Southeast Toyota Distributors has unveiled the 2021 Highlander XP. The exclusive accessory package will be available at Toyota dealerships in Florida, Georgia, Alabama, North Carolina and South Carolina beginning in March.

Inspect Now™ is an innovative new virtual inspection process designed by JM&A Group to make the adjudication of claims more efficient and less time consuming.

In keeping with its continuous focus on enhancing leadership and preparing for the future, captive finance company Southeast Toyota Finance (SET Finance), a subsidiary of JM Family Enterprises, announced several organization changes.

A more than $100 million automotive processing facility project for Southeast Toyota Distributors was completed in Commerce, Georgia after 16 months of construction.

JM Family makes a contribution to the United Negro College Fund in honor of MLK Day of Service.

Southeast Toyota Distributors, the world’s largest independent distributor of Toyota vehicles, recently announced the promotion of Casey Gunnell Jr to group vice president.

Associates from JM Family Enterprises and its subsidiaries banded together to spread holiday cheer, supporting children and families in need with the Happy Haul-idays toy and essential needs drive.

Home Franchise Concepts, a subsidiary of JM Family Enterprises, has entered into an agreement to acquire Kitchen Tune-Up.

To continue its strategic emphasis on long-term growth, innovation, investment diversification and future business acquisitions, JM Family Enterprises announces organizational moves to position itself for an even stronger future.

More than 150 friends and sponsors of the Youth Automotive Training Center (YATC) gathered online as part of the school’s first virtual donor appreciation and fundraising effort.

Great Place to Work® has named JM Family as No. 48 on the 2020 Best Workplaces for Parents list for having created consistently positive experiences for working parents.

The #ToyotaFightsHunger campaign leveraged relationships with area social media influencers to support local Feeding America chapters throughout the JM Family's business locations.

Great Place to Work and Fortune have named JM Family Enterprises as one of the Best Workplaces for Women for the fifth consecutive year.

Great Place to Work and FORTUNE have recognized JM Family Enterprises as one of the Best Workplaces in Manufacturing & Production for the fifth time.

In honor of International Day of Charity, celebrated on September 5, JM Family highlights some of its noteworthy partnerships and recent associate efforts.

Forrest Heathcott, whose career has spanned nearly 30 years with JM Family Enterprises, most recently as president of its subsidiary JM&A Group, has announced he will retire March 31, 2021.

JM Family Enterprises and its subsidiary Southeast Toyota Distributors utilized its vast network of social media influencers to spread a bit of kindness to workers on the front lines of the COVID-19 pandemic. 

H. Scott Barrett, a multi-year veteran of the franchising industry, has become president and CEO of Home Franchise Concepts (HFC), the leading franchisor in the home improvement goods and services space.

Southeast Toyota Distributors, the world’s largest independent distributor of Toyota vehicles, recently announced the promotion of Brent Sergot to senior vice president and assistant general manager.

Budget Blinds is showing their appreciation for essential workers by awarding eight individuals across the U.S. and Canada with custom window covering makeovers to make coming home even better.

Great Place to Work and FORTUNE have honored JM Family Enterprises, Inc. as one of the 2020 Best Workplaces for Millennials.

JM&A Group recently launched JM&A Insider, its own, on-demand collection of automotive resources. This website gives members access to JM&A Group's growing library of free, informative content. Membership is free and required to register for virtual events.

At JM Family, we are committed to racial equality in our nation and in our company.

Paige Harris, a recent graduate of Atlantic Technical High School in Coconut Creek, will be honored as the 2020 Jerome Edmund Gray Youth Achiever. This distinction is part of the annual African-American Achievers awards program.

JM&A Group recently introduced new GAP claims self-service portals serving both consumers and lenders.

Budget Blinds joined JM Family Enterprises, Inc., in partnership with Habitat for Humanity of Broward on four single-family home builds in South Florida.

Following the successful launch of its initial free virtual training courses, the Performance Development Center, JM&A Group’s in-house educational and training facility, has expanded its offerings for dealers throughout the industry.

Our company banded together when Ed Sheehy, President of JM Family’s subsidiary Southeast Toyota Distributors, engaged his fellow associates, dealer partners and the community in a “Hair Color Challenge” to help provide food to struggling families impacted by the pandemic.

