DON FLEMING BIOGRAPHY
2012
Don Fleming was born and raised in Texas. He moved to Southern California after he was discharged from the USMC. He and his wife, Cheri, have an entrepreneurial spirit and have owned various businesses; however, the car business "hooked" them in 1985. In 1997, Cheri and Don purchased Valencia Acura. At that time Valencia Acura ranked dead last nationally in sales and customer satisfaction. With no place to go but up, Don and Cheri began treating customers the way they would want to be treated, and became a vital force in the Santa Clarita community. Today Valencia Acura is one of the highest ranking customer satisfaction dealerships in the country. Valencia Acura's sales penetration in their primary market area and customer loyalty ranks among the highest in the nation.
CURRENT OR PAST POSITIONS:
- President Santa Clarita Valley Auto Dealers Association (1998-2005 and 2007-present)
- Served 400 plus Thanksgiving dinners in November 2011 to the less fortunate in the SCV.
- Advocated the shop local campaign making the SCV auto dealers the largest sales tax contributors to the city of SCV
- Have become the largest auto center in California
- Continued to raise awareness of the Santa Clarita Valley by maintaining the Auto Dealer's electronic sign on Interstate 5 where 300,000 autos drive by daily
- 2011-2012 President West Ranch Town Council - Council Member 2008- present
- Through Don's leadership as President the West Ranch Town Council has:
- Been instrumental in coordinating the City of SCV and the County of Los Angeles to beautify the "entrance" to our city at the Lyons Avenue off ramp of Interstate 5
- Continue to foster a good relationship between the City of SCV and the County of Los Angeles
- Provide a forum to hear the voice of the residents of the West-side
- Director Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff's Foundation (2010-present)
- 2011-2012 Co-chair and Founding Board Member SCV Economic Development Corporation (2010-present)
- Through Don's leadership as Co-chair the SCV Economic Development Corporation has:
- Attracted/retained/expanded 2048 jobs in the SCV
- Chairman of the Southern California's Acura dealer's AD Association (Board member 2011-present)
- 2011 Co-chair of the TPC West Ranch Art and Wine Gala
- Raising $65,000 that supported Cal Arts, the SCV ballet, the Canyon Theatre Guild, and COC K-12 arts education
- Director & Executive Committee member - Santa Clarita Valley Boys and Girls Club Foundation Board (Auction Co-Chair with Cheri 2004-2005)
- Director and Chair - Henry Mayo Newhall Memorial Hospital (HMNMH) Foundation Board (2000-2004)
- President - Westridge Homeowners Association (2007-2010)
- Chairman - Crawford Fleming Breast Cancer Awareness Golf Tournament (1998- 2007)
- Director - Santa Clarita Valley Chamber of Commerce (Past VP of Economic Development)
- President SCV Lincoln Club (2003-2005)
- Director Child & Family Center Board (2009-2010)
AWARDS/HONORS:
§ 2011
o Leader of Character Award - The Boy Scouts
o Citizen of the year - Santa Clarita Elks Lodge #2379
o Santa Clarita's 51 Most Influential
AWARDS/HONORS continued:
§ 2010
o Legacy of Hope Award for Mission Support - SCV American Cancer Society
o Santa Clarita's 51 Most Influential
§ 2009
o Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors Volunteer of the Year
o Santa Clarita's 51 Most Influential
§ 2008
o Santa Clarita's 51 Most Influential
§ 2007
o Santa Clarita's 51 Most Influential
§ 2006
o Santa Clarita's 51 Most Influential
§ 2004
o SCV Man of the Year
§ 2002
o Roasted by Zonta International of SCV
o Olympic Torch Bearer - nominated by Chevrolet for community service
CONTRIBUTIONS/SPONSORSHIPS:
- Child and Family Center
- SCV Sheriff's Foundation
- AYSO Sponsorship
- Soroptimist International of the Americas (SIA)
- SCV Soccer Association
- Autism Speaks
- Carousel Ranch
- American Cancer Society - Breast Cancer Awareness, Relay for Life
- Michael Hoefflin Foundation
- Arthritis Foundation
- Turning Point Photography Project- Breast Cancer Survivors
- La County Commission - Women of the Year Luncheon
- Zonta Club of SCV
- YMCA
- Henry Mayo Newhall Memorial Hospital
- Assistance League
- Elks Roast
- Rescues on the Runway
- Brittany Foundation
- TPC West Ranch Art & Wine Gala
- SI of GSCV - The Wine Affair
- SI of SCV- Bras for a Cause
- Cal Arts
- Boy Scouts of America
About Valencia Acura - Acura Dealership
Thank you for viewing our Acura web site!
