Schomp Automotive Group history

The three men formed Arapahoe Basin, Inc on May 14, 1946.

Porsche Salt Lake City has been serving the Salt Lake Valley since 1958 as one of the first Porsche dealers in the United States.

So on May 4, 1965, a better-informed and more civically-minded public established Arapahoe Junior College (AJC).

By September 1966, Doctor Crawfurd and 23 faculty members welcomed the first class of 550 full- and part-time students.

Doctor Crawfurd, who had been so instrumental in AJC's growth (400%) and speedy accreditation, retired in 1972.

In 1978, Ralston Purina purchased the ski area and made several capital improvements, including the installation of the Pallavicini Lift.

Other buildings around campus continued to be used, and the old West School building was renamed North Building and received extensive renovations in 1983.

The Art and Design Center, on the corner of Alamo St and Prince St, was opened in 1990 and is the home to the college's art, fine art, design and technology programs.

That includes our industry-leading “One Price – No Hassle” sales philosophy, adopted in 1993.

In 2000 ACC completed a nearly $13 million expansion.

The University Center of Chaparral near Parker opened in spring 2001 through a unique consortium of Arapahoe Community College, the University of Colorado at Denver, the University of Denver and the Douglas County School District.

A snowmaking system was installed in 2002, making A-Basin a prominent contender in Colorado's race to open.

2005 Centennial City Council adopts ordinances prohibiting additional car dealerships on Arapahoe Road to PROTECT

In January of 2008, Arapahoe Basin expanded its acreage by 80 percent with the addition of Montezuma Bowl on the backside of the mountain.

Doctor Crawfurd, who had been so instrumental in AJC's growth (400%) and speedy accreditation, retired in 1972. It was renamed Arapahoe Community College Parker Campus in 2010.

Dream has invested millions of dollars into A-Basin's skier services since 2013.

In 2015, the Kids Center, a new snowsports building was constructed in the base area, housing kids lessons and rentals, as well as a state-of-the-art First Aid room.

2016 January Arapahoe Road Retail Corridor Study completed Study concludes that retail other than dealerships, gas stations and fast food is not viable on Arapahoe Road (see page 12.) Apparently Aurora did not consult this "expert" before they built THEIR retail center ON Arapahoe Road.

During June 11, 2018 work session, a member of Centennial City staff said he told Rahal he was comfortable that Council would approve the amendments.

In September of 2020, Schomp Automotive partnered with Denver-based Elway Group to acquire Porsche Salt Lake City, the only Porsche Exclusive Dealer in Utah.

In August of 2021, Empire Nissan of Littleton became Schomp Nissan.