Incorporated in 1985, Southwest Ford began a steady course of growth and expansion that continues to the current day. Originally located in downtown Weatherford, the dealership quickly outgrew the facilities and moved to a new, modern facility in Hudson Oaks.
The dealership, solely owned by Mr. Charlie Gilchrist since 1995, is a well recognized fixture in the surrounding communities. Employing well over 100 persons, Southwest Ford is among the largest employers in the area. The dealership stresses active participation in community events and charitable activities and makes many contributions of both time and money to such endeavors. Such attention to both community and business has paid off in terms of recognition on local and national levels. Included among the awards of merit are the prestigious Ford Distinguished Achievement Award, the President’s Award and the North American Customer Excellence Award.
Also integral to the dealership’s success are solid business values, thorough hands-on management and a talented, dedicated employee base eager to see their contributions actively translate into a prosperous future. Further, employees and managers work constantly toward the dealership’s stated mission of providing each and every customer with a shopping, buying and ownership experience that consistently satisfies each individual’s needs and exceeds their expectations in a comfortable and supportive environment.
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