The History of Bob Ross Auto

1974Robert P. Ross Sr. was chosen to participate in General Motors' 1st Minority Dealer Academy where he was the first graduate of the academy to be approved as an automobile dealer. Mr. Ross then purchased his first dealership, Vivian Buick, Opal and International Harvester Trucks in Richmond, Indiana, a dealership where he had worked as a lot attendant as a teenager. He was the 1st African-American to own an International Harvester franchise.
1979Mr. Ross became the 1st African-American Owned Mercedes-Benz dealer in the world after 5 years of successful ownership in Richmond, IN he purchased Centerville, OH based Davis Buick and Mercedes-Benz.
1982In an effort to further bolster his already successful Centerville Buick/Mercedes-Benz dealerships Mr. Ross purchased the dealership's current GMC Truck franchise.
1984Ross Motor Cars-Mercedes Benz started construction, The new Mercedes-Benz showroom allowed Mercedes-Benz sales to be exclusive of the other Ross franchises for the first time in the Auto Group's history.
1990Ross Motor Cars (Mercedes-Benz) completed construction of its new Service and Parts facility. In addition to creating a stand alone dealership this allowed Ross Motor Cars to better serve its Mercedes-Benz clients by providing more extensive Mercedes-Benz Sales, Service and Parts from a single convenient location located directly adjacent to the Buick/GMC property.
1995
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1996		The Bob Ross Auto Group completed construction of a stand-alone GMC Truck facility (1995) and renovated the Buick dealership (1996). The Buick dealership's new features included generous showroom space as well as one of the area's finest New Vehicle delivery areas.
1997The Ross family (Norma J. Ross (wife), Jenell Ross (daughter) and Robert Ross Jr. (son)) rallied together to continue the legacy, after the untimely passing of Robert P. Ross Sr.
1999- 2002 Under the leadership of Norma Ross the dealership was named one of the "Top 100 Companies in Dayton," and "Auto Dealer of the Year from "Black Enterprise Magazine." Thanks to her community leadership, care for her employees, and strong sense of business Norma was chosen as one of three Presbyterian women who received the women of "Faith Award," in the United States. 
2002Once again the Bob Ross Auto Group was honored for their excellence in business and community service and in 2002  Norma received the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year Award. The Auto Group was selected over other retail/distribution related businesses throughout Ohio and Kentucky.  In addition The Dayton Daily News honored Norma as one of “Dayton’s Ten Top Women.”
2003Earlham College named and dedicated an office in the African and African American Studies department in Norma's honor. The United States Department of Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA) presented her with the "National Minority Female Entrepreneur of the Year" award for both Ohio and the Ten-State Region of Chicago.
2008The National Association of Minority Automobile Dealers (NAMAD) names Norma Ross their “2008 NAMAD Woman of the Year”. Additionally, the Dayton YWCA honored Norma Ross their “Women of Influence” based upon her contributions and commitment to her community.
2010Jenell Ross assumes responsibility of The Bob Ross Auto Group after the untimely passing of her mother Norma J. Ross.
2011Ross Motor Cars changes their name to Mercedes-Benz of Centerville and re-opens a newly renovated state of the art facility.  Under the leadership of Jenell the dealership received the "Automobile Dealer of the Year,"award from "Black  Enterprise Magazine." In addition Jenell ranked in the Top 20 teams nationally for the (over $22K) funds raised for the American Breast Cancer Society Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk.
2012

Featured in Who’s Who Publication, “Driven II” a Tribute to African-American Woman Achievement in the Automobile Industry. Welcomed Bob Ross FIAT to the family, and opened the FIAT studio.

 

Coming 
Soon		Bob Ross Auto Group renovates flagship Bob Ross Buick-GMC dealership (to be completed late Fall  of 2012).
 
Bob Ross Buick & GMC
85 Loop Road
Centerville, Ohio 45459
(937) 401-2037


Mercedes-Benz of Centerville
1 Loop Road
Centerville Ohio, 45459
(937) 433-2698


Bob Ross FIAT
91 Loop Road
Centerville Ohio, 45459
(888) 854-5078

 
 
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Dayton Car Dealers - New & Used Cars Centerville, Cincinnati & Columbus


