Congratulations to Jim Anderson, Einspahr Employee of the 2nd Quarter 2010. Jim is celebrating 40 years with Einspahr Auto Plaza! He came to us fresh out of tech school and has been here ever since. Jim has had his Ford Master Tech Certification for years. He specializes in Ford heavy trucks and diesel engines and he knows what he's doing. Jim is a consistent producer and highly efficient with a great work ethic. We are proud to have a dedicated and responsible employee like Jim on our staff and you can be assured that if Jim Anderson is working on your vehicle, it will get the best care possible. Jim and his family live in White where he is a member of the volunteer fire department. Our hats off to Jim Anderson!

Congratulations to Stacey Warner-Welbon, our 2009 Employee of the Year. Stacey was named at our Annual Employee Party which was held Jan. 30 at the Shamrock in Brookings. Stacey was chosen for this award by all of her fellow employees. And what is even nicer...all the employees voted Stacey as the Employee of the Year in 2008 as well! Stacey is our Receptionist and is the person you usually hear greeting you on the phone or in our showroom. She will take great care of you. Congratulations, Stacey!!

Watch as our daughter-in-law, Shelly, sees her new van for the first time. This set of photos was unscripted. We just followed along and snapped some pictures. It was wonderful to see such delight. Obviously, everyone was very, very pleased.

In November, 2009, Ron Einspahr and family celebrated 40 years in the automotive business. Our open house on November 16 brought in many long-time customers and former employees. Governor Rounds and Mayor Reed declared the day, 'Ron Einspahr Day' with proclamations. We want to thank all our many customers and all the people who celebrated with us as we enter this 40th year at Einspahr Auto Plaza.

In March, 2010, the Einspahr Family received the Family Business of the Year Award for Brookings. The award is an annual presentation of the Prairie Family Business Association and is based on business practices and involvement with the community. The family wants to recognize all of its fine employees who make this kind of award possible by all that they do for their customers. Thank you Brookings, for all of your support over the years!

By 1979, the company had completely outgrown its downtown location and was looking to expand. The 8th Street South property was purchased and construction began. These are shots of the early phases of the construction. Looks more like an outdoor art installation than a building going up. Grand Opening was August of 1980.

Ron Einspahr (in tan suit) is roasted and toasted by Brookings dignitaries at the August 1980 Grand Opening. In attendance, Mayor Orrin Juel, Commissioner Roger Prunty, Contractor Wayne Waltz, SDADA President, and Ron Reed, Chamber Exec.

Inside there was lots to take in as our guests admired the new facility. Some of those pictured are Donna McLagan, Office Manager, Ron Einspahr and Cal Vaudrey, Al Moum and Bob Madson. And how about that spanking new Lincoln Mark VII?