CLARENCE LAWSON JR.
VIRGINIA BEACH, VA (USA)
Role(s):
VP/SVP/Dept Head
TROPICAL MOTORSPORTS INC.
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Location:
VIRGINIA BEACH
Industry:
Automotive
Year Founded:
2002
Number Employees:
10-50 people
Description:
Tropical Motor Sports is owned and operated by David Tarrats, Sr. and his family. David proudly calls himself a "New Yorican". You see, David was born and grew up in the Bronx of New York, spent his adolescent years in Puerto Rico and has lived in Virginia since 1997. He and his family are proud Americans that cherish their Latin background and that is evident in David's participation in Radio Tropical, a local Latin radio station and program.
David began selling cars back in 1977 in New York. He has experience selling in a new car setting for Chrysler but most of his time has been spent selling used vehicles. He and his family moved to Puerto Rico in 1981 and it was not long before David opened up his own dealership there. They thrived in the industry and enjoyed the island for sixteen years before they relocated to Virginia in 1997. Angela Rivera has been by David's side all these years and together they have raised four kids and are currently spoiling fourteen grand kids. When they arrived in Virginia David served as General Manager at Norfolk Auto Brokers where his son, Jeffrey, still works. David Jr. and Natalie, currently work with David and Angela at Tropical Motor Sports. Even David's dad, Luis, spends time at the dealership and as you can see this is truly a family run operation.
Edwin Tarrats is in charge of lot responsibilities and gets all vehicles serviced and safety inspected. Angela Rivera not only keeps the boys in line, but also runs a tight ship as the Office Manager. She is the reason everything runs so smoothly! This family run business has a few 'adopted' team members. Clarence Lawson is a Virginia Beach native that has been selling pre-owned autos in the area for several years. He joined the Tropical Motor Sports team early in 2005 and serves as the Vice President. We are proud to announce the opening of our second store "Tropical Motor Sports II" located in Norfolk Va. Clarence spends most of his time building that store with the same success he has had with "Tropical Motor Sports Inc." His no pressure approach is appreciated by all but his tenacity to help you get what you want with a financing package that fits your budget is what makes him a valuable member. Tito Logan is the General Manager of Tropical Motor Sports Inc. He has come to us with immense experience and is known in the Hampton Roads area for "Getting the deal done". Tito "Cares for people". He will do whatever it takes to make sure they are happy and satisfied. James Owen is our Sales Manager and has an extensive background in the automotive industry. We are also blessed with an amazing F&I department. Cherlean Gebara as our F&I director and Monique Mitchell is a F&I Manager. The Finance and Insurane department is like no other, committed to excellence combined with kindness. The team is well rounded with Scotty Ecklind hired as E-Commerce manager and Carlos Tarrats as 757 Manager. When you visit this dealership you will be surprised by their down to earth approach and their willingness to help you in to the car or truck of your dreams!