LAPIS Automotive Appoints Mark P. Venti as Chief Operating Officer
LAPIS Automotive has appointed Mark P. Venti as its new Chief Operating Officer. Venti brings decades of experience in luxury automotive retail from his previous roles.
LAPIS Automotive, a dealership group operating in Arizona and California, announced on July 16, 2026, the appointment of Mark P. Venti as its new Chief Operating Officer.
Venti joins LAPIS from Hennessy Automobile Companies, where he spent 28 years in executive leadership roles within the luxury automotive retail sector. In his new capacity, Venti will oversee operations across LAPIS's portfolio of dealerships, including its recently acquired platform in Livermore, California.
Todd Blue, Founder and CEO of LAPIS, stated that Venti's extensive experience and reputation for operational excellence are key to the company's growth strategy. "Mark's skill set is exactly what LAPIS needs to take our business to the next level," Blue said in a press release.
LAPIS Automotive represents brands such as Porsche, Ferrari, Mercedes-Benz, Audi, and Land Rover. The company has been expanding its footprint, recently acquiring dealerships in the San Francisco Bay Area.