After some escrow SNAFUs, Performance Brokerage Services AIMExpo Booth #4066 has facilitated the transition of San Jose Harley-Davidson from Cliff Chester to Mike Genther and Jess Bettencourt co-owners of Oakland Harley-Davidson. The new owners re-launched the store on January 21st.
Genthner and Bettencourt have a long history of working in their respective family businesses from a young age, which cultivated their strong entrepreneurial mindset. Their paths crossed in high school, and their shared love of motorcycling and the Harley-Davidson brand eventually led them to take over Oakland Harley-Davidson. Mike and Jess are actively involved in the day-to-day operations at Oakland Harley-Davidson, working closely with both their staff and customers.
“This transaction marks an exciting strategic move for Mike and Jess, allowing them to expand their reach and centralize their operations, which will ultimately strengthen their position in the market,” says George C. Chaconas, Senior Partner at PBS. “I’m thrilled for them as they grow their business, contribute to the community, and continue to add value to their dealerships. I wish Cliff continued success, and congratulations to Mike and Jess. Thank you both for the opportunity to facilitate this transaction, which, like most buy-sell deals in today’s market, presented its challenges.”
Located in the heart of Silicon Valley, San Jose H-D — formerly Lane Splitters — is one of the largest Harley-Davidson dealerships in Northern California. “Over the 10+ years I have known George Chaconas of Performance Brokerage Services, I have acquired three Harley-Davidson dealerships through him, and recently, he exclusively represented me in the sale of San Jose Harley-Davidson,” says Cliff Chester, Managing Partner of San Jose Harley-Davidson. “This was probably the most challenging and difficult buy-sell transaction that George, his partner, Courtney Bernhard, and their team have ever worked on. I applaud and sincerely appreciate George and Courtney for staying the distance and not giving up!”
Courtney Bernhard added, “I appreciate the opportunity to work with Mike Genthner and Jess Bettencourt on the acquisition of San Jose Harley-Davidson. Mike and Jess worked through some difficult challenges, but their professionalism and willingness to work through them was nothing short of a miracle. In addition to Mike and Jess, I would like to extend a huge thank-you to Miranda Sween, the acting General Manager for San Jose Harley-Davidson, as she was a crucial component in helping the seller, Cliff Chester, get through all the hurdles a buy-sell can present. Congratulations to all parties involved!”
San Jose Harley-Davidson will remain at its current location at 1551 Parkmoor Avenue San Jose, California.
