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Investing in the Future – Southeast Toyota Distributors Commemorates 20 Years in Westlake

It was more than 20 years ago when Southeast Toyota Distributors, the world’s largest independent distributor of Toyota vehicles, looked to expand its capabilities in the region. In the winter of 2003, the business launched a vehicle processing center (VPC) in the Westlake Industrial Park in the northwest part of Jacksonville, FL. The venture initially […]

May 12, 2023

The Journey of a Million Miles; Long-time Toyota Customer Surprised with 2023 Highlander Hybrid after Hurricane Ian Destroys Vehicle

Toyota surprises a customer with a new vehicle after their 2006 Highlander Hybrid, which surpassed 1,060,000 miles, was destroyed by Hurricane Ian Interstate 75 has become a second home for Florida native, Mark Miller. Despite living in Bonita Springs on the West Coast of the Sunshine State, Miller owns and operates a construction company across […]

March 27, 2023

JM Family Enterprises Announces Leadership Changes for Southeast Toyota Finance and Southeast Toyota Distributors

Casey Gunnell Jr. moves to Southeast Toyota Finance; Eric Carter and Myra Adams expand their leadership roles within Southeast Toyota Distributors JM Family Enterprises, a privately held company with $18 billion in revenue and more than 5,000 associates, announced leadership changes within two of its subsidiaries, Southeast Toyota Finance and Southeast Toyota Distributors. The announcement […]

February 13, 2023

Golf FORE Good:
JM Family Enterprises Hosts Tee-Rific Fundraiser in Support of Local Food Banks

JM Family Enterprises got into the swing of giving, hosting its annual food drive campaign: a miniature golf-themed challenge aptly dubbed Golf FORE Good. Through the power of teamwork and the spirit of giving, the company collectively raised nearly $50,000 to help food bank partners across its footprint to stock their shelves and drive out […]

June 9, 2022

How We Roll – For the Love of a Car

Watch how JM Family’s different business units play a role in a Toyota’s road trip from our processing centers to a driveway near you.

April 26, 2022

Southeast Toyota Distributors and JAXPORT Announce $210 Million Agreement to Relocate and Expand Company’s Vehicle Processing Operations

Public-private partnership will modernize 88 acres of vehicle processing space at JAXPORT’s Blount Island Marine Terminal Today, the Jacksonville Port Authority (JAXPORT) Board of Directors unanimously approved a $210 million long-term lease and relocation agreement with Southeast Toyota Distributors (SET), the world’s largest independent distributor of Toyota vehicles. SET is a subsidiary of Deerfield Beach, […]

April 25, 2022

JM Family Enterprises Announces the Promotion of Brent Sergot to President of its Subsidiary Southeast Toyota Distributors

Brent Sergot has been named president of Southeast Toyota Distributors, a subsidiary of JM Family Enterprises. In addition to leading the company’s daily operations, Sergot also now holds the title of executive vice president of JM Family and is a member of the parent company’s Executive Management Team, which oversees the development and implementation of […]

January 5, 2022

12 Days of Giving: JM Family Enterprises Hosts Companywide Campaign to Raise Funds for United Way

For 36 years, JM Family Enterprises has partnered with United Way to bring positive change across the communities where its associates live and work. To continue that shared mission of support, JM Family recently hosted its companywide United Way fundraising campaign: 12 Days of Giving. “This year’s giving campaign was particularly meaningful, as the recent […]

November 18, 2021

Second Annual Car and Bike Show a Big Hit in North Georgia

JM Family Enterprises and its subsidiary Southeast Toyota Distributors sponsored event in support of Boys & Girls Club of Jackson County On Saturday, October 23, the Boys & Girls Clubs of Jackson County hosted its second annual Car and Bike Show, presented by JM Family Enterprises and its subsidiary Southeast Toyota Distributors. Held at the […]

November 2, 2021

Associates Get Outdoors for National Public Lands Day

Celebrated annually on the fourth Saturday in September, National Public Lands Day (NPLD) is traditionally the nation’s largest single-day volunteer effort. This day recognizes the connection between people and green space in their community, inspires environmental stewardship, and encourages use of open space for education, recreation and health benefits. “Although National Public Lands Day is […]

October 28, 2021