Mazda of Amarillo has been honored with the prestigious “President’s Award” and inducted into the 2024 President’s Club for outstanding customer care and exceptional sales performance.
Mazda North America bestows its highest honor on a select few dealerships that exceed excellence in sales, service, and customer care, the Amarillo dealership said in a recent announcement. Only the top 50 dealerships in the combined categories are named to the Mazda President’s Club each year.
Nick Khoury, owner of Mazda of Amarillo, said “I’m incredibly proud of our team at Mazda of Amarillo. Their dedication to our company’s culture and commitment to exceptional customer service truly deserves all the credit.”
Taylor Burget, general manager at the Amarillo dealership, said “Excellence is not a skill, it’s an attitude. Receiving this award is a testament to our team’s unwavering dedication to customer service and sales excellence. We are honored to be recognized and remain committed to delivering the best experience for our customers every day.”
Mazda of Amarillo was first launched in March 2021 and is in the last phase of a complete renovation with latest innovations and technology. The dealership is a member of The Khoury Group, an automotive group that owns and operates 17 dealerships throughout the state of Texas and offers a diverse selection of top brands including Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, Ram, Ford, Chevrolet, GMC, Buick, Toyota, Hyundai, Mazda, and Mitsubishi.
Mazda of Amarillo is located at 4401 South Georgia St. in Amarillo; call (806) 318-4444 for more information.
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