Jeffrey P. Kallister has led S&K Buick GMC as owner and operator since 2007. His dedication to maintaining high standards earned him the 2020 Buick Mark of Excellence award, demonstrating his focus on customer satisfaction and business growth. As president of the Buick GMC Local Media Advertising (LMA) for the Champaign/Springfield district in Illinois, Jeffrey P. Kallister actively contributes to industry growth. He is also a member of the Springfield Chamber of Commerce.
Before transitioning to the automotive sector, Mr. Kallister worked as a production assistant and logger at Mark Burnett Productions, where he managed tapes for various studios and supported post-production efforts.
Jeffrey P. Kallister earned a high school diploma from Dunlap High School in Illinois, where he played varsity football, track, and hockey. He was also a member of Future Farmers of America, Future Business Leaders of America, and Future Homemakers of America, and volunteered as a fireman in his community. He later earned a bachelor's of science in communications, radio/TV, from Bradley University before expanding his expertise to the automotive industry. In 2024, he graduated from the National Auto Dealers Association Academy, completing his automotive education.
Mr. Kallister’s community involvement includes coaching his son's Junior Football League team in Rochester, where he helps young athletes develop both mentally and physically while learning valuable sportsmanship skills.