HAMILTON, N.J. — Honda dealer Mike Saporito of Hamilton Honda was recently honored as an honorary commander by the joint base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, which is home to active, reserve and guard Air Force, in addition to Army, Navy and Marine Corps.

The Honorary Commands Program is designed to facilitate communication between the surrounding community leaders and military personnel.

In 2009, Saporito and business partner Jesse Armstead, a five-time pro-bowler, opened their 65,000-square-foot facility. Hamilton Honda is located on 12 acres in Mercer County in central New Jersey.

Saporito is a 24-year veteran of the auto industry. He has helped pushed the store to recently ranking in the top 10 nationally in sales.

When he is not working at the dealership, Saporito can often be found serving the greater Hamilton/Central Jersey area. He is very involved in local and national charities and organizations, including Children's Miracle Network, Jimmy's Fund, Boy Scouts of America, Girl Scouts of America, YWCA, SKOR and Ryan's Quest, according to officials.