Family-owned Bill Ussery Motors* is the oldest Mercedes-Benz dealer in Florida and one of South Florida's most well-known and respected businesses. For more than 50 years, the company has been admired industry-wide for its continued record sales and its reputation for superb customer service.

William (Bill) L. Ussery opened the dealership in 1953 with a partner under the name of Caldwell-Ussery U-Drive-It. Soon after, Ussery became the sole owner and renamed the company Bill Ussery Motors, Inc. The company's current Chairman and CEO, Robert (Bob) Brockway, is the grandson of the company's founder.

The dealership's first foray into the new car market began when they were awarded a Studebaker and MG franchise. In 1957, the company was awarded its Mercedes-Benz franchise. The dealership's original location was 297 Almeria Avenue in Coral Gables (pictured here).
In the 1960s and '70s, Mercedes-Benz sales continued to rise, fueled by innovative technology and an unswerving reputation for quality. In fact, the vehicle's icon -- a three-pointed star -- became a brand that portrays luxury, reliability and craftsmanship. Then in 1974 Ussery sold the dealership to his son-in-law John Brockway Sr. and his daughter, Patricia -- the second generation of family owners.

Brockway Sr. focused on the hiring of talented people, such as general manager Bill Newcomb who ran the dealership from 1973 to 1995. In 1992, the Gables dealership, now Mercedes-Benz of Coral Gables, moved across the street to a more spacious and attractive facility that remains its location today.

For Bill Ussery Motors, 2008 will be the most significant year of growth since taking on the Mercedes-Benz line.
The company is proud to introduce its second Mercedes-Benz dealership, Mercedes-Benz of Cutler Bay. Opened in September 2008, the state-of-the-art facility offers new and pre-owned vehicle sales, a service department, a boutique and a large client center complete with refreshment area, space for clients to access the Internet while waiting for service, and even a children's activity area.

* Bill Ussery Motors and its entities are members of Silver Arrow Group.

Robert W. Brockway
Chairman and CEO,
Bill Ussery Motors*

A twenty two-year principal of Bill Ussery Motors, Robert (Bob) W. Brockway joined the company in 1986 as Vice President and Operations Manager and was named President in 1996. In 2006, Brockway and wife, Paula, became sole proprietors of the dealership and, subsequently, Brockway took on his current role of Chairman and CEO.

Since its inception, Bill Ussery Motors has been admired for its community and philanthropic involvement. Most recently, both Bob and Paula Brockway have provided significant financial support as well as a dedication of time and talent to several key organizations in South Florida including Red Cross of Greater Miami and the Florida Keys, Community Partnership for Homeless, CHARLEE Homes for Children, Miami Science Museum, Palmer Trinity School, St. Thomas Episcopal Parish School, St. Thomas Episcopal Church, Fairchild Tropical Botanical Gardens and Beaux Arts of the Lowe Museum at the University of Miami. The company, under the leadership of the Brockways, continuously dedicates itself to each of these organizations' initiatives, distinguishing it as a true community partner.

In addition to his philanthropic efforts on behalf of the dealership, Brockway has been an active supporter of several organizations having served on the St. Thomas Episcopal Church Vestry and several boards including St. Thomas Episcopal Parish School, Palmer Trinity School and the College Assistance Program (CAP).

Brockway holds a Bachelor of Business Administration Degree from Texas Christian University. He and Paula reside in Coral Gables, Florida with their three children, Cole, Madelaine, and Edith. He is an avid Miami Hurricanes fan and, in his spare time, he enjoys hunting and sport fishing.