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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
Ingenuity Leads the Way as JM Family Completes Companywide Innovation Challenge
Associates find inventive solutions to business opportunities JM Family Enterprises has completed its annual Innovation Challenge, which was launched to inspire associates to identify areas of potential improvement throughout the company and implement inventive solutions, allowing the business to operate more efficiently and effectively. Past innovation challenges have resulted in programs addressing real-world business challenges […]
April 4, 2023
Southeast Toyota Distributors’ State-of-the Art Westlake Parts Distribution Center Now Open and Shipping to Dealers
Southeast Toyota Distributors, the world’s largest independent distributor of Toyotas, has opened its state-of-the-art Parts Distribution Center (PDC) in Jacksonville. The new Westlake PDC has already begun servicing dealerships in the area and will soon expand its reach to 80 of its 177 Southeast Toyota dealers across Florida, Alabama, Georgia, North Carolina, and South Carolina. […]
January 13, 2025
JM Family Enterprises Names President Dan Chait as next CEO
Current CEO Brent Burns announces plans to retire and remain on Board of Directors JM Family Enterprises, a privately held company with $22.8 billion in revenue, announced that Dan Chait, currently president and chief operating officer (COO), has been named president and CEO, effective January 1, 2025. He is succeeding Brent Burns as CEO, while […]
October 18, 2024
The 2024 Black Achievers Awards Recognizes Local Leaders for their Remarkable Contributions to South Florida
During the October 29 Ceremony at The Parker, Four Outstanding Change-Makers and One Student will be Honored The Black Achievers Awards, formerly known as the African-American Achievers Awards, has announced its 2024 honorees, each recognized for their impactful contributions to the South Florida community. The Awards celebrate four community trailblazers who are making a positive […]
September 3, 2024
JM Family Enters Strategic Partnership, Invests in RockED to Elevate Automotive Excellence
The initiative aims to empower automotive dealership associates with a platform to excel, by meeting evolving customer needs and adding value. Known for its longstanding commitment to automotive excellence, JM Family Enterprises announces a strategic partnership and investment in The RockED Company (RockED), a trailblazer in modern learning solutions. Together, the industry leaders aim to […]
December 21, 2023
JM Family Nurtures Communities Through Local Culinary Partnerships
In collaboration with food services management company, Sodexo, JM Family expands its efforts to purchase from local vendors and support small businesses throughout its locations To find new ways to support the communities where its associates live and work while celebrating the diversity of regional culinary traditions, JM Family recently enhanced its commitment to shopping […]
November 25, 2023
Matthew Hoole Joins Southeast Toyota Finance as Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
Matthew Hoole has been named Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Southeast Toyota Finance, the captive finance company for 177 Toyota dealers throughout Alabama, Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, and South Carolina. An experienced accounting and finance professional, Hoole brings 30 years of experience to the role, 20 of which have been spent in the […]
July 5, 2023
JM Family Announces Three Executive Leadership Promotions
Dan Chait promoted to COO of JM Family Enterprises; Scott Gunnell named President of JM&A Group; Bill Shope becomes President of Southeast Toyota Finance To best prepare for the future and continue positioning its core automotive companies to lead change and embrace the opportunities of the industry’s shifting landscape, JM Family Enterprises announced three executive […]
May 8, 2023
Two Maids Celebrates 20 Years of Letting Life Shine
Leading Residential Cleaning Brand Marks Two Decades of Success with Revenue Records, Charitable Initiatives, and Domestic Expansion Two Maids, the leading residential cleaning franchise and part of Home Franchise Concepts, marked today their twentieth year in business. In two decades since the brand’s inception, Two Maids has opened doors to franchise owners across more than […]
April 12, 2023