Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC, the world’s largest independent distributor of Toyota and Scion vehicles, parts and accessories, announced the promotions of Kevin Fleeger to Group Vice President of Operations and Wayne Crater to Vice President of Parts Supply and Distribution.

Years ago, young Daniel Ingraham and his family faced financial and emotional hardships, forcing him, his parents and two siblings to split up and live in separate homes. In an effort to help his mother pay the bills, Ingraham began selling drugs.

JM Family Enterprises, Inc. is No. 12 on the 2011 Top Green-IT Users list by IDG’s Computerworld, the leading IT media brand dedicated to providing peer perspective, IT leadership and business results. The distinction is part of the IT media outlet’s annual Top Green-IT Organizations feature, which was published in the Oct. 24 issue of Computerworld and online at Computerworld.com.

A recently established relationship with Baptist Health is providing associates of Southeast Toyota Distributors and parent company JM Family Enterprises with increased access to high quality medical care in northeast Florida.

Charlotte, NC – Toyota of North Charlotte on Sept. 8, 2011 at 2 p.m. will present a Highlander HV Limited hybrid vehicle to North Mecklenburg Animal Rescue as part of the Toyota 100 Cars for Good program. The non-profit rescue group -- a private, donation-funded, no-kill organization which strives to help end pet overpopulation, abandonment and neglect -- will use the Highlander to transport dogs from shelters where they were at risk to their headquarters, veterinarian visits and their new homes. They will also use the vehicle to carry dog food and other supplies needed to operate the rescue.

Margate, Fla. – JM Lexus just hit the magic number, increasing its social network with 5,000 “likes” on its Facebook fan page. To celebrate this milestone, the dealership has donated $1,000 to each of the following five organizations for a total of $5,000: Boys & Girls Clubs of Broward County, SOS Children’s Village of South Florida, United Way of Broward County, Women In Distress, and the Youth Automotive Training Center.

Deerfield Beach and Jacksonville, Fla. (August 15, 2011) - In honor of what would have been automotive pioneer and philanthropist Jim Moran’s 93rd birthday, The Jim Moran Foundation recently awarded two grants for $93,000 each to the Intercoastal (Fort Lauderdale) and Buckner (Jacksonville) divisions of Children’s Home Society of Florida (CHS) for its Safe Babies initiative. The Foundation announced its grants during Founder’s Day, an annual celebration across all companies and locations of JM Family Enterprises, Inc., a diversified automotive company that Jim Moran established in 1968.

JM&A Group, one of the largest independent providers of automotive finance and insurance products, recently launched a new product for its dealer customers. Term Care Select is a new comprehensive plan designed for lease and short-term vehicle owners. It offers drivers premium mechanical failure protection on the majority of mechanical components, as well as wear-and-tear coverage on items such as brake pads, batteries, headlamps, belts and hoses, fuses, light bulbs and windshield wiper blades.

Twenty-five young adults are starting a new chapter in their lives after graduating from a unique program created by automotive legend Jim Moran. Just nine months ago these students, ranging in age from 16 to 21, were facing unknown futures before being selected to join Class 32 of the Youth Automotive Training Center (YATC).

InspectMyRide LLC has become the preferred vehicle inspection company for Cars.com, a leading online resource for people buying and selling new and used cars. InspectMyRide provides buyers with the ability to get a professional inspection before buying a car online, helping them make a confident and informed purchase decision. InspectMyRide is a subsidiary of DataScan Field Services LLC, one of the largest vehicle inspection companies in the automotive industry.

The Youth Automotive Training Center (YATC) recently held a Life Skills Workshop featuring James Young, an author, motivational speaker and entrepreneur. Young answered questions from YATC students and discussed his autobiography I Wanted to Be Bad, which tells how he overcame a history of crime and adversity to turn his life around.

Every golf course needs a golf pro, and JM Lexus is now sponsoring LPGA standout Nicole Hage. This up-and-comer will make regular appearances at JM Lexus, the largest-volume Lexus dealership in the world, and lead periodic clinics for customers at its newly opened 3,200-square-foot, nine-hole putting green. The unique feature is located on the rooftop of JM Lexus’ service center and aptly named the JM Lexus Country Club.

Colin Brown, president and CEO of diversified automotive company JM Family Enterprises, Inc., announced the promotion of Carmen Johnson to executive vice president of JM Family, and Dan Chait to senior vice president of subsidiary World Omni Financial Corp. Both Johnson and Chait also serve on JM Family’s Executive Management Team, which develops and implements the company’s long-range planning and strategies for future growth.

Colin Brown, President and CEO of diversified automotive company JM Family Enterprises, Inc., announced a donation of $100,000 to the American Red Cross to support disaster relief efforts in Alabama following the devastating storms and tornadoes.

InspectMyRide LLC has become the exclusive vehicle inspection vendor for eBay Motors, a relationship that will greatly enhance both companies’ reach in the online vehicle market. InspectMyRide, a subsidiary of DataScan Field Services LLC, one of the largest automotive inspection services in North America, provides online consumers the opportunity to obtain a comprehensive independent vehicle inspection performed by a qualified professional before the point of sale.

JM Family Enterprises, Inc. unveiled Georgia’s newest commercial solar energy array this morning at a special dedication ceremony at its Alpharetta-based subsidiary DataScan Technologies LLC. DataScan is a global leader in wholesale finance accounting and risk management systems and services. DataScan is also one of the largest floorplan inventory verification and vehicle inspection companies in the automotive industry.

Six exceptional individuals -- a passionate performing arts instructor, a firefighter with a global reach, business leaders building communities, an empowering educator overcoming adversity and a high school senior with a bright future -- were recognized at the African-American Achievers awards ceremony on April 6. More than 1,000 supporters attended the 19th annual event at the Broward County Convention Center, presented by JM Family Enterprises, Southeast Toyota Distributors and JM Lexus.

JM&A Group is proud to announce it has been named the recipient of the Gold Award in the Service Contract Provider category of the Auto Dealer Monthly 2011 Dealers’ Choice Awards.

Colin Brown, President and CEO of diversified automotive company JM Family Enterprises, Inc., announced a $750,000 donation to the American Red Cross to support humanitarian relief efforts in Japan following the recent earthquake and tsunami. The gift includes $115,234 donated by JM Family associates, $237,800 from independent Toyota dealers in the southeast United States, and a significant corporate gift plus dollar-for-dollar associate match of nearly $400,000.

Standard & Poor’s Ratings Services recently reaffirmed its STRONG rating of World Omni Financial Corp./CenterOne Financial Services LLC (World Omni/CenterOne), which has maintained this status since 2004, representing the highest rating possible for a consumer finance, automobile loan and lease servicer.

Alpharetta, Ga. – World Omni Financial Corp., a provider of automotive financial products and services to consumers, dealers, and lenders, announced the promotion and expanded responsibilities of Brent Sergot to Vice President and General Manager of Third Party Business Operations.

When it comes to innovative and high-end customer service, JM Lexus just hit another hole in one. The largest volume Lexus dealer in the world has opened JM Lexus Country Club—a nine-hole golf course on the rooftop terrace of its service center. The 3,200 square-foot putting green can be utilized by JM Lexus customers as they wait for their vehicles to be serviced or after browsing the showroom for a new car.

JM Family Enterprises, Inc. President and CEO Colin Brown today announced the 2011 African-American Achievers. The five distinguished individuals will be honored for their contributions to South Florida at the 2011 African-American Achievers awards ceremony on Wednesday, April 6, at 6:15 p.m. at the Broward County Convention Center. This year’s Jerome Edmund Gray Youth Achiever presented by The Jim Moran Foundation will also be announced.