The short version:

A few people that frequent bimmerfest may remember the thread announcing the fact that Rug Cunningham had offered me the GSM position at his dealership, Cunningham BMW.

In order for the truth to be understood, I think it’s important to provide a small amount of back ground in order for you to grasp the context of my decision to resign, and move my business to a dealership that had the same values, morals and beliefs that I had.

I’ll be brief.

I was born in La Mesa and raised in East County San Diego, where Rug’s dealership has been for longer then I have been alive. Since I was born a complete racing freak, and knew about Cunningham BMW and their racing ventures, it made Rug a sort of local racing hero to me.

I thought going to work for Rug would be fun, and in a few ways it was at times. Unfortunately, after a few months on the job, I found that there were several things that were very wrong about the way the management ran the dealership. Many, many things. The kind of things that will cost a person their dealership. I was determined to outlast the problem so I could be there for Rug and Gina. But unfortunately, several recent actions by Rug made it clear that many of the rumors I have heard could likely be true. Enough was enough.

At one time I had been certain, regardless of the countless rumors, that Rug was a victim of extremely bad management. Since he was never around, I figured that it was possible that he didn’t know what was going on. At this point it’s hard for me not to see him as part of the problem and no longer a victim, but I must admit that I can’t know for sure.

It’s all very simple. Since taking the GSM position would have been certain suicide, I relocated.

When your really good, you can generally get a job at any BMW dealer you want. The best dealerships take knowing people and still being willing to work for it. I believe, after a couple years of observation and study, that I found the best dealership in SoCal. The owner is a genuine hero... I love the guy. He’s a Marine that survived Iwo Jima... and his dealership is run with the highest level of integrity.

I’m excited for the future. Since relocating... I have been reassured with every minute of the day that the opportunity I chose to pursue was the answer to prayer I had been seeking. I am truly, truly blessed.