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24. Walker Family Auto Group

  • 2009 Rank: 24 (Last Year: 28)
  • Chief Executive(s): Jimmy L. Walker
  • Auto Manufactuer: Ford, Kia
  • Address: 2018 Highway 15 N Laurel, MS 39440
  • Staff: 86
  • Year Started: 1994
  • Website: www.laurelflm.com
Financial Information
  • 2008 Revenues: $59.5
  • 2007 Revenues: $86.6
  • Percent Change: -31.34%
In millions unless otherwise stated.

Walker Family Auto Group is the nation’s 24th largest African American-owned auto dealership group; and Mississippi’s largest minority-owned auto dealers.

Founded by Jimmy Walker in 1994, the company consists of Laurel Ford Lincoln Mercury and Kia of Laurel. Walker earned $59.5 million in 2008 revenues—down 31.3% from the previous year. Ford owns 60% of the company’s stock.

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