Steve Pleau, Future Automotive Group CARRYING A FAMILY LEGACY FORWARD The Future Automotive Group has been serving drivers since 1963, with 14 dealerships (23 franchises) and three commercial fleet service centers in the Greater Sacramento Region: Fairfield, Concord and Clovis. The automotive industry is in my blood as I am a secondgeneration Ford dealer,” said CEO Steve Pleau. When Steve’s father, Gene Pleau, finished serving our country in World War II, he operated a service station in Lafayette and sold Ford vehicles in Walnut Creek at a dealership there. Gene worked his way up in the business, eventually becoming the general manager. This opened the door to purchase a Ford dealership in Sacramento in 1963. Steve’s early start in the automotive industry began was he was just 16 years old at his father’s dealership. He washed cars and worked in the parts and service departments, eventually selling automobiles. After graduating from California State University Sacramento in 1969, Steve came to work full-time at the dealership in the finance department. “My most proud accomplishment was when I became the sixth inductee into the Ford Dealership Hall of Fame in 2018. This was a highlight of my career to receive such a prestigious recognition,” Steve fondly recalled. “However, I could not be prouder of how the Future Automotive Group has grown to 17 rooftops (dealerships and commercial fleet service centers) and is celebrating our 60th anniversary in 2023 — a true achievement and testament to our team’s drive, integrity and commitment to providing customers a 5-star experience.” A milestone anniversary like this is every business owner’s dream and is not an easy feat, especially in a highly competitive industry like the automotive one. The Future Automotive Group has been serving California drivers since 1963 and has had the pleasure of working with even multiple generations of customers. This is why their slogan, “Now and for generations to come …” is at the heart of every transaction because it’s their customers’ loyalty and trust in their team that has gotten them to reach 60 years of business. In 2023, five of the Future Automotive Group dealerships were recipients of noteworthy and well-respected awards 34 California New Car Dealer Quarterly
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