376 Millennium - A Marquis Who’s Who Magazine ENTREPRENEURS John Paul Strong has cultivated a fulfilling career as a seasoned leader and entrepreneur in the automotive industry. Since 2004, he has served as the owner of his two chief business ventures, Strong Automotive Merchandising and Strong Direct. Through his combined business efforts, he assists customers from 46 different U.S. states and across over 350 car dealerships. In his more recent endeavors, Mr. Strong became the owner of Hunter Ford in 2022. At the onset of his career, he worked as an account executive for Martin Advertising Inc. between 2002 and 2004. Well-regarded for his expertise in the field, Mr. Strong authored a book pertaining to his work in the field, titled “Next Day Traffic: The Secrets to Effective Automotive Marketing.” As part of his vocational journey, he also previously pursued a higher education, ultimately earning a BS in communication studies and advanced public speaking at the University of Montevallo in 2002. To commemorate his achievements, Mr. Strong was honored in the Top 40 Under 40 by Birmingham Business Journal in 2013, and he was recognized as the CEO of the Year in 2018. Millennium Magazine Featured Listee OWNER Strong Automotive Merchandising, Hunter Ford, Strong Direct Mountain Brook, AL With a background in engineering, Kevin Vought has a passion for building businesses from the ground up. In 2006, he was a crucial part of developing Communication Corner and More! Inc., a speech therapy practice owned and operated by his wife, Jill. As the business grew, Mr. Vought's role became more demanding, and by 2018, he left his job as an engineer to work full-time with the company. Within a year, he more than tripled their net income while also nearly tripling their profit margin. After the company was sold in 2021, Mr. Vought took the skills he’d learned and established a consulting firm, Key Clinic Data Professionals, also known as KCD Pros LLC. Outside of his professional endeavors, he is also the author of “I’m Supposed to Make a Difference: A Memoir About Overcoming Trauma and Abuse,” endeavoring to help others overcome early childhood trauma. Mr. Vought believes everything one accomplishes speaks to who they are, and so he always strives for excellence. Looking to the future, he hopes to grow his company further and expand his own knowledge so he may better serve his clients. OWNER, PRESIDENT Key Clinic Data Professionals Wesley Chapel, FL KEVIN VOUGHT JOHN PAUL STRONG
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