Product Specialist, Jay Bouley started with Markquart 30 years ago after spending 18 years in the radio industry, as both on-air DJ and eventually Program Director. Admittedly Jay did not know what Markquart was until he was dared to apply. As a part of the application process, he took a personality test and unexpectedly scored one of the highest scores, which earned an interview. He was welcomed to the team on October 23, 1989.
When he started at the dealership, Jay was under the ownership of Lee Markquart and has since enjoyed the smooth transition into the leadership of Lee’s son, John, and grandson, Charlee. Jay has come to learn a great deal about business ethics and integrity, which can be challenging to find in the automotive industry.
Jay’s favorite Markquart memory is from 1993. He had won first place in a regional Toyota product knowledge contest, which earned him and his wife a trip to Maui for the national competition. Jay placed second nationally and won $5000 cash. His product knowledge and appreciation for Toyota’s has only increased over the years. Currently, he and his wife drive a RAV4 and Avalon.
Outside of work, Jay has a passion for music and identifies as a Musicologist; he specializes in music between the ’50s and the ’80s and owns upwards of 3000 CDs, along with over 25,000 vinyl records. In addition to music, his family loves traveling. Each year they spend a week in either Florida or Arizona during the winter months. Although Jay doesn’t plan on retiring anytime soon, he would love to extend his winter vacations.
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