Lexus of Wayzata is excited to highlight Gerald Franti for our December Employee Spotlight.
Gerald will celebrate his third year with Lexus as a New Car Sales Associate this February. His favorite part about his role at Lexus is that each day is different. He appreciates getting physical activity each day by climbing stairs and walking around the dealership. Gerald is often recognized as “the bow tie guy;” however, many people may not know he is the one making the bow ties!
Before working for Lexus, Gerald taught music for over 20 years. He then managed custom international tours which focused on specialty tours for fine arts clientele including music performer groups, museums, artists, culinary and garden groups. He earned a Bachelor’s degree in Music Education from Northern Michigan University and a Master’s of Music on the Bassoon from Ohio University in Athens. Gerald’s father worked for the US Air force while he was growing up which allowed the family to live in several places including Texas, London and Michigan. If he could recommend a place to visit, he would suggest the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. His family settled there in 1918 from Finland and Gerald recognizes the area as reminiscent of his Finnish heritage.
Gerald currently resides in Burnsville with his wife of 35 years and has two children. One recently graduated from college and the other is currently attending the University of Minnesota- Duluth. Gerald has two dogs, a Springer Spaniel and a Bichon. In his spare time, Gerald enjoys the outdoors. He is an avid gardener and has managed to keep a Geranium plant alive for over 8 years. Music is kept alive in Gerald’s home as he is the proud owner of his Grandmother’s baby grand piano from 1849! Gerald also spends spare time volunteering in his community and at schools.
As the holiday season is upon us, Gerald recognizes December to Remember as a time of opportunity. He feels Lexus does a great job bringing on special programs that appeal to a wide range of interests and needs. It’s a win-win for all involved. Lexus thanks Gerald for his commitment to the dealership for the last three years and we look forward to the years ahead.
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Gerald will celebrate his third year with Lexus as a New Car Sales Associate this February. His favorite part about his role at Lexus is that each day is different. He appreciates getting physical activity each day by climbing stairs and walking around the dealership. Gerald is often recognized as “the bow tie guy;” however, many people may not know he is the one making the bow ties!
Before working for Lexus, Gerald taught music for over 20 years. He then managed custom international tours which focused on specialty tours for fine arts clientele including music performer groups, museums, artists, culinary and garden groups. He earned a Bachelor’s degree in Music Education from Northern Michigan University and a Master’s of Music on the Bassoon from Ohio University in Athens. Gerald’s father worked for the US Air force while he was growing up which allowed the family to live in several places including Texas, London and Michigan. If he could recommend a place to visit, he would suggest the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. His family settled there in 1918 from Finland and Gerald recognizes the area as reminiscent of his Finnish heritage.
Gerald currently resides in Burnsville with his wife of 35 years and has two children. One recently graduated from college and the other is currently attending the University of Minnesota- Duluth. Gerald has two dogs, a Springer Spaniel and a Bichon. In his spare time, Gerald enjoys the outdoors. He is an avid gardener and has managed to keep a Geranium plant alive for over 8 years. Music is kept alive in Gerald’s home as he is the proud owner of his Grandmother’s baby grand piano from 1849! Gerald also spends spare time volunteering in his community and at schools.
As the holiday season is upon us, Gerald recognizes December to Remember as a time of opportunity. He feels Lexus does a great job bringing on special programs that appeal to a wide range of interests and needs. It’s a win-win for all involved. Lexus thanks Gerald for his commitment to the dealership for the last three years and we look forward to the years ahead.
To view past employee spotlights click here
