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About Howard Bentley Buick GMC<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Howard Bentley Buick GMC is a third-generation, family-owned automotive dealership based in Albertville, Alabama, and one of the top-performing Buick GMC retailers in the United States. Known for its CrystalClear Pricing model, high-volume digital retail strategy, and customer-first philosophy, the dealership serves buyers in more than 46 states while maintaining its small-town values.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Founded by Howard Bentley and expanded by Wayne Bentley, the dealership has grown into a nationally recognized retailer built on decades of trust and customer relationships. Today, Dealer Principal Taylor Bentley Conner leads the business forward, continuing its third-generation legacy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Quick Facts<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Founded<\/strong>
1988<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Headquarters<\/strong>
Albertville, Alabama<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Facility<\/strong>
50,000+ sq ft<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Employees<\/strong>
100+<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Customer Reach<\/strong>
46+ states<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Business Model<\/strong>
CrystalClear Pricing, high-volume digital retail, nationwide delivery<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Signature Promise<\/strong>
“It’s always worth the drive.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Website<\/strong>
HowardBentleyAuto.com<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

Performance and Recognition<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Howard Bentley Buick GMC has earned a place among the most decorated Buick GMC dealerships in the United States.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  • GMC Dealer of the Year, 11 consecutive years (Top 1% nationally)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • #1 GMC Dealer in Alabama and Top 10 nationwide<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • #1 Buick Dealer in Alabama<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Dealer Principal Taylor Bentley Conner appointed to the Buick GMC National Dealer Council (2026 to 2028), one of only 10 dealer representatives nationwide<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Taylor Bentley Conner named Albertville Citizen of the Year<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • United Way of Marshall County Star Award for most improved workforce campaign<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

    Leadership<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    Howard Bentley Buick GMC is led by a third-generation team that pairs national growth strategy with the family values the dealership was built on.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    Taylor Bentley Conner<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    Dealer Principal<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    An innovative automotive retail executive with more than 10 years of experience leading dealership operations, management, and marketing. Named Dealer Principal in 2024 after serving as General Manager since 2013. First female Dealer Principal in company history. Appointed to the Buick GMC National Dealer Council for the 2026 to 2028 term. NADA 2015 graduate, holds a Bachelor of Science in Management and Marketing from the University of Alabama and a Master of Business Education from Northwood University. Board of Directors member at Citizens Bank and Trust.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Photo placeholder: Taylor Bentley Conner.jpg from Leadership Bios upload.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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    Jon Conner<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    General Manager<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Automotive retail leader with 15 years of experience across new vehicle sales, wholesale, finance, and pre-owned operations. Joined Howard Bentley Buick GMC in 2014, served as General Sales Manager beginning in 2018, and was named General Manager in 2026. Under his leadership, Howard Bentley achieved its best sales year in history, was named the number one GMC dealer in Alabama for 2025, and earned GM Dealer of the Year for the 11th consecutive year. Serves on the Albertville City School Board.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Photo placeholder: Jon Conner.jpg from Leadership Bios upload.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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    Wayne Bentley<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    Owner-Dealer Operator<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Second-generation owner-dealer operator. Expanded the dealership his father Howard Bentley founded into a nationally recognized Buick GMC retailer, building the foundation of customer relationships and trust that defines Howard Bentley today.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

    Community Impact<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    Community impact is central to Howard Bentley’s values. The dealership invests more than $200,000 annually across 100-plus nonprofits, schools, and local initiatives. Flagship efforts such as Season of Giving have generated over $200,000 for the community since 2019, demonstrating a sustained commitment to advancing opportunity and strengthening the communities Howard Bentley serves.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Press Kit Downloads<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    The following assets are available for editorial, partner, and analyst use. Right-click any link to download.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    • Backgrounder and Fact Sheet<\/strong>: Full company backgrounder with business model, leadership, performance, and heritage detail. (Download link to be added once PDF is uploaded to Media library.)<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Leadership Bios<\/strong>: Official bios for Taylor Bentley Conner and Jon Conner. (Download links to be added.)<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Leadership Photos<\/strong>: Official headshots in print-ready resolution. (Download links to be added.)<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Photo Gallery<\/strong>: Dealership exterior, service center, parts department, customer lounge, and main entrance photography in print and web resolution. (Download zip link to be added.)<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Logo<\/strong>: Howard Bentley Buick GMC logo in JPEG format. (Download link to be added.)<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

      Recent Press Releases<\/h2>\n\n\n
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        Media Contact<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

        Media contact placeholder. Replace with name, title, phone, and email of the dealership’s PR or marketing point of contact. If no dedicated PR contact, use the general sales or management contact.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

        Howard Bentley Buick GMC<\/strong>
        Albertville, Alabama
        HowardBentleyAuto.com<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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