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Michael Carmichael
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Michael is a 4th generation automotive leader in his family. Michael's great-grandfather -- Harry Carmichael -- started with McKinnon Industries in St. Catherine's in 1912. Michael started going to the dealership with his father on Saturdays when he was 7 years old, initially just to ride on the parts conveyor belt, however, those interests grew […]
John Carmichael
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John joins UpAuto in the leadership role as Non-Executive Chair to support the business on its continued successful growth and performance trajectory. John is a proven leader with exceptional skills and insights gained from his roles building, owning and leading firms across multiple verticals. His craft in influencing others was developed while deeply engaged […]
Dallas Gray
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Dallas is an automotive industry veteran with more than 15 years of professional experience in the Canadian Banking and Automotive industries. Dallas works alongside President and CEO Michael Carmichael in expanding UpAuto's dealership holdings across other 'Non-Metro' markets nationally. Dallas engages directly with the key stakeholders in the existing business as well as finance […]
Hernan Lagos
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Originally from Santiago, Chile, Hernan is a dedicated family man blessed with a vibrant 8-year-old daughter and a loving wife, Stephanie. Hernan's academic journey led him to study at Saint Thomas University, where he pursued a Bachelor of Arts degree. Initially drawn to the arts, he eventually found his passion in Design, specializing in Design […]