Dan Friedkin

Gulf States Toyota Names Automotive Industry Veteran Eric Williamson as President and General Manager

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Wednesday, April 3, 2024
Aftermarket, Automotive, Other Automotive, Automotive Manufacturing, General Automotive, Manufacturing, Fleet Management, Growth, GST, Greater Houston, Partnership, Toyota Motor North America, Dan Friedkin, Transport, Friedkin, Pleasure, Multimedia, Marketing, Human resources

Eric Williamson, an accomplished automotive industry leader with more than three decades of experience across Gulf States Toyota (GST) and The Friedkin Group, has been named president and general manager of GST.

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  • Eric Williamson, an accomplished automotive industry leader with more than three decades of experience across Gulf States Toyota (GST) and The Friedkin Group, has been named president and general manager of GST.
  • Williamson’s appointment is effective immediately and he will continue to be based in Houston where GST is headquartered.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240403945602/en/
    Eric Williamson, Gulf States Toyota, President and General Manager (Photo: Business Wire)
    Williamson has spent 35 years in various leadership roles at the organization and has a deep understanding of GST’s operations and position within the industry.
  • He has worked closely with dealer partners and Toyota, touching nearly every area of the business throughout his career.

AUBERGE RESORTS COLLECTION ANNOUNCES STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP WITH BDT & MSD PARTNERS

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Thursday, February 1, 2024
MSD, Partnership, Growth, Life, BDT, Collection, Gulf States Toyota Distributors, Investment, Dan Friedkin

MILL VALLEY, Calif., Feb. 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Friedkin Group announced today that the company has entered into a strategic partnership with BDT & MSD Partners ("BDT & MSD"), a merchant bank built to serve the distinct needs of business owners and strategic, long-term investors. BDT & MSD, through its affiliated hospitality investment vehicle, will make a minority investment in Auberge Resorts Collection, the manager of the award-winning portfolio of luxury hotels, resorts, residences and private clubs set in some of the world's most desirable locations. In addition, BDT & MSD's hospitality vehicle intends to invest significant capital towards acquiring and developing luxury hotel and residential assets that will be branded and managed by Auberge Resorts Collection.

Key Points: 
  • MILL VALLEY, Calif., Feb. 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Friedkin Group announced today that the company has entered into a strategic partnership with BDT & MSD Partners ("BDT & MSD"), a merchant bank built to serve the distinct needs of business owners and strategic, long-term investors.
  • BDT & MSD, through its affiliated hospitality investment vehicle, will make a minority investment in Auberge Resorts Collection , the manager of the award-winning portfolio of luxury hotels, resorts, residences and private clubs set in some of the world's most desirable locations.
  • In addition, BDT & MSD's hospitality vehicle intends to invest significant capital towards acquiring and developing luxury hotel and residential assets that will be branded and managed by Auberge Resorts Collection.
  • The partnership reflects BDT & MSD's belief in Auberge Resorts Collection's unique brand positioning and focus on creating one-of-a-kind luxury hospitality experiences.

AUBERGE RESORTS COLLECTION ANNOUNCES STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP WITH BDT & MSD PARTNERS

Retrieved on: 
Thursday, February 1, 2024
MSD, Partnership, Growth, Life, BDT, Collection, Gulf States Toyota Distributors, Investment, Dan Friedkin

MILL VALLEY, Calif., Feb. 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Friedkin Group announced today that the company has entered into a strategic partnership with BDT & MSD Partners ("BDT & MSD"), a merchant bank built to serve the distinct needs of business owners and strategic, long-term investors. BDT & MSD, through its affiliated hospitality investment vehicle, will make a minority investment in Auberge Resorts Collection, the manager of the award-winning portfolio of luxury hotels, resorts, residences and private clubs set in some of the world's most desirable locations. In addition, BDT & MSD's hospitality vehicle intends to invest significant capital towards acquiring and developing luxury hotel and residential assets that will be branded and managed by Auberge Resorts Collection.

Key Points: 
  • MILL VALLEY, Calif., Feb. 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Friedkin Group announced today that the company has entered into a strategic partnership with BDT & MSD Partners ("BDT & MSD"), a merchant bank built to serve the distinct needs of business owners and strategic, long-term investors.
  • BDT & MSD, through its affiliated hospitality investment vehicle, will make a minority investment in Auberge Resorts Collection , the manager of the award-winning portfolio of luxury hotels, resorts, residences and private clubs set in some of the world's most desirable locations.
  • In addition, BDT & MSD's hospitality vehicle intends to invest significant capital towards acquiring and developing luxury hotel and residential assets that will be branded and managed by Auberge Resorts Collection.
  • The partnership reflects BDT & MSD's belief in Auberge Resorts Collection's unique brand positioning and focus on creating one-of-a-kind luxury hospitality experiences.

weavix® Secures $23.6 Million in Series B Funding

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Tuesday, January 16, 2024
Insight Partners, GameChanger, Gulf States Toyota Distributors, Food, Culture, Dan Friedkin, Partnership, Insight, Grace, AI, Communication, Software, Safety, Capital, Workforce, Growth, Retail

WICHITA, Kan., Jan. 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- weavix, the Wichita-based technology firm specializing in frontline communication and efficiency solutions, announced today it has successfully raised $23.6 million in its latest Series B funding round.

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  • WICHITA, Kan., Jan. 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- weavix, the Wichita-based technology firm specializing in frontline communication and efficiency solutions, announced today it has successfully raised $23.6 million in its latest Series B funding round.
  • As strategic partners and leaders in the industrial world, they now join Koch Disruptive Technologies, which previously invested $10 million in Series A funding in January 2022.
  • With this new funding, weavix intends to expand its product offerings and strengthen its market presence in industries such as manufacturing, construction, food and beverage production, hospitality, and energy.
  • Closing this growth round of $23.6 million gives weavix the additional resources needed to fulfill its mission of becoming the market leader by connecting the disconnected workforce.

The Friedkin Group Launches Accelerated Solutions Group

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Monday, October 12, 2020
Engineering, Aftermarket, Retail, Automotive, Automotive Manufacturing, Manufacturing, Specialty, Dan Friedkin, Friedkin, Thomas H. Friedkin, Accelerated Solutions Group, The Friedkin Group

The Friedkin Group announced today the launch of Accelerated Solutions Group, LLC (ASG), an innovative manufacturer of automotive accessories.

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  • The Friedkin Group announced today the launch of Accelerated Solutions Group, LLC (ASG), an innovative manufacturer of automotive accessories.
  • Accelerated Solutions Group (ASG) is an innovative manufacturer of automotive accessories.
  • The Friedkin Group is a privately held consortium of automotive, hospitality, entertainment, sports and adventure companies.
  • The Friedkin Group is led by Chairman and CEO Dan Friedkin.