OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE WEST VIRGINIA AUTOMOBILE DEALERS ASSOCIATION

Pub. 5 2024 Issue 4

In the Community

Thornhill GM Superstore

It doesn’t happen often to have an employee stay for 10 years. Even less when it is 15 years. Thornhill GM Superstore celebrated Sherman Dowdy’s 20 years with the dealership. Congratulations, Sherman! Thank you for your dedicated hard work and here’s to 20 more!

Cole Harley-Davidson

Larry Wimmer (pictured center) celebrated his 20th work anniversary as the controller for the Cole Family of Dealerships! He was gifted a 20-year service pin from Chaz Cole and Beth Moore. Thank you for your dedication, Larry!

Joe Holland Chevrolet & Imports

The Joe Holland Chevrolet & Imports team recently celebrated their September and October work anniversaries! Pictured from left to right are Brett Holland (4 years), James May (4 years), Dominique Lacy (2 years), Quaid Pendleberry (23 years), Joey Holland (10 years), Michael Banner (10 years), Chris Campbell (5 years), Roman Coutu (2 years), Ruthie Collings (4 years) and Jo Cantley (3 years).

Toothman & Sowers Ford

We are beyond thrilled to announce that Tothman & Sowers Ford was named Best Auto Service Repair Center in Marion County! They were proud to accept the award and thank their dedicated service team and their loyal customers. Way to go, Toothman & Sowers Ford!

Premier Nissan of Morgantown

Congratulations to Premier Nissan of Morgantown for being the only dealer in West Virginia to win the Nissan Award of Excellence for 2024! They celebrated their amazing win and thanked their customers for choosing and trusting them with their sales and service needs. Cheers to a job well done, Premier Nisan!

Dutch Miller Subaru

Employees from Dutch Miller Subaru, and Alex from Subaru of America, stopped by Dupont Middle School to donate school supplies as part of Subaru Loves Learning. They also brought school supplies that were donated by Subaru Ambassadors in the area. Dutch Miller Subaru, Subaru Ambassadors and Subaru of America wanted to show how much they appreciate what all the teachers at Dupont Middle School do for the community by helping them out with school supplies for their classrooms. All the teachers thoroughly appreciated the donations and the dealership team enjoyed meeting them.

Ramey Ford Princeton

The team at Ramey Ford Princeton never stop in their pursuit of excellence, and Shannon and Bobby are no exception! Shannon and Bobby have continued and excelled in their Ford Master Certifications and ranked in the top 500 techs in the nation! Congratulations and keep up the great work!

Walker Chevrolet

At the end of September, Walker Chevrolet’s service manager, David Cook, visited the Diesel Equipment Technology class at Putnam Career and Technical Center. During his visit, he shared real-world insights and offered guidance on what it takes to succeed in the automotive service industry. At Walker, they are committed to helping young professionals build rewarding careers.

Jack Garrett Ford

Jack Garrett Ford had an absolutely HUGE car show back in October as a part of the 70th Black Walnut Festival! The show was a blast, with some amazing cars on display!

Here is a list of winners from the car show:

  • Best of Show: David Pickering’s 1983 DeLorean DMC-12
  • Farthest Traveled: Shawna Williams’s 2016 Chevrolet Corvette Z06
  • Oldest Car: Charlie Cobb’s 1925 Ford Model T Touring
  • Kid’s Choice: Timothy Holbert’s 2019 Can-Am Outlander
  • Queen’s Choice: Carl Teel’s 1952 Studebaker Camp Coupe
  • Mayor’s Choice: Eugene King’s 1965 Chevrolet Pickup

Dutch Miller Kia

We’d like to extend a huge congratulations to Dutch Miller Kia’s General Sales Manager Steven Harriott for 15 YEARS of service at Dutch Miller. Steven brings the fun to work every day and has helped so many people along the way. Dutch Miller Kia is blessed to have him. Cheers to you, Steven!

