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Awards2011 Quality Dealer of the Year Rey Guluarte
Rey Guluarte, pictured with Congressman Tom McClintock presenting the Award This year at the 43rd Annual IADAC Convention Rey Guluarte, owner of Autos Guluarte in El Centro, California received the prestigious Award. Keynote speaker Congressman Tom McClintock presented the Award which was determined by a tally of votes from those IADAC members in attendance. Rey was one of seven very deserving nominees and in his acceptance speech noted that his daughter wished him good luck before leaving El Centro. Congratulations to longtime IADAC supporter Rey Guluarte! Worthy of mention are the nominees: G. Rocco Delapa-Fairfield Auto John Ferraiolo-Auto Factory Jonnie Johnson-Paradise Cars Bart Malpass-California Classics Greg Meier-Diablo Motors Guy Strohmeier-Guy Strohmeier’s Auto Center
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Larry Laskowski, and his wife Kathy, of The Auto Outlet2009 California Quality Dealer of the Year Recipient |
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Each year the Independent Automobile Dealers Association of California bestows upon one of its members the Victor J. Snyder Memorial Quality Dealer of the Year Award. This is the highest award given by IADAC and recognizes a dealer's contribution to his/her community, his/her association and the public he/she serves. This year's Quality Dealer is Larry Laskowski of The Auto Outlet in Roseville, California. Words from Laura Laskowski From the time Larry was able to hold a wrench he has been hard at work, uncovering a creative talent and natural aptitude for all things mechanical. For as long as I can remember our garage would be filled with the roar of an engine being diagnosed or fixed or altered in some way. No problem was beyond reachno project too big or complicated for him to attack. Once he picked up that first tool there was no looking back, He's been building and fixing and ultimately selling ever since. Fiercely loyal, creative, intelligent, hard working, a loving family man. The impressive list of attributes goes on and on. Larry is exactly the kind of person with whom you want to do business. Honest to a fault, his ethical standards came as part of his standard equipment. He is dedicated to the successful growth of the association and has generously donated his time and energies accordingly. He is the best guy I know and I'm always proud to introduce him as my brother. More about Larry... He was born in Chicago, IL and attended Los Alamitos High School and then went on to Cypress College. He was a Service Manager at Cerritos Ford at the age of 18 and also worked at Roseville Ford. Larry worked in the bail bond industry where he met his wife, Kathy. They have been married 33 years. He also owned and operated an auto repair shop while raising two boys. After, he became a car dealer and has operated The Auto Outlet for 23 years. Larry has raced the dirt oval track in Placerville, competed in many auto cross events around California and was also a drag racer in his earlier years. He has spent many years restoring several old cars for the annual Hot August Nights car show in Reno. More recently, Larry became an avid mountain biker, along with his wife. He has been know to pedal his bike backwards up rugged terrain for more of a challenge! Larry also enjoys golf and playing poker. Larry has supported both basketball and the track and field athletics programs at Del Oro High School. Larry is the proud grandfather to a beautiful five month old baby, Skylar. Larry is truly the type of dedicated dealer IADAC members had in mind when they first conceived the Victor Snyder memorial Quality Dealer of the Year Award in 1969. |
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