Chris Saraceno is a business, real estate investor, speaker and leader who has, over the past 38 years, discovered what surrounding yourself with the happy and prosperous people, coupled with hard work, can bring over a lifetime.

​A vice president and partner in the Kelly Automotive Group, he has been a partner in 14 different automotive franchises, and founder of the online community DealerElite.com, Chris has built the skills necessary during his career to inspire individuals and teams to achieve goals they wouldn’t have otherwise thought possible. By having mentors — and being a mentor to others — Chris has learned a secret of most successful individuals: You don’t have to do it alone.​

Chris has been a featured speaker and author, and is a former advisory board member for AutoTrader, DealerRater, Hire The Winners, and Cemboo SaaS Distribution Platform, as well as a co-founder of the training company Team Builders, Inc. He was a member of the launch team for General Motors EV1, and one of the three original Saturn Corporation lead trainers, where he helped develop Saturn’s “one-price” selling process, which influenced how vehicles are now sold. Chris is also an executive producer and co-writer of the hit song, “The Theory of 5 Song.

”​Chris lives in Merritt Island, Florida, with his wife, Lisa, and has four children and six grandchildren. He is committed to giving all of them his best energy and guidance, and to providing an example of what will be accomplished when you have support and an exceptional attitude.