TEXAS BODY SHOP RECEIVES COLLISION CENTER NATIONAL RECOGNITION AWARD

May 2010

Conroe, Texas - Gullo Ford-Mercury, a leading dealership and collision repair facility, and its owner Billy Coleman, were named as the recipient of Sherwin-Williams Automotive Finishes (SWAF), A-Plus™ Network Vision Group dealer repair facility of the year award.

The SWAF A-Plus Network is an exclusive group of collision repair facilities that reflect the industry’s highest standards. These leading shop owners and their facilities are part of Sherwin-Williams’ leading value added program that combines comprehensive business solutions to help shop owners improve customer service, employee growth, insurance relationships, process refinement, productivity and profitability.

"We are very proud to announce our A-Plus Network Vision Group Dealership Collision Center of the Year recipient for 2009 with this award," said Brandon Devis, SWAF A-Plus Network Program Manager. "Gullo Ford-Mercury's hard working team and determination to succeed drove their organization to new heights this past year. Its financial performance was outstanding; driving improved sales, gross profits and bottom line net profit."

"Billy Coleman's leadership helped his organization finish with one of its strongest performances since joining our Vision Group," noted Devis. "He is extremely active not only in our Vision program, but as a leader in our overall industry as well."

For more information on Gullo Ford-Mercury at 925 I-45 South, Conroe, Texas 77301, call 866-681-4079 or visit the company’s website www.gulloford.com ; for information on Sherwin-Williams Automotive Finishes visit the company’s website, www.sherwin-automotive.com.