Harry Wayne Huizenga Founder of AutoNation
Biography of Harry Wayne Huizenga
Early Life
Harry Wayne Huizenga founder of AutoNation was born in Evergreen Park, Chicago, America on 29th December, 1937. He belonged to a Dutch background as his father and mother, both belonged to Dutch community. He got admission in Timothy Christian School for his early education but he was unable to complete his studies there because his family migrated to Florida and got settlement in the area near Fort Lauderdale. He continued his studies there and got his high school education from Pine Crest School. After completing his college education he moved back to Chicago and got admission in Calvin College in 1956. That college was a liberal arts institute located in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
Just like other students of his age he was also enlisted in Army for providing services to the country. He went into Army in 1959and gave his services there for six months of his life.
As far as his personal life is concerned he married twice in his life. His first marriage ended into a divorce and after that he married again.
Founder of AutoNation
He started his business carrier from only one garbage truck in 1968 and from that single truck he formed a company with the name of Waste Management, Inc. From that single business he diversified his business carrier and invested in so many other fields. He went on to deal in automotive and eventually he founded an auto dealing company with the name of AutoNation in 1996.
AutoNation
AutoNation is a company of America in the field of automotive dealership. This company is the largest automotive retailer firm in the United States of America. The main function of the company is to provide second hand, new and pre-owned vehicles. The headquarters of this company is located in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. There are almost 266 dealerships of the company which are under the operations in different areas of the United States. Today this company is under the leadership of the former CEO of the Mercedes Benz North America unit Mr. Mike Jackson. He is serving in the company as the Chairman and CEO.
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