Howard Wilner
President of Automax Preowned and Mina Property Group
Miami, Florida
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Howard Wilner is recognized for his persistent and visionary leadership. With extensive experience in the automotive industry, his career includes business development, dealership operations, and property investment. Over the years, he has established himself as an entrepreneur and mentor, focusing on building businesses that serve customers effectively while maintaining strong management practices.
Much of his professional journey has centered on Automax Preowned, where he demonstrated the ability to develop and lead a business that prioritizes customer needs while strengthening service and operational standards.
His education provided a strong foundation for his career. After graduating from Framingham North High School in 1984, he attended Massachusetts Bay Community College and later completed courses at Framingham State College and Boston College. These studies gave him essential knowledge in business administration and management, which he applied throughout his professional life.
Alongside his career, he has always valued family and personal growth. Married with three children, he attributes his success to his education, determination, and negotiation skills.
In 1990, he founded Automax Preowned, a dealership that quickly gained recognition for reliability and quality service. The company expanded to seven locations before consolidating into two leading outlets, reflecting its strategic planning and customer-focused approach.
In 2000, he established Mina Property Group, focusing on commercial property acquisitions to broaden his business interests. He later led New England AutoMax, Inc., overseeing all operations and achieving a 13% increase in sales by 2010. As president of the Marlboro service center, he managed factory-direct services for all makes and models of vehicles. His leadership at Marlboro Auto Exchange further demonstrated his ability to guide companies toward long-term growth in competitive markets.
He continues to share insights on leadership, emphasizing authenticity, consistency, and collaboration as key qualities for effective management.
Howard Wilner’s career reflects dedication, practical leadership, and innovation, demonstrating how persistence, vision, and steady effort can lead to lasting success and leave a meaningful impact on both business and the community.
