In 2003 I was managing 3 automotive dealerships in the Los Angeles area when I was asked to take over running Gresham Ford as well. At first I saw this as just a temporary assignment to get the organization running smoothly and profitably without causing too much disruption to my life. But there were plans bigger than mine in the works. I soon fell in love with the people of Gresham and Portland. Everyone I met had a warmth and friendliness I hadn't experienced anywhere else. I eventually learned to love the rain, but I’m still not fond of the Gorge winds. It wasn’t long before I gave up the dealerships in Los Angeles, we sold our house and moved to Gresham to make this our hom