With 13 franchises in Columbus, Ohio and SW Florida its no wonder that when people hear the Germain name they think of Germain Motor Company. Germain Motor Company was founded in 1947 in Columbus, Ohio by Warren Germain. The company expanded into Florida in 1979 when Bob Germain Sr., son of Warren Germain, purchased a Lincoln Mercury franchise in Naples. Bob Germain Sr. is chairman of the board with his sons by his side. Steve Germain is President. Rick Germain runs the Lexus stores in Columbus and is President of the National Lexus Dealer Council. Bob Jr. is Vice President and Director of Operations for the Florida dealerships.

In 2004 Germain Properties of Naples, LLC was born. Germain Properties of Naples, LLC is managed by Susan Germain Maahs, daughter of Bob Sr., together with Nicole Germain the daughter of Bob Jr.

Between Germain Motor Company, Germain Racing, Germain Arena, Germain Amphitheatre and now their newest venture, Germain Properties of Naples, LLC, the Germain Family employs over 1200 people nationally and over 400 people right here in Florida. That’s one big family!