Business Career
Cecil Edge's civic and professional career began at MacGregor Sports Wear in Miami, Florida, and was followed by 27 years in the automobile industry from sales and consulting through owning multiple dealerships in the Tampa Bay Area. After selling his interests in the dealerships, Cecil continued his career as President of the Tampa Downtown Partnership, consultant and sales marketing through Cecil Edge & Associates, and as a Premiere Realtor with Coldwell Banker. Today Cecil continues to utilize his sales and marketing expertise with Fortune Hi-Tech Marketing, while also continuing his consulting and public speaking through Cecil Edge and Associates.
- Owner and President of Friendly Toyota
- Owner and President of Friendly Jeep
- Member of Toyotas Presidents Service and Parts Advisory Board
- President of The Tampa Downtown Partnership
Community Services
Beginning with his successful achievement of Eagle Scout at the age of 17 and continuing today, Cecil has remained very active in the community, through local and national organizations.
- United Way Campaign Chairman and Chairman of Board of Directors
- President of The Gulf Ridge Council, Boy Scouts of America
- President of Sales & Marketing Executives of Tampa
- President of Sales & Marketing Executives International
- Chairman of the Tampa Bay Task Force for World Cup Soccer Games
- Member of Tampa Bay Research and Development Authority
- Board of Governors of The Greater Tampa Chamber of Commerce
- Trustee of The University of Tampa
- Presidents Council for University of South Florida
Awards:
In recognition of Cecil's many personal and professional accomplishment he has received numerous awards.
- Boy Scouts of America Eagle
- Boy Scouts of America Silver Beaver
- Boy Scouts of America St. George
- Time Magazine Quality Dealer
- AIADA and Sports Illustrated Imported Automobile Dealer of Distinction
- Norwood Institute Automobile Deal Education
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