New Cars Dayton, OH - Bob Ross Auto, Buick, GMC, Mercedes-Benz Dealership Centerville, Cincinnati, Columbus area has the new Buick, GMC, Mercedes-Benz lineups in stock and available to test drive. Our New Buick Dealership Columbus offers 2011 & 2012 Buick Lucerne, LaCrosse and Buick Enclave. Dayton GMC shoppers will find a great selection of New 2011 & 2012 GMC Terrain, Yukon, Yukon XL, Savana, Savana Cargo Van, Canyon, Acadia and GMC Sierra. Dayton, Centerville & Cincinnati Mercedes-Benz customers have found the New Mercedes collection for 2011 & 2012 to be one of the most extensive near Dayton. Mercedes-Benz C-Class, M-Class, GLK-Class, GL-Class, S-Class, SLK-Class, R-Class, CL-Class, SLK-Class and Mercedes-Benz E-Class are all in our inventory. We will soon be taking delivery of the all new Buick Verano and 2012 Fiat 500, Contact Us if you would like to receive updates on arrival dates.  We are pleased to announce that Bob Ross Autos now includes the entire lineup of the ultra sporty  2012 Fiat 500. Cincinnati, Dayton, Columbus and Centerville  residents are invited to come by and test drive the new Fiat 500 Pop, Fiat 500 Sport, Fiat 500 Convertible or Fiat 500 Lounge models.

Used Car Dealers Dayton - Used Mercedes-Benz, Buick, GMC, Cincinnati & Columbus


Used Car Dealership & Certified Pre-Owned used cars Dayton. In addition to our wide array of new GMC, Mercedes-Benz and Buick, Cincinnati, Columbus and Dayton Used Cars, trucks and vans are abundant at Bob Ross Autos. Our Dayton Used Car Inventory includes Mercedes-Benz C-Class, Buick LeSabre, Chevrolet Impala, Mercedes-Benz E-Class, Buick LaCrosse, Pontiac G6, GMC envoy, Buick Lucerne, Saturn Vue, Saturn Aura, Chevy Camaro, Mercedes-Benz M-Class, Buick Rendezvous, GMC Yukon XL, Mercedes Benz GL-Class and many other used car makes and models. We also offer some of the finest Certified Used Cars, including Certified Used GMC, Certified Used Buick and Certified Used Mercedes-Benz, Cincinnati and Columbus certified used car shoppers can find. We also have a variety of Used Cars Under $10,000 and many Used Car Specials for those on a budget.

Dayton Auto Repair, Car Service, Auto Parts, Centerville, Cincinnati & Columbus


Auto Service and Car Repair, GMC, Buick and redesigned Mercedes-Benz Service Center  Dayton, Cincinnati and Columbus. Collision Center, Body Shop and Auto Service at Bob Ross are performed by factory certified technicians in our state-of-the-art Auto Service & Repair Centers. In addition to our Buick, Mercedes-Benz, GMC Service Department and collision repair Dayton  Columbus and Cincinnati residents will find an extensive collection of Genuine Factory Parts for GMC, Buick and Mercedes-Benz. Service appointments and ordering parts can be set up quickly with our Schedule Auto Service and Order Auto Parts online features. Be sure to check our Auto Service Coupons and Parts Specials to save money on your next auto service visit.

GMC, Buick, Mercedes-Benz Financing & Leasing


Dayton Auto Financing. GMC Lease Financing, Mercedes-Benz & Buick Financing. Cincinnati, Columbus, Centerville OH. Bob Ross Autos has 37 years of new and used car sales and Automobile Financing. Our Dayton GMC, Mercedes-Benz Financing Center experts will help you to find the right new or used car or truck to fit your lifestyle and your budget. Use our online tools to Apply for Auto Financing or Estimate Car Payments quickly and easily. Also be sure to check our New Car Specials, Used Car Specials and other end of year close out specials.

Dayton Buick, Mercedes-Benz, Buick Dealership, Cincinnati, Columbus, Centerville, OH


The Bob Ross Auto Center new car and used car dealers are proud to serve the Montgomery County and surrounding Dayton, Columbus & Cincinnati area. If you are looking for a Buick Enclave, Dayton, GMC Sierra, Cincinnati or a Mercedes-Benz C-Class Columbus, chances are we have the perfect model in stock now. Our new, used and certified used car dealership serves the residents of Centerville, Dayton, Cincinnati, Columbus, Troy, Fairborn, West Chester, Middletown, Lebanon, Hamilton, Fairfield,  Milford, Landen, White Oak, Huber Heights, Vandalia, Englewood,  Springfield, Xenia, Toledo, Indianapolis, Kettering, Springboro, Beavercreek, Franklin, Dublin, Springfield, Carlisle, Miamisburg, Bellbrook, Spring Valley, Five Points, Sharonville, Reading, Norwood, Mason and beyond.