SALUTE TO SMALL BUSINESS WINNER DEALER LAUDED FOR CIVIC MISSION ROBERTSON PALMDALE HONDA MIXES CHARITY, ENTREPRENEURSHIP.Byline: Daily News PALMDALE -- Robertson Palmdale Honda was honored with the 36th Assembly District's Salute to Small Business award. Robertson Palmdale Honda managing partner Ron Emard received the award from Assemblywoman Sharon Runner Sharon Runner (born May 17 1954, Los Angeles) is a Californian politician. She has been a member of the California State Assembly since 2002. Runner, a Republican from Antelope Valley represents the 36th district. , R-Lancaster, at a luncheon in the Sheraton Grand Hotel in Sacramento. ``Ron Emard and Robertson Palmdale Honda exemplify the best tradition of entrepreneurial success and civic commitment,'' Runner said. ``Ron and his company have earned a reputation for leadership in starting and sustaining enormously successful charitable programs to benefit youth throughout the region. He is also a major contributor to the United Way, the Antelope Valley This article is about the Los Angeles County region. For the census-designated place in Wyoming, see Antelope Valley-Crestview, Wyoming. The Antelope Valley Fair and countless other worthwhile organizations.'' Emard is also the owner of Harley Davidson of the Antelope Valley, located in Lancaster. Emard has spent 40 years in the automotive industry The automotive industry is the industry involved in the design, development, manufacture, marketing, and sale of motor vehicles. In 2006, more than 69 million motor vehicles, including cars and commercial vehicles were produced worldwide. . He began his career as a salesman for David Hamza ham·za also ham·zah n. A sign in Arabic orthography used to represent the sound of a glottal stop, transliterated in English as an apostrophe. Motors in Oxnard. In 1976 he was hired as general sales manager sales manager n → gerente m/f de ventas sales manager n → directeur commercial sales manager sale n → for Nesen Motor Car Co. He has been general manager at Robertson Honda in North Hollywood for 12 years and general managing partner at Robertson Palmdale Honda for 11 years. In 2004 he became the principal owner and partner of the Harley Davidson dealership in Lancaster. Emard is a member of Honda Dealer 20 Group; president of Palmdale Sheriff Boosters; two-term chairman of the Palmdale Chamber of Commerce; member of the Children's Center of the Antelope Valley governing board; past chairman for American Cancer Societies American Cancer Society, n.pr established in 1913, this national volunteer-based health organization is committed to the elimination of cancer through prevention and treatment and to diminishing cancer suffering through advocacy, scholarship, research, Relay for Life Relay For Life (often shortened to Relay) is a fundraising event of the American Cancer Society, and is now held in many other countries. It is an overnight event designed to spread awareness of cancer prevention, treatments and cures, celebrate survivorship and raise money ; founder of Thunder on the Lot charity car and motorcycle show; director on the Antelope Valley Board of Trade; founder of Dollars from Heaven annual holiday fundraiser; founder of the Kid's Charities of the Antelope Valley; past chairman of Heart Sounds charity event, and United Way Telethon host and contributor. CAPTION(S): photo Photo: Robertson Palmdale Honda managing partner Ron Emard poses with the 36th Assembly District's Salute to Small Business award he received from Assemblywoman Sharon Runner, R-Lancaster. |
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