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Scott Hershinow
Duxler Complete Auto Care
9323 Skokie Blvd
Skokie, IL  60077
Phone: 847-679-4840
Cell Phone: 312-246-1986
Fax: 847-329-9552
Website Address: www.duxlertire.com
E-mail: scott@hershinow.com

Home Address:
8657 Karlov Ave
Skokie, IL   60076
Phone: 847-329-9551
E-mail: scott@hershinow.com

Bio: Serial entrepreneur with more than 20 years experience in each functional area of business as well as experience in a Fortune 100 service company, small family-owned manufacturing company, and as a franchise owner and executive in companies speicializing in the trades.  I have also filled "back room" roles in a corporate event planning company and retail boutique. Currently working as Director of Marketing for a local, familiy owned auto repair company with 5 locations.  My long-term goal is to leverage my broad exposure and deep expertise to launch a business consulting practice.

Company Description:  Duxler Complete Auto Care is the North Shore's best choice for vehicle maintenance and repair.  The company serves clients between Highland Park and Rogers Park and from 294 to the lake in it's 5 locations.  The company assists its clients with tire repair and replacements, oil changes, tune-ups, transmission work, as well as any other mechanical need.  Duxler services all makes and models, foreign and domestic, or both passenger and commercial vehicles.  The company has been recognized as the largest independent provider of auto maintenance and repair in the state.  Duxler recently received an A+ rating from the Better Business Bureau, where it has remained complaint free for more than 5 years. Duxler has a long history as a committed partner in the communities it
serves, providing sponsorships and underwriting programs that help children. Founded in the 1920s and owned by the Moak family since 1982, Duxler has many other attributes that differentiate it from the competition and support its reputation as the premier provider of vehicle maintenance and repair.

Group or Association Affiliation(s): DBR Chamber of Commerce, Wilmette Chamber of Commerce, Skokie Chamber of Commerce, Evanston Chamber of
Commerce, Northbrook Chamber of Commerce, Corporate Partner to the National Association of Women Business Owners, Rotary Club of Deerfield, G2G Networkers, North Shore Home Services Association, RockStar Connections Group, American Club Association Entrepreneur's Group
Favorite Dish: (to eat) Eggplant Parmesean
Favorite Role(s): Father to my kids and husband to my wife
Hobbies/Interests: Camping, Tennis, Bike Riding, and watching the Cubs,
Bears, and Bulls