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Chip Perry Leaves AutoTrader.com

This was some tough news to swallow today.  Chip is a consummate professional and a tremendous visionary, and a great guy to be around.  With the years and years of success under his belt he seemed to know every employee's name and a little personal piece about them and went out of his way to make you feel welcomed.  
Best of luck to Chip in his next venture.  I hope it consists of a bit of rest though because he hasn't stopped since the 90s!
 
Yeh man this is really symbolic. I was just coming into the auto biz when Chip and AT.com formed. The fact that he has been leading such an entity all this time through such a tumultuous era says more about Chip and AutoTrader.com than many of us can imagine. Hats off to Chip!
 
Indeed Chip ushered two marketing revolutions and has helped thousands of people working in the automotive industry to be successful. He's also built a platform that has made it possible for millions of people to find the cars' they're looking for you. Here's to you Chip for a career very well led, and an even greater example. Thank you too for being a good industry friend!
 
Indeed Chip ushered two marketing revolutions and has helped thousands of people working in the automotive industry to be successful. He's also built a platform that has made it possible for millions of people to find the cars' they're looking for you. Here's to you Chip for a career very well led, and an even greater example. Thank you too for being a good industry friend!
 
Chip Perry, what an extraordinary pioneer for automotive internet.  He was succinct about his vision from the first AAISP gathering, and no company can claim as firm a grasp on the business of online car advertising than the one he has led from day one.  Congrats and A Big Championship Trophy Hoist to you Chip.  Certainly all you have added to the people, places, and perspectives throughout automotive internet leaves a legacy well appreciated!