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Bill Reineke, Sr. Receives Lifetime Achievement Award

Bill Reineke, Sr. recently received the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Seneca County Industrial Economic Development Corporation.  Check out the video below created to honor Mr. Reineke and hear from some of his children, grandchildren, and employees about his love for family, the community, and of course, the car business.

Bill Reineke came from humble beginnings and started his first dealership in 1960.  Then called Reineke Buick Oldsmobile, the dealership was located in Fostoria, Ohio.  Bill grew his business to what is now the Reineke Family Dealerships, with 7 different locations and 6 franchises between them.  From a start of only 5 employees back in 1960 to now nearly 400 employees present day, the Reineke family and their stores contribute greatly back to their local communities.  

Mr. Reineke has the highest value and appreciation for his family.  He has 10 kids of his own, 24 grandchildren, and 10 great grandchildren - many of which are now running and working in the dealerships.  The Reinekes treat their employees like family, and instill the same values in their business as Bill did when he first started it.  Congratulations Mr. Reineke on this well-deserved achievement!  

 

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