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As the owner of Brown Automotive Group, LTD, William E. Schuiling operates car dealerships in Virginia and Maryland, including locations in the DC metro area, Northern Virginia, Charlottesville, Richmond VA and Baltimore, Maryland. These dealerships are affiliated with a wide range of top automotive manufacturers including Honda, Toyota, Dodge, Nissan, Subaru, and Mercedes-Benz. The Brown Automotive Group is headquartered in Fairfax, Virginia. Along with his retail automotive interests, William Schuiling owns 61 local corporations. In addition to encouraging each of his dealerships to support local charities surrounding in their local communities, William E. Schuiling and his wife assist prospective college students through the Laddie Scholarship program. The couple also supports HART, a Fairfax-based no-kill animal rescue. In an act of more direct philanthropic support, Mr. Schuiling donated a new Toyota Tundra to Todd Nicely, a quadruple amputee veteran of the Marine Corp. who suffered major injuries after stepping on a roadside bomb in Afghanistan along with financial assistance.

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Home Program with Pittsylvania Pet Center

William E. Schuiling is the owner of Brown Automotive Group Ltd. in Fairfax, Virginia, the largest privately owned car dealership in the mid-Atlantic. A philanthropist, William Schuiling also donates to animal care charities such as Homeward Trails. Homeward Trails’ mission is to match dogs and cats from under-resourced shelters with loving homes in the mid-Atlantic region. In so doing, it reduces the euthanasia rate at shelters while opening up new spaces at the shelters to serve other animals. The nonprofit also accepts animals from owners who can no longer care for their pets. These cases increased after the COVID-19 pandemic prompting Homeward Trails to partner with the Pittsylvania Pet Center (PPC) to launch the Home To A Home program. The Home To A Home program gives pet owners who can no longer care for their animals the opportunity to give their pets directly to foster homes, preventing an influx of animals at shelters. Southern Virginia, where PPC serves, generally has much fewer foster homes for pets compared to Northern Virginia. Hence, animal shelters like PPC get overwhelmed finding foster and adoptive homes for pets. In addition, animal shelters, no matter how safe and clean they are, are stressful environments for many pets. They also pose a number of health risks. Through the Home To A Home program, Homeward Trails ensures owners in Southern Virginia who can no longer care for their pets can move them to foster homes in Northern Virginia directly.

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Community Food Pantry Combats Food Insecurity

The owner and chairman of Brown Automotive Group since 1970, William E. Schuiling oversees the large chain of privately owned automotive dealerships in the mid-Atlantic region. On behalf of Brown’s Car Stores, William E. Schuiling and his wife made a $10,000 donation to the Community Food Pantry of Charlevoix, Virginia. Relying 100 percent on donations and the generosity of 45 regular and part-time volunteers, the Community Food Pantry provides weekly food assistance for individuals, seniors, and families in the Charlevoix School District. During the COVID-19 pandemic, more residents than ever experience food insecurity, which refers to a household’s inability to provide sufficient food for every member to live a healthy life. The Community Food Pantry accepts non-perishable food item donations year-round. The greatest need is for items such as canned soups, fruits, and vegetables, as well as canned proteins such as tuna or Spam. Packages of pasta and rice top the list of preferred items, as do pantry staples such as peanut butter, jelly, and easy-to-prepare packaged food such as Hamburger Helper.

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Foster with the Charlevoix Area Humane Society

Since 1970, William E. Schuiling has owned and operated Brown Automotive Group, LTD, in Fairfax, Virginia, which he has grown into the largest privately owned automotive company in the Mid-Atlantic region. Outside of his professional interests, William E. Schuiling gives back to the community by supporting charitable organizations such as the Charlevoix Area Humane Society. The Charlevoix Area Humane Society has been helping lost, neglected, and abandoned animals in Charlevoix County find loving homes since 1974. In addition to finding adoptive homes, the organization seeks foster families to care for pets on a temporary basis. Expectant female dogs and their puppies are particularly in need of short-term foster homes. The ideal foster family has space for the expectant mother to enjoy privacy and peace. The foster family should have sufficient time to socialize with the mother and her puppies, as well as outdoor space to let the dogs out to use the bathroom. If the foster family already has animals at home, they must be current on all vaccinations. The Charlevoix Area Humans Society welcomes foster applications at www.charlevoixhumane.org.

