Bill Stapleton

ITF Group is an asset-based transportation company with over 500 trucks and 1,900 trailers. We offer a comprehensive suite of transportation, logistics, and fulfillment solutions. With a combined warehouse space exceeding 500,000 square feet across three distribution centers, we possess the infrastructure and expertise to cater to diverse needs. As of 2025 we are now a fully intermodal with out Forward Now Partners. Our ethos revolves around providing tailored solutions that adapt and evolve alongside your business goals. Through strategic investments in leading supply-chain technology, we empower our clients with unparalleled visibility and confidence, solidifying our position as the partner of choice for all their logistical endeavors.

GTX Transport (Brokerage Division) and GT Express (Asset Division) provides transportation services for Shippers nationwide. We have an asset base of 100 Reefer trucks in our fleet, plus thousands of trucks in our network as we ship anything and everything across all industries and transportation modes. GTX specializes in FTL, LTL, refrigerated shipments, dry vans, specialized decks, flatbeds, step decks. We also can provide, options for double drop trailers, lowboys, and stretch trailers for shipping over legal weight shipments. Call me at 773-923-9424 or email me at bill@gtxtransport.us for great quotes on shipments.

DEALER SPECIALTIES - Chicago, IL Regional Sales Manager • Provide to automotive dealerships solutions for inventory merchandising • Consult decision makers regarding on-the-lot data capture, data management, and distribution • Continue to grow and expand assigned multi-state territory • Educate dealer marketing teams on website management, innovative video and mobile solutions

Prospected and developed franchise and large independent dealership relationships to drive successful growth of dealer consignment in our digital and physical venues Developed customer relationships with dealerships and wholesale dealers through a complete needs assessment. Maintained active franchise seller relationships through regular in-person visits, phone calls, and monthly business performance reviews with dealership owners/GMs to generate an increase in volume of cars going to KAR Global Provided product expertise on ADESA and TradeRev offerings to onboard customers, provide technical support and grow accounts to drive a seamless KAR Global solution

Close sales by matching customer interests to various models, explaining automobile characteristics, capabilities and features Provide guidance about factory and dealership warranties and services Initiate buyer qualification process by structuring loan information for lending institutions Build rapport with new and existing customers, identifying needs and creating product solutions

Actively serviced assigned client accounts, selling new or incremental services Developed and executed a plan to grow revenue of assigned accounts Acted as the primary point of contact for assigned dealer accounts by providing assistance, resolving issues and facilitating sales day requirements Sought to improve client experience and productivity by collecting, analyzing, identifying, and presenting information Developed and strengthened relationships with dealers over the phone, in person, and at the client or auction location

Developed and maintained long lasting relationships with leasing companies by driving repeat fleet vehicle sales Prospected new fleet account opportunities, creating new relationship business Built rapport with new and existing customers, identifying needs and creating product solutions Cultivated leads through the Business Development Center by managing internet inquiries and phone calls Closed sales by matching customer interests to various models, explaining automobile characteristics, capabilities, and features Provided guidance about factory and dealership warranties and services, including aftermarket products Initiated buyer qualification process by structuring loan information for lending institutions Forecasted and managed vehicle inventory by optimizing working capital and consumer buying trends

Researched territory and market opportunities to generate new business; created custom marketing and business plans to maximize sales potential Prospected and maintained B2B relationships with large government accounts, school districts, hospitals, and Fortune 500 companies Managed retail store operations, including inventory control, scheduling, and customer relations Interviewed, hired and trained new employees Exceeded personal sales goals and quotas, achieving status as Top Sales Representative annually Educated new team members and provided individualized coaching to improve sales performance Organized outside sales demonstrations to maximize store growth Orchestrated store openings in three locations with revenue ranging between $1.4-2.6MM annually