Since 1938, The Gillman Companies have been a chain of family-owned and operated
group of automobile dealership. The highly successful 71-year-old Houston-based
chain has 14 dealerships across Houston, Rosenberg, Harlingen, San Benito and
San Antonio representing Acura, Honda, Mitsubishi, Nissan, Chevrolet, Pontiac,
Buick, GMC and Subaru.
The company was founded by Frank Gillman when
the first dealership opened on Milam Street in downtown Houston. Frank knew the
importance of customer loyalty. He also understood that loyalty had to be
earned. Over 71 years later, the location and scope of the business has
changed, but the constant emphasis on customer satisfaction remains the same.
Since 1980, the control of the company has been in the hands of Frank's
son, Ramsay Gillman. Under his leadership, the Gillman Companies have grown to
become one of the largest retail automotive groups in America. And today, a
third Gillman generation is active in the business.
Success has not
altered the organization's founding principle. Every employee in every Gillman
dealership knows customer satisfaction is paramount. And, they understand
continued prosperity, as well as future growth, depends upon maintaining this
long-established tradition of excellence.