Rush Enterprises, Inc. Reports the Passing of Its Founder W. Marvin Rush
May 17 2018 - 3:31PM
Rush Enterprises, Inc. (NASDAQ:RUSHA) & (NASDAQ:RUSHB), which
operates the largest network of commercial vehicle dealerships in
North America, announced that its founder W. Marvin Rush died today
at age 79. Marvin Rush founded the Company in 1965 and served
on its Board of Directors from its incorporation until August 2016.
Marvin Rush also served as the Company’s Chief Executive
Officer from its founding through 2006.
“It is with deep sadness that I announce the passing of my
father, Marvin Rush,” said W.M. “Rusty” Rush, Chairman, Chief
Executive Officer and President of Rush Enterprises, Inc.
“With his entrepreneurial spirit, larger-than-life personality and
leadership, the Company grew from a single GMC truck franchise in
Houston, Texas, to the largest commercial vehicle dealership group
in North America. Along the way, the Company became the
first automotive dealership group to go public, in June of
1996.”
“My father’s entrepreneurial spirit, belief that our employees
are our Company’s most important asset and commitment to providing
our customers with excellent service are the foundations of our
Company’s culture. All of us at Rush Enterprises will honor
his memory by continuing to uphold the culture he created and grow
the Company he loved so much,” said Rusty Rush.
“Words cannot begin to express how much I loved and admired my
father. I learned so many valuable lessons from my dad about
business, life, family and how to treat people with respect
throughout my more than 40 years of working for and beside
him. My dad was a very special person who impacted me,
our family, our employees, our customers and countless others in
more ways than I could ever describe in a press
release. I am very blessed and grateful to have had
such an amazing father, and I will miss him dearly,” Rusty Rush
said.
At the time of his passing, Mr. Rush was not a member of the
Company’s Board of Directors or an executive officer of the
Company.
About Rush Enterprises,
Inc.Rush Enterprises, Inc. is the premier solutions
provider to the commercial vehicle industry. The Company owns and
operates Rush Truck Centers, the largest network of commercial
vehicle dealerships in the North America, with more than 100
dealership locations in 22 states. These vehicle centers,
strategically located in high traffic areas on or near major
highways throughout the United States, represent truck and bus
manufacturers, including Peterbilt, International, Hino, Isuzu,
Ford, Mitsubishi, IC Bus and Blue Bird. They offer an integrated
approach to meeting customer needs — from sales of new and used
vehicles to aftermarket parts, service and body shop operations
plus financing, insurance, leasing and rental. Rush Enterprises'
operations also provide vehicle upfitting, CNG fuel systems and
vehicle telematics products. Additional information about Rush
Enterprises’ products and services is available at
www.rushenterprises.com.
Contact:
Rush Enterprises, Inc., San Antonio Karen Konecny, 830-302-5210,
konecnyk@rushenterprises.com
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