Baker Motor Company
Maria Rutkowski-Porton is an accomplished sales and marketing professional with extensive experience in various sectors, including automotive, real estate, and hospitality. Currently a Sales Specialist at Baker Motor Company since January 2021, Maria has a proven track record of identifying new business opportunities and providing tailored solutions for clients. Prior roles include part-time Real Estate Agent at Jeff Cook Real Estate, Commission Sales Associate at Hudson Nissan, and Professional Sales Representative at Rick Hendrick Jeep Chrysler Dodge, showcasing strong sales performance and customer service skills. As an entrepreneur, Maria successfully established three restaurant locations in Florida and has held management positions in customer service and marketing across multiple companies. Maria holds a BA in Art/Art Studies from Penn State University and an MBA from the University of Phoenix, along with specialized training in real estate.
Baker Motor Company
Baker Motor Company was founded in 1988 by Tommy B. Baker and is the largest privately held automobile dealer group headquartered in South Carolina. Our dealer group now consists of fourteen automotive franchises, a pre-owned dealership, an in-house Reconditioning Center, an in-house auto-glass company, and a full-service USAA and State Farm Insurance-approved collision repair center. CHARLESTON, SC: Mercedes-Benz, smart, Mercedes-Benz Commercial Vans, Porsche, Infiniti, Maserati, Rolls-Royce Motor Cars, Land Rover, Jaguar, Buick, GMC, Cadillac, and the Baker Motor Company Wholesale Outlet. MOUNT PLEASANT, SC: Mercedes-Benz (opened in 2015) WILMINGTON, NC: BMW (acquired in 2015) SUMMERVILLE, SC (Opened in 2020) Our Charleston Mercedes-Benz franchise has received the prestigious Best of the Best award from Mercedes-Benz eight out of the past twelve years: including 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2008, 2010, 2012 & 2014. Baker Motor Company was featured in Automotive News' 100 Best Dealerships To Work For in 2013 and 2014, and they awarded us as The #1 Best Dealership To Work For in the United States and Canada for 2015.