Can you comment on the experience of being a car dealer?
I am so proud to be a car dealer. Being a car dealer affords me the opportunity to be involved in so many wonderful causes, and to truly make a difference in our community.

How are you active in your local community? If so, what specific organizations do you contribute to and why?
Our dealership has donated $2.5 million in community organizations and also has an investment of $100,000 to help build a cardiac-cath lab and new Emergency Room at a local Hospital. I also have extensive experience in state, local and national fundraising, and have received special certificates of recognition from the City of Santa Clarita (2003-2004), Los Angeles County (2001 & 2004), California’s State Senate and Assembly (2002-2004), and the U.S. Congress (2003-2004) for my political involvement.

What other groups or organizations are you invovled with?
I am the Vice President At-Large and a Director for the Henry Mayo Newhall Memorial Health Foundation Governor-Elect for the Soroptimist International Camino Real Region, member and Past-President of the Soroptimist International of Santa Clarita Valley, Vice President of Special Events and a Director for the Child and Family Center Foundation, a Director for The Roar Foundation Advisory Board, Chair-Elect and a Director for the American Cancer Society Unit Council and Los Angeles Regional Unit Council, Vice President of the Sheila R. Veloz Breast Imaging Center Advisory Board, Co-Chair of the Boys & Girls Club Auction (2004-2006), and Chair of the Arthritis Foundation Walk. Our dealership's donations in excess of $2.5 million have contributed positively towards various community organizations, including: United Way, American Red Cross, American Heart Association, The Cowboy Music & Poetry Festival, Master’s College, Hart High, Valencia High, Saugus High, Canyon High and other local schools. In recognition of our work with local area schools, I have been named PTA Partner by the Santa Clarita Valley School District for the past three years.

What are some of the awards your dealership has been recognized with over the years?
Our dealership has won many accolades from Acura and CSI awards from 2001-2005, including: Acura’s Precision Team (2002-2004), Honda’s Council of Excellence (2004-2005), “Best New Car Dealership in Santa Clarita” (2003-2005), “Most Community Minded Owners in Santa Clarita” (2003-2005) and Santa Clarita Valley Chamber of Commerce “Business of the Year” in the medium-sized category (2001).

How much of your business is repeat or referral?
75 percent.

Can you talk about some of the unique touches you bring to the car buying experience?
Does pedicures and manicures for our customers count?