At Valencia Acura we strive to provide outstanding professional service in all areas of our automotive dealership. We are proud to present Acura models and are confident we can find the new car, truck, van, or SUV of your dreams. Looking for that certain MDX, TL, TSX, RDX or ZDX? We will do everything it takes to get you that model equipped with the features you desire.
If you are in the market for a used car in Santa Clarita, look no further! At Valencia Acura, we stock a large amount of high quality used cars to serve the Santa Clarita region. We are proud to have certified and pre-owned vehicles ready for you to test drive today.
We will also help with auto loans in Santa Clarita and lease plans too. Our auto repair and car parts departments at Valencia Acura can help get you back on the road as quickly as possible.
Please visit Valencia Acura at 23955 Creekside Road and let us show you all of the Acura services we offer.
Meet the owners, Don and Cheri Fleming.
Valencia Acura Awards
Acura Precision Team 2002, 2003, 2004, 2009, 2010, 2011
Honda Finance Council of Excellence 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011
AIADA Dealer of the Year 2006
Voted Best New Car Dealer by the residents of Santa Clarita 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010
Hello, all, and welcome to Don and Cheri's Valencia Acura!
Here is a brief story about us. Sine we moved here in 1997, we've always been dedicated to helping our community. Even then, when Valencia Acura was far from realizing a profit, we began donating money, products, and services to various worthy causes. Today, we donate all this, plus our time, and we're proud to have been involved with many individuals, families, and organizations that need a helping hand. Today, you see us many different places, because we care.
CHERI FLEMING BIO
Cheri Fleming was born and raised in Parma Heights, Ohio and moved to Southern California after graduating from Ohio University. She and her husband, Don, have an entrepreneurial spirit and have owned various businesses, however, the car business "hooked" them in 1985. In 1997, Cheri and Don purchased Valencia Acura, and made the decision to put Cheri in the leadership position as Dealer Principal. At that time Valencia Acura ranked dead last nationally in sales and customer satisfaction. With no place to go but up, Cheri and Don began treating customers the way they would want to be treated, and became a vital force in the Santa Clarita community. Today Valencia Acura is in the top Acura dealerships in sales and one of the highest ranking customer satisfaction dealerships in the country. Their sales penetration in their primary market area and customer loyalty ranks among the highest in the nation. In addition, Cheri currently serves as:
v Director -- Henry Mayo Newhall Memorial Health Foundation 1997-present
Chairman 2002-2004
v Soroptimist International of the Americas - Camino Real Region Governor July 2008 to present
Governor-elect 2006-2008
District Director 2004-2006
v Member Soroptimist International of Santa Clarita Valley 1999-present
President 2002-2003
VP and Auction Chair 2001-raised $107,000, doubling past auctions
v Director -- Child and Family Center Foundation 1997-present Chairman 2002-2004
Currently serving as Board Development Chair
Chaired their signature event Taste of the Town 2001 and 2002 raising$115,000 each year
v Director -- The Roar Foundation Advisory Board 2001 to present
v Director -- American Cancer Society Unit Council 2003-present
President 2007-2008
2004 and 2005 Relay for Life Co-Chair-raising $475,000 each year
v Director - American Cancer Society Los Angeles Regional Unit Council - 2004-2008
v Vice President -- Sheila R.Veloz Breast Imaging Center Advisory Board - 2003-present
v Co-Chair Boys & Girls Club Auction (2004, 2005 and 2006) raising over $500,000 each year
v Arthritis Foundation Walk Chair - 2006, 2007. 2008, 2009
Awards:
2000 - Woman of Distinction by Soroptimist International of Santa Clarita Valley 2001 - Woman of Honor by the Betty Ferguson Foundation
2002 - "Roasted" by Zonta International of Santa Clarita Valley
2004 - Carmen Sarro Award from Zonta International for improving the status of women through community service
2004 - Santa Clarita Valley Woman of the Year
2006 - American International Automotive Dealer Association Dealer of the Year for business accomplishments and community involvement
2007 - California State Senator George Runner's Woman of the Year
2007 - Beverly Twigg Kennedy Award by the Arthritis Foundation, Southern California Chapter
2008 - Women in Business Award by the San Fernando Business Journal
DON FLEMING BIO
Don Fleming was born and raised in Texas. He moved to Southern California after he was discharged from the USMC. He and his wife, Cheri, have an entrepreneurial spirit and have owned various businesses; however, the car business "hooked" them in 1985. In 1997, Cheri and Don purchased Valencia Acura. At that time Valencia Acura ranked dead last nationally in sales and customer satisfaction. With no place to go but up, Don and Cheri began treating customers the way they would want to be treated, and became a vital force in the Santa Clarita community. Today Valencia Acura is in the top 25 Acura dealerships in sales and one of the highest ranking customer satisfaction dealerships in the country. Valencia Acura's sales penetration in their primary market area and customer loyalty ranks among the highest in the nation. Don also serves on Acura's corporate Triad Committee that helps develop national marketing.
