Dick Strong Named President of The Van Horn Automotive Group

Richard “Dick” Strong has recently been named President of The Van Horn Automotive Group. He has worked for the company for over 20 years, and provides an excellent example of working up through the ranks.

Strong started as an Auto Technician right after high school. Working at various dealerships and repair facilities as a Technician, he was then promoted to Service Manager as he completed his Supervisory Management degree at LTC. Strong started his career with Van Horn as Service Manager at the Chrysler Dodge Jeep RAM location, in Plymouth, in September 1993.

After seven years as Service Manager, and 6 years as Fixed Operations Director for the Group, Strong earned the title of General Manager which he held for seven years.

This week, our thoughts are with Rachel and the rest of the Mission team traveling to

Living Hope Youth Home in Puebla, Mexico!

Dora the Explorer at Mill Street Festival

The Van Horn Automotive Group joined Dora the Explorer at this year’s Mill Street Festival, in downtown Plymouth. The loveable Nickelodeon character stopped by to say, “Hi!” to the kids, and she snapped some photos with the families. The weather was gorgeous and everyone had a great time! Thank you to all who stopped by and made the day so much fun!

The Van Horn Automotive Group and Generation Marketing

Recently, Dianne Chang - Director of Internet Marketing, represented The Van Horn Automotive group at a Generation Marketing panel. The panel explored what works in the digital world when it comes to marketing, and the similarities and differences between industries.

The panelists discussed the importance of businesses utilizing as many social tools that make sense for one’s business. A company’s presence in social media should be full of content that is relevant to its business and industry.

“DORA” STAR OF NICKELODEON’S HIT PRESCHOOL SERIES DORA THE EXPLORER TO MEET KIDS IN PLYMOUTH ON JULY 13

Nickelodeon, the number one entertainment brand for kids, and The Van Horn Automotive Group invite families to meet Dora star of Nickelodeon's preschool phenomenon Dora The Explorer, on July 13, 2013 at the Mill Street Festival, in Plymouth. The Nickelodeon costumed character will be roaming about the kid’s area on the east end of Mill Street in twenty-minute intervals from 9:30 a.m. until noon. Dora will also be available to pose with kids and families to take photos.

Dodge Brand and Dane County Auto Help Raise Money for Area High Schools

The Dodge brand and Dane County Auto will team up with area high schools for a Dodge Booster Club Fundraiser on July 13, 2013 at Stoughton High School. Everyone in the community is invited to come out and test drive the 2013 Dodge Durango, Journey, Grand Caravan and Dart. For each brief test drive taken during the fundraiser, the Dodge brand will donate $20 to the Varsity Boys Baseball Team. Dane County Auto will provide the vehicles, and dealership staff will be on hand to assist with the test drives.

Van Horn Automotive donated to Boston Children's Hospital

After hearing about the tragedies at this year’s Boston Marathon, students in Mr. Lloyd’s fourth grade class at Horizon Elementary School, in Plymouth, wanted to help raise funds for the victims’ families.