The Rise of Charles Barker Automotive
The Rise of Charles Barker Automotive
1970
Started with Colonial Chevrolet with only $5 in my savings account.
Remained there for 20 years holding all sales and management positions.
1976
Promoted to President and Chief Executive Officer of Colonial Auto Group.
1980
Became a Partner at Colonial Auto Group with Josh Darden.
1983
Added a second dealership to the franchise. A Toyota-Volkswagen.
1985
Added a third dealership to the franchise, a Cadillac dealer.
1987
Added a fourth location to the franchise, a Subaru-Mitsubishi
1990
After 20 years at Colonial Auto Group, Josh Darden and I dissolved our partnership. During my career there, we had 8 franchises. I took over the Toyota-VW dealership.
1991
Added Infiniti to the franchise, wich no one wnated at the time.
1993
Bought Lexus of Virginia Beach, this at the time was the only Lexus dealer in the country losing money.
2002
Bought West Palm Hyundai in West Palm Beach, FL.
2004
Sold West Palm Hyundai.
2009
Opened Charles Barker Nissan in Norfolk, VA.
2010
Built and opened Charles Barker Pre-Owned Outlet on Virginia Beach, VA.