David Tamburro is a real car guy. He has spent the last 37 years in a car dealership leading, coaching, training, and desking deals. Dave has built teams in numerous stores that have achieved 5% of net profit to dollar sales while achieving high customer satisfaction and long term employee retention. He has operated dealerships in both the private and public sector and has consistently improved each and every operation.
Chief Operating Officer
2012-2016
Planet Hyundai
Las Vegas, NV
Sahara Hyundai was 5th in the nation 2013-2015
Peninsula Hyundai, Chevrolet, Cadillac
Seaside, CA
Henderson Kia Mazda
Henderson, NV
Centennial Hyundai
Las Vegas NV
Penske Automotive
Operating Officer
2009-2012
After Classic Automotive Group was sold, Tamburro continued to operate the dealerships in Round Rock.
Round Rock Toyota, Honda, Hyundai
Round Rock, TX
Toyota President’s Award
Honda President’s Award
Hyundai Chairman’s Award
Classic Automotive Group
General Manager, Chief Operating Officer
1989-2008
Trained General managers. Tamburro was responsible for setting up operations on all acquisitions and monitoring operations on a daily basis. He was also responsible for working with a team of General Managers on store forecast and driving profitability and customer satisfaction.
Classic Toyota, Honda, Hyundai
Round Rock, TX
Toyota President’s Award
Honda President’s Award
Hyundai Chairman’s Award
Classic GMC Pontiac
Round Rock, TX
Sold in 1996 to Maxwell Auto Group
Automotive Profit Builders
1987-1989
Consultant Sales Trainer
Developed sales system nationwide. National trainer.
Car Country Chevrolet, Oldsmobile, Cadillac
Pittsfield, MA
1981-1987
New Car Manager, Used Car Manager, General Sales Manager
Cook Chevrolet
Canfield, OH
1979-1981
Salesman of the month for 18 consecutive months
Education and Appointments
Appointed to Hyundai National Board of Directors 2012-2014
Graduate NADA Dealer Academy 1991