Brett Beachler was raised in Peoria, Illinois, and spent his time around cars as he grew up. He graduated from Bradley University with a degree in business in 1993, and after working for a large, multi-state corporation for four years, rejoined the family business in 1998. Brett enjoys spending time with his wife and five children, four of whom are out of the family home and in college. When time allows, he is active in mountain biking, road biking, cross-country skiing, and running. Brett enjoys reading, with special interest in books related to the gospel or business.