Origins
JM Family was founded by automotive legend James M. (Jim) Moran. The company grew from Southeast Toyota Distributors, which was established in 1968 to distribute Toyota vehicles to independent dealers in the five southeastern states. Today, JM Family is one of the most respected automotive-related businesses in the U.S. with approximately 3,800 associates. Major subsidiaries include:
- JM&A Group - one of the largest independent providers of finance and insurance (F&I) products in the automotive industry
- JM Lexus - the largest volume retail Lexus dealership in the world.
- Southeast Toyota Distributors - the world’s largest independent distributor of Toyota and Scion vehicles, parts and accessories
- World Omni Financial Corp. - an automotive financial services company
They have major activity centers in Deerfield Beach, Margate & Jacksonville, Florida; Mobile, Alabama; Alpharetta & Commerce, Georgia; Beverly, Massachusetts; St. Louis, Missouri; and Solon, Ohio.
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