TL;DR

• Jeffrey Kallister transformed S&K Buick GMC since 2007, earning awards like the Buick Mark of Excellence and leading regional brand efforts.
• Buick, founded in 1899, overcame early struggles thanks to William Durant’s leadership, setting records in early automotive races.
• Buick was integral to the creation of General Motors and known for performance, reliability, and technological innovation.
• Through world wars, Buick contributed to military manufacturing while growing global sales, especially in Asia-Pacific regions.
• Despite setbacks during the Great Depression, Buick bounced back with affordable models and iconic designs in the 1930s and beyond.
• Buick’s postwar success included industry-first innovations like the torque converter transmission and distinct styling that defined American automotive culture.