NEW ROCHELLE, NY - Iona Athletics announced its newest corporate partnership, the signing of The Pepe Auto Group as its Official Automotive Sponsor. Iona and the auto group signed a three-year partnership that will include a diverse range of activations, and an expanded presence for Pepe Auto in the annual Iona Athletics Hall of Fame Golf Outing.
"We are very excited to work with Iona Athletics," said Joe Pepe, CEO of Pepe Auto Group and Iona business school alum. "It's an amazing collaboration for this company. We're going to build lasting relationships with the coaches and athletes, and do our best to make a positive impact in the Iona College community!"
The Pepe Auto Group prides themselves in their successful relationships with customers and community and enjoys being part of something bigger than themselves. The group consists of six luxury dealerships in Westchester and Rockland Counties: Mercedes-Benz of White Plains including Mercedes-Benz Vans, Mercedes-Benz of New Rochelle, Porsche Larchmont, Pepe Cadillac, Pepe Infiniti and Audi Nyack.
"We look forward to this expanded partnership with Pepe Auto Group," said Iona Director of Athletics Matt Glovaski. "Pepe Auto Group is a staple of excellence in the Westchester and Rockland Communities. I'd like to extend my appreciation to Iona alumnus, Joe Pepe and his staff for their continued support of Iona student-athletes."
ABOUT IONA ATHLETICS
Founded in 1940, Iona College is a Master's granting private, Catholic, coeducational institution of learning in the tradition of the Edmund Rice Christian Brothers. Iona's 45-acre campus is just 20 miles north of Midtown Manhattan. Iona Athletics is an NCAA Division I program with more than 350 student-athletes competing in 21 varsity sports and competing primarily in the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference. Iona athletics is committed as a department to its core values —building champions in academics, athletics, in the community and in life; integrity; collective responsibility; commitment to excellence; and fighting the good fight. Since the 2017-18 academic year, the Gaels have won 12 conference championships in men's basketball, men's and women's cross country, men's golf, men's soccer and women's volleyball. The Maroon & Gold landed more than 200 student athletes on the MAAC Academic Honor Roll, recognizing those with a cumulative grade point average of 3.2 or higher.
ABOUT PEPE AUTO GROUP
The Pepe Auto Group opened their doors in 1968 and has been proudly serving the luxury market in Westchester County and Rockland County, New York and surrounding areas for over 50 years! The Pepe Auto Group consists of Mercedes-Benz of White Plains, Mercedes-Benz of White Plains Sprinter and Metris Vans, Pepe INFINITI, Pepe Cadillac, Mercedes-Benz of New Rochelle, Porsche Larchmont and Audi Nyack in Rockland County. Owned and operated by the Pepe Family, the Pepe Auto Group employs over 450 friendly and hardworking people who truly care about your wants and needs. Our honest and up front approach with our customers is a big reason why Pepe Auto Group consistently sells over 10,000 vehicles each year, many to returning customers. Whether you want to get behind the wheel of one of our luxurious new or pre-owned models, need to have your car serviced or want to buy some parts, we're confident you'll enjoy our award-winning customer service at Pepe Auto Group.
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