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Nowhere to
Go But Up
LHM Dealership Wins Award
from Industry Publication
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Dan Johnson (MAO), Will Kidman (MBL), Mike Choate (MBL), GM Ray Gunn (MBL)
mployees and managers for all LHM Dealerships
were pleased to be honored by a major industry
publication for their efforts in the area of fixed
operations. Fixed operations refers to the parts,
service, and body shop areas of the dealership
world and the industry magazine Fixed Operations
discusses issues in their field. In its December
issue, it gave out The Leadership Award to LHM
Dealerships, spotlighting Ray Gunn and the team at
LHM Mercedes-Benz of Draper.
In describing the dealership, the magazine
highlighted the dealership’s focus on guiding and
educating new leaders. “At Mercedes-Benz of Draper,
there are guidelines for how everything should be
done and expectations that are set right away. The staff
of the dealership depends on one another for success.”
The magazine also put the spotlight on employee
Taylor Bice, a rising star who has grown in his
time at the dealership, working his way up through
several positions. He notes that the opportunity
to rise through the ranks is a big part of company
culture, not only at MBL but within the LHM Group
as a whole. ◆
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Woman of the Year
Gail Miller Honored By Cox Automotive
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ox Automotive, a major player in the automotive world that includes,
among other things, Kelley Blue Book, Autotrader.com, and Dealer.
com, has given their Woman of the Year award to Gail Miller.
The honor is given to women in the automotive world who show a
commitment to community and who also show business leadership. The
award was presented at a special ceremony on January 26.
“Gail exemplifies this award by sharing many of the qualities and
values that we admire in Mrs. Cox,” said Cox Automotive President
Sandy Schwartz. “In addition to growing from one Toyota dealership to
more than 60 dealerships today, Gail is a renaissance woman with her
business influence spanning multiple industries, including professional
sports. I am honored to present this award to Gail in recognition of not
only her business acumen but also her strong support of charitable giving
and community service.” ◆
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