Our Journey

Founded by Joni Stuker, Owner Connect is driven by our passion to help automotive retailers perform better.

Our story began all the way back in 1992 with three employees, a handful of dealers with one product offering...

We have changed quiet a bit these past thirty years but our committment to retailer success has only strengthened. Owner Connect is proud to have partnered with more than 2000 autogroups across North America in training, virtual bdc, research, staffing, guest speaking and more.

Executive Team

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Ryan Bongard

Managing Partner

Ryan has been with Owner Connect since 2015 overseeing industry partnerships, client relations and brand strategy.

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Joni Stuker

Founder & President

The heartbeat of Owner Connect, Joni is a giant in the auto industry. Her vision and passion guide all operations and deliverables.

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Colin Fillip

Head of Operations

With twenty years of automotive consulting experience, Colin is the leading contributor for all Owner Connect product offerings.

Mission & Values

We are not a vendor, we are your partner. Owner Connect believes in shared accountability and common goals - that's our commitment to you. Choosing to go outside your dealership for support requires trust and that's what you can count on from us. We win when our partners win.

Partnership

Integrity

Results

Innovation

Transparency

Our Numbers

200+

Active Automotive Partnerships

92%

Annual Partner Retention Rate

Years of Experience

Team Members