Scott Gunnell
President, JM&A Group
Scott Gunnell is president of JM&A Group, a company committed to improving automotive dealers’ performance by offering Finance & Insurance products and services, dealership training and consulting. JM&A Group is a subsidiary of JM Family Enterprises, Inc., a privately held company with more than $20 billion in revenue and more than 5,000 associates. Rooted in automotive and united in its strong culture and core values, JM Family is in the business of helping other businesses succeed.
In his position, Gunnell is responsible for directing and overseeing the activities relating to JM&A Group’s F&I, warranty products and services operations.
Prior to joining JM&A Group in 2003, Gunnell worked in the retail car industry for five years as a new and pre-owned car salesperson and F&I manager. After a year of service in JM&A Group’s Career Development Program, he was transferred to sister company, Southeast Toyota Distributors. During his eight-year tenure there, Gunnell held the position of manager of Retail Sales Training and District Sales, responsible for accounts in the Georgia, South Carolina, Alabama and Florida markets.
In 2010, Gunnell rejoined the JM&A Group team, this time as director of Sales Operations and, later promoted to group vice president of Business Strategy and Operational Excellence where he oversaw Marketing and all operational functions, including Strategy and Business Transformation, Customer Services, Product Development and Field Support. During his time with the company, Gunnell has also received corporate recognition for his excellence in management.
Gunnell graduated from Florida State University with a Bachelor of Arts degree in sociology. He is an active supporter and board member of GIVT, a local charity founded by his wife. He, along with his wife and two children, resides in Boca Raton, Florida, where he is a member of the Greater Boca Raton Chamber of Commerce.
About JM&A Group
JM&A Group, a leader in the F&I industry for more than 40 years, serves more than 3,800 automotive dealerships nationwide. Comprised of Jim Moran & Associates, Inc. (JM&A), Fidelity Warranty Services, Inc. (FWS), Fidelity Insurance Agency, and Courtesy Insurance Company, it provides a variety of products and services such as F&I training and consulting, vehicle protection plans, used vehicle certification programs, pre-paid maintenance plans and GAP programs. Additionally, the company has more than 800 associates, including a dedicated sales force of 300+ associates who support process implementation for dealer operations and digital sales strategies. National Truck Protection Co. Inc., a division of JM&A Group, is the leading vehicle service contract provider in the commercial truck industry and serves customers across a variety of channels throughout the U.S. and Canada including OEM, independent dealer groups, aftermarket truck resellers, agencies and direct-to-consumer. For more information about JM&A Group’s products and services, call 1-800-553-7146 or visit www.jmagroup.com.
JM&A Group is a division of JM Family Enterprises, Inc., a privately held company with more than $20 billion in revenue and more than 5,000 associates, which is headquartered in Deerfield Beach, Florida. Interact with JM Family on Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn.
About JM Family Enterprises
JM Family Enterprises, Inc. was founded by automotive legend, Jim Moran in 1968. It is a privately held company with more than $20 billion in revenue and more than 5,000 associates. Rooted in automotive and united in its strong culture and core values, JM Family is in the business of helping other businesses succeed. As a long-term partner, it is invested in its companies, associates and its communities. Driven by exceptional performance, current subsidiaries are in the automotive, financial services, franchising and specialty distribution industries. Its family of companies includes: Southeast Toyota Distributors, JM&A Group, World Omni Financial Corp. (dba Southeast Toyota Finance), JM Lexus, Home Franchise Concepts®, Futura Title & Escrow and Rollease Acmeda. Interact with JM Family on Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn.