Meet The Talented Think Team
Want to join our team? Give us a shout.Derek Perez
Founder / CEO
Over 25 years of combined marketing and automotive sales experience. Derek has been a successful partner in several dealerships across the country, opening several start-ups, and leading the path for groundbreaking marketing in the automotive industry. Derek founded Think Ad Group with his passion and knowledge of the automotive digital world. Derek is responsible for developing and creating new solutions for the Think team!


Justin Searle
VP of Sales
Justin has been in the automotive industry for over 18 years. His primary responsibility is overseeing all aspects of Think Ad Group’s accounts and helping our clients meet their digital marketing and sales goals. Justin leads our sales team with mutual respect, drive, and passion for this industry. He is also the host of our weekly Think Tank Zoom calls. Justin helps Think build relationships with other agencies and industry partners in automotive. He brings an unparalleled personality, knowledge, and enthusiasm to Think!
Evelyn Kelly
VP of Marketing
Evelyn brings a wealth of experience to the Think team. She started her career as a corporate controller in the transportation industry, founded a digital arts/media business, and then quickly fell in love with marketing and all things automotive. Ev is responsible for leading the branding, marketing, and social strategy for our team, and our dealers. Ev is the co-founder of our Think Tank Zoom calls. She brings a ray of sunshine, knowledge, and creativity to all aspects of our agency and our clients.


Jon Santiago
Sales Director
Jon joined the team after spending 10 years as the accounts manager of a large marketing agency who specialized in Automotive marketing. Jon brings a wealth of knowledge in many different areas. The combination of his experience integrated into the Think platform helps provide our clients with a proven process and full-service marketing platform, that simply put, generates amazing results. Jon prides himself on making sure our clients are successful with every campaign they do. Constantly analyzing data and preparing strategies that will help clients build off their success month after month.
Al Larrinaga
Regional Sales Director
Al Larrinaga, a veteran in automotive sales, marketing, and management, boasts over 30 years of experience. Born and raised in Southern California, his early fascination with the sales led to a successful career that began on the showroom floor. Renowned for dynamic leadership, innovative strategies, and a natural rapport with customers. Al's commitment to excellence, coupled with a deep understanding of the automotive landscape, has elevated sales and set industry standards.


Geoffrey Mululu
Chief Technology Officer
Geoffrey Mululu is the Chief Technology Officer at Think Ad Group, bringing with him extensive experience in software development across various industries, with a specialized focus on the automotive sector. With a wealth of knowledge and a proven track record, Geoffrey is dedicated to maintaining and advancing our software infrastructure. Working in tandem with co-founder Derek Perez, he plays a pivotal role in shaping the future vision of our products. Geoffrey's expertise ensures the seamless functioning of our current software while actively contributing to the innovative direction of upcoming solutions.
Kristin Perez
Business Manager
Kristin also joined the Think team after spending the majority of her career working on the dealer side of automotive. She brings her automotive experience, knowledge, and insight to our executive team. Kristin immerses herself in a broad scope of Think’s management and provides support in a variety of capacities for the agency’s clients and operations. She ensures that we are meeting our financial goals, manages our billing, accounts payable, reporting, and implements our budget.


Arin Harrell
Account Manager
Arin has over 15 years of sales and marketing experience. He was born and raised in the Inland Empire and is very familiar with the community and surrounding areas including San Bernardino, Riverside, Orange and Los Angeles counties. In his role, Arin has a passion for providing outstanding service to the clients that he's priveleged to help with their marketing needs. Arin also understands that in marketing, one size does not fit all. So, he takes a tailored approach based on the needs of the client.
Steven Larrinaga
Chief of Sales and Marketing
Steve is an innovative, driven, and integral part of the Think team. He has over 20 years of dealer, vendor, sales, and management experience. Steve helps his clients with their advertising, marketing, and new business development needs. He has a proven track record of increasing profit, volume, and customer satisfaction through various marketing strategies. He also brings a wealth of knowledge and positivity to our team.


Millie
Head of the Party Planning committee.
Millie brings a warm hug and loving personality to the entire Think team. Enjoys steak and dislikes mail carriers.
