TAMPA, Fla. –

Morgan Auto Group announced Monday that it has named Dan Like the regional director of its north Florida operations in Jacksonville and Gainesville.

Like most recently served as general manager for six years at Morgan Auto Group’s Honda of Gainesville store.

“I am so pleased that Dan Like will have this opportunity to grow his influence within our group. Dan is a fantastic business person but also an ethical leader who never forgets about the human element of our business,” Morgan Auto Group chief executive officer Brett Morgan said in a news release. “He is disciplined and detail oriented and will be a tremendous asset to our entire leadership team.”

During his tenure at the Honda of Gainesville store, in addition to reaching Honda sales goals, the capacity of the store’s service and repair business grew significantly, according to Morgan Auto Group.

The store received the American Honda President’s Award in 2016.

“I am looking forward to working with the rest of our team to make a greater impact in the Gainesville market where I currently live and in my hometown of Jacksonville as well,” added Like.

Morgan Auto Group’s portfolio includes 29 dealerships representing 15 brands. In the two regions Like is leading, there are seven dealerships representing the Kia, Buick, GMC, Mitsubishi, Honda, Volkswagen and Mercedes-Benz brands.

Correction: Edited to include correct dealer count number for Morgan Auto Group.