Eric Williamson Named President and General Manager of Gulf States Toyota
Apr 03, 2024•over 1 year ago
Position
President
Company
Gulf States Toyota
Description
Eric Williamson, an accomplished automotive industry leader with more than three decades of experience, has been appointed as the president and general manager of Gulf States Toyota (GST). His appointment is effective immediately and he will continue to be based in Houston. In his new role, Williamson will be responsible for overseeing one of America’s most successful private companies and one of the world's largest distributors of Toyota vehicles and parts with 156 Toyota dealerships in GST’s five-state region.
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