About Us
I appreciate your taking the time to visit us on-line. We believe the buying experience should be hassle-free in a friendly atmosphere where you are treated with dignity. Our salespeople will treat you with courtesy and respect, whether you are buying, leasing, or just gathering information. They will do their best to listen to you and fulfill your wants and needs. At Lester Glenn, the customer is in control.
Lester Glenn moved from Red Bank, NJ to Toms River and founded Lester Glenn Buick in 1956. The original location was on Flint Road in South Toms River. The showroom was only large enough for one car and the service department had space for three cars. Seven months later, the dealership moved to a new showroom on Route 37 where it remained until 1978. During those twenty years, the dealership flourished and new car sales climbed from 50 per year to 1000 per year.
In 1966, Mr. Glenn, my father-in-law, asked me to join the company and in 1972 I became a partner and manager of operations. The present GM facility was built in 1978. Lester Glenn died in 1984 at which time my wife, Sarann, and I took over ownership of the dealership.
In 1986 Lester Glenn Buick acquired the Isuzu franchise and the Subaru franchise in 1992. Hyundai was acquired in 1997, Pontiac in 1998, and GMC in 1999. In 2002 we opened our second location and separated our import brands from our GM brands.
In September of 2006, my son, Adam Kraushaar, joined the Lester Glenn team as General Manager. Shortly after Adam’s arrival we moved Subaru to its own location on Route 9 where we also have a full-service, state-certified body shop. Our second Hyundai store, Hyundai of Manahawkin located at 551 Route 72, Manahawkin, opened in May 2009.
Throughout the years our philosophy and mission has been the same - focus on the customers and aim for their complete satisfaction. It is the key to our success. With the establishment of this web site, we hope to enhance the Lester Glenn Experience by offering the most modern and convenient access to up-to-date and accurate information. Please email us with all your automotive needs. We look forward to meeting you, serving you, and giving you the Lester Glenn Experience.
Sincerely,
Stanley Kraushaar
President
