☀️Proud Member of the Retail Automotive Business for 51 Years. Happily Married to Sheryl for 53 years. Proud father to Michelle Klemm Tjelmeland (Joel) & Melissa Klemm Jerome (Ryan). Proud grandfather to Ellie Tjelmeland(23), Lucy Tjelmeland(21), Paisley Jane Jerome(7), Jack Jerome(5). Graduate of Eastern Illinois University with a BS In Marketing & Sales. A very proud US Army Veteran. I started as a Wash Man, advanced to Salesperson, New Car Manager, Used Vehicle Manager, Used Vehicle Buyer, Corporate Used Vehicle Director Of 8 Rooftops, General Sales Manager, Corporate General Sales Manager Of 8 Rooftops, General Manager, Previous Owner of an Automotive Advertising Agency, Previous Owner of an F&I Consulting Agency, and a Dealer( Ford, BMW, Chrysler Plymouth). I am blessed to now work with Joel, my son-in-law, at his dealership Tjelmeland Laketown Automotive, Springfield, Illinois(this independent dealership has been in the same location for over 44 years providing Joel Cars & Peace Of Mind to our customers). I am a Salesperson & Vehicle Buyer. Also, I am a board member & volunteer at CIAF (The Cochlear Implant Awareness Foundation). My cell is 217 725 8767. My email is [email protected]. Feel free to reach out to me at any time.😀😎