Hermiston / Oregon / United States
The Comrie background in the RV and automobile business began in Pendleton, Oregon, 1929, when J.F. Comrie built an automobile repair shop that was called "Reds Precision Service." In 1936 he began the new car business with Oldsmobile and was located in the 30 block on S.E. Court. Later that year GMC Truck was added to the business, it was relocated at the corner of S.E. Fifth and Court. In 1944 the building at 511 S.E. Court was purchased and a selling agreement with Cadilac was established. There were no cars produced between 1942 and 1946 because of World War II. 1946 was the first year new vehicles were sold by what was called "Comrie Motors", which included Oldsmobile, Cadillac, and GMC. In 1951 the business was sold to Paul McCoy and Russ Volstorf and the next seven years saw four changes in ownership including McCoy-Volsort, McCoy-Brown, and Childress until 1958 when the business was repurchased by Comries with J.F. Comrie and Roy Comrie ( son ). J.F. Comrie passed away in 1965. In December 1983 Paul Comrie ( son of Roy Comrie ) came aboard, and in April 1986 became general manager. In 1985 Comries purchased real estate in Hermiston, Oregon to enter the used car and R.V. business. In 1988 Comries added Wilderness Travel Trailers. Since that time other lines have been added including: Cardinal, Cougar, Sandpiper, Sandstorm, Wildwood, and SilverLite ( used cars and trucks are also sold ). Pontiac, Buick and Honda were added in January 1991, and the location was moved to Pendleton Southgate. In May 1998 Comries acquired Chevrolet making Comries the only point in Pendleton where a GM vehicle could be purchased. Finalization of this buy-sell agreement completed GMs project 2000 plan making Pendleton and Comries the hub dealer for General Motors products in Umatilla County. Comries elected to sell out the new car division in February 2007, and we are now totally concentrating our efforts in Hermiston to provide great RV Service and sales, as well as, meeting used car and truck needs. Comries strongly feels that the success enjoyed over the years was made possible through the recognition that our greatest assets and opportunity for the future growth and progress are our employees and our customers. Our company philosophy is the age-old golden rule, and we will strive to conduct our daily work to live by this philosophy in human relations. We put our trust in God and we look to Him for answers for the future. Four years as Comrie RV service manager, has worked in the RV industry for twenty years in both manufacturing and dealer service work, master certified RVIA / RVDA since 2003, with certifications in Winegard, Dometic, Norcold, Onan, Roadmaster, Blue Ox, Tekonsha, Carefree of Colorado, Oregon State repair and alterations certifications, along with Oregon State propane fitters certification. Former technical instructor for the FEMA during the Katrina relief effort. In our opinion, the Northwests best service manager and technician. Five years with Comrie RV, certified with Wineguard customer service procedures, Carefree of Colorado, and Roadmaster product information training. Thirty nine years ( and holding ) in the area, nineteen years experience bookkeeping/ accounting, and she likes cats. Jericho James Casto - Parts Specialist / Service Writer / Technician Almost twelve years in RV manufacturing. Three years inventory management background. J.J. is a welding specialist ( tig and arc ), and a wiring and electrical trouble shooter. Certified with Norcold, strong background in roofs, walls, floors, and quality control. Experienced in slide repair, as well as, tanks and moldings. A certified forklift operator and soon to be one of our new RV delivery instuctors. J.J. has been with Comrie RV for over one year. Jose Villegas - RV Technician Two years with Comrie RV, twelve years in the trailer manufacturing industry, specializes in electrical diagnostics and repair, plumbing work, and cabinetry adjustments and alte
