PARETTI JAGUAR CELEBRATES 45 YEARS OF BUSINESS

October 13, 2014 by Jaguar

(NEW ORLEANS, LA.) - October 10, 2014- Jaguar Land Rover North America is proud to announce Paretti Jaguar is celebrating 45 years of quality service and success as a Jaguar franchise in the New Orleans area.

The thirteenth oldest of 163 Jaguar stores in the nation, Paretti Jaguar is the fourth generation of Jaguar dealerships in the New Orleans area. Opening the Metarie location in 1976, were Karl Schroeder, General Manager; Richard Findley, Sales Manager; Alan Trahern, Sales and Jim Gurry, Parts Manager, all who remain with the Paretti company today.

'It has been a long journey of hard work and dedication, none of which could have been possible without a great staff and loyal customers,' says Craig Paretti Jr., President of Paretti Imports.

Craig Paretti Jr., President of Paretti Imports and Michael Rase Jr., Vice President of Paretti Imports were presented plaque to celebrate the milestone at the grand opening celebration of Paretti Jaguar's sister store, Jaguar Baton Rouge on October 9th in Baton Rouge, LA. Ed Moran, Regional Vice President, Jaguar Land Rover North America conducted the presentation.

'It is with great pride that we recognize Paretti Jaguar for 45 years of business excellence in the New Orleans market,' says Joe Eberhardt, President and CEO, Jaguar Land Rover North America. 'This success is especially gratifying given the brand's new product momentum. As a premier manufacturer of luxury sedans and sports cars, Jaguar has an exciting future ahead and we very much appreciate the valuable contribution the Paretti team has made to the business.'

For more information on Paretti Jaguar, visit www.parettijaguar.com.