JM&A Group, one of the largest independent providers of finance and insurance (F&I) products in the automotive industry, is bringing the Virtual F&I playbook, model and strategy to all of its existing dealer customers across the country.

The Performance Development Center at JM&A Group will begin offering free virtual training options to dealerships across the country as they struggle with the impacts of COVID-19

In an effort to better serve the communities where it does business during these uncertain times, Toyota and its affiliates across 13 states have donated $500,000 to the United Way to assist those in need with food, water, childcare and other emergency relief needs.

Colin Brown, chairman of the board, JM Family Enterprises, is among the three distinguished authors, two CEOs, an admiral, general and a federal judge to have been named new Association of Churchill Fellows.

To help address an increased demand being placed on our community partners, JM Family has made a combined $150,000 donation divided among food banks across each of our business locations.

To accommodate the continuous evolution of cybersecurity laws and the increasing risks associated with information security, JM Family Enterprises welcomes Victor Campos as chief information security officer.

For the 22nd consecutive year, Great Place to Work and Fortune have honored JM Family Enterprises as one of the 2020 Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For®.

Brent Burns, President and CEO of JM Family Enterprises, Inc. and Cheryl Miller, CEO and President of AutoNation, will co-chair Habitat for Humanity of Broward's inaugural CEO Build.

In anticipation of the 28th annual African-American Achievers awards ceremony, JM Family Enterprises, Southeast Toyota Distributors and JM Lexus recently held a private reception to announce the 2020 African-American Achievers.

Habitat for Humanity of Broward dedicated the Bob and Sherry Taylor Park, which houses the JM Family KaBOOM! Playground and Mary N. Porter Reading Garden, in Pompano Beach.

Great Place to Work and FORTUNE have once again recognized JM Family Enterprises as one of the 2019 Best Workplaces for Parents.

Designed to help the local community get to know the Youth Automotive Training Center while also showing appreciation to long-standing partners of the program, Art of Success generated the funds necessary to operate YATC for a full year.

JM Family ranked No. 1 on South Florida Business Journal's list of local companies with the highest charitable contributions.

JM Family has partnered with Be Strong to host a bullying prevention school-takeover and assembly at Deerfield Beach High School. The event will serve, educate and empower 2,500 students.

More than 200 volunteers recently joined KaBOOM! to build a kid-inspired playground in Pompano Beach. The new playground will serve the urgent need for kids to have a great, safe place to play.

JM Family associates in South Florida and Alpharetta, Ga., rallied together as part of the company’s annual ‘We Give’ to United Way campaign.

JM Lexus, along with its associates and loyal customers, recently celebrated 30 years of achievements, innovation and pioneering

Great Place to Work and FORTUNE named JM Family Enterprises No. 23 on the list of 2019 Best Workplaces for Women.

Great Place to Work and FORTUNE named JM Family Enterprises and its subsidiary Southeast Toyota Distributors as No. 2 on the list of 2019 Best Workplaces in Manufacturing and Production.

To help further drive strategic technology initiatives, JM Family Enterprises, a $16.3 billion diversified automotive company, announces Chad Couch as its new Chief Information Officer.

JM Family Enterprises has been recognized as one of the Best Workplaces for Millennials for the fourth year in a row. The diversified automotive corporation took the No. 15 spot on the list, up from No. 49 last year and one of only two Florida companies ranked in the top 20.

JM Family Enterprises, Inc. has acquired Home Franchise Concepts, one of the world’s largest franchising systems in the home improvement goods and services space.

The Youth Automotive Training Center (YATC), a unique nine-month automotive training program which provides intensive instruction and hands-on training in automotive theory and practical skills, recently graduated its 750th student as part of the Class of 2019.

The 27th annual African-American Achievers awards ceremony gifted $40,000 to charitable organizations while honoring five remarkable individuals for their contributions to the South Florida community. The event was sponsored by JM Family Enterprises, Southeast Toyota Distributors and JM Lexus.

JM Family Enterprises will now offer a full ride for undergraduate and graduate degrees and certifications through a new, customized partnership with Florida Atlantic University (FAU) and its FAU Edu-Vantage Partner Program.

JM Family Enterprises, Inc. has been ranked No. 17 on the 2019 FORTUNE 100 Best Companies to Work For, up from No. 51 in 2018, according to global research and consulting firm Great Place to Work and Fortune magazine.

