Winning Spirit Magazine July-August 2016 | Page 3

THREE NEW STORES ADDED IN THE DENVER AREA

On June 7 , 2016 , Larry H . Miller Dealerships announced the acquisition of three stores in Colorado with the purchase of Cherry Creek Dodge in Denver , Colorado Chrysler Jeep in Aurora and Fiat of Denver .
“ We ’ ve been strategic in our approach to growth and in finding opportunities that are a win-win for the seller , employees and our company . Denver is a strong market for us and these brands are a great fit with our business model ,” said Dean Fitzpatrick , president , Larry H . Miller Dealerships . “ With the acquisition of these dealerships , we are able to employ more Denver residents and deepen our connection and commitment to the community .”
LHM Dealerships will retain current employees of the newly acquired stores , bringing the group ’ s total amount of employees in Colorado to more than 1,000 . The dealership group employs over 5,000 individuals in seven states .
The stores were purchased from Doug Moreland , whom LHM Dealerships acquired seven stores from in Arizona in 2013 .
“ I ’ m appreciative of the way the LHM Dealerships group conducts business and takes care of its employees ,” said Moreland . “ Their focus on customer service , community and giving back assures me that these stores and our customers will be in good hands .”
Larry H . Miller began his career as a parts salesman in Denver in 1970 . In 1987 , he opened his first store in the state , Larry H . Miller Toyota Scion Boulder . In 1988 , LHM Dealerships opened Larry H . Miller Liberty Toyota Colorado Springs . Larry H . Miller Toyota Colorado Springs opened in 1992 , and Larry H . Miller Volkswagen Lakewood opened in 2001 . A Nissan store was added to the group in 2006 , with the addition of Larry H . Miller Nissan Highlands Ranch . In 2014 , Larry H . Miller Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram 104th in Thornton and Larry H . Miller Ford Lakewood joined the group . In 2015 , the Larry H . Miller Ram Truck Center opened .
Cherry Creek Dodge is located at 2727 S . Havana St . in Denver and will be renamed Larry H . Miller Dodge Ram Cherry Creek ; Colorado Chrysler Jeep is located at 350 S . Havana St . in Aurora and will be renamed Larry H . Miller Colorado Chrysler Jeep ; and Fiat of Denver is located at 505 S . Havana St . in Denver and will be renamed Larry H . Miller Fiat Denver . WS
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