LaFontaine Automotive Group Honored as GST Michigan Works! September Employer in Employer Showcase
FLINT, MI – LaFontaine Automotive Group, founded in 1980 by Michael Sr. and Maureen LaFontaine, has been selected as the GST Michigan Works! September Employer in their prestigious Employer Showcase. With a commitment to personalized customer experiences, community engagement, and over four decades of automotive excellence, LaFontaine Automotive Group has emerged as a nationally-recognized name in the automotive industry.
The LaFontaine Automotive Group has steadily expanded over the years and now boasts an impressive portfolio of 54 retail franchises, 8 collision centers, and 33 retail locations across Michigan. With nearly 2,500 dedicated team members, their mission revolves around building lifelong relationships, connecting families, and strengthening communities. This commitment is embodied in “The LaFontaine Family Deal” – a philosophy that transcends mere transactions and focuses on how customers feel throughout their automotive journey. Much of the expansion at LaFontaine revolves around the development of our dedicated workforce, both in terms of their personal and professional advancement. As they embark on acquisitions and the expansion of their dealership and group network, their primary focus is to foster internal talent and promote from within.
LaFontaine Buick GMC Highland, which joined the LaFontaine Automotive Group nearly four decades ago, holds a special place in the company’s history. Michael and Maureen LaFontaine’s acquisition of a small dealership in downtown Milford marked the beginning of a remarkable journey. Under Maureen’s leadership and her dedication to personalizing customer experiences and supporting the local community, that small downtown dealership has grown into the #1 Buick GMC dealership in the nation.
Paul Jordan, General Manager of LaFontaine Buick GMC Highland, emphasizes the unique bond that exists within the LaFontaine family, stating, “People don’t leave the LaFontaine Automotive Group. You couldn’t offer me a million dollars a year, and I’m not joking, to work for another family or another place of business. I’m not going. What they do for every 2500 family members, you can’t put a price tag on that.”
To celebrate this recognition and showcase their passionate team and commitment to community, LaFontaine will be hosting a Meet & Greet on Wednesday, September 27th, from 9 am – 5 pm at Family Deal Direct – 15123 North Rd, Fenton, MI 48430. This event offers an opportunity for individuals interested in joining the LaFontaine family to learn more about career opportunities and the organization’s values.
“The LaFontaine Automotive Group is an employer who embodies dedication and commitment to their staff and treats everyone like family. The passion displayed by every single employee of The LaFontaine Automotive Group is the reason why they were chosen as our September Employer Showcase”, states Cindy Thornthwaite, Business Services Manager for GST Michigan Works!
To explore all available positions and become a part of the LaFontaine family, please click here. For more information and to view all the Employer Showcases, please visit gstmiworks.org/employer-showcase.
Media Contact:
Cindy Thornthwaite
Business Services Manager,
Genesee & Shiawassee Counties
810-233-5974 Ext 352
cthornthwaite@gstmiworks.org