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JM Family Enterprises Recognized as Outstanding Corporation by Association of Fundraising Professionals During 37th Annual National Philanthropy Day Celebration
JM Family Enterprises was honored as the Outstanding Corporation by the Fort Lauderdale/Broward Chapter of the Association for Fundraising Professionals for its innovative approach to philanthropy and dedication to addressing equity, empowering families, promoting education and embracing the environment. The company received nominations from several esteemed community partner organizations, including Habitat for Humanity of Broward, […]
November 14, 2024
Honorees Take Center Stage at The Parker in Fort Lauderdale for the 2024 Black Achievers Awards
The 2024 Black Achievers Awards took center stage at The Parker in Fort Lauderdale, honoring four extraordinary individuals for their outstanding contributions to the South Florida community in the fields of Arts & Culture, Business & Entrepreneurism, Community Service, and Education. The evening marked the 29th consecutive year that JM Family Enterprises, Southeast Toyota Distributors, […]
October 29, 2024
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 more than $20 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 […]
October 18, 2024
JM&A Group Announces the Promotion of Kevin Hull to President of National Truck Protection Company
Wade Bontrager moves into advisory role and will remain on board of directors JM&A Group, a leading provider of finance and insurance (F&I) and training in the automotive industry, announces the promotion of Kevin Hull to president of National Truck Protection Company® (NTP). Wade Bontrager, whose career spans nearly 30 years in the insurance industry, […]
September 17, 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
Southeast Toyota Finance Ranked Highest in Overall Dealer Satisfaction by J.D. Power for Second Consecutive Year
Finance Company Recognized for Dealer Satisfaction Among Captive Mass Market Automotive Finance Lenders in the J.D. Power 2024 U.S. Dealer Financing Satisfaction Study SM Southeast Toyota Finance (SET Finance), the captive finance company for the 177 Toyota dealers throughout Alabama, Florida, Georgia, North Carolina and South Carolina, has been ranked No. 1 in dealer satisfaction […]
August 27, 2024
Southeast Toyota Distributors Expands Footprint in Georgia, Bringing More than 100 Jobs with New Parts Distribution Center in Gwinnett
Partnership Gwinnett and Southeast Toyota Distributors, the world’s largest independent distributor of Toyotas, have announced the company’s expansion in Atlanta with the addition of a state-of-the-art parts distribution center (PDC). The new PDC, located in unincorporated Norcross, will house about 120 jobs, and represents more than $41 million in capital investment for Gwinnett and the […]
August 16, 2024
Southeast Toyota Distributors Reaches Project Milestone on New State-of-the-Art Processing Facility at JAXPORT
Contractors for Southeast Toyota Distributors, the world’s largest independent distributor of Toyotas, continue to make significant progress on a new 340,000-square-foot state-of-the-art auto processing facility currently under construction at JAXPORT’s Blount Island Marine Terminal. The project’s contractor, J.E. Dunn Construction, has completed the foundations and is now beginning construction of the concrete walls in preparation […]
July 23, 2024
Futura Title & Escrow Names Mark Mills New Chief Executive Officer
Futura Title & Escrow, a subsidiary of JM Family Enterprises, has announced the promotion of Mark Mills to Chief Executive Officer (CEO), effective July 1. Mills previously served as the company’s Chief Financial Officer (CFO). He succeeds Larry Matney, who announced his retirement as CEO earlier this year. “We are grateful for Larry’s remarkable […]
July 1, 2024
JM Family Enterprises Names Bryan Romano Vice President and Treasurer
JM Family Enterprises, a privately held company with more than $20 billion in revenue, announced the promotion of Bryan Romano to the position of Vice President and Treasurer. This strategic appointment underscores JM Family’s ongoing commitment to invest in its associates and cultivate its leadership team. As Vice President and Treasurer, Romano will lead the […]
April 5, 2024