MT. PLEASANT, Mich. - On May 31st Graff Chevrolet Mt. Pleasant will be
saying good-bye to one of their most dedicated service managers, James
Richardson, as he retires after 39 years. James Richardson (JR) has become a
staple of the Graff Chevrolet Service Center during his time in Mt. Pleasant. Over
the years he has served as the Parts and Service Director and has become close
with not only the Graff family, but the returning customers as well.
JR was born and raised in Beaverton, MI. When he was young
he begin attending Central Michigan University, pursuing a degree in Foreign
Language. After spending a summer in Spain he thought foreign languages would
be his passion, until he began working in the automotive industry. During his
time at Central Michigan, JR found a part job at a machine shop quite a
distance from campus. His dedication to his studies caused him to travel back
and forth from his job on the weekends, to the University for weekday classes. It
was then that JR found his true passion, the auto industry. JR has been working
on vehicles ever since.
Today JR still resides in Beaverton, MI with his wife of 41
years, Vickie. The couple has three wonderful children and five beautiful
grandchildren. During his free time JR enjoys golfing, annual winter fishing
trips with his in-laws, and watching his grandchildren’s sporting events. After
retirement JR plans to celebrate by vacationing with his wife, camping around
the United States (hopefully finding their way to Alaska), and enjoying even
more time with his grandchildren.
When asked about his time at Graff Chevrolet Mt. Pleasant JR
said his fondest memories were gathering with other Graff managers at annual
outings, “I loved spending time with fellow managers and their families and
just kicking back and relaxing.” JR was also asked what he would miss most
about working at Graff Chevrolet and he responded with, “All of the staff that
has become family.”
JR is a very kind and patient person that has been a great
asset to the Graff Chevrolet Service Center. His relationship with the
customers has molded into a customer service culture that every Graff employee
strives for today. The Graff family will miss the dedication and hard work that
JR has given over the past four decades and wishes him luck in his future
endeavors.
At Hank Graff Mt. Pleasant we strive to provide our customers with a car buying experience that is accommodating, stress-free and fun! Visit us at our Chevrolet dealership located at 4580 E Pickard Rd in Mount Pleasant, Michigan 48858 or our Buick GMC Cadillac dealership located at 116 N. Mission St in Mount Pleasant, MI 48858.
Websites: Chevrolet: HankGraffMtPleasant.com and Buick GMC Cadillac: GraffBGC.com
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