Martin began his career at Automotive Restoration Technology where he was responsible for securing venture capital to launch a mobile automotive paint franchise in Fort Lauderdale, FL. He then had the vision to move the Florida based operation to Denver, CO and introduced that market to the automotive mobile paint technology. Martin was responsible for attracting new franchisees to the company as well as overall growth within the Denver market. Taking his experience from Automotive Restoration Technology, he then founded his own automotive reconditioning company, Automotive Alliance, in 1996. As CEO of Automotive Alliance, Martin continues to maintain contracts with national companies, such as Enterprise Rent-A-Car/ Car Sales, Budget Car Sales, National, Avis, Alamo, and many more auto dealerships/fleet companies. He has been responsible for setting up training programs and instructing and teaching in all areas of automotive reconditioning. Martin has an extensive background in leadership and public speaking to a variety of audiences on topics such as personal growth and life management.
In 2012, Martin founded the online magazine Modern Gladiator and MG Lifestyle. He is currently CEO and Editor-in-Chief of the MG brand. The “MG Brand” consist of: Modern Gladiator Magazine, MG Custom: Fine Luxury Clothiers, and MG Branding (A digital marketing and multi-media company). In these roles he serves as CEO director of developing the Modern Gladiator concept by organizing writers and content, securing advertisers, and formulating a merchandizing brand that reflects MG standards.
Martin is currently the Executive Director of the MasterMind Chamber of Denver and sits on several non-profit boards and committees. In his spare time, Martin enjoys international travel, hiking, mountain climbing, kayaking, rafting, scuba diving, fitness training, golf, cooking and the great outdoors.
