Get to know this year’s 40 under 40 winners

Monte Perkins
William Montez Perkins II, known by most as Monte is the General Manager of Merollis Chevrolet.  At a young age, Monte spent time in every department working many different positions, at one of his father’s stores.  After completing his BBA degree at Northwood University, majoring in Automotive Management, while on a full ride football scharlorship, Monte joined the family business full time.  Taking a management role at Merollis had its challenges and still does for the young General Manager of a business retailing over 2,000 vehicles a year generating over 60,000,000 in revenue.  A few of his responsibilities are gaining the confidence of employees by sharing a vision for Merollis they can buy into, controlling expenses and keeping the employees motivated and focused. Monte has enjoyed taking a company started by his father, and molding it for the future.
Throughout his adult life Monte has continued to stay connected to local youth programs.  The Southfield Lathrup Falcons Football Program, where Monte started his leadership career as quarterback, invited him to speak at the end of the year banquet.  Monte chose to speak on “Life after Football” and the business world he is in.  Monte feels that it is vital that the youth today see there are opportunities to be successful other than becoming a professional athlete or entertainer.
Monte is single and resides in Royal Oak, MI, and is still involved in sports. He is a member of the newly formed Empowerment Church located in Southfield.