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Baltimore Humane Society Spay and Neuter Services

William E. Schuiling has spent more than five decades as the owner and chairman of Brown Automotive Group, Ltd., in Fairfax, Virginia. As the largest privately owned automotive business in the mid-Atlantic region, the Brown family of companies includes nearly 30 automotive dealerships throughout Virginia and Maryland. William Schuiling frequently makes charitable donations through these companies, including a $12,000 contribution to the Baltimore Humane Society. The Baltimore Humane Society is a strong advocate for spaying and neutering companion animals. Spay and neuter procedures yield a number of health and behavioral benefits for cats and dogs, while also mitigating the nation's homeless pet population. While some pets are not ideal candidates for the service, many animals can be brought directly to a humane society spay and neuter clinic. Criteria for receiving a surgical procedure at one of the clinics can be found at www.bmorehumane.org. Any pet with a complex medical condition or pre-existing injury or illness should be taken to a full service veterinary facility as opposed to a Humane Society clinic. Spay and neuter procedures are available for puppies, adult dogs, and cats. Any animal brought to a clinic with fleas will be automatically treated, and their owner charged. Similarly, Human Society professionals will perform any necessary vaccinations and blood work. A full breakdown of prices and eligibility requirements is available at the Humane Society website.

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Brown’s Manassas Subaru Contributes to CTS Event

Fairfax, Virginia, entrepreneur William E Schuiling guides the Brown Automotive Group, Ltd., a regional presence spanning numerous car dealerships. With a strong community commitment, William Schuiling supports organizations such as the Homeless Animals Rescue Team (HART). In August 2020, he spearheaded Brown’s Manassas Subaru’s involvement in the Clear the Shelters event. Brown’s Subaru has taken part in the annual event to find forever homes for dogs housed within local shelters for four years. The dealership’s 2020 involvement centered on a contribution of $2,500 to the Prince William County Animal Shelter. In addition to helping underwrite the fees families pay when adopting a new pet, the money went toward the care of animals remaining at the shelter. Brown’s Subaru has also engaged with the Prince William County Animal Shelter in sponsoring and covering the expenses associated with specific adoptions. It has featured a “dog of the week” on the dealership website. Donations go to a worthy shelter that embodies an ethos of saving the lives of neglected, abused, and unwanted animals.

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Homeward Trails and PPC Partner in Home To A Home

After starting his career as a sales manager in the automotive industry, William E. Schuiling founded the Brown Automotive Group, a company that is actively involved in making a social impact by contributing to many philanthropic causes. Since starting the company in 1970, William Schuiling has been an active member in his community, both on behalf of Brown Automotive Group and individually, making significant contributions to charities such as Homeward Trails Animal Rescue. Homeward Trails is a nonprofit organization on a mission to find homes for rescued dogs and cats in Virginia, Washington, D.C., and Maryland. In May 2020, Homeward Trails partnered with Pittsylvania Pet Center (PPC) to launch a new program called “Home To A Home” that aims to provide a new home to pets that can no longer be kept by their current owners. The new program was launched to prevent pets from having to stay in shelters before finding a new home. While most shelters are well-run and safe, they still pose health risks for some animals. By re-routing pets from one home to another, they will not have to stay in shelters that may put them at risk. The partnership with PPC allows the program to serve Pittsylvania County and other communities in southern Virginia, a region where there are relatively few animal shelters.

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No-Contact Delivery at Brown’s Car Stores

William E. Schuiling is an accomplished businessman in Fairfax, Virginia. For decades, William Schuiling has also been the owner and chairman of Brown Automotive Group, Ltd. and Brown’s Car Stores. As communities nationwide embrace social distancing as a way to combat the spread of COVID-19, Brown’s Car Stores has adopted a new Buy Happy No-Contact Delivery program. Those who are looking to buy vehicles no longer need to come into the dealership to make their purchases. Instead, Brown’s is allowing them to shop from the comfort of their own homes. Interested buyers can peruse through Brown’s list of available vehicles online or receive assistance from an on-site representative using virtual platforms such as Skype, phone, and Facetime. If they are interested in a particular vehicle, then they can schedule a Happy Test Drive. Brown’s is taking new safety and cleanliness precautions by sanitizing all points of contact inside each test drive vehicle, which they will then deliver to the home of each prospective buyer. Happy Test Drives also come with complimentary drinks for drivers to enjoy. Brown’s is making it easy for its clientele to purchase the vehicles they test drive by allowing them to fill out their finance applications online. All correspondence with members of the Brown’s team takes place virtually and at the driver’s convenience. After completing the paperwork, a Brown employee delivers the owner’s new vehicle to their door.

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Volunteer Opportunities at the Baltimore Humane Society

Based in Redwood City, California, William E. Schuiling is the owner of Brown Automotive Group, Ltd., the largest privately-owned automotive company in the Mid-Atlantic region. An active philanthropist, William Schuiling supports numerous charitable causes that benefit animals including the Homeless Animals Rescue Team (HART) and the Baltimore Humane Society (BHS). Founded in 1928, BHS is a nonprofit and private organization that cares for unwanted and homeless animals in Baltimore, Maryland. This organization provides a range of opportunities for volunteers to support the work of the shelter and to socialize with the animals receiving care. Volunteers who choose to work with dogs, cats, and other small animals participate in the Open Paw Program, a training program designed to enhance the animals’ quality of life while also preparing them for adoption. Before volunteers can work with animals, a volunteer application and training program are required to be completed. Other volunteer opportunities with the BHS include working on the grounds, assisting in the office, and representing the organization at fairs, festivals, schools, and adoption events. Volunteers are also needed for the Enrichment Squad, a team of people that make toys to entertain and enrich the lives of the animals.

