The Jim Moran Foundation
Jim Moran incorporates his foundation on October 17, 2000.
Our Stories
Throughout the year, we will be sharing stories that celebrate key milestones in JM Family's 50-year history, plus special moments that reflect our unique workplace and commitment to our associates.
Floridian of the Year
Florida Trend Honors JM Family President & CEO
Jim Moran Inducted into Automotive Hall of Fame
Induction honors his extraordinary impact on the industry.
JM&A Group Amps Up Dealers’ Performance
JM&A’s Performance Development Center was established in 1997.
Made in America
30 Years of Camry in the United States.
Investing in Education
Tuition Reimbursement Supports Associates’ Growth.
Pat Moran Among 100 Leading Women in Auto Industry
Former JM Family President Earned Honor Twice.
JM Family Center Helps Young Minds Bloom
At the time, JM Family became third company with onsite childcare.
Southeast Toyota’s 6 Millionth Vehicle Sold
The Corolla was sold in Winston-Salem.
Pat Moran Named Chairman of the Board
Pat started with the company as an entry-level associate.
Major League Toyotas
Swing batter, batter!
Supporting the Global Community
JM Family always steps forward during times of crisis.
Southeast Transportation Systems
JM Family’s first companywide community event fought hunger across our business locations.
JM&A Signs 2 Millionth Contract
Today company sells 3 million annually.
SET Fleet Sells 1 Millionth Vehicle
Milestone accomplishment 30+ years in the making.
Filling Food Banks in the Fight Against Hunger
JM Family’s first companywide community event fought hunger across our business locations.
JM&A Signs its 1,000th Dealer Customer
JM&AGroup surpasses sales milestone.
Southeast Toyota Breaks Ground in Commerce, Georgia
SET broke ground on its second Vehicle Processing Center on June 23, 1988.
Celebrating Company Milestones
JM Family regularly makes donations to nonprofits to celebrate company milestones.
Lexus Joins the Processing Line at the Port
Southeast Toyota began processing Lexus cars in 1994..
Boys & Girls Clubs Finds a Home in Deerfield
Jim and Jan Moran chaired one of the most successful capital campaigns in the Boys & Girls Clubs’ history.
Leader of the Year
In 2003, Pat Moran was named "Business Leader of the Year" by South Florida CEO magazine.
Honoring Our Community’s Inspiring Achievers
Since 1992, more than 150 individuals have been recognized as African-American Achievers.
J.D. Power Recognizes JM Lexus
JM Lexus added another first to its list of achievements in January 1998.
JM Family Hosts its First Earth Day Celebration
Event was held at the company’s headquarters in 2007.
Corporate Philanthropy Committees Represent JM Family at All Locations
Local groups enhance the involvement of associates in the community.
DataScan Breaks Ground on New Headquaters
DataScan breaks ground on its new headquarters in Alpharetta, Ga.
Jim Moran Featured on the Cover of TIME Magazine
Jim Moran was profiled in the March 24, 1961, issue of TIME magazine.
Grand Opening of Westlake Facility
In 2003, JM Family celebrated the grand opening of Southeast Toyota’s Vehicle Processing Center in the Westlake Industrial Park on the northwest side of Jacksonville.
Pat Moran Named President & CEO of JM Family
Pat Joined the Family Company in 1983.
Southeast Toyota’s Innovation Shines with Start of Fleet Department
In 1972, SET was the first import manufacturer business partner to enter the fleet business.
CenterOne Financial Services
CenterOne provides third-party servicing of motor vehicle loan and lease agreements.
Solar Arrays Move JM Family in a Greener Direction
DataScan unveiled JM Family’s first commercial solar array.
DataScan Acquires Launch Technologies and Field-Logic
DataScan builds on industry expertise with two acquisitions.
JM Pontiac Sets an Early Standard for Being No. 1
JM Pontiac becomes world’s largest Pontiac store within 30 days.
World Omni Establishes Southeast Toyota Finance
The captive finance division provides financing to dealers and customers.
What A Difference A WORK Day Makes!
In 2013, then President & CEO Colin Brown introduced a new associate-focused volunteer effort.
FORTUNE’s "100 Best"
In January 1999, FORTUNE magazine’s 100 Best Companies to Work For issue hit newsstands nationwide, and JM Family landed at the No. 23 spot.
When it All Began
After an unsuccessful attempt to enter the U.S. market in the late 1950s, Toyota came back to America in the early 1960s and was establishing a very small foothold.
Our Growth
It all starts with the sale of a car.
Associates Helping Associates
The Associates Helping Associates (AHA) program was established in 2006 as a response to...
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