Mark Hoppe has joined JM Lexus as vice president and general manager.

Southeast Toyota Distributors will build a new $90 million, 350,000 square-foot campus in Jackson County, Ga., across the street from where it currently processes 140,000 vehicles annually for distribution to Toyota dealers.

In anticipation of the 27th annual African-American Achievers awards ceremony, JM Family Enterprises, Southeast Toyota Distributors and JM Lexus announce the 2019 African-American Achievers.

Long considered a coveted workplace for professionals throughout South Florida and beyond, JM Family Enterprises and its strong corporate culture has once again been recognized by Great Place to Work.

Friends of YATC, including more than 250 golf and tennis players, recently gathered at the Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress in Orlando to take part in the 32nd and final Jim Moran Classic, which generated the funds necessary to operate YATC for a full year.

According to the J.D. Power 2018 U.S. Consumer Financing Satisfaction Study SM, Southeast Toyota Finance ranks No. 1 among mass market brands.

JM Family announced a $50,000 donation to the American Red Cross Disaster Relief Fund to help in the long process of recovery for those affected by the California wildfires.

Southeast Transportation Systems (STS), a division of Southeast Toyota Distributors, was honored with a SmartWay® Excellence Award from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency as a true industry leader in freight supply chain environmental performance and energy efficiency.

JM Family Enterprises, in partnership with United Way of Broward County, is pleased to share the results of its ‘We Give’ to United Way campaign. More than 600 JM Family associates raised $585,208 as part of their annual donation drive, the largest amount of money raised in the 26-year history of the campaign.

The Youth Automotive Training Center (YATC) recently welcomed its 40th class – 30 young people between the ages of 17 and 21 who are ready to make a big statement: “I want to better my life.”

Great Place to Work and FORTUNE have honored JM Family Enterprises as one of the 2018 Best Workplaces in Manufacturing and Production.

Concluding a nearly $20 million investment, DataScan has officially moved its headquarters to the new Alpharetta City Center, a thriving 26-acre mixed-use parcel located in the heart of downtown Alpharetta.

JM Family Enterprises, Inc., founded by Jim Moran in 1968, is marking its milestone anniversary during 2018 with a 50 Years of Family celebration.

For the third year in a row, Great Place to Work and FORTUNE have named JM Family Enterprises as one of the Best Workplaces for Millennials.

JM Family Enterprises presented four deserving families with the keys to their new Pompano Beach homes during a special dedication ceremony with Habitat for Humanity of Broward.

During JM Family Enterprises’ fifth annual Spring into Giving campaign, the organization mobilized its more than 4,200 associates in a fight against food insecurity.

During the 39th Youth Automotive Training Center (YATC) graduation ceremony, 28 students took a major step toward becoming self-sufficient, productive citizens as a crowd of more than 350 family members, guests and community leaders celebrated their noteworthy accomplishments.

The 26th annual African-American Achievers awards ceremony gifted a total of $40,000 to eight charitable organizations while honoring five remarkable individuals for their contributions to the South Florida community.

Colin Brown has announced Brent Burns as the next chief executive officer of JM Family Enterprises, effective July 1, 2018.

JM Family Enterprises, Inc. announced that it would launch construction on a three-year, $150 million renovation of its Deerfield Beach headquarters.

On Wednesday, April 25, JM Family Enterprises, Southeast Toyota Distributors and JM Lexus will host the 26th annual African-American Achievers ceremony. The 2018 honorees were selected by an independent panel of community leaders following the review of nearly 100 nominations received from throughout South Florida after an extensive public outreach campaign.

For the 20th consecutive year, JM Family Enterprises, Inc., a $15.1 billion diversified automotive company, has been named one of the FORTUNE 100 Best Companies to Work For, according to global research and consulting firm Great Place to Work and Fortune.

In anticipation of the 26th annual African-American Achievers awards ceremony, JM Family Enterprises, Southeast Toyota Distributors and JM Lexus recently held a private reception to announce the 2018 African-American Achievers.

The process of buying a luxury vehicle is now a more luxurious experience for customers at JM Lexus, the only Lexus Plus dealership in the southeastern U.S. As one of only 13 select Lexus Plus dealers in the country, JM Lexus offers an innovative, customer driven purchase and service process.