Buckhannon Toyota

Buckhannon Toyota is proud to support Disabled American Veterans! We love to see it!

McClinton Chevrolet

Back in October, McClinton Chevrolet stopped by several first responder locations to say THANK YOU and personally invite them to their First Responder Appreciation Event. They also got the chance to thank a dedicated Deputy Sheriff on duty. Sometimes, a simple “thank you” goes a long way. Let’s not forget to express our gratitude to the incredible men and women in uniform who serve our community. We are truly lucky to have them!

I-79 Honda

I-79 Honda had a hugely successful Car & Cash Giveaway event! They raised $107,000 for Stepping Stones with the car raffle’s 20th-year celebration! The food has always been donated by the Barnes family at The Lakehouse from Morgantown and is excellent every year. They had Mountain Man Axe Throwing, a wine toss, a basketball shootout, a visit by John Flowers and a diamond ring that was raffled off by Alison’s Fine Jewelry. The winner of the car was ticket number 1468, Jeanne Allen from Maidsville, West Virginia. Thanks to all of the sponsors and everyone who supported the event by buying a ticket.

H & M Motor Chrysler Dodge Ram Fiat

The eighth annual H & M Trunk or Treat is officially in the books! Thank you to every business and volunteer who made this one of the best trunk or treats yet!

Dutch Miller Kia

Two members of the Dutch Miller Kia team kicked off their 6th Annual Trunk or Treat by wearing their costumes to work! We love the spirit!

CMA’s Chevrolet of Martinsburg

CMA’s Chevrolet of Martinsburg had a great turnout at their Trunk or Treat this year! It was a spectacular party with awesome costumes!

Superior Toyota

Superior Toyota saw a great turnout for their Trunk or Treat this year! Thank you to all who came and participated.

Bill Cole Automall — Bluefield

After much deliberation, this year’s Halloween costume contest winners were announced! Congratulations to Forrest Gump and Lieutenant Dan for clinching 1st place, and a big shoutout to Jelly Roll for securing 2nd place! A huge thank you to everyone who voted and participated.

Walker Chevrolet

Walker Chevrolet had another great turnout at their annual Trunk or Treat! What a fun Halloween tradition!

Ken Ganley KIA Clarksburg

In honor of Halloween, Ken Ganley Kia Clarksburg hosted a Trunk or Treat. It was such a great turnout for the Ken Ganley team and their families, friends and customers.

Northside Automotive

Big thanks to all those who came out to Northside Automotive’s Hummer Test Drive for Nicholas County Career & Technical Center. Northside Chevrolet GMC will be donating four sets of EUDAX School Physics Labs Basic Electricity Discovery Circuit and Magnetism Experiment kits for high school students.

Astorg Auto of Charleston

Astorg Auto of Charleston enjoyed all of the little ghouls and goblins that came to visit at the Texas Roadhouse Trunk or Treat!

Cole Chevrolet GMC

Cole Chevrolet GMC had a great time at Maples Retirement Home for the Cole Chevrolet/Princeton ACE Hardware petting zoo! Thank you to everyone who came out to support and join in the fun with some furry friends.

Astorg Auto of Charleston

The Astorg Auto of Charleston team came to work united in pink for Breast Cancer Awareness Month! Together, we drive for a cure.

Jenkins Ford

In September, Jenkins Ford held their second annual car show to benefit the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network. Former employee, Jim Fetty, passed away from pancreatic cancer in 2007. Jim’s sister, Anette Fetty Santilli, and Jenkins Ford owner, John Jenkins, put the car show together in his honor.

All proceeds were donated to help with research and education, to raise awareness and to help with expenses that come with pancreatic cancer.

Moses Auto Group

Congratulations to Moses Auto Group’s CEO, Suzanne Moses Persinger, on her nomination to West Virginia Executive Magazine’s 2024 Class of Young Guns. We are so proud of her and this incredible accomplishment and appreciate her dedication to serving our valued customers and community.

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