About Us
About Us
Vann York began his career at General Motors Acceptance Corporation (GMAC). In 1968 he joined his father in law at a small Chevrolet dealership in Pilot Mountain NC. Two years later he and his wife, Anne, purchased a Pontiac dealership in High Point NC. That dealership became the cornerstone of Vann York Auto Group. Today Vann York Auto Group operates four dealerships representing ten manufacturers.
Vann and Anne’s son, Greg, joined the business in 1987. Greg first worked overseeing the Toyota franchise, took the reins of the Honda dealership in 1990 and became President of the Vann York Auto Group in 2000.
The organization developed and maintains a stellar reputation that comes from “Building Relationships that Last”. Vann York Auto Group has been named the Best Auto Dealer in High Point by the High Point Enterprise newspaper Reader’s Poll every year since the poll began in 2003. The Auto Group receives high praise from its franchise organizations, community partners, and trade groups. The recognition from franchisors includes:
• Honda Presidents’ Partners in Excellence Award: 1996-2007, 2010 • Toyota President’s Award: 1995, 2003, 2008-2010 • Nissan Owner’s First Award: 2006-2010 • Pontiac Masters: 17-years • GM Mark of Excellence: 1991, 1992, 2001, 2003, 2005-2007 • GM Leaders of Distinction: 2001, 2002, 2005
Additionally, the North Carolina Automobile Dealers Association presented their Lifetime Achievement Award to Vann York in 2009. Vann York Auto Group was also named Family Business of the Year in 1996 by the Duke Fuqua School of Business.
Our Community Involvement
Throughout their career, the York family has served their hometown of High Point NC. As longtime supporters of the United Way of Greater High Point, Vann York Auto Group donates a brand new car to each annual campaign. In addition, the York family has raised large donations within the community and organized United Way campaign events. The United Way has recognized this commitment, awarding the York’s the deTocqueville Society Award, the Chairman’s Award for Campaign Excellence, and the Eagle Award for Campaign Excellence.
Vann York’s community involvement has included serving in leadership roles for the following organizations:
• High Point Bank, Board of Directors • High Point Regional Hospital, Board of Directors • High Point Open Door Ministry, Board of Directors • Greensboro Urban Ministry, Board of Directors, founding member and Chairman • Duke University Divinity School, Board of Visitors • Duke University Parents’ Committee Leadership Fund • High Point University, Board of Trustees • Macedonia Family Resource Center • Wesley Memorial United Methodist Church • High Point YMCA, Board of Directors • Executive Council of the Uwharrie Council of Boy Scouts • Westchester Country Day School, Board of Directors, Vice Chairman
Greg York is a devoted steward of the community, serving the following organizations:
• High Point Bank, Board of Directors
• High Point Regional Hospital, Board of Directors, Executive and Finance Committees
• United Way, Board of Directors, 2011 Campaign President
• Boys and Girls Club of High Point, Board of Director, Past Chairman
• Volunteer Coach, Piedmont Soccer Association
• Young President’s Organization
• Westchester Country Day School, Board of Directors, Past Chairman
• Westchester Country Day School, Distinguished Alumni Award
• Assistant Scout Master, Boy Scout Troop #4
