William Gabriel Capital family office buys first dealership, looks to add stores

Four men standing outside a GMC dealership. — From left: Brian, Michael, Patrick and John Lavin, all part of William Gabriel Automotive Group, which bought this store in December. (COURTESY OF MICHAEL LAVIN)

February 27, 2025 12:00 PM

The Lavin family office, William Gabriel Capital, along with business partner Bobby Ward, purchased its first auto dealership in December, with plans to grow.

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