A longtime resident of Springfield, Missouri, Christopher King attended Kickapoo High School, where he maintained a perfect 4.0 grade point average and excelled in both debate and chess. He also maintained a perfect grade point average throughout college, ultimately graduating with a bachelor of science in economics from Southwest Missouri State University. Subsequently entering the field of automotive sales, he spent a year as a salesperson with Carter’s Aurora Chrysler before becoming a sales manager with the organization. Mr. King went on to served 2 years as general manager of Seven Valley’s Chrysler and a year as managing partner of the CR Motor Company before going into business for himself with The Auto Store. For the past 6 years, he has owned and operated Queen City Motors and the Queen City Motors Service Center. In addition to leading sales and service operations, he has specific areas of expertise in vehicle financing and auctions.