Gulf States Toyota, Inc.
Overview
Even good ol' boys buy foreign cars from Gulf States Toyota (GST). One of only two US Toyota distributors not owned by Toyota Motor Sales (the other is JM Family Enterprises' Southeast Toyota Distributors), the company distributes Toyota cars, trucks, and sport utility vehicles in Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Oklahoma, and Texas. GST has expanded its vehicle processing center in Houston to handle Toyota Tundra pickup trucks built in nearby San Antonio. Founded in 1969 by Thomas Friedkin and still owned by The Friedkin Companies, GST distributes new Toyotas, parts, and accessories to around 145 dealers in Texas and other states in the region. GST plans to move to a new headquarters in west Houston.
Sample OverviewKey Numbers from Hoover's UK
Key financials for Gulf States Toyota, Inc.
| Company Type | Private |
|---|---|
| Fiscal Year-End | December |
| 2007 Sales (mil.) | £2,854.0 |
| 1-Year Sales Growth | 23.9% |
| 2007 Employees | 1,275 |
| 1-Year Employee Growth | 6.3% |
Key People from Hoover's UK
Key people and executives for Gulf States Toyota, Inc.
| President and General Manager | Toby Hynes (Subscribers see complete biographies -- view sample)
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| CFO | Frank Gruen Connect to this executive |
| VP Human Resources | Dominic Gallo Connect to this executive |
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