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Tom McCollum, Forbes Todd Automotive Group
April 01, 2025 01:14 PM

I’ve spent my entire life in the auto industry, building businesses, creating jobs and serving communities across this country. I’m proud of the people I employ — hardworking Americans who show up early, stay late and make this country move forward one customer at a time.

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