Friends of YATC, including in excess of 250 golf and tennis players, recently gathered at the Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress in Orlando to take part in the 31st annual Jim Moran Classic, which generated the funds necessary to operate YATC for a full year.

Gavin Tennant has been promoted to vice president of Customer Services for JM&A Group. Tennant will oversee all claims and customer service operations in Deerfield Beach and St. Louis.

Mark Barovich has been promoted to assistant vice president of Portfolio Risk Management and Actuarial Services for JM&A Group.

JM Family Enterprises Inc., is pleased to share the results of its Making Waves with United Way campaign.

JM Family Enterprises Inc. is recognized as one of the country’s 100 Best Workplaces for Women by Great Place to Work and FORTUNE.

Florida Atlantic University’s College of Business hosts 26th annual Business Leader of the Year celebrating the accomplishments of Colin Brown, chairman and chief executive officer of JM Family Enterprises Inc.

JM Family Enterprises Inc. is making a Hurricane Maria relief donation of $100,000 to One America Appeal, an initiative founded by all five living former presidents: Barack Obama, George W. Bush, Bill Clinton, George H.W. Bush and Jimmy Carter.

Recently, 30 young men and women between the ages of 16 and 21 took a step on a new course for their lives by attending the first day of school at the Youth Automotive Training Center (YATC). Many of these youth come from troubled or disadvantaged backgrounds and will now spend the next nine months gearing up for a better future after graduating as part of the YATC Class of 2018.

To aid in the recovery process of destruction caused by Hurricane Irma, JM Family Enterprises is making a $100,000 donation to the American Red Cross Disaster Relief Fund. The Red Cross and its vast network of volunteers are providing shelter, emergency resources and aid to the victims of this disaster.

Carmen Johnson, executive vice president of Human Resources and Legal for JM Family Enterprises, announced three executive level organizational changes.

JM Family Enterprises recently welcomed 53 interns from universities across the country to its College Internship Program, an eight-week program designed to expose the company to the next generation of professionals and give college students an opportunity to experience JM Family’s unique culture and reputation as an employer of choice.

Proving it’s an attractive employer for the younger set, JM Family Enterprises has ranked No. 20 on the list of the country’s 100 Best Workplaces for Millennials, announced by research and consulting firm Great Place to Work and FORTUNE.

During JM Family Enterprises’ fourth annual Spring into Giving campaign, the organization mobilized its more than 4,200 associates in a fight against food insecurity. This year, the company raised more than $96,000, which will provide 575,000 pounds of food to its food bank partners in five states.

In an effort to continue the growth and success of DataScan, company executives recently announced organizational changes with Ed Brown assuming the role of president and Brent Sergot taking on the role of group vice president of Originations for Southeast Toyota Finance.

A group of Atlanta-based social media influencers recently participated in Toyota’s Choose Your Own Adventure campaign, a collaborative effort between Toyota Motor North America and Southeast Toyota Distributors which highlighted regional accessories packages available on the 2017 Toyota Tacoma and the 2017 Toyota Tundra.

Colin Brown Takes on Role of Board Chairman, Remains CEO. Brent Burns Named as President & COO of JM Family Enterprises.

Twenty-six young men recently celebrated a new chance for brighter futures as they became the 38th class to graduate from the Youth Automotive Training Center (YATC).

JM Family Announces the 2017 African-American Achievers

For the 19th consecutive year, JM Family Enterprises was named one of the 2017 Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For, according to global research and consulting firm Great Place to Work® and Fortune.

JM Family Enterprises was recently ranked #12 on the Best Workplaces for Parents and #45 on Best Workplaces for Diversity lists.

Recently, 10 individuals from throughout the Research Triangle used their social media prowess to generate buzz for the 2016 Toyota Prius while also competing to win donations for charitable organizations. Following a successful #TriPrius campaign, The National Organization for Disorders of the Corpus Callosum (NODCC), Raleigh Public Record and Raleigh Crime Stoppers will each be awarded $1,000 to help further their missions.

JM Family Enterprises and its subsidiary World Omni Financial Corporation celebrated the 25th Anniversary of its Customer Service Center in Mobile, Ala. by making a $25,000 donation to longtime nonprofit partner Feeding the Gulf Coast.

