John Bening is the president, founder, and CEO of Bening
Automotive Group, and he owns and operates four new and used auto dealerships
in Southeast Missouri. John Bening got his start in 1987, when he opened his
first dealership. Since then, John Bening has made a name for himself as a
great salesman and a knowledgeable resource about cars and buying them.
A native of Missouri, John Bening attended Cape Girardeau
High School and graduated from Southeast Missouri State University, also in
Cape Girardeau. After college, John Bening decided to enter the auto industry
as a car salesman and dealership owner, and embarked upon this career with
resounding success. After opening Bening Motor Company, his first dealership,
John Bening soon realized that business was booming to the point of having to
open another location.
John Bening has operated as many as seven dealerships at
once, although today he has toned it down to four. Currently, John Bening owns
two Ford dealerships in Perryville and Fredericktown, a Mazda franchise in Cape
Girardeau, and his original Bening Motor Company in Jackson.
In addition to being an astute businessman with a talent for
pitching a sale, John Bening is devoted to helping his community through
service and financial assistance. John Bening uses the revenue from his
businesses to fuel his philanthropic efforts in supporting relief
organizations, local youth sports teams, artistic endeavors, and individuals in
need of a helping hand.
John Bening loves using his knowledge to help others, as
well. In 2009, John Bening was elected to be chairman of the National
Automotive Dealers Association’s 20 Group, which presents seminars and
workshops for auto dealers to improve their sales, management, and knowledge
about vehicles. John Bening recently celebrated the 25th anniversary
of the start of his business with sales, promotions, and a contest that
bestowed a 1968 Ford Mustang upon the lucky winner.
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