Performance Brokerage Services Sells Genesis of Glenview to Ghaben Auto Group
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IRVINE, Calif., Sept. 29, 2026 /CourierPR/ -- Performance Brokerage Services, the leading firm in dealership buy-sell activity, has announced the sale of Genesis of Glenview, Illinois, to Joe Ghaben, marking a significant transaction in the automotive industry. Founded in 2004, Ghaben Auto Group is an Illinois-based automotive group led by Joe Ghaben, who has built a strong presence throughout the Chicago area. The group operates Volkswagen of Oak Lawn and Volkswagen of Orland Park, Illinois, as well as Ultimo Motors, a luxury pre-owned dealership with locations in Northbrook and Westmont.
The sale of Genesis of Glenview, Illinois, to Joe Ghaben is a testament to the expertise and experience of Performance Brokerage Services, the highest volume dealership brokerage firm in North America. Over the last five years, Performance Brokerage Services has advised on the sale of nearly 450 dealerships, making it the highest volume dealership brokerage firm in the region. The sale of Genesis of Glenview is a prime example of the company's success in facilitating such transactions.
Joe Ghaben, the founder of Ghaben Auto Group, has been at the helm of his automotive group for more than two decades. Under his leadership, the group has expanded its footprint in the Chicago area, operating multiple dealerships. The sale of Genesis of Glenview will allow Ghaben Auto Group to open a new Genesis facility in Glenview, Illinois, at 2929 Patriot Boulevard. This new location will be a significant addition to the group's existing operations.
Ghaben Auto Group's commitment to the Genesis brand is evident in the decision to relocate the dealership to Glenview. The new location will allow the group to further strengthen its presence in the area and capitalize on the growing demand for the Genesis brand. Joe Ghaben's professionalism, persistence, and enthusiasm for the Genesis brand have played a crucial role in the successful completion of this transaction.
Performance Brokerage Services, headquartered in Irvine, California and supported by 12 regional offices across the United States and Canada, has a proven track record of success in facilitating dealership sales. The company's reputation is built on its commitment to ethical conduct and integrity, as well as its unique approach of providing complimentary estimates of value with no upfront fees or retainers, no reimbursement of costs, and paid a success fee only after the transaction closes.
The sale of Genesis of Glenview to Joe Ghaben marks a significant milestone for both the dealership and the brokerage firm. It is a prime example of the successful collaboration between experienced industry professionals and a leading dealership brokerage firm. The transaction underscores Performance Brokerage Services' reputation as the highest volume dealership brokerage firm in North America and highlights the expertise and dedication of Joe Ghaben in building and expanding his automotive group.