To find companies that are convincing their talented workforce to stay, Fortune asked Great Place to Work to review the 401(k) plans, health insurance, phased retirement offerings, defined pension benefits and internal promotion rates at more than 600 employers. Of the top companies whose associates say they are great places to build long-term careers, JM Family Enterprises ranked No. 13 and is only Florida company to make the list.

JM Family Enterprises, parent company to Southeast Toyota Distributors, has donated $100,000 to OneOrlando. The fund was established by Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer as a means to direct donations to the victims' families and survivors.

JM Family Enterprises, along with Habitat for Humanity of Broward, recently celebrated the completion of four Pompano Beach homes – two free-standing, single-family houses and one duplex. Local dignitaries, city officials and well-wishers gathered during a recent dedication ceremony as the new Habitat homeowners shared stories of how this program has changed their lives.

According to USDA ERS, more than 48 million Americans, including 15.3 million children, were living in food insecure households during 2014. As part of its annual Spring into Giving campaign, JM Family Enterprises encouraged its more than 4,100 associates to donate time and money through creative fundraising initiatives that benefit food banks in various local markets.

Five remarkable individuals were recognized during the 24th annual African-American Achievers awards ceremony, which was held on Wednesday, April 20 at the Broward County Convention Center. More than 1,000 guests attended the event, sponsored by JM Family Enterprises, Southeast Toyota Distributors and JM Lexus.

Four inspiring community leaders will be honored for their contributions to South Florida at the 24th annual African-American Achievers awards ceremony on Wednesday, April 20 at 6:30 p.m. at the Broward County Convention Center.

Diversified automotive corporation JM Family Enterprises, Inc. recently celebrated 2015’s record-breaking year across all of its primary business units. As part of the company’s long-term growth strategy, the Executive Management Team announced four senior-level promotions.

JM&A Group closed out 2015 by celebrating record month-over-month growth and the best year in its 37-year history, selling more than 3.4 million contracts nationwide. The company continues to focus on leading change, particularly as the retail sales process continues to be redefined by well-informed and tech-savvy consumers.

Southeast Toyota Distributors, the world’s largest independent distributor of Toyotas and Scions, promoted Mike Bessette, 53, to vice president of Fleet Operations. In this role, he will be responsible for the sales and processing of Toyota vehicles to rental car companies, commercial accounts and government agencies.

At 18, Dely had a son, Jamier, whose birth motivated him to make positive changes and seek out the Youth Automotive Training Center (YATC) in Deerfield Beach, Fla., where his uncle graduated in 2013. Now a student at YATC, bravely shared his touching story with more than 800 sponsors and their guests at the 2015 Jim Moran Classic, an annual two-day golf and tennis tournament that raises funds to cover the yearly operating expenses of the automotive school.

JM Family Enterprises President and CEO Colin Brown announced the promotion of Ron Coombs to senior vice president and chief financial officer, overseeing the company’s financial operations.

After surveying more than 128,000 women and 69,000 minority employees nationwide, Fortune and Great Place to Work® ranked JM Family Enterprises, Inc. No. 47 on its 2015 list of 50 Best Workplaces for Diversity. The automotive company was also ranked No. 9 on Essence’s list of 10 Best Workplaces for African Americans.

As part of the company’s effort to continue focusing its core businesses on growth and future opportunities, DataScan President Brent Sergot has announced a senior-level promotion and two new hires.

For the 14th consecutive year, JM Family Enterprises has committed to building homes for four South Florida families with Habitat for Humanity of Broward. The initial build began Saturday, October 3, and includes the first ever Habitat for Humanity duplex constructed, along with two free-standing single-family homes.

Kia Motors America has renewed its agreement with JM&A Group, one of the largest independent providers of finance and insurance products in the automotive industry. Together, they will continue delivering top-rated service contracts and added protections for Kia customers.

Financially supporting the United Way of Broward County has been important to JM Family Enterprises for many years, and making its associates aware of the vital work the organization does in the community is equally significant to the automotive company.

In an effort to continue developing long-term technology strategies for Southeast Toyota Distributors, Jose Curtis has been promoted to vice president of Information Technology. In this role, Curtis will leverage his proven leadership to support innovation and explore new ways to continuously improve the company’s information systems and operations.

