Tim Hovik is an Executive and Philanthropist residing in Arizona. He’s the Owner & Operator of San Tan Ford in Gilbert, Arizona.
Mr. Hovik is the leader among his colleagues. Tim’s greatest asset is his ability to make the right decisions at the correct times. The evidence is in the results.
He’s also past President of the F.D.A.F. and current Chairman of the influential Ford National Dealers Council.
Tim’s passion for all things Ford is a wonderful bond. He’s led his team to the greatest of achievements. Presidents Award, Ford Top Dealer Challenge, and Premier Club Protect. The winner of Partners in Quality, Ford Top Volume Dealer Challenge, Premier Club Parts, Sales Leadership, Certified Pre-Owned Leadership Award.
And the winner of the coveted ONE Ford Elite recognition.
Outside of the office, often at 30,000 feet, his yardstick of achievement takes a different form. Tim’s drive for Success, Growth and Happiness are rooted in his mission for a thriving community. Vibrant communities with robust local economies are his path forward. And it’s for real. Less talk, more action is a mantra.
San Tan Ford has become more than the automotive leader. It’s a bonified brand as measured by outside marketers. Not an easy feat and “there is no finish line”.
Another key to Tim’s formula is meaningful relationships with Live & Local Sports. Crafted relationships include the Phoenix Suns, Arizona Cardinals, Arizona State University, Arizona Diamondbacks, The Phoenix Open, Fiesta Bowl, and the Charles Schwab Championship. Countless public schools and organizations. And wouldn’t you know it, all the Big Names do their automotive business at Tim Hovik’s place.
He’s much more than a “proud sponsor” kind of guy. Tim deep dives into these relationships and shares his experiences wrapped in a unique marketing sincerity.
Tim is a master marketer in a noisy world.
Mr. Hovik is known as The Go-To-Guy-To-Get-Things-Done. Tireless advocacy and business acumen combined with that well-placed sense of humor are his fundamentals. Tim drives revenue and beats accelerated goals
He’s a magnet for recruiting and retaining the best employee talent available.
That’s why they say: “If you have Tim’s cell phone number, you’ve really got something!”
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Guiding Growth: Conversations with Community Leaders
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Guiding Growth
Conversations with Community Leaders
So often, we define ourselves and others by a title or label. But, who is the person behind the success? Leaders are inspiring, memorable, and often a mystery to those whom they inspire.
Join our hosts, Sarah Watts and Ben Kalkman, as we explore the human journey of leaders - their stories of humility, triumph, roadblocks, and lessons learned - as they reflect on how they became who they are today and share stories of inspiration and hope with listeners.
We'll take away the title, just for a moment, and enjoy a connection with the soul.
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Guiding Growth is brought to you by the Gilbert Chamber of Commerce and Modern Moments
Meet the Hosts
Sarah Watts was named the President & CEO of the Gilbert Chamber of Commerce in July 2020. She joined the Chamber’s team in 2008, and throughout her career, has placed emphasis on collaborative dialogue across industry sectors and job functions and enjoys bringing diverse groups together to solve the challenges that the community may encounter.
Sarah is a graduate (summa cum laude) of Arizona State University’s Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication with a BA in Journalism, emphasis in Public Relations, and a minor in Communication (2002). She is a graduate of the Gilbert Leadership program (Class 21), and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce’s Talent Pipeline Management (2019) and Institute for Organizational Management (2020) programs.
Sarah lives in Gilbert, Arizona, with her husband, two children, and two dogs.
Ben Kalkman is the founder of several businesses, including Rocket Media, a marketing agency, and Modern Moments, a wedding and event venue. Creating solutions to solve problems is a key ingredient in what drives Ben’s professional inspiration. Ben lives by a simple purpose, to lead, by living a balanced and focused life and caring enough to make a significant difference in all that I do.
Ben is a graduate of Kansas State University with a BFA degree in graphic design and communication arts. He is a graduate of the Gilbert Leadership program (Class 25), currently serves on the board for Gilbert Parks & Recreation, and is part of several podcast shows, including, Guiding Growth, Shorts-N-Suits, and Modern Moments Blogcast.
Ben resides in Gilbert, Arizona, with his wife and nine children.