NORTH AMERICAN AUTOMOTIVE GROUP - Key Persons
Derek Shepherd is President of North American Automotive Group, Inc. a company he founded in 1995. Derek is originally from Louisville, Kentucky and is a proud University of Kentucky graduate.
Derek has spent his entire career in the automotive industry, and has vast experience in the development and implementation of F&I products and services. Immediately after graduating from college, Derek worked for Pat Ryan & Associates, the originator of the modern day F&I concept. After extensive work for Ryan in the U.S., Derek opened the Canadian marketplace for Ryan. Derek also has direct experience on the retail side of the business, having owned a Chevrolet store in Alabama for many years.
Derek knew from his experience both as a store owner and as a consultant and provider of F&I products for Ryan, that there was an opportunity for a new type of F&I company, one that could serve as an extension of the dealership's own personnel. Derek's vision was to create an F&I company with a total dedication to providing unparalleled service while offering a wide array of the best products available. Derek's mantra is "do things the right way for the right reasons", and that philosophy permeates every aspect of how NAAG does business.
Derek and his wife Carol have four children. The family are members of North Point Community Church, were Derek volunteers in various youth programs and leads a small group.
Mike Legros is Vice President of North American Automotive Group, Inc. Born in Montreal, Canada, Mike grew up in a military family and lived in numerous places in Canada, later attending the University of Ottawa. Mike has been with NAAG since it's inception in 1995, when he co-founded the company along with Derek Shepherd.
Mike began his career in the F&I arena with Pat Ryan and Associates, as a district Manager and one of the first employeesin Ryan's new Canadian operation. Mike was an F&I trainer at Ryan in Canada and the U.S. and later moved into various field operations and managementroles within the Ryan organization, completing his career with Ryan in Europe. Immediately before joining Derek in 1995 to start NAAG, Mike was a salesand operation regional manager and then the National Marketing Director for Safety-Kleen, Inc..
Mike is actively involved in the development and implementation of new products and services for NAAG, and is one of NAAG's most experienced executivesin the arena of reinsurance. Mike works directly with many of NAAG's larger clients, and specializes in helping them develop and deploy their own reinsurancecompanies.
Outside of NAAG, Mike is actively involved in NABlue Hockey, a charitable organization that raises funds for the families of law enforcement officers,fire fighters, and EMT's that are injured or loose their lives in the line of duty.
Job Titles:
- General Sales Manager
- National Sales Manager
Roger Murphy is the National Sales Manager for North American Automotive Group; Inc. He is originally from Moultrie, Georgia and enjoys spending his free time outdoors and with family.
Roger began his career in the automotive business in 1981 and has accumulated over 39 years of experience in the industry. His training of F&I came from Pat Ryan & Associates in 1984 and his experience has been ever growing.
Due to his many successes and professionalism, Roger was promoted to General Sales Manager in 1988 and quickly promoted to General Manager of a large GM store in 1990.
Roger Murphy recognizes and understands that reliability, honesty and trustworthiness are key factors to establishing a longterm relationship with the people he serves.
Roger has trained hundreds of professionals in the industry and is dedicated to his service at North American Automotive Group. He is a problem solver and won't ever quit on finding a solution for you.
Job Titles:
- National Business Development Manager