Scott Gunnell

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 $18 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.