Brian J. Bemis began his career in the automotive industry at the age of 14. According to Brian Bemis, "There's no better place to start in the car business than washing cars and getting them ready for customers. You get to be in touch with everyone inside the dealership....sales people, service, ownership." At the age of 18, Brian Bemis was promoted to car sales and never looked back. In 1984 he purchased Kishwaukee Dodge in Sycamore and currently has 14 franchises from domestic, European, and Asain manufacturers in multiple cities. Today, Brian Bemis' children have joined him in the business; Chad Bemis and Amy Bemis Lyon.