Locally Owned Section B October 29, 2020 BUSINESS The Baytown Sun VIP Elite Motors, Victor Holmes Young Entrepreneur Victor Pettiett, Salespersons/Lot “I give each customer an Holmes describes himself as Attendants Colbie Lanier opportunity to take the car a 30-plus-year car guy. “My and William Nunely, as to their individual mechanic. whole career has been the well as Holmes’ son, Agent We make sure they are Plumbing & Baytown LaPorte Houston Victor Holmes (different satisfied,” said Holmes. metroplex area, in sales and middle name), his daughter He thanks his many management. The last 24 Princess Holmes and mentors over the years for years I have been dedicated Lattorre Garrett who handle their help. “I got my first Heating to finance. Recently, with marketing for the company. start with Charles Condor, kids graduating I decided Brian Watie supervises owner of Superior Lincoln Three generations strong I wanted to open my own service and transportation. Mercury, who gave me cash car lot business, VIP Brendon Holmes, when management opportunities. Young Plumbing & Heating Company of Baytown Elite. I just started my home from college, assists Darryl Wischnewsky, is a third-generation family-owned business serving business three months ago,” with sales and lot attending. owner of Bayway Auto the community since 1937. Owner Von Young leads said Victor. “The quality of the car Group, also gave me a team of professionals that provide quality plumbing, Holmes opened his is most important, as well management opportunities. heating and cooling services with quick turnaround business in the middle of as keeping it affordable. “My current mentor is time. Young Plumbing & Heating Is licensed, bonded the 2020 pandemic, but Warranties can be purchased Jimmy Dyer at Best Motors. and insured with a master plumber on staff, Texas that challenge is what his from $295 to $695 on top James Davis is the owner Master Plumber License #M-13753 and Texas Air passion is all about. He likes of the price of the car,” of Gulf Gate Dodge,” said Conditioning License #TACLA3387C. helping people. explained Holmes. Holmes. Air conditioning services include repairs and “I have a lot of influential VIP Elite is located “I appreciate all the installations, services for all makes and models, people I have networked at 1204 W. Main in La opportunities these people complete system change-outs, filter changes, unit with in the past 30 years, Porte, Texas 77571 and have given me over the cleaning and coil cleaning. football players, basketball can be reached 281-471- years. Young Plumbing can service, repair and/or replace Victor L. Holmes players, rappers. When they 2800, found online at “They gave me the every major brand of hot water heater, residential, need cars, I have helped “My oldest son handles VIPeliteMotors.com and on courage to do this and gave commercial, gas, electric, tank or tankless. They are a them. the insurance. social media via Facebook, me a really bright picture for certified Rheem dealer, but also service all brands. “My business model is “I was born and raised in twitter and Instagram. the future,” said Holmes. Located at 301 N. Commerce St. Baytown, TX based on cash cars, $5,000 Oak Addition of Baytown. Holmes was a senior “I have owned and sold 77520, business hours are Monday through Friday or lower. I extend financing Our homestead is still there. manager in finance at Texas a barber shop, a café. I from 6:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Proudly serving Baytown, with certain criteria with I graduated from Robert E. Direct Auto. He sees the have designed and written La Porte, Mont Belvieu, Crosby, Highlands and the zero percent interest. We Lee in 1991. future of VIP Elite in motivational books for surrounding areas, Young Plumbing & Heating can be can also work with people “My father was very five to ten years being a salespeople, including reached at 281-427-7401, on facebook or via email at who do not have perfect involved in the community, powerhouse used car lot, teaching techniques on how [email protected] credit, so come talk to us. helping us play baseball and selling several hundred cars to sell successfully. The “I also provide concierge providing activities to keep per month. training manual is called A service to get a person us out of trouble. At age 47 now, he plans Victor’s Motivation.” approved, find a vehicle “Now I give back on retiring by age 60, leaving His community service YOUNG PLUMBING and arrange to deliver providing tournaments, the business to his children. includes playing the role of HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING CO. INC. the vehicle. If someone autograph signings, meet- His wife, Marjorie Holmes, Black Santa Claus for inner- Master is looking for something n-greets with some of is a native of La Porte (1991 city kids. Plumbers License specific, we can help. We the people that grew up graduate of La Porte High He plans to provide free # M-13753 have the resources to find locally who are now quite School). food, toys and festivities what you want. We also successful. “Our business and for families to bring in their 281-427-7401 sell auto insurance and life The VIP Elite staff our reputations are very children during this holiday 301 N. COMMERCE insurance. important to us. season. includes: Manager Ike BAYTOWN, TEXAS Call or stop in today. VIP Elite Motors 1204 W. Main La Porte, TX www.VIPeliteMotors.com Just 1 minute over the VIP Elite Motors Owners, Fred Hartman Bridge Victor and Marjorie Holmes 2B The Baytown Sun Locally Owned BUSINESS RE/MAX Eastside Thursday, October 29, 2020 relocates Baytown office to 1001 W. Baker Rd., Ste. 100 Dayton location, 605 W. Clayton, A Christine Shepherd, Broker/Owner of RE/MAX Eastside Baytown & Dayton, has been in business for 11 years. Prior to becoming a broker, she taught English, economics and government for 20 plus years. Shepherd credits God for leading her into the field of real estate. She considers herself to W be a teacher, but now it is about leading her clients through the buying and selling process. e’re here She says, “People have many reasons for buying or selling a property. When someone to serve you is going through a divorce or the loss of a loved one, they need someone to listen and provide advice. We want to build relationships and take stress out of the equation.” RE/MAX Eastside has been in Baytown for 11 years and has relocated to 1001 W. Baker We’re her Road, Suite 100. Christine added another office in Dayton in 2019. The Dayton office is to support our e located at 605 W Clayton St., UNIT A, Dayton, Texas 77535. community Please call 281-839-7889 for the Baytown office and 936-340-2300 for the Dayton office. “Stop by and we will have a cup of coffee and talk history,” said Christine. (2 10133 Inte 24/7 ER 81) 576-0 rstate 10 Ea 555 | www st .PatientsER.com Dayton Office 936-340-2300 605 W. Clayton St., Unit A, Dayton RE/MAX Eastside Christine Shepherd Broker/Owner 281-839-7889 (Office) 281-830-3948 (Cellular) RE/MAX Eastside now at 1001 W. 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