Gary Rome, proprietor of the namesake Hyundai and Kia dealerships in Holyoke and Enfield, is in rivalry for the distinguished TIME Journal Seller of the 12 months Award.
The award can be introduced later this week on the Nationwide Car Sellers Affiliation conference that begins on Thursday in Dallas.
The Metropolis Council honored Rome with a proclamation on Tuesday, feting him for his enterprise in addition to philanthropic endeavors.
The Metropolis Council honored Rome on Tuesday evening with a proclamation.
Born and raised in Holyoke, Rome is a second technology automobile supplier, following in his father Jerry Rome’s footsteps. In 1977, on the age of 16, he started working for his father, finally buying a West Springfield Nissan dealership in 1997 and making his personal mark within the business. At present, he’s proprietor of the Gary Rome Auto Group with the 2 dealerships.
Rome is amongst 48 nominees chosen from amongst 16,000 automobile dealerships nationwide.
The Massachusetts State Car Sellers Affiliation chosen Rome as its nominee. The award honors leaders within the business who give again to the communities they serve.
“For over 50 years, TIME has been dedicated to recognizing the influence of automotive sellers on their communities with the TIME Seller of the 12 months Award,” stated Edward Felsenthal, editor-in-chief and CEO of TIME.
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Gary Rome Hyundai celebrates 25-years in Holyoke (Images)
Rome ranks on the forefront of charitable giving in Holyoke and Western Massachusetts. The dealership not too long ago accomplished the monthlong Tree of Hope marketing campaign, a profit for the Ronald McDonald Home in Springfield. The marketing campaign, with Gary Rome Hyundai as partnering sponsor, raised greater than $175,000.
Rome’s dealership additionally donates to the Rays of Hope Treatment for Breast Most cancers, a part of the continued Drive Pink marketing campaign, the Dana Farber Most cancers Institute, Windfall Ministries and Homework Home, each in Holyoke.
Since 2010, Rome has gifted a brand new Hyundai Accent to a graduating Holyoke Excessive College senior. “It’s a part of our 12 months of Excellence, and we hope it makes a distinction,” he stated. “Perhaps the scholar will go to highschool and examine a little bit tougher.”
“We need to invite him to rejoice and acknowledge his award as TIME Journal Seller of the 12 months, in addition to to thank him for his devoted service to town of Holyoke,” stated Metropolis Council president Todd McGee stated.
TIME companions yearly with Ally Monetary and the Nationwide Car Affiliation for the award.
“My staff are the spine of my success, and I’ve extraordinarily loyal and hardworking staff,” Rome instructed the award committee. “I obtain many accolades because the proprietor, however with out their day-to-day dedication and efforts, I’d not be the place I’m right now, and I’m past grateful.”
Gary Rome Hyundai marked 25 years in enterprise final 12 months.
Rome thanked the Metropolis Council for the proclamation and nicely needs. He credited his staff for his or her efforts in serving clients and the group. “We’re very energetic with charities close to and pricey to our staff,” he stated.
He added that he views philanthropy as greater than writing a verify however being concerned. “I hope our dealership can be an influence of instance to others and observe swimsuit,” Rome stated. He joked that he “lives in Holyoke however occurs to sleep some place else.”