BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Monte Hoover is an Emeritus Board Member and former owner of Gillespie’s Abbey Carpet & Floor, one of Solano County’s oldest family businesses. For 50 years, he led the company to numerous honors, including multiple Business of the Year awards and the Spirit of Solano Award. Today, he continues to support the business as Community Outreach Manager.
Monte has held leadership roles across the community, including Chair of the Fairfield-Suisun Chamber of Commerce, Vice President of the Busch Campus Business Park Association, founding member of the Northbay Contractors Alliance, and past chair of the Travis Regional Armed Forces Committee. He’s also served as an Honorary Commander at Travis AFB and sits on advisory boards for education and youth development programs.
He holds a Marketing and Management degree from Solano Community College and multiple professional certifications. Widely known as the “Voice of Fairfield,” Monte often emcees parades and local events. His personal mission is to inspire integrity and excellence in local youth.
In his free time, Monte enjoys life with his wife Sharon, their chocolate lab Kona, and their large extended family. He loves golfing, fishing, gardening, and relaxing at their Lake Shastina home.
Gillespie’s Abbey Carpet & Floors
DEREK BROMSTEAD WELCOME TO OUR BOARD OF DIRECTORS
As Director of Commercial Leasing and Transactions at Wiseman Commercial, Derek oversees day-to-day leasing operations and third-party brokerage activity. He brings extensive experience from the hospitality, construction, and tech industries.
Prior to joining Wiseman, he managed restaurant operations at a large brewery, led building and construction teams, and held consulting and business operations roles at Oracle Hospitality’s Global Business Unit.
Earlier in his career, Derek worked in high-tech consulting, managing multimillion-dollar sales territories and leading market development, staffing, and P&L for enterprise clients.
He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Business from Northern Illinois University and is a licensed real estate sales associate in California.
Outside the office, Derek enjoys life with his wife and four children. He’s an avid pickleball and golf player who loves hiking, biking, and exploring the California outdoors. Wiseman Commercial, Inc.
KARI RADER WELCOME TO OUR BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Passionate about improving people’s lives, Kari has been helping the homeless for the past 19 years in Solano County. She was instrumental in the creation of Women’s Living and Support Systems, a transitional housing program in Redwood City.
After working in the for-profit sector, Kari engaged in the nonprofit sector, providing skilled support for running a nonprofit like a business. She became a Master ROMA Trainer (Results-Oriented Management and Accountability).
Kari is highly focused on community collaboration and the generation of outcomes. She has considerable experience and success in grant writing and has obtained and managed grants from HUD, the State of CA, and local grants.
Kari currently sits on the Fairfield Suisun Chamber of Commerce Bord of Directors. She was born and raised in San Francisco, holds a bachelor’s degree from the University of Oregon, and has been a Solano resident since 1999.
JUSTIN LEGRAD LOGAN WELCOME TO OUR BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Justin LeGrand-Logan is an accomplished automotive industry executive with over 15 years of leadership experience spanning dealership operations, real estate strategy, and business development.
With deep roots in the Solano and Napa County communities, Justin has led the expansion and transformation of automotive retail platforms through strategic acquisitions, fixed operations growth, and integrated sales and service initiatives.
Justin is known for his ability to lead through complexity, build high-performance teams, and deliver sustainable value across all areas of the dealership enterprise. His career has been marked by a commitment to operational excellence, peoplecentered leadership, and long-term market impact.
Beyond the automotive industry, Justin is a devoted husband and proud father of two. He serves faithfully as the Men’s Ministry Director at Covenant Church in Berkeley, where he leads with passion, integrity, and a heart for spiritual growth and community transformation. His life and leadership are grounded in faith, family, and a deep sense of purpose in business and ministry.
BMW of Fairfield