Further demonstrating his leadership, Wayne Sr. was nominated for the “Time” Magazine Dealer of the Year and served as president of both the St. Petersburg Automotive Dealers Association and the Southeast Chrysler Dealers’ Advertising Association. His influence extended beyond local boundaries, serving on Chrysler’s Executive Committee alongside legendary figure Lee lacocca.
Today, Suncoast CJD remains a family-owned and operated business, with two generations of the Schmidt family working together every day. Phil Schmidt began working full-time in 1979, Wayne F. Schmidt Jr. joined in 1981, Caitlin Schmidt in 2012, and Ian Schmidt in 2016. Together, they carry forward the values Wayne Sr. instilled, putting the customer experience at the heart of everything they do.
In keeping with this legacy, the Schmidt family has embarked on the 4th renovation of the dealership, furthering their commitment to providing employees and customers with a state-of-the-art facility.
At Suncoast CJD, we remain dedicated to continuing the legacy Wayne F. Schmidt Sr. started-ensuring that every customer who walks through our doors receives the highest level of service and care.
We invite you to come in today. Give us a call at (727) 610-6257 to schedule your visit and experience a dealership unlike any other. We look forward to meeting with you soon.
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727-610-6257
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