
Tom Stokes | Founder, Dealer Group of America
Tom Stokes is the founder of Dealer Group of America LLC, the parent company behind several high-performance automotive ventures, including PlaybookforSuccess.com, ProAutoJobs.com, MovingIron.com, and TheBigTentEvent.com. His companies drive measurable growth, traffic, and recruiting power for dealers across Texas, Oklahoma, Illinois, and Louisiana.
Originally from New Jersey and raised in the heart of Cajun country—New Orleans and Lafayette, LA—Tom brings over 30 years of automotive experience, starting as a welder and rising through pure hustle and leadership.
Now living on a working farm outside Dallas, Tom is also a proud father, grandfather, lifelong musician, and 35-year member of the recovery community. His style is bold, his mission is clear: build better teams, grow better stores, and leave no excuses on the blacktop.

Tom Stokes Closing Car Deal
The customer was leaving and Tom caught them about to walk out the door without buying a vehicle. Yes, he closed them and got FREE tacos for Saturday.
Car Business Accomplishments
With over 29 years in the automotive industry, Tom Stokes has served in every key dealership role—from used car sales to finance director at a major Toyota store in Baton Rouge. As the founder of MovingIron and TheBigTentEvent.com, he’s led game-changing sales campaigns including a $1M 4-day sale at Trophy Nissan and 175 units in 4 days at Prestige Ford.
Tom has delivered results for top dealer groups like Potamkin, Roundtree, Bohn Brothers, Van Tuyl, Asbury, Sonic, and Sam Pack Five Star. He’s executed more than 1,500 campaigns in 42 states and 3 countries, blending old-school grit with digital innovation.
In 2004, he launched Inventory Blaster, one of the industry's first automated inventory posting systems. By 2005, he introduced the V.I.C. Artificial Response Technology System for automated customer follow-up—years ahead of the AI curve. He also developed Radar Beacon, a Facebook-based lead targeting platform, and continues to lead with projects like NavSmart.com, ProAutoJobs.com, and TrueInvoice.com.
In 2019, he co-founded Dealer Group of America LLC, a full-spectrum dealership acquisition and growth platform.
As a versatile professional, Tom has firsthand experience in every dealership position, including sales. He has opened up markets in the mid 90's for Hibernia National Bank, contributed to numerous automotive websites and forums, and pioneered innovative technologies in 2004 like the automatic vehicle inventory posting system, Inventory Blaster.

2004 Tom Stokes produced the first of many Monster Truck Events... This one was Stan King Chevy in Brookhaven, MS

Community & Charity Leadership
Tom is deeply committed to giving back. A proud alumnus of Waldo Burton Boys Home in New Orleans, he’s raised awareness and hundreds of thousands of dollars for causes including:
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Make-A-Wish Foundation (with Vince Neil & Drew Pearson)
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Wounded Warrior Project
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Pat & Emmitt Smith Charities
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Skylar Neil Foundation
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Living for Zachary
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Toys for Tots (USMC)
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Purple Heart Riders
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Texas Toy Run (Producer/Director)
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25 Days of Giving (Creator/Executive Producer)
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Serenity Veterans Village (Board Member)
Tom brings the same energy, vision, and heart to charity work as he does to car business innovation—always full throttle, always on mission.

Tom during the Rockin The Red Capet Tours with Motley Crue and KISS

Filming TV show at a Dodge dealer in Dallas with Drew Pearson

2015 getting the Playmaker award with Jerry Jones
Before TrueCar there was True invoice by Tom Stokes www.TrueInvoice.com


Tom and Jermey hit Red Carpet for The Goods movie where Jeremy Piven portrayed Tom in the movie.


Tom and Gina Kickoff 2018 Dallas Cowboys football season with other cheerleaders
Tom Stokes and Eddie Money after a show

Tom and dear friend, Cowboys Legend Drew Pearson
TV, Film, and Music Ventures:
Establishing LOUD Media in 2006, Tom seamlessly blends his automotive expertise with the entertainment realm. Headquartered in Dallas, TX, LOUD Entertainment represents a stellar roster of A-listers and emerging talents in movies, television, music, and sports. Tom has collaborated with renowned personalities such as Kid Rock, Gene Simmons of KISS, Jeremy Piven, Chazz Palminteri, Warrant, Eddie Money, Post Malone, Vince Neil of Motley Crue, and more.
Jermy Piven and Tom Stokes on the red carpet for The Goods
Tom's portfolio includes dealership infomercials, and the movie "The Goods" drew inspiration from his real life on the road as a used car salesman. He co-created and produced "WAR of ROCK TV" with Dana Strum, and Mark Slaughter of the rock band SLAUGHTER. Further accomplishments include the creation and production of "The Drew Pearson Show" on FOX Sports and "Sports Plus" in Dallas and Chicago. Tom is actively engaged in producing diverse music-related events and festivals.
Music Industry Impact:
Tom established and managed websites like WARofROCK.com and RockinTheRedCarpet.com. Serving as the executive producer of WeishFest in 2015,
Tom also founded LOUD Records, signing artists such as Ashes of Eagles and Atomic Shift. Collaborating with Randy Jackson of Zebra, he contributed to music production with Ashes of Eagles. Additionally, Tom has played a pivotal role in promoting music events like BIG 80's FEST (now America Rocks Fest) and supporting artists such as Vince Neil of Motley Crue during their tours.
Broadway Productions:
In his role as an executive producer, Tom played a crucial part in bringing the A Bronx Tale One Man Show with Chazz Palminteri to the Dallas stage.
Apparel Industry Ventures:
Tom is a co-founder of Legends Sports Wear, engaging in collaborations with several NFL legends in the dynamic world of apparel.

Tom and good friend Zakk Wylde during the Ozzy days
The Goods movie Poster
Photo Shoot for Motley Crue Tour

Tom and a very young Post Malone at his first concert

Tom Stokes - Playbook for Success 2024.