Bruce Etheridge currently serves as Chief Operating Officer of the Ed Napleton Dealership Group and North American Real Estate, a position he has held for the past twenty-two (22) years. He oversees the financial and taxation operations of thirty eight (38) dealerships and the Napleton Fleet Company on a daily basis as well as North American Real Estate, LLC, a real estate entity which has holdings in excess of 3,000,000 square feet. He and Mr. Napleton became partners in the automotive dealerships in 2003. Prior to working with the Napleton Dealership Group he worked in public accounting for fourteen (14) years. He earned his BS in Accounting from Bob Jones University as well as further work toward his Masters in Taxation from DePaul University. Professional designations include Certified Public Accountant and Personal Financial Specialist as well as memberships in the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and State CPA Societies. He has served as an officer or director in a variety of professional and social boards as well as an Adjunct Professor for Thomas University and guest lecturer for Florida State University. Lastly, he authored a monthly tax article for the South Georgia Business Journal for several years. Mr. Etheridge has been married for 36 years and has three (3) adult children.