Donald E. Deter - Inducted in 2007
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Don Deter, an Omaha native, graduated from Papillion High School and served in the United States Marine Corps. He received his Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration from the University of Omaha in 1952.
In 1964, Deter acquired the Chevrolet and Buick