In addition, Don holds or has held the following positions:
v Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors 2009 Volunteer of the Year
v Past Director and Past Chair - Henry Mayo Newhall Memorial Hospital (HMNMH) Foundation Board (2000-2004)
v Advisory Board member - Henry Mayo Newhall Memorial Hospital (HMNMH) Foundation Board (2007-present)
v President - Santa Clarita Valley Auto Dealers Association (1998-2005 and 2007-present)
v Director & Executive Committee member - Santa
Clarita Valley Boys and Girls Club Foundation Board (Auction Co-Chair with Cheri 2004-2005)
v West Ranch Town Council Member
v President - Westridge Homeowners Association
v Director - The Roar Foundation Advisory Board
v Chairman - Crawford Fleming Breast Cancer Awareness Golf Tournament, 1998- present
v Past Director - Santa Clarita Valley Chamber of Commerce (VP of Economic Development)
v SCV 2004 Man of the Year
v 2002 Olympic Torch Bearer - nominated by Chevrolet for community service
v Past President SCV Lincoln Club (2003-2005)
v Member of the Santa Clarita Valley Emergency Winter Task Force (appointed by Supervisor Michael Antonovich)
v Director Child & Family Center Board (2009-present)
Hello, all, and welcome to Don and Cheri's Valencia Acura!
Here is a brief story about us. Sine we moved here in 1997, we've always been dedicated to helping our community. Even then, when Valencia Acura was far from realizing a profit, we began donating money, products, and services to various worthy causes. Today, we donate all this, plus our time, and we're proud to have been involved with many individuals, families, and organizations that need a helping hand. Today, you see us many different places, because we care.
CHERI FLEMING BIO
Cheri Fleming was born and raised in Parma Heights, Ohio and moved to Southern California after graduating from Ohio University. She and her husband, Don, have an entrepreneurial spirit and have owned various businesses, however, the car business "hooked" them in 1985. In 1997, Cheri and Don purchased Valencia Acura, and made the decision to put Cheri in the leadership position as Dealer Principal. At that time Valencia Acura ranked dead last nationally in sales and customer satisfaction. With no place to go but up, Cheri and Don began treating customers the way they would want to be treated, and became a vital force in the Santa Clarita community. Today Valencia Acura is in the top Acura dealerships in sales and one of the highest ranking customer satisfaction dealerships in the country. Their sales penetration in their primary market area and customer loyalty ranks among the highest in the nation. In addition, Cheri currently serves as:
v Director -- Henry Mayo Newhall Memorial Health Foundation 1997-present
Chairman 2002-2004
v Soroptimist International of the Americas - Camino Real Region Governor July 2008 to present
Governor-elect 2006-2008
District Director 2004-2006
v Member Soroptimist International of Santa Clarita Valley 1999-present
President 2002-2003
VP and Auction Chair 2001-raised $107,000, doubling past auctions
v Director -- Child and Family Center Foundation 1997-present Chairman 2002-2004
Currently serving as Board Development Chair
Chaired their signature event Taste of the Town 2001 and 2002 raising$115,000 each year
v Director -- The Roar Foundation Advisory Board 2001 to present
v Director -- American Cancer Society Unit Council 2003-present
President 2007-2008
2004 and 2005 Relay for Life Co-Chair-raising $475,000 each year
v Director - American Cancer Society Los Angeles Regional Unit Council - 2004-2008
v Vice President -- Sheila R.Veloz Breast Imaging Center Advisory Board - 2003-present
v Co-Chair Boys & Girls Club Auction (2004, 2005 and 2006) raising over $500,000 each year
v Arthritis Foundation Walk Chair - 2006, 2007. 2008, 2009
Awards:
2000 - Woman of Distinction by Soroptimist International of Santa Clarita Valley 2001 - Woman of Honor by the Betty Ferguson Foundation
2002 - "Roasted" by Zonta International of Santa Clarita Valley
2004 - Carmen Sarro Award from Zonta International for improving the status of women through community service
2004 - Santa Clarita Valley Woman of the Year
2006 - American International Automotive Dealer Association Dealer of the Year for business accomplishments and community involvement
2007 - California State Senator George Runner's Woman of the Year
2007 - Beverly Twigg Kennedy Award by the Arthritimarket area and customer loyalty ra