To kick off our Emerging Leaders spotlights for the class of 2022, meet Reid Bonner. Reid is in sales at our Coralville Used Car Superstore and is coming up on his 1-year anniversary with us here next month! We asked Reid for a few minutes of his time to tell us a little about himself.
Hear it from Reid:
Hometown?
Iowa City
Where do you call home now?
North Liberty
Tell us a little about your family:
My brother lives in Davenport, my parents still live in Iowa City, and my sister lives in Denver!
What was your first job, and did you enjoy it?
Jimmy Johns – I loved it!
What has your career been like so far?
Interesting and fun
What’s an accomplishment you’re proud of?
Being voted team captain twice in college
What’s a passion that gets you fired up for the day?
Making money!
Who’s someone you admire and why?
My Grandpa. He’s 95 and still works every day, always has a positive attitude, and talks to random strangers like they’re his best friend.
What are some of your hobbies and interests?
Sports, fishing, and golfing
Tell us something on your bucket list:
I want to live on a beach
Personal motto?
Early bird gets the worm.
What’s something you’re good at that might surprise people?
Battleship
What’s your definition of happiness?
Enjoying every day while being secure financially
What’s a piece of advice someone gave you that you apply everyday?
Hard work pays off
And last, what do you hope to achieve here at McGrath?
Continue to enjoy everyday while making friends, and making some money while I’m at it!
I wanted to become an Emerging Leader… to learn from others in the company and make connections that will help me in my job.
Reid Bonner
Want to learn more about team members like our Emerging Leaders Reid Bonner? You can read all about our most recent group of graduates right here: Emerging Leaders 2020 Graduation