Van Horn Recipient of 2013 Plymouth Chamber of Commerce Community Service Award

Plymouth, WI – Each year, the Plymouth Chamber of Commerce recognizes a local business that has done an exceptional job providing service to their community. This year, Van Horn Automotive Group is honored to receive this award. Three generations of the Van Horn Family make up the Van Horn Auto Group, which is dedicated to being active in local charities, events, and activities. Since 1993, Van Horn Automotive Group has helped raise close to 5 million dollars for education and student enrichment. The Van Horn Group is honored to sponsor area businesses and charities such as the Plymouth Food Pantry, Plymouth Intergenerational Center, Plymouth School District, Quit Qui Oc Sports Complex, Sheboygan County Fairest of the Fair, St. John the Baptist Church and School, St. Mary Springs Academy, United Way of Sheboygan County, Plymouth Arts Center, Plymouth Youth Soccer and Baseball, Gift of Life and or course the Plymouth Chamber of Commerce and more. Van Horn would like to thank the Plymouth Chamber of Commerce for this honor. We look forward to many more years of serving the Plymouth community.

Mike Burgess Named General Manager of Joe Van Horn Chevrolet

Mike is originally from Colorado Springs, CO but has lived and worked in the Sheboygan Area for the last nine years. Mike got his start at Van Horn in the sales department at Van Horn Hyundai. Mike says he is most looking forward to working with the Van Horn team and getting involved helping customers. Mike is married with two daughters and enjoys riding his Harley in his spare time. 

Van Horn to Host Sign and Drive Event to Benefit Plymouth High School Girls Basketball Boosters

Plymouth, WI – Feb 10, 2014 – On Saturday March 8, 2014 between 10:00am and 1:00pm, Van Horn Automotive will team up with the Plymouth Area Basketball Association for the Drive 4 Hoops Fundraiser. Everyone in the community is invited to come out to Riverview Middle School and test drive new 2014 Chevy, Dodge, Hyundai and Mazda products. For each person that takes a test drive, Van Horn will donate $15 to Plymouth High School Girls Basketball Boosters. The vehicles will be provided by Van Horn’s Sheboygan County Dealerships, and dealership staff will be on hand to assist with the test drives.

“Van Horn and Plymouth Basketball is the perfect partnership,” said Shannon Laehn, Business Development Director for Van Horn Automotive Group. “We enjoy working with the parents, students, and Panther fans in our community. We look forward to the opportunity to give a little something back and help the Girls Basketball Team raise money for their program.”

MARK WATSON PROMOTED TO FINANCE DIRECTOR OF VAN HORN AUTOMOTIVE GROUP

Mark Watson has been promoted to Finance Director of The Van Horn Automotive Group. Mark has been with Van Horn since 2002 previously working as finance manager at Joe Van Horn Chevrolet. Mark says he is most looking forward to helping the stores grow and become more consistent with processes and skillsets. Mark also enjoys being a part of a group that truly cares about their craft and are always willing to learn. Mark is married to his high school sweetheart Katharin, and they have two sons together; Luke and Zack. When he is not at work, Mark enjoys golf, playing guitar, and spending time with his family and their 6 pets.

Van Horn Automotive Joins Sheboygan County Rotary Members for Holiday Light Show

The four Sheboygan County Rotary clubs came together for the Second Annual Making Spirits Bright light show at Evergreen Park from November 29^th to December 28^th. Each year, volunteers from the four Sheboygan County Rotary Clubs are called upon to staff the event, with tasks ranging from food collection to greeting guests. This year three Van Horn Employees participated in the Making Spirits bright event. “They had us set up all over the park doing different things,” said Kellyn Schneider, Special Finance Advisor at Joe Van Horn Chevrolet. “My assignment was at the front gate greeting visitors. It was cold, but a lot of fun.” The rotary does not charge for the event, but does ask that anyone who is able, donate non-perishable food items. All donations benefit the Sheboygan County Food Bank.

Van Horn Participates in Silent Auction to Help Fight Lyme Disease

Friends and Family of Plymouth Native Nathan Braatz will be holding a benefit brat fry in his honor Saturday January 18th at Amore. Van Horn Group and other area businesses have donated items for the silent auction that will take place that afternoon. All proceeds will benefit Nathan and his family, who have been fighting a battle with Late Stage Lyme Disease for six years. Please stop out and support a great cause!

Community Families Spend Time with Santa at Van Horn

No amount of snow could keep Plymouth area families from visiting Santa on December 14^th. From 10 am to noon Santa entertained Plymouth’s children with his telling of The Polar Express at Joe Van Horn Chevrolet. During their visit, children took pictures and shared their wish lists with Santa, while snacking on milk and cookies. Each child was sent home with a gift from Santa’s sack. Before heading out in his sleigh, Santa visited dealership employees and helped them out with their daily duties. Check out Van Horn Dodge and Joe Van Horn Chevrolet’s Facebook pages for Santa updates through Christmas Eve!