Eric Kahn

President and CEO at Friendly Auto Group - NY

Eric S. Kahn has extensive experience in the automotive industry, holding leadership positions at several different companies. Eric S. began their career in 2006 as the President and CEO of Capital Luxury Cars and Capital Volvo of Albany. In 2007, they became the President and Dealer Principal of Friendly Honda and also took on the role of President and Dealer Principal of Friendly Auto Group. Over the years, they continued to expand their influence, becoming the President and Dealer Principal of Friendly Acura of Middletown in 2015 and joining the board of the TriHonda Advertising Association in 2012. In 2019, they assumed the position of President and Dealer Principal at Friendly Honda of Fayetteville. Eric has also held executive roles at Jaguar-Land Rover of Albany and Friendly Ford.

Eric S. Kahn obtained a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree from Tufts University, where they studied from 1981 to 1985. Eric S. then pursued a Master's degree in Business Administration and Management from Northwestern University - Kellogg School of Management, completing their studies from 1991 to 1993. Prior to their higher education, Eric attended Harrison High School from 1977 to 1981.

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Poughkeepsie, United States

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Friendly Auto Group - NY

The Friendly Auto Group, which is led by President and Dealer Principal, Eric Kahn, includes Friendly Honda and Friendly Ford in Poughkeepsie, NY and Friendly Acura in nearby Middletown, NY. Friendly Honda in Poughkeepsie sells more vehicles than any dealership in the mid-Hudson Valley and has won Honda’s President’s Award 7 times. Friendly Honda established in 1973 and acquired by Kahn in October 2007, has proudly provided auto shoppers throughout the Hudson Valley with a level of customer service that is unmatched. Not only do we offer our customers a huge selection of new Honda vehicles, cream-of-the-crop Certified Used Honda vehicles, and high quality pre-owned vehicles of any brand, but Friendly Honda is also committed to delivering our customers a completely different kind of car-buying experience. As a result, we've been able to establish wonderful, longstanding relationships with many families in our local community, and we love seeing our repeat customers when they visit us for their regular vehicle maintenance. Friendly Ford, formerly Miracle Ford, was acquired by Kahn in November 2012. Friendly Ford joins Friendly Honda as part of the premier dealership group in the Hudson Valley with its focus on customer service, excellent pricing, and remarkable service. We offer our customers a huge selection of new Ford vehicles, one of a kind Certified Used Ford vehicles, and high quality pre-owned vehicles of any brand. Friendly Ford is also committed to delivering our customers a completely different kind of car-buying experience. Friendly Acura, formerly Feder's Acura, was acquired in December 2015 by Kahn and joins the Friendly Auto Group. We quickly started the process of renovating the facility. After months of hard work and more than a year of planning, the May 2017 ribbon cutting ceremony marked the official opening of the all-new Friendly Acura. Our state-of-the-art showroom is a true expression of forward thinking.


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