Preston Automotive Group Announces David Wilson Jr. As President


“Passing the baton is bittersweet but we know David and his team will take the Group to heights we never imagined.” – Dave and Peggy Wilson

We are pleased to announce that David Wilson Jr. is promoted to President of the Preston Automotive Group. Dave and Peggy Wilson stated, “Passing the baton is bittersweet, but we know David and his team will take the Group to heights we never imagined. It’s been tremendous to watch him grow and we are excited for the team to continue their success.”

David began his automotive journey at the age of 12 assisting various departments including Vehicle Detail and Sales Departments. To further his development, he attended Northwood University where he focused on Automotive Marketing and Management to expand his ability to serve his associates and customers. During his time at Northwood, he continued his career at Preston Automotive as a Sales Manager at Preston Ford and worked his way to General Manager of Preston Hyundai. In David’s Senior year in college, he oversaw Preston Ford, Lincoln, Nissan, Mazda, Hyundai, and Denton Ford. Upon graduation, he joined the Executive team at Preston Automotive.

Over the past 10 years, David has been overseeing more of the day to day operations for the Group which has experienced unprecedented growth during that time. The Group has experienced national recognition coming off Preston Ford’s 2019 performance as the 33rd ranked volume Ford dealership out of over 3,000.

“It’s an honor to serve our communities and the associates of the Preston Automotive Group. My family taught me the value of integrity and providing a superior customer experience which has always been instilled in me. I look forward to continuing the foundation that my father and team has built,” said David Wilson Jr.

The story of Preston Automotive Group began with Preston Ford in 1975 and Dave Wilson joined as a salesperson in 1977 and transitioned to ownership at the age of 22. He grew the organization to represent Hyundai, Mazda, Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, Ram, Nissan, Chevrolet, Lincoln, and Genesis along with a wide variety of used cars, trucks, and SUV’s. The Preston Automotive Group has been proud to serve the Eastern Shore and customers nationwide, offering the very best experience and will continue to take customer service to new heights under David and his team.

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