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With more than 100 years of combined experience in the automotive dealership sales industry, we are confident we can help you achieve your goals.
Meet OZOG
Who Is Ozog Consulting Group?
Ozog Consulting Group is a team dedicated to providing our buyers and sellers with exceptional, personalized service as they work to grow or improve their portfolios of automotive real estate assets. Founded in 2001 by Joe Ozog, the company has worked to build a solid reputation in the industry and transacted over $5 billion in deals. Together, the team has more than 100 years of industry-specific experience that they use to directly support clients’ needs.
We have long standing relationships with automotive-specific attorneys that help streamline the process with thousands of transactions. That creates a better result with minimal frustration for all parties. Joe and Emily Ozog are also CPAs, which helps the firm stand out from the competition.
What Makes Ozog Consulting Group So Different?
Our company prides itself in providing exceptional customer service for each of our clients. We do that through having experience in more complicated areas of the industry, including in acquisitions from manufacturers and publicly held retailers.
This service is unique to us, as no other firm has worked directly for manufacturers in the capacity we do. We also have non-public retail and public retail (Group 1 Automotive and Lithia Motors) that enhance our experience.
Look further, and you will see a company that not only has completed hundreds of transactions but one that provides reliable, personalized service. We provide a no-nonsense, straight-to-the-point level of transparency in every transaction.
We only ever work one side of the transaction too, which improves our ability to meet client needs. This, along with our proprietary valuation services, ensures accuracy and more deals closing.
Our Team
The People Behind OCG
Principal
Joe Ozog
As a Detroit native, the car industry is in Joe’s blood. A CPA by trade, Joe left public accounting and followed his family’s legacy as a 3rd generation Ford Motor Company employee. In 1997, he joined the corporate development team of Group 1 Automotive, Inc. where he learned the “ins and outs” of buying and selling car dealerships from masters of the trade.
In 2002, Joe founded the firm and has been transacting deals since. His unique combination of public accounting, manufacturing, and M&A experience gives him an in-depth understanding of the numbers. With over 20 years of helping dealers buy and sell dealerships, there is little he hasn’t witnessed. You will find no better ally on either the buy side or the sell side (never both).
Joe and his wife of over 25 years live in the Phoenix area with their four young children. Joe is an avid cyclist and outdoor enthusiast.
Principal
Brian Evans
Prior to joining Ozog Auto nine years ago, Brian enjoyed eighteen years with Ford Motor Company in regional and national leadership roles throughout the country. He then assumed the position of Vice-President for Lithia Motors’ Mergers, Acquisitions and Manufacturer Relations for over eight years. These assignments fostered unique long-term retailer relationships, market knowledge, and network experience which has been invaluable.
He has been married for over thirty years and enjoys his children and grandchildren who also reside in the Pacific Northwest.
Chief Operating Officer
Keith
As Chief Operating Officer of Ozog Consulting Group, Keith leads operational strategy and execution dedicated to maximizing dealership valuation and driving transformative growth. With over 27 years of executive leadership at Wells Fargo, Keith spearheaded regional sales, service, and operations across multiple states, achieving continual improvement in key performance indicators through strategic planning and inspirational leadership.
His expertise in change management, revenue growth, and talent development enables him to optimize Ozog’s innovative solutions. He is passionate about inspiring teams to execute consistent strategies that create value for clients, helping dealerships achieve their financial and operational goals.
Keith and his wife live south of Denver, CO with their four children. Keith loves to spend time outdoors, fishing and hiking, and is an avid baseball fan.
Partner
John Wright
After completing a 40+ year career with GMAC and Ally Financial, John joined Ozog Consulting Group in March of 2014. While at GMAC and Ally, he worked in management and executive capacities interfacing with dealerships throughout the country. He was a founding member of the leadership team that established the consumer and commercial automotive lending functions at Ally Bank.
John and his wife are the parents of three adult daughters and have five grandchildren. John enjoys outdoor activities such as hiking and downhill skiing. He and his wife reside in North Dakota.
Financial Analyst
Emily Ozog
Besides being married to Joe for over 25 years (success in and of itself), Emily has over 25 years of experience in the financial analysis and corporate accounting field. She received an accounting degree in 1993 from the Franciscan University of Steubenville and attained CPA accreditation from Texas shortly after. This helped to launch a successful 13-year career within various corporate finance and accounting departments. In 2006, Emily left corporate America to help Joe in his growing business and also to begin a new career as a mother.
Emily loves hiking, skiing, and mountain biking, and is devoted to raising her 4 children and keeping Joe in line.
Regional VP
Mike Murphy
Before joining Ozog Consulting Group, Mike held senior leadership positions for a decade at a top international logistics corporation. In his role, he managed day-to-day operations and approved millions in credit lines for major clients, including PepsiCo, Kroger, and Trader Joe’s.
Mike cultivated essential relationships with executives across North America and significantly contributed to the company’s expansion strategies. He grounded his customer relationships in Lean principles, focusing on client satisfaction by prioritizing their needs and crafting tailored solutions to address critical challenges. A native of the Southwest, Mike resides there with his two daughters. Together, they enjoy volunteering and exploring the great outdoors.
Regional VP
Eric Scott
Eric is a seasoned professional with 30+ years of experience in the retail automotive industry. A graduate of Texas Tech University, he has excelled in a wide range of operational roles, including more than two decades in executive leadership positions for both public and private dealership groups across Texas. Eric’s success in managing domestic, import, luxury, and multi-store operations is driven by his integrity, strong interpersonal skills, and a proven ability to build and sustain long-term relationships.
As a dealership buy/sell advisor, Eric has leveraged his leadership strengths, deep operational expertise and exceptional negotiation skills to guide clients through complex transactions, helping them navigate each stage with confidence and ultimately achieve their long-term goals.
Regional VP
Jodi Sims
Jodi brings more than 19 years of dynamic sales and service leadership experience to the Ozog Team, with a track record of building strong, lasting relationships from coast to coast. Her professional journey spans diverse roles at Wells Fargo and within the medical sales industry, where she consistently demonstrated a talent for uncovering client opportunities and delivering results.
With a deep-rooted passion for service and a people-first mindset, Jodi is known for her ability to connect authentically and prioritize relationships above all. Grounded in her Midwest values, she is committed to supporting her clients in achieving both their immediate needs and long-term goals, always with integrity, empathy, and excellence.
Outside of work, Jodi is a proud wife to her firefighter husband and a devoted bonus mom to their son. Her weekends are joyfully spent as part of a busy sports family—cheering from the sidelines, celebrating wins, and making memories every step of the way.
