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Jenkins Ford company history timeline

1936

In 1936, at age 26, Vernon Jenkins took over the operation at Barnes Motor Company, the Ford Store located in Hopkinsville, KY.

1948

In 1948, he sold that Store, went to Franklin, KY, and he purchased the Ford Dealership there.

1959

Jenkins & Wynne acquired the Ford franchise from Jim Kearney in 1959.

1962

Murray Keeter came to work at the Clarksville location in 1962 as a Parts Counterman and then the Parts Manager.

1985

Vernon Jenkins continued to work at the dealership until he retired in 1985 at the age of 75.

1998

As part of the Jenkins Auto Group, there are actually 10 dealerships in the area and has been a reputable dealership since 1998.

2002

When he died in 2002, Vernon Jenkins left big shoes behind.

2003

Casey graduated from Murray State University with a degree in Education in 2003.

2006

In 2006, Jenkins & Wynne completed the Honda image program which updated and modernized the facilities.

2012

Casey and Blake both graduated from National Automotive Dealer Academy in 2012, which is a year-long hands-on education of all aspects of a Dealership.

2022

Once the MPEC is completed in fall 2022, the board will oversee the managing of the building, as well as revenues and budget.

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