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Associates Enjoy Colorful Incentive to Support Charity The COVID-19 pandemic has brought steep economic challenges that have affected so many, especially those who were already facing hunger on a daily basis. To address the increase in food insecurity, JM Family Enterprises made a $150,000 emergency donation in early March to seven food banks across North America. Then in late April, our company […]
May 8, 2020
JM Family Enterprises, Southeast Toyota Distributors and JM Lexus Announce Honorees of the 2020 African-American Achievers Awards
Four local leaders to be honored at April 23rd ceremony at Broward Center for the Performing Arts in Fort Lauderdale 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. The program was created 28 […]
February 10, 2020
New JM&A Group Insider Platform Provides Free Exclusive Content to All Dealers
In an effort to further engage automotive professionals and provide valuable content, industry leader 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. JM&A Group Insiders will be invited […]
July 27, 2020
Budget Blinds’ Essential Heroes Video Series
Budget Blinds reminds the world everyone is at home, except for essential workersCOVID-19 means nearly everyone is at home…except for essential workers. Budget Blinds, a brand of Home Franchise Concepts within JM Family Enterprises’ family of companies, understands the enormous emotional importance of home and, being a company that aspires to create homes that are uniquely welcoming for […]
August 18, 2020
Southeast Toyota Distributors Announces the Promotion of Brent Sergot to Senior Vice President, Assistant General Manager
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. The announcement was made by Ed Sheehy, president of Southeast Toyota Distributors. In his new role, Sergot’s primary responsibilities will be managing the day-to-day operations of the company, including […]
August 26, 2020
Scott Barrett Named President and CEO of Home Franchise Concepts
JM Family veteran takes the helm of the nation’s leading home services franchisorH. 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. The announcement was made today by Brent Burns, president and CEO of JM Family […]
August 27, 2020
2020 JM&A Group Announces Executive Leadership Changes
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. Dan Chait, fellow JM Family executive and president of sister company Southeast Toyota Finance (SETF), will assume leadership of JM&A Group beginning January 1, 2021, […]
September 1, 2020
JM Family Enterprises Highlights Community Partnerships in Honor of International Day of Charity
Associates throughout the country support local organizations during pandemic crisis At JM Family Enterprises, being a good corporate citizen is an ingrained part of the company’s culture. As such, the South Florida-based company has committed more than $2.7M with associates volunteering in new and unique way since the start of the pandemic. “Our founder Jim […]
September 5, 2020
JM Family Enterprises Named One of the 2020 Best Workplaces for Women by Great Place to Work® and Fortune
Great Place to Work and Fortune have named JM Family Enterprises as one of the Best Workplaces for Women for the fifth consecutive year. The company ranked at No. 56 on the 2020 list. The Best Workplaces for Women stand out for excelling in one of the nation’s most competitive marketplaces. JM Family’s corporate culture […]
September 18, 2020
JM Family Enterprises Inc. and Southeast Toyota Distributors Recognize Hunger Action Month with #ToyotaFightsHunger Social Media Campaign
In honor of Hunger Action Month, an awareness campaign established by Feeding America in 2008 which is celebrated each September, JM Family and its subsidiary Southeast Toyota Distributors created #ToyotaFightsHunger. This campaign leveraged relationships with area social media influencers to support local Feeding America chapters throughout the company’s footprint. “JM Family and its subsidiaries have […]
October 5, 2020