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The son of a bowling alley proprietor, John grew conversation with an old acquaintance who happened
up with lane dressing in his blood. He won the 1972 to be the store’s General Sales Manager. His friend
collegiate team championships while at Colorado offered him a job, which John accepted, though he had
State, but left the sport briefly after graduation. He no direct experience selling cars. Fortunately, reaching
kept an eye on the PBA Tour however, and realized and excelling at the highest levels of competition had
many of the top competitors were the same foes he’d prepared him for the dedication necessary to succeed
previously vanquished. John auditioned for the Tour, on this new path.
naturally qualified, and spent the next decade of his
life traveling for 40 weeks out of the year; competing Building a stellar reputation, he was soon personally
across far-flung destinations including England, recruited to join Braman Motorcars, where he has
Ireland, Finland, and all fifty states. In all, he secured since found the support and rewards that come from a
five titles. company that fosters and reflects his values. Many on
his list of loyal clients claim they couldn’t ever imagine
Of course, the grueling schedule no longer held as purchasing a car with anyone else.
much appeal once John met his wife, Angela. He
retired from the PBA, left his home in Chicago behind This past June, Braman Motorcars was exceptionally
for Boca Raton, and began a new career helping to proud to sponsor three teams, under John’s
manage a large bowling chain. Eventually, he found management, competing in the USBC Open
himself named the COO of AMF’s South American Championships in Las Vegas. Approximately 70,000
region—but life in Sao Paulo wasn’t a fit for his young bowlers take part in the Open over a five-month
family, and John returned stateside. period. To the surprise of none familiar with John’s
expertise, one of his teams claimed ultimate victory.
Throughout all the moves, two constants remained:
his competitive edge, which he sharpened through It is yet another example of the relentless pursuit
various amateur bowling events, and his love for of excellence that John has adhered to throughout
BMW. While sitting in the service department of a his life—and a standard which Braman Motorcars is
Broward County dealership, John found himself in a honored to collaboratively uphold.

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