Bill O’Hara stands as a seasoned veteran in the automotive industry, currently serving as the Vice President and General Manager of Operations for Mercedes-Benz of Hoffman Estates, located on West Golf Road in Hoffman Estates, IL. His journey in the car world began in 1977, marking the start of a career defined by dedication and a deep understanding of customer service.
Bill O'Hara, VP & GM of Operations for Mercedes-Benz of Hoffman Estates and Zeigler Auto Group
Before his significant role at Mercedes-benz Of Hoffman Estates West Golf Road Hoffman Estates Il, O’Hara honed his expertise through various management positions. Notably, he successfully owned and operated his own dealership from 1994 to 2012, demonstrating his entrepreneurial spirit and business acumen. His career trajectory is a testament to his hands-on experience, starting from a part-time porter position while in high school. This ground-up approach instilled in him invaluable lessons about customer relations and their pivotal role in building a thriving business. This foundation proved instrumental in his remarkable achievement of selling 2,000 new and used vehicles in a single year at his dealership in 1999.
Today, Bill O’Hara’s leadership extends beyond Mercedes-Benz of Hoffman Estates West Golf Road Hoffman Estates IL, encompassing INFINITI of Hoffman Estates, and Jaguar Land Rover Schaumburg. His promotion to this encompassing role in January 2020 followed a successful tenure in various leadership capacities within Zeigler Auto Group, which he joined in 2013. Initially, he was appointed as the General Manager of BMW of Orland Park. His responsibilities expanded significantly in 2015 after Zeigler Auto Group acquired MINI of Orland Park, Zeigler Nissan of Orland Park, and INFINITI of Orland Park. This acquisition led to Bill’s promotion to Vice President and General Manager of Operations in Orland Park, a position he held until December 2019.
A key aspect of Zeigler Auto Group that resonates with O’Hara is its commitment to promoting from within. He experienced this firsthand at the Orland Park locations and is keen to foster the same culture at Mercedes-Benz of Hoffman Estates West Golf Road Hoffman Estates IL and Schaumburg dealerships. He emphasizes the unique family-owned and family-run nature of Zeigler Auto Group, praising CEO Aaron Zeigler’s vision and the positive team culture. This environment aims to inspire employees, encouraging them to be enthusiastic about their work and career growth within the company.
Outside of his demanding role at Mercedes-Benz of Hoffman Estates West Golf Road Hoffman Estates IL and other dealerships, Bill O’Hara resides in Orland Park, IL, with his wife Wanda. They have been married for 32 years and have three adult children: Courtney, Kelly, and Will. Interestingly, Will O’Hara follows in his father’s footsteps as the current General Manager of BMW of Orland Park. In his leisure time, Bill enjoys spending time with his grandson, golfing, boating, and participating in a 25-year-long snowmobile drag racing tradition with his son, showcasing a well-rounded life both professionally and personally. His dedication and experience make him a valuable asset to Mercedes-Benz of Hoffman Estates and the wider Zeigler Auto Group.
