# Joe Gillespie

> Joe Gillespie is the founder and CEO of Dealer eProcess, an automotive website, marketing and digital retailing business based in Lisle, Illinois. A former dealer principal for six new car franchises, he founded the business after experiencing shortcomings in dealership technology. His public work focuses on personalized shopping experiences, connected retail tools and responsive customer support.

- **Role:** Founder and CEO at Dealer eProcess
- **Organizations:** Dealer eProcess, Units Inventory
- **Known for:** Founded Dealer eProcess after working as a dealership owner., Led Dealer eProcess through the June 2024 launch of Everest., Identified in a 2022 Auto Marketing Now interview as an AWA Vanguard Award recipient.

## Career timeline

- **Age 21; calendar year undisclosed** — Began his professional journey as a business owner and real estate investor.
- **1990s** — Gained experience in online real estate marketing and sales.
- **Before Dealer eProcess; dates undisclosed** — Served as dealer principal for six new car franchises.
- **2008** — Founded Dealer eProcess, using the founding date stated in the company’s leadership history.
- **2022** — Appeared with Brian Pasch on Auto Marketing Now following AWA Vanguard recognition.
- **2024** — Dealer eProcess launched the Everest platform on June 10.
- **2026** — Discussed practical uses of AI for dealers during the company’s NADA interview series.

## Achievements

- Founded Dealer eProcess after working as a dealership owner.
- Led Dealer eProcess through the June 2024 launch of Everest.
- Identified in a 2022 Auto Marketing Now interview as an AWA Vanguard Award recipient.
- Publishes Automotive Retail Solutions on LinkedIn and contributes articles to automotive trade publications.

## Latest updates

- **2026-09** — Published the LinkedIn article “What If Amazon Could Help Fill Your Service Bays?” on September 8.
- **2026-08** — Published articles distinguishing Amazon Autos from the Amazon DSP and discussing the Everest AI Assistant.
- **2026-07** — Published a Digital Dealer article on streaming television advertising and connecting ad engagement with dealership website experiences.
- **2026-03** — Dealer eProcess’s NADA recap described his advice to stay focused and use AI to process business and website information.

## Links

- Website: https://www.dealereprocess.com/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joegillespie1

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Last updated: 2026-10-21