As part of JM Family Enterprises’ ongoing effort to focus its core businesses on growth and future opportunities, members of the company’s Executive Management Team announced two senior-level promotions.

During six hours of laying concrete, painting murals, planting trees and moving 135 cubic yards of mulch, more than 200 volunteers from JM Family Enterprises, Inc., the City of Fort Lauderdale Parks and Recreation Department and Poinciana Park Civic Association joined forces with KaBOOM! to build a vibrant new playground at Poinciana Park.

JM Family Enterprises, a diversified automotive company, recently received a Recycling Recognition Program award from the Florida Department of Environmental Protection for their successful recycling efforts in 2014.

Five remarkable individuals were recognized at the 23rd annual African-American Achievers awards ceremony on April 15 at the Broward County Convention Center. Nearly 1,000 guests attended the event, sponsored by JM Family Enterprises, Southeast Toyota Distributors and JM Lexus.

The 2015 African-American Achievers are: Melton Mustafa, Arts & Culture honoree; Lou Ella Jordan, Business & Entrepreneurism honoree; Rodney Baltimore, Community Service honoree; Barrington Irving, Education honoree; and Coconut Creek High School senior Gaelle Mardy, recipient of the Jerome Edmund Gray Youth Achiever Award presented by The Jim Moran Foundation.

Five Toyota dealerships in the country’s southeast region are among 56 to receive the 2014 National Leadership Award for outstanding performance in the Toyota Rent a Car (TRAC) program. The annual program honors the top Toyota dealerships that recognize the benefit of keeping customers engaged with the brand's products.

Diversified automotive company JM Family Enterprises, Inc., has been ranked No. 34 on Fortune’s list of 100 Best Companies to Work For®, named for its 17th consecutive year. The ranking recognizes companies that have exceptional workplace cultures.

Four inspiring community leaders will be honored for their contributions to South Florida at the 23rd annual African-American Achievers awards ceremony on Wednesday, April 15 at 6:15 p.m. at the Broward County Convention Center. The 2015 African-American Achievers are: Melton Mustafa - Arts & Culture; Lou Ella Jordan - Business & Entrepreneurism; Rodney Baltimore - Community Service; and Barrington Irving - Education.

Todd Clarke has been promoted to vice president and general counsel for Southeast Toyota Distributors and JM Lexus, businesses of parent company JM Family Enterprises in Deerfield Beach, Fla. He will report to Carmen Johnson, executive vice president and general counsel of JM Family, and oversee the legal teams that support the companies with compliance, transactions, litigation management and all other legal functions.

Growing up in a single-parent home with five siblings and a father serving 80 years in prison, Christopher Haynes struggled with his family’s hardships and was desperate to find a means to an end. Lured by the fast money on the streets, Haynes soon found himself serving time in juvenile detention for crimes that included drug dealing and grand theft auto. It wasn’t until Delray Beach Police Officer Jean “Johnny” Pun brought him and a small group of high school drop-outs to the Youth Automotive Training Center (YATC) in 2003 that he believed life could be different.

Josh Bass has been promoted to Vice President of Customer Services for JM&A Group. In this role, he will oversee all claims and customer service operations in Deerfield Beach and St. Louis and will report to the company’s Chief Operating Officer Ron Coombs.

Robert D. Johnson has been promoted to vice president of Finance and CFO for JM Family Enterprises’ Southeast Toyota Distributors division. In this role he will be responsible for managing the strategic direction of the Finance department and report to Jorge Gonzalez, CFO of parent company JM Family.

Twenty-five years ago Joe Frank Harris, then governor of Georgia, ceremoniously dug into what was at the time just a vast field of dusty, orange clay. Today, that Commerce, Ga., location is home to the thriving processing center of Southeast Toyota Distributors, which has since processed and distributed nearly 2 million vehicles for Toyota and Scion dealerships throughout Alabama, Florida, Georgia, and North and South Carolina.

Associates at JM Family Enterprises recently participated in a month-long fundraising campaign comprised of games, challenges, raffles, and various other associate and United Way staff engagements, such as luncheons to learn more about United Way of Broward County's outreach. The nautical-themed campaign, dubbed “All Onboard for United Way”, raised $378,227, $50,000 more than last year’s effort.

