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Eric Williamson Named President and General Manager of Gulf States Toyota

Apr 03, 2024over 1 year ago

Position

President

Company

Gulf States Toyota

Eric Williamson
HoustonAutomotiveTransportation

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.

Company Information

Company

Gulf States Toyota

Location

Houston, Texas, United States

About

Gulf States Toyota (GST) is one of America's most successful private companies and one of the world's largest distributors of Toyota vehicles and parts. Founded in 1969 in Houston, Texas, GST teams with Toyota Motor Sales USA and over 156 Toyota dealerships in our five-state region—Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Mississippi and Louisiana—to meet the rising demand for Toyota vehicles and parts. Gulf States Toyota is part of The Friedkin Group.

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