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Camp Waggin’ Tails at Homeward Trails Animal Rescue

The owner and chairman of Brown Automotive Group for more than 35 years, William Schuiling leads the largest privately owned automotive company in the mid-Atlantic region. Committed to various charitable causes, William E. Schuiling supports animal welfare organizations such as the Charlevoix Area Humane Society and Homeward Trails Animal Rescue in Arlington, Virginia. Established in 2001, Homeward Trails works to find permanent adoptive homes for animals rescued from under-resourced shelters or whose owners can no longer care for them. In addition to caring for rescued animals, the shelter aims to educate the public and reduce the occurrence of unwanted animals. As part of its educational programming, Homeward Trails operates Camp Waggin’ Tails for one week each summer. Open to youth aged 8 to 13, Camp Waggin’ Tails teaches the basics of responsible pet ownership, dog training, and animal rescue, and offers campers a chance to interact with a variety of adoptable dogs. Campers also hear from professionals such as veterinarians and animal trainers and participate in hands-on projects and games.

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The BARCS Beach Bash

As the owner and chairman of the Brown Automotive Group, William E. Schuiling provides a diverse range of vehicles to customers in Virginia and Maryland. William Schuiling makes substantial contributions to charitable organizations, including the Baltimore Animal Rescue and Care Shelter (BARCS). The largest pet adoption center and animal shelter in Maryland, BARCS refuses to turn away any animal. Each year, the organization takes in approximately 12,000 cats, dogs, and other pets. To provide all of these animals with the care services they require, BARCS hosts a variety of fundraising events throughout the year. Upcoming events include the BARCS Beach Bash. BARCS invites residents of Baltimore to come to the Sandlot at 1000 Wills Street on June 1 and enjoy a variety of entertainment. The event will include live music, volleyball tournaments, games for children and dogs, and other activities. Food and drinks will also be available. For more information, visit barcs.org.

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Susan G. Komen's 3-Day Events

William E. Schuiling, the owner of Brown Automotive Group, Ltd., has been a longtime supporter of the Susan G. Komen Foundation. With the support of donors like William Schuiling, the Susan G. Komen Foundation operates major fundraisers for breast cancer research, including its 3-Day events. The Susan G. Komen 3-Day brings people together to fight breast cancer, raising funds to reduce American breast cancer deaths by half before 2026. The organization has held more than 150 3-Days over the course of the last 15 years, with events in Michigan, New England, Philadelphia, the Twin Cities, Dallas, San Diego, and Seattle. Events begin in August and continue until the middle of November, with one or two 3-Days being held in each month during that time. The 3-Day events consist of a 60-mile walk with full support along the route. For the two overnight stays that take place during the event, participants stick together, with some events offering hotel stays and others requiring participants to camp outside. All participants in 3-Day events commit to raising at least $2,300 to support breast cancer research.

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Couple in Need Helped by Car Dealership Owner at French Farm Lake

The owner and chairman of Brown Automotive Group, William E. Schuiling has managed a successful chain of car dealerships for more than 45 years. A well-known philanthropist, William Schuiling has donated not only to various charities, but also some individuals who have needed his assistance. Sometimes, hard-working, middle class people experience a run of bad luck and end up homeless or living out of their car. Every so often, a Good Samaritan takes notice of people in need and gives them the help they need to get back on their feet. That’s what happened one Thanksgiving when Mr. Schuiling took some members of his staff paddling on French Farm Lake near Mackinaw City. When the group was leaving, they saw a couple camping in the isolated area that said they planned to camp there all winter because they were out of money. Unable to bear the thought of the couple camping in the cold for months with little to no food, Mr. Schuiling had them pack up their camp and paid for them to have a motel room for four months. He also sent them additional funds to buy food and gas to give them support and resources while they got back on their feet.

