Julian Foy Motors, Inc.
Louisiana Automobile Dealers Association's
2003 Dealer of the Year
Julian was born in Sabine Parish, and at the age of 10, he and his family moved to New Iberia. He graduated in 1968 from New Iberia High School, and four years later attained his accounting degree from Northwestern State University in Natchitoches.
Upon graduation from Northwestern in 1972, he went to work for Mike Pearson in Many as a salesman. In 1975 he became a partner and then, dealer operator in 1988. The dealership originally sold Chrysler, Dodge, Plymouth and GMC, but today represents Chevrolet, Pontiac, Oldsmobile, Buick and GMC trucks.
Through the years, Julian served on numerous zone and regional dealer councils with General Motors. He served on the eight person GMC Full-Size Pickup/SUV Advisory Board for three years, and as President of the Ark-La-Tex GMC Advertising Group. Julian's dealership traditionally earns many top awards for service and customer satisfaction.
He was a past president of LADA and served as a member of the Louisiana Motor Vehicle Commission. Julian was very active in the alumni affairs of his college fraternity, Kappa Alpha Order, and served on KA's national Board of Directors as Executive Councilor. The current fraternity brothers, as well as alumni, have reaped the rewards of Julian's benevolence and years of experience. His generosity and kindness deeply touched and impacted the lives of many. He made a difference where it counts.
He was a member of Sabine Parish Chamber of Commerce, former member of the Sabine River Authority, and served on the Board of the Northwestern State University Foundation.