Press Release: April 2022

TAMPA BAY TIMES NAMES CROWN AUTOMOTIVE GROUP AS A ‘TOP WORKPLACE’ FOR SECOND YEAR IN A ROW:

Company Ranked as a Top 100 Dealership in Nation Since 1969

TAMPA, FL. (April 7, 2022)

The Tampa Bay Times has named Crown Automotive Group as a ‘Top Workplace’ for the second year in a row. Crown again is the only automotive dealership to be named to this prestigious list of the top 101 businesses in the Tampa Bay area

Jim Myers, President of Crown Automotive Group, noted the company’s commitment to its four core values as key in the success in achieving the honor. “Every transaction and customer interaction is guided by our values of customer focus, teamwork, integrity and growth. It’s integral to who we are as a company and is our focus each and every day”

The company, which was founded by the late Dwayne Hawkins and is now led by his son Kevin, has been guided by these core values over the last 53 years. Each employee is a key member of the Crown Automotive team and valued for the strengths they bring in their daily work. Crown leadership notes that their recent growth with new dealerships in Tallahassee points to their continued commitment to providing a top notch experience for its customers.

“We know our relationship may begin with the purchase of a new or certified used car,” said Crown CEO Kevin Hawkins. “But we also know that is just the beginning. We challenge ourselves to do more and to excel in areas that other dealers may not prioritize. Our team members not only understand this, but embrace the idea of differentiating ourselves from the norm.”

Crown Automotive Group is also deeply committed to giving back to the communities that support them. The company has long-standing relationships with many non-profit organizations and notes that this is part of the Crown experience as a team member. Myers said, “Our mission statement includes energizing and inspiring our communities, and we do that not only with our company’s resources but by involving our Crown associates in giving their time and efforts. We’re proud of the hard work our team members do both at our dealerships and in our community, it is essential in being part of the Crown family.”

ABOUT CROWN AUTOMOTIVE GROUP

Committed to our four core values of Customer Focus, Teamwork, Integrity and Growth, Crown Automotive Group is driven to excellence with every customer experience. With over 50 years in the automotive industry, our privately owned award-winning dealership group has operations in Florida, Ohio, Tennessee and continues to seek new opportunities for growth. Each Crown Automotive dealership features an extensive selection of new, certified and meticulously inspected pre-owned vehicles with financing options for every budget.

To learn more about The Better Way To Buy® visit Crown Cars. For additional information, contact Amy Spiegel, Crown Automotive Group at aspiegel@crowncars.com or 727.527.5731, ext. 2211