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Combat Veterans Encounter Delays with Disability Pay

William Schuiling, owner of the mid-Atlantic area Brown Automotive Group, has run a successful chain of car dealerships for more than four decades. A longtime philanthropist, William Schuiling has helped a range of organizations and individuals, including quadruple amputee and US veteran Cpl. Todd Nicely. Cpl. Nicely was critically injured when he stepped on a roadside bomb while serving in Afghanistan. The trauma to his body made him one of only five living US military veterans who are quadruple amputees. Cpl. Nicely was one of a backlog of more than 600,000 Iraq and Afghanistan war veterans who waited for several months in 2013 for their disability claim to be processed. Thanks to new Veterans Administration (VA) hires, mandatory overtime, and new digital claim processing, that wait time dropped considerably in 2015 to a backlog of approximately 70,000 cases. However, there was another uptick in backlogs starting in 2016, when the number of veterans waiting for initial approval of a disability claim topped 100,000. The growing backlog is concerning to veterans' advocates. Moreover, a new Government Accountability Office predicts the backlogs will likely worsen in the near future without an influx of new staff. The Wounded Warrior Project’s Jonathan Pruden, a former Army captain, notes that additional Veterans Administration staff members and ongoing congressional oversight are needed to provide long-term rehabilitation to wounded American soldiers.

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The Story of Brown’s Toyota of Glen Burnie

From his headquarters in Fairfax, Virginia, William E. Schuiling oversees the operations of Brown Automotive Group, Ltd., which he has developed into the largest privately owned automotive business in the Mid-Atlantic region. Among the dealerships owned by William E. Schuiling is Brown’s Toyota of Glen Burnie, which is managed by former Baltimore Orioles catcher John Stefero. Mr. Stefero rose to the role of general manager after beginning his career as a salesperson. Today, he manages a dealership that sells approximately 150 new and 70 pre-owned cars every month. Brown’s Toyota of Glen Burnie is a 2017 winner of a Consumer Satisfaction Award from DealerRater, a reviewer of car dealers. Brown's Toyota employees and their dedication to putting customers first have led to this achievement. An example of the company's customer-centric efforts is the coffee and donuts offered to customers, which cost the business approximately $5,000 per month. Additionally, the dealership operates a shuttle service that transports customers anywhere within a 10-mile radius when they must leave their vehicles for repair.

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John Stefero Discusses William Schuiling’s Philanthropic Efforts

The founder and chairman of Brown Automotive Group, Ltd., William E. Schuiling supervises car dealerships in Maryland, Northern Virginia, Washington DC, and Baltimore. A philanthropist, William E. Schuiling is proud to support local communities, as John Stefero, the general manager of Brown’s Toyota of Glen Burnie, discussed in an interview with the Severna Park Voice newspaper of Maryland. Mr. Stefero spoke about how William Schuiling once came upon two homeless people while walking in the woods. Instead of passing them by, he engaged with them and decided to pay for them to live in a hotel for a year. This philanthropic spirit is emphasized in Brown Automotive Group dealerships. In 2016, Brown’s Toyota of Glen Burnie donated approximately $100,000 to nonprofit organizations, including Hope For All and the Baltimore Animal Rescue and Care Shelter (BARCS).

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Brown’s Fairfax Mazda Dealership Celebrates 25 Years

The chairman, owner, and founder of Fairfax, Virginia-based Brown Automotive Group, Ltd., William E. Schuiling presides over the Mid-Atlantic region’s biggest privately owned automotive group. Managing the operations of dealerships in Maryland, Virginia, and Washington, DC, William Schuiling sells the Honda, Toyota, Nissan, Subaru, Hyundai, and Mazda automobile brands, among others, via Brown Automotive Group, Ltd. Toward the end of 2016, the company’s Mazda dealership in Fairfax celebrated its 25th anniversary, which was attended by luminaries from the Mazda North American Operations leadership team, including Senior Vice President of U.S. Operations Robert T. Davis. Fairfax Mayor Steven C. Stombres, along with several city council members, were also in attendance. In recognition of the 25 years of service Brown’s Fairfax Mazda has offered to the manufacturer, the representatives from Mazda presented a commemorative plaque to Danny Legge and Trey Rodgers, the president and general manager, respectively, of Brown Automotive Group, Ltd.

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Three Tips for Promoting from Within

Fairfax, Virginia-based entrepreneur and business leader William E. Schuiling has owned Brown Automotive Group, Ltd., which he has grown it into the Mid-Atlantic’s largest privately owned automotive business, since 1970. Engendering employee loyalty by offering ample opportunity for development, William Schuiling believes in promoting from within his organization. Here are some tips for this sort of promotion. 1. Anticipate the needs of the business and consider the positions that may need to be filled in two to three years’ time. Doing so allows you to identify potential candidates for promotion early and observe or aid their progress. 2. Create an environment where employees are encouraged to take risks and follow their own initiative. Offer encouragement and feedback, regardless of outcomes, so employees continue to strive for the level of professional development that will later make them viable candidates for promotion. 3. Be transparent in operating a promotion-from-within policy, as this will incentivize employees by assuring them there is potential for advancement. Consider making the policy part of the business’ human resources documentation and provide access to training opportunities that will help employees develop required skills.