Colin Brown, president and chief executive officer of diversified automotive company JM Family Enterprises, Inc., has announced three executive-level promotions as the organization continues delivering exceptional performance and results across each of its core businesses. Brent Burns has been promoted to chief operating officer (COO), Jorge Gonzalez assumes the role of chief financial officer (CFO), and Kim Magner has been named vice president of Corporate Taxes.

Ed Sheehy, President of Southeast Toyota Distributors, announced that Billy Hayes has joined the company as Vice President of Sales Operations. In this newly created role, Hayes oversees the Field Sales and Training departments.

Joanna Sherry has joined World Omni Financial Corp. as the assistant vice president of Marketing. A subsidiary of JM Family Enterprises, Inc., World Omni is a leading provider of financial products and services to automotive dealers, consumers and lenders. Sherry will be responsible for supporting the marketing efforts of World Omni’s business units: Southeast Toyota Finance; CenterOne Financial Services; DataScan Field Services; and DataScan Technologies.

JM Family Enterprises recently celebrated the completion of three homes in partnership with Habitat for Humanity of Broward, bringing the total number of houses sponsored and built by the company’s associates to 27. At a dedication ceremony in the Oakland Park neighborhood, Habitat homeowners Asia Smith, Chandra Lee and Dominica Nesbitt shared stories of how this program has changed their lives.

Twenty-seven at-risk youth who have overcome great adversity recently became the 35th class to complete a transformative, nine-month program created by automotive legend and JM Family Enterprises founder Jim Moran.

Five remarkable individuals were recognized at the 22nd annual African-American Achievers awards ceremony on April 9th at the Broward County Convention Center. Nearly 1,000 guests attended the event, sponsored by JM Family Enterprises, Southeast Toyota Distributors and JM Lexus.

Kia Motors America has renewed its contract with JM&A Group as the provider of branded finance and insurance (F&I) products for Kia dealers. Since the companies’ first agreement in 2007, Kia has grown its branded-product sales by offering JM&A’s industry-leading extended service contracts.

Colin Brown, president and CEO of JM Family Enterprises, Inc., announced the 2014 African-American Achievers. The four recipients will be honored for their contributions to South Florida at the 22nd annual African-American Achievers awards ceremony on Wednesday, April 9 at 6:15 p.m. at the Broward County Convention Center.

DataScan Field Services has acquired Launch Technologies LLC and Field-Logic LLC, two companies that operate together to provide state-of-the-art floorplan auditing technology and audit services to financial institutions.

Southeast Toyota Finance recently connected with college graduates who are new Toyota and Scion owners via its first Instagram sweepstakes. Customers were asked how they used the money saved from the College Graduate Rebate and Finance Program.

Youth Automotive Training Center celebrates its annual Jim Moran Classic, a two-day golf and tennis tournament and banquet, which raises enough funds to cover the yearly operating expenses of the program. Guests participated in golf and tennis events alongside more than 50 professional golf, baseball, football, track and tennis celebrities including: Joe Montana, Jim Kelly, Dan Marino, Jason Taylor, Andre Dawson, Anthony Muñoz and Ed “Too Tall” Jones.

Associates of diversified automotive company JM Family Enterprises, Inc., recently raised $63,702 to fight hunger across North America. The fundraiser was part of the company’s fifth annual Fall Fill-Up campaign, which collects monetary and nonperishable food donations for non-profit organizations in the communities where JM Family has major business operations.

Carmen Johnson, Executive Vice President of diversified automotive company JM Family Enterprises, Inc., announced the promotion of Upendra Mody to Vice President of Total Rewards.

Southeast Transportation Systems (STS) was honored this week with a SmartWay® Excellence Award from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency as an industry leader in environmental performance and energy efficiency for a freight supply chain.

Nominations are now being accepted for the 22nd annual African-American Achievers awards, presented by JM Family Enterprises, Southeast Toyota Distributors and JM Lexus. Nomination applications are available online at www.africanamericanachievers.com, on the African-American Achievers’ Facebook page or by calling 866-516-2497 for a hard-copy nomination form.

To continue providing leading-edge business solutions to its clients, DataScan Technologies – a global leader in wholesale floorplan accounting and risk management systems – has elevated its best-in-class suite of offerings by partnering with Appian, the market leader in modern Business Process Management software.

Diversified automotive company JM Family Enterprises, Inc. has been ranked No. 21 on the InformationWeek 500 list of leading technology innovators in the United States for 2013. JM Family is also the leading automotive company on the list.

Dan Chait, President of World Omni Financial Corp., announced the promotion of Michael Hollis to Vice President of Operations. A subsidiary of JM Family Enterprises, Inc., World Omni is a leading provider of financial products and services to automotive dealers, consumers and lenders. World Omni’s primary businesses are Southeast Toyota Finance, CenterOne Financial Services, DataScan Field Services and DataScan Technologies.

Southeast Toyota Finance is offering recent or upcoming college graduates (including those at many professional/trade schools) and post-graduate degree candidates a $750 rebate to finance or lease a new Toyota Camry (gas only), Corolla, Matrix, Prius c, RAV4, Tacoma, Yaris, or any Scion model.

In support of our troops, Southeast Toyota Finance extends its $500 rebate for service members when they lease or buy any new Toyota or Scion vehicle.

Southeast Toyota Finance associates received more than they gave after recently participating in a food sort at the St. Louis Area Foodbank’s Repacking Center. Volunteers carefully inspected, sorted and boxed 1,152 cases of food weighing 38,848 pounds, which will provide 28,477 meals to families across 26 counties in Illinois and Missouri. Throughout the summer months, these efforts are critical to the families whose children depend on free and reduced meals during the school year.

Mobile, Ala. – Southeast Toyota Finance associates recently volunteered at two new Habitat for Humanity of Southwest Alabama’s (Habitat) home builds in the Hillsdale neighborhood. Habitat helps make the dream of home ownership a reality by partnering with families in need of housing.

VW Credit Canada, Inc. (VCCI), the captive finance division for the Volkswagen Group in Canada, has expanded its partnership with DataScan Field Services to include off lease inspection services. DataScan has been performing floorplan audits for VCCI since 2012 and for VW Credit Inc. in the United States since 2008.

Southeast Toyota Finance associates recently donated their time at the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Mobile Family Meal Program, preparing and serving dinner as well as performing light house cleaning. Most families receiving support services from the Ronald McDonald House spend countless days at the hospital with their children, making simple tasks like cooking dinner a burden. The Family Meal Program helps reduce some of the stress endured by the residents and ensures they have home-cooked meals.

At an inspiring graduation ceremony, 25 young adults celebrated the completion of a life-changing, nine-month program created by JM Family Enterprises Founder and automotive legend Jim Moran.

Ed Sheehy, President of Southeast Toyota Distributors, announced seven senior-level promotions during a year of increased sales momentum and a robust line-up of redesigned Toyota models.

Toyota of Union City will celebrate the grand reopening of its new facility on Friday, May 24 at 10:30 a.m. with a catered, private awards reception and ribbon cutting for media and other special invited guests.

Six extraordinary individuals were recognized at the 21st annual African-American Achievers awards ceremony on April 18 at the Broward County Convention Center. Nearly 1,000 guests attended the event sponsored by JM Family Enterprises, Southeast Toyota Distributors and JM Lexus.

Southeast Toyota Finance is offering recent or upcoming college graduates and post-graduate degree candidates a $500 rebate to finance or lease a new Toyota Camry or Scion.

Southeast Toyota Finance announced the continuation of its military rebate program for 2013. In recognition of service members’ contributions to our nation, they remain eligible for a $500 rebate when they lease or buy any new Toyota or Scion vehicle.

Colin Brown announced the 2013 African-American Achievers. The five recipients will be honored at the 21st annual African-American Achievers awards ceremony on April 18 at the Broward County Convention Center.

Dan Chait, president of World Omni Financial Corp., announced four senior-level promotions on the heels of a record-breaking year.

The annual Jim Moran Classic raises operating funds and awareness for the Youth Automotive Training Center.

DataScan Field Services, one of the largest floorplan inventory verification and vehicle inspection companies in the automotive industry, has been selected as the exclusive provider of pre-termination and post-termination lease inspections for GM Financial.

Stephen P. Artusi has been promoted to vice president and deputy general counsel of JM Family Enterprises, Inc., a diversified automotive company headquartered in Deerfield Beach, Fla.