Performance Brokerage Services, North America’s highest volume dealership brokerage firm, is pleased to announce the sale of Champaign Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram in Champaign, Illinois to Sam Leman Automotive Group.
Sam Leman Automotive Group was founded in 1963 when Sam Leman opened his first Chevrolet dealerships in Roanoke and Eureka, Illinois. By 1969, Sam had become Illinois’ largest downstate Corvette dealer, selling 100 Corvettes that year. Today, the group has expanded to ten dealerships across Bloomington, Champaign, Morton, and Peoria, Illinois, representing BMW, Chevrolet, Chrysler, Dodge, Ford, Jeep, Mazda, Ram, and Toyota.
President and CEO of Sam Leman Automotive Group, Todd Braker, shared, “I enjoyed working with Paul Kechnie and Emily Bourne at Performance Brokerage Services. When we first met, we let them know our target market and brands. Shortly after meeting them, they presented us with an opportunity to acquire Champaign CDJR directly in our target market. We appreciate their help and look forward to working with them on future acquisitions.”
Over the last 5 years, Performance Brokerage Services has advised on the sale of over 300 dealerships, making it the highest volume dealership brokerage firm in North America. Paul Kechnie, Senior Partner, Emily Bourne, Partner, and Matt Willis, Partner of the Texas & Midwest Office for Performance Brokerage Services were the exclusive sell-side advisors for this transaction.
Paul Kechnie commented, “We are thrilled to have facilitated this transaction and to support the growth of such a valued client. Understanding our clients’ specific acquisition goals is central to our approach, and it was a pleasure to work closely with Sam Leman Automotive Group to match them with a dealership that aligns with their vision. We look forward to a lasting partnership and are excited to assist with their future acquisition endeavors.”
Champaign Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram will be renamed Sam Leman Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram of Champaign and will remain at its current location at 1906 Moreland Boulevard in Champaign, Illinois.
