Crown Automotive Group Celebrates 50 Years Of The Better Way To Buy
The Crown Automotive Group celebrated a major milestone for its organization with the announcement of the local dealer group's 50th anniversary. Founded in 1969 by Dwayne Hawkins, the last 50 years have seen Crown grow into one of the nation's largest privately owned dealership groups
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla., March 20, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Dwayne Hawkins, founder and CEO of Crown Automotive, opened the door to his new one-car-showroom Pontiac dealership on April 1, 1969. Fifty years later, he oversees 22 dealerships across three states and employs more than 1,110 people.
"I started with a simple idea – give people a better experience," said Hawkins. "When you treat folks right, they'll remember what you did for them and keep coming back to you."
Crown began in 1969 as a Pontiac dealership in St. Petersburg with a simple goal – create a place where the core values of customer focus, teamwork, integrity and growth could take root. Out of this came the auto group's creed, "The Better Way To Buy," that is proudly employed in all Crown stores.
The other pillar of Hawkins' vision was a community helping the community. Through the years, Crown Automotive Group has supported and partnered with many local businesses and charities based in the St. Petersburg area. From being the official automotive sponsor of the Tampa Bay Rays and a Preferred Partner of the Tampa Bay Lighting, to partnering with organizations that help worthy causes like Moffit Cancer Center, the National Pediatric Cancer Foundation, Feeding Children Everywhere, Habitat For Humanity and the Pinellas Ed Foundation, Crown has made giving back to the community one of their primary focuses.
"In those 50 years, Dwayne Hawkins has become a true American icon in the automotive business," says Crown's long-serving President and COO, Jim Myers. "He is an inspirational and visionary leader to his employees, a dedicated and determined giver to so many great charitable causes and a remarkable human being."
About Crown Automotive Group
Over the last 50 years, Crown Automotive Group has grown into one of the largest privately owned dealership groups in the nation with operations in Florida, Ohio and Tennessee. Every Crown Automotive dealership features an extensive selection of new, Crown and factory certified, and meticulously inspected pre-owned vehicles with financing options for every budget. Customers can also expect superior service from a team of highly trained technicians at Crown's signature award-winning service facilities. Driven by four core values: Customer Focus, Teamwork, Integrity, and Growth, the group is committed to providing each customer with "The Better Way To Buy." Visit http://www.crowncars.com for more information on Crown Automotive Group and The Better Way To Buy.
SOURCE Crown Automotive Group
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