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L.G. "Mac" Matheny founded Matheny Motor Truck Company in 1922. In 1908, Mac left central West Virginia at the age of 22 and arrived in Parkersburg to attend Mountain State Business College. Upon completing his education in 1911, Mac was hired by International Harvester Company. Mac was then offered the International Harvester dealership in Parkersburg and became their dealer in 1922. Mac was actively involved in the dealership until 1962. Mac's son Paul Matheny started in the dealership in 1952, after graduating from the Wharton School of Business at the University of Pennsylvania. In 1933, Paul went to work for International Harvester. Paul was employed with International Harvester until 1941, at which time he returned to Parkersburg to work for Corning Glass. In 1946, Mac & Paul purchased Litman Motor Freight, with Paul running this company until 1952. At which time, Paul joined Mac at Matheny Motor Truck Company. During his tenure at Matheny Motors, Paul also served as President of the WV Turnpike Commission, President of the West Virginia Motor Truck Association, and President of the Parkersburg Rotary Club. Paul retired from the dealership in 1984. Mike Matheny, third generation, joined Matheny Motors in 1969 after working for Enjay's Fibers and Laminated division of Exxon Corporation in Odenton, Maryland. Prior to this, Mike graduated from West Virginia University School of Business. Mike has held various National Dealer council positions for both General Motors and Volvo Trucks of North America. Mike is past President of the West Virginia Automobile and Truck Dealers Association and was the American Truck Dealers Line Rep for General Motors. Mike is the C.E.O. of Matheny Motor Truck Company. The fourth generation of the Matheny Family joined the company in June 1988. Mike's Daughter, Marni Matheny Kepple, Treasurer, and her husband David Kepple, Vice-President, both graduated from West Virginia's School of Business - with Marni in accounting and David in Finance. Prior to joining Matheny Motors, Marni was employed by the General Accounting Office in Washington D.C. and Dave was employed by the Southland Corporation managing ten 7-11 stores in Northern Virginia. David is also Vice President and Co-Owner of Matheny Leasing, a Full Service Leasing Company and a NationaLease Member. June 1991 marked the addition of Tim Matheny, Mike's son. Tim graduated from Indiana University's School of business in Bloomington, Indiana with a B.S. in Marketing. While attending I.U., Tim worked at Curry Buick-Pontiac-Cadillac-GMC under the supervision of dealer Cary Curry. Tim is also a graduate of NADA/ATD Dealer Candidate Academy in McLean, VA. Tim is President of Matheny Motor Truck Company and President of Matheny Leasing, Inc. Matheny Motor Truck Company started with International Harvester Company in 1922 and sold their products until 1962. In 1956, GMC Trucks was added and that relationship continues to this day. In January 1988, the Volvo Truck franchise was acquired and November 1997 marked the addition of the Buick line of Automobiles to team up with light duty GMC trucks. In the spring of 2001, Matheny's added Jerr-Dan Wrecker Bodies and Rollbacks. In 2003, Matheny became the Thomas Built Bus Distributor for West Virginia, marking the end of a 15 year relationship with The Blue Bird Bus Corporation. A recent addition to the Matheny Motor Truck Co. line-up of vehicles is the addition of Suzuki in late 2005. Matheny Suzuki recently completed a new showroom to house Suzuki. The showroom was designed in accordance with the National Suzuki Square Image Program. April, 2007, Matheny Motors opened Matheny Jerr-Dan in Woodbridge, Virginia. Located 8 miles south of the Washington D.C. Beltway along Interstate 95, Matheny Jerr-Dan is Virginia and Washington D.C.'s Exclusive Jerr-Dan Distributor. Our Facility sits on 3 Acres and occupies a State-of Art 10,000 Square Foot Facility. Now with 2 Locations, Matheny Jerr-Dan is one of Jerr-Dan Corporation"s Largest Volume Towing Equipment Distributors in the U.S. October, 2007, Matheny was awarded the Hino Truck Franchise. Hino Trucks, A Toyota Owned Corporation, is a great addition to Matheny's Commercial Truck Operation. Hino Truck Manufacturing recently opened its first East Coast Manufacturing Facility located in Williamstown, WV, 10 miles from Matheny Hino's Truck Dealership. Matheny is proud to sell Hino Trucks that are built in West Virginia by West Virginians! October, 2007, Matheny purchased the Pontiac Franchise and now Matheny Pontiac-Buick-GMC is now aligned properly under GM's Channeling Strategy. Matheny Pontiac-Buick-GMC is the Sales Volume Leader in the Mid-Ohio Valley among ALL 5 of the GM Dealers in Parkersburg and Marietta. November, 2007, Matheny Motors purchased the former Benson Truck Manufacturing Facility located in Mineral Wells, WV. Situated on 20 Acres located along Interstate 77 and adjacent to the areas two largest truck stops, Matheny's Commercial Truck Division anticipates a March 10, 2008 Grand Opening. With 140,000 square feet under roof, including (13) 65 foot truck repair bays, Matheny Motors expects tremendous growth for our Commercial Franchises. December, 2007, Matheny Motors expanded its commercial truck line with the addition of Isuzu Commercial Trucks. Isuzu is the Industry Leader in the Low-Cab Forward Truck Segment and Matheny is excited to represent Isuzu in the Mid-Ohio Valley. The original location of Matheny Motors remains a vital part of our current operation. Over the past decade, adjacent property has been purchased on both sides of the original facility in order to sustain the company's rapid growth. With over 50,000 square feet under roof occupying over 6 acres our main facility is a focal point of downtown Parkersburg. Matheny's collision center is located one mile from the dealership and is housed in a 10,000 square foot facility. With the third and fourth generation owners involved in the daily operation of business, Matheny Motors has over 100 full time employees. The entire Matheny family looks forward to meeting you and providing the best sales and service experience you will ever find in an Automobile, Truck, Bus, and Wrecker dealership - That's our promise. The Matheny Family