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VOL 20 ISSUE 3
March 2013
TULSA
NE Oklahoma’s Leading Consumer Newspaper
Exceeding Expectations Fowler Chevrolet has been completely remodeled and is setting the new standard for dealerships in the community. By Duane Blankenship Following storm damage, Fowler Chevrolet of Tulsa has spent 18 months with remodeling projects that have brought the family-owned dealership to a high performance standard. The dealership was previously operated by Sonic Automotive out of Charlotte, North Carolina and was a corporate-owned dealer franchise operation. It is now wholly owned by Fowler Holding Company, Mike Fowler, president. The dealership officially changed hands, becoming
Fowler Chevrolet, on September 12, 2012. New management has brought the dealership to a level that has exceeded public expectations. The building has a brand new front and new car sales area. Almost everything throughout the operation is new, including paint, floors, service drive, furniture, customer lounge, and state-of-the-art service equipment. Service Manager Jeff Cantrell reported that in the near future each service advisor will be equipped with a
Could Your Old Driveway Use Some Curb Appeal? LCI Concrete specializes in concrete driveways, patios and other flatwork. By Duane Blankenship As a homeowner in northeastern Oklahoma, you’ve probably already discovered that winter snow, ice and corrosive salt take their toll on your home’s driveway. Given a little time and a few hard winters, most of us have witnessed firsthand the pitting
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The Fowler Chevrolet “Turn Tulsa Pink” service team includes (L to R): Service Manager Jeff Cantrell and Service Consultants David Brock, Eric Bowman and Bill Dewil.
AVB Bank Announces New President and CEO Ted Cundiff has over 20 years of banking experience and is now leader of AVB Bank. By Kelli Sowell
and flaking that begins defacing our driveways. The deterioration gradually worsens until it has a definite negative effect on your home’s curb appeal and even its value. There is, however, a simple way to get rid of that old “eye (continued on page 24)
Kalan Paul, owner of LCI Concrete.
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personalized computer tablet, enabling them to record your personal service information on the drive as you deliver your vehicle for service. You’ll immediately see new computerized equipment on the service department driveway that checks wheel alignment in less than two minutes. And it’s done for free. The shop also sports new lifts and a Broadway car wash area. “Our shop is built for the next century,” says Jeff, “with all its technology, sophisticated (continued on page 24)
AVB Bank announced Ted Cundiff has been named president and chief executive officer (CEO). Cundiff will assume his role effective March 1, 2013. Most recently, Cundiff served as AVB’s chief lending officer (CLO) and senior executive vice president. He replaces Jim Boze, who after 40 years in the banking industry, announced earlier this year that he would retire. Boze will remain with the organization through the end of February 2013. “Ted Cundiff has extensive financial experience. He understands our industry and our community and brings a wealth of knowledge to his role as AVB Bank’s president and chief executive officer,” said Kelley Rash, AVB Bank chairperson of the board. “We are confident that with Ted’s leadership, AVB (continued on page 24)
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Ted Cundiff, new president and CEO of AVB Bank.
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