John Pentler, Chairman, ADAMM ( Automobile Dealers Association of Mega Milwaukee ) General Manager, Uptown Motors.
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by Anne Kais e r
JOHN PENTLER has successfully achieved a dream that many people aspire to: working in a profession that allows him to express and explore his passions daily. Pentler, General Manager at Uptown Motors, with a location (Uptown Ford Lincoln) at 2111 North Mayfair Road, in Wauwatosa, and two others (Uptown Chevrolet and Uptown Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram) at 1101 and 1111 East Commerce Blvd. in Slinger, is the third generation in his family to enjoy working in the automobile sales industry. Being able to work with his dad, Uptown Motors President Glenn Pentler, and brother, General Sales Manager Mark Pentler, is
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a special bonus. “It’s a great thing, from a family perspective,” John Pentler said. “I love people and I love working with cars,” Pentler explained. His current work proves to be “the best way to blend those passions.” In his work at Uptown Motors, he enjoys guiding customers through the process of making “one of the bigger purchases” of their lifetimes. Whether a customer is seeking a starter or first car or is upgrading for business needs or to accommodate a growing family, John Pentler is happy to assist. He takes pride in helping people find a car that will fit their lifestyle and its unique needs perfectly. Pentler also
guides vehicle owners as they optimize the lifetime of their car through any necessary repairs or upgrades. Currently, Pentler noted that top-selling brands in his industry have shifted toward crossovers and SUVs. Many buyers “like to sit up higher without being too high,” Pentler explained. According to Pentler, these models “have been taking over the market lately.” Working in the automobile industry offers a stimulating journey through technological advances as they occur. Pentler noted that current safety
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