Press Release
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Tom Bush BMW Orange Park completes major remodel
Jacksonville, Fla. (April 1, 2023) – Tom Bush BMW Orange Park is celebrating a major remodel with a grand re-opening on Blanding Boulevard. The 30,647 square-foot car dealership on Blanding Boulevard in Jacksonville underwent an update to its exterior design along with interior refreshes and now includes an enclosed service drive for customers, loaner vehicle concierge counter, enclosed vehicle delivery area and LED lighting.
This contemporary remodeling makes the dealership visit feel more experiential and less transactional. “We wanted to mirror the ease, transparency and convenience of the online experience inside of our showroom," said Brian Bush, Vice President. “To celebrate, we are extending an invitation to our BMW owners and fans to come see the significant changes inside and out.”
Family-owned and locally operated, the full-service auto retailer was founded in 1970 and began its partnership with BMW in 1980. Tom Bush Family of Dealerships searched for a capable construction manager with a local Jacksonville office, and selected Brasfield & Gorrie, who partnered with Robert Wulbern as Architect on the project.
“Brasfield & Gorrie is passionate about building great projects and strong communities, and we’re honored to partner with the Tom Bush Family of Dealerships to continue serving both its customers and its employees,” said Brasfield & Gorrie Division Manager Erik Sharpe.
After sixteen years in the current facility, Tom Bush is proud the renovation was completed in just 4 months. “We know we owe our success to the community who has supported us for over five decades,” said Bush. “Our business will always focus on a customer-first mentality and how we can best serve those who walk through our doors.”
About Tom Bush Family of Dealerships
The Tom Bush Family of Dealerships has been operating in the automotive business for nearly a century. The late Tom Bush Jr. first arrived in Jacksonville and opened a Volkswagen dealership in 1970. The family group has grown to offer Volkswagen, Mazda, BMW, MINI, pre-owned vehicles and a certified collision center now under the leadership of Tom's son, John Bush. Vice Presidents Megan and Brian represent the fourth generation of Bush family members in the business.
They have been voted the 'Best Car Dealership in Jax' by Bold City Best, one of the 'Best Places to Work' by the Jacksonville Business Journal and one of the 'Healthiest Companies' by the First Coast Worksite Wellness Council.
Whether a customer purchased a car from Tom Bush, Sr. in 1918, or is purchasing a car today from one of the Tom Bush dealerships, the buyer becomes part of the family. We treat our employees how we expect them to treat our customers, with honor and integrity. As Mr. B repeatedly said, "the most important part of business is people. Treat everyone with respect, be a man of your word, ask yourself if the business transaction is fair to everyone involved, and nurture long-term relationships. Think of your employees as family members as they are the life-blood of a dealership."
About Brasfield & Gorrie
Founded in 1964, Brasfield & Gorrie is one of the nation’s largest privately held construction firms, providing general contracting, design-build, and construction management services for a wide variety of markets.
Brasfield & Gorrie began building in the Jacksonville area in 1990 and more than 30 years later the company continues to partner with trusted clients in numerous market sectors. The general contractor has 140 projects completed or under construction in North Florida.
Brasfield & Gorrie has 13 offices and more than 3,500 employees. Our 2021 revenues were $4.2 billion. Engineering News-Record ranks Brasfield & Gorrie the #1 Contractor in the Southeast.