“Through these diverse initiatives, our employees not only cultivate a strong community spirit but also significantly enhance the well-being of our local area, embodying our core values of service and engagement,” he said. It’s easy to see how much Gary cares about his employees, his customers and the community. Because of this, Gary was named as the 2025 TIME Dealer of the Year nominee. When asked what that meant to him, he humbly replied, “In San Diego, we have a great group of dealers. Even though we’re all competitors, we have a respectful relationship amongst everyone. For my fellow dealers to nominate me as a peer, it is a big honor. I’m very appreciative of them, and this means so much to me. Thank you for giving me this honor.” When Gary is not at work, he spends his free time with his wife and two teenage daughters. “Family is everything; children grow up fast, and time with them is fleeting. I want to be there for them, even if it’s watching TV together. I try to spend as much time with my family as I can,” Gary said. Driven by Compassion — Gary Kaminsky, owner and general manager of Toyota of El Cajon, is a proud supporter of the Helen Woodward Animal Center, a San Diego nonprofit providing humane animal care, adoption services and therapeutic programs for the community. Honoring Service, Empowering Families — In partnership with Toyota, Hiring Our Heroes was proud to present a 2023 Toyota Highlander to a deserving military family in El Cajon. 8 SAN DIEGO DEALER
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