Meet our General Manager, Ray Blanco:
How long have you been with Lexus of North Miami? Two years
What was your first car? My uncle bought a retired US post office mail delivery jeep. The steering wheel was on the opposite side. (That is sweet!)
Where did you grow up? Miami, FL
What is your favorite movie? “Smokey and the Bandit,” as a kid and as an adult, “the Guardian.”
What do you like to do for fun outside of work? I don’t really have much time for recreation but I do like to go to eat at the Capital Grill, Morton’s or The New York Prime.
What car do you drive now? A Lexus LS460 (nice choice!)
Tell me what you like about working at Lexus of North Miami? I have been in the automobile business for 33 years. I started with my father at (Sheehan Buick) in the mid seventies and worked as a porter while I was in high school. After attending college I started with a Toyota/Lexus dealership and was employed there for 22 years. I was fortunate to be with a great brand in the early years of my career by being involved with Toyota and Lexus. Joining Lexus of North Miami and having the opportunity to be with Craig Zinn the owner and president of the Craig Zinn Automotive Group has been the most rewarding part of my career; for me to be the General Manager at one, if not, the largest Lexus facility in the world is a privilege. When you wake up in the morning and you cannot wait to get to work and in my case after 33 years in the automobile business its really living a life long dream of mine. Craig Zinn has been amazing to me and my family. I plan to retire from Lexus of North Miami.
Thanks for sharing Ray!
