John F. Bergstrom

John F. Bergstrom is an American entrepreneur, automotive dealer, and philanthropist. He is the co-founder and Executive Chairman of Bergstrom Automotive, a major car dealership group based in Neenah, Wisconsin.

Early life and education John Bergstrom's entrepreneurship journey began after graduating from Marquette University. As of 2023, it operates 40 dealership locations across Wisconsin.

Philanthropy Bergstrom has served on the boards of Associated Bank, Kimberly-Clark Corporation, WEC Energy Group,

He was a member of the Marquette University Board of Trustees in the late 1990s, where he supported the School of Dentistry's initiative to construct a new facility and revise its curriculum. His involvement included advocating for state funding and operational changes to improve the school's financial stability. He received several awards from Marquette University, including the Distinguished Alumnus of the Year Award in 1988 and the All-University Alumnus of the Year Award in 2003.

Awards and recognition

2003: TIME Magazine's Dealer of the Year . 2015: Janet Berry Volunteer of the Year award. 2019: Glassdoor Employees' Choice Award. 2019: Top 100 Board Members of Fortune 500 Companies (National Association of Corporate Directors). 2023: Honorary doctorate from Lawrence University. 2023: Inducted into the Wisconsin Business Hall of Fame. 2023: Recognized as one of four award winners by Junior Achievement of Wisconsin at their 33rd Annual Event.