Valley Ford sale to Keller now official
By Sentinel Staff
A sale between two Hanford car dealerships, Valley Ford and Keller Motors, has been finalized, bringing to a close a deal that's been in discussion for a decade. Keller Motors purchased Valley Ford earlier this year, but the deal didn't officially close until this week.
The deal has been in discussion on and off for the past 10 years, but the timing of the agreement didn't come together until April when Jon Keller, owner of Keller Motors, and Gary Ryan, founding father of Valley Ford, signed a deal with each other.
Afterward, Ford Motor Co. gave the deal a final stamp of approval.
The deal hasn't had a big impact on Valley Ford. The name of Ryan's former dealership remains the same -- Valley Ford -- and most of its 65 employees were expected to keep their jobs, according to previous reports.
Officials at Keller Motors declined to comment. Multiple attempts to contact Ryan this morning were unsuccessful.
(Aug. 8, 2008)
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rockchalk wrote on Aug 9, 2008 9:13 PM:
To the Ryans; best wishes and fair winds for all you have done for the community. No one has consistently been as generous as you....From special transportation of a tragicaly burned youth for weekly treatment to the never ending support of youth organizations and those that strive to improve the quality of life in the community, you have excelled. With recognition neither gained nor sought in many instances you have financially and personally been involved in the community. Thank you.
To the Kellers; best wishes for a successful venture and may the community support you as you support the community. "