Basil Family Dealerships
Rita G. is an experienced Executive Assistant with a strong background in operational management and event coordination. Currently serving as an Executive Assistant at Basil Family Dealerships since July 2022, Rita previously held a similar role supporting the Chief Executive Officer at Buffalo Hearing & Speech Center from November 2017 to July 2022. In that capacity, responsibilities included managing day-to-day operations, organizing meetings, and enhancing brand visibility through social media. Rita has also contributed to the nonprofit sector as Development Manager and Community Director at March of Dimes, focusing on volunteer management and community engagement. Earlier experience includes marketing roles at Yancey's Fancy, Inc., and St. John the Baptist School. Rita holds an Associate's degree in Business Administration from Genesee Community College and a prior degree in Agricultural Business from SUNY Cobleskill.
Basil Family Dealerships
Basil Family Dealerships has been a part of the Western New York community for over 66 years. We pride ourselves on providing outstanding customer service and hiring long term employees, which is why we are so much more than just great deals! In 1953, Joe Basil, Sr. began serving Western New Yorkers’ automotive needs, and his business was founded on the basic principal of Simple Courtesy, which has been a constant in the business ever since. Simple Courtesy to our customers, team members, and the community remains the driving principal of the Basil Family Dealerships Group today. Our customer-focused principles, team members, and community involvement have contributed to our extensive growth of eleven current locations, representing seven franchises (Chevrolet, GMC, Buick, Cadillac, Ford, Toyota, Volkswagen) and selling over 19,000 units annually. We've partnered with great organizations and charities in Western New York including: South Lockport Fire Dept, Toys for Tots, Marine Corp, Veteran's One Stop Center of WNY, Food Bank of WNY, Boys and Girls Club WNY, Boy Scouts of WNY, Susan G. Komen Foundation..... among so many others. Basil Family Dealerships have received multiple awards, many for multiple years running, including: #1 Volume Dealer of any Make or Model #1 Volume Buick GMC Cadillac Dealer #1 Volume Volkswagen Dealer General Motors Dealer of the Year General Motors Mark of Excellence WomensCertified Inc.'s Women's Choice Award Torch Award WNY's Best Places to Work TIME's Dealer of the Year Award Toyota President's Award Automotive News Best Places to Work Buffalo Business First Best Places to Work TIME Ally's Dealer of the Year .... just to name a few!