Celebrating 40 Years of Family, Community and Commitment Dwayne Blackmon Chevrolet Forty years in business is no small feat, especially in an industry that is constantly changing. But for Dwayne Blackmon Chevrolet, that longevity is a testament to the family leadership, community roots and people-first philosophy that has guided the dealership since 1985. The dealership’s journey began in November of that year, when Dwayne’s father, Frankie, decided to purchase Frankie Blackmon Chevrolet in Tupelo, Mississippi. At the time, the store operated as a Chevrolet and Mercedes-Benz dealership, and when Dwayne joined the business just a few months later in January 1986, the dealership solidified its commitment to leadership excellence. With Dwayne’s experience in banking as a foundation, he excelled as the store’s F&I manager for over 10 years. When Dwayne’s father purchased another dealership in town and named Dwayne as the general manager of the Chevrolet dealership, his experience made it an easy transition. His father continued to expand into different franchises, including Oldsmobile, Buick, GMC, Hyundai, Isuzu, Yugo and Mazda, while Dwayne remained a steady constant at the Chevrolet store. In 2010, leadership of the dealership officially passed to the next generation when Dwayne’s father retired. Since then, Dwayne has continued to guide the business under the new name of Dwayne Blackmon Chevrolet with the same values that shaped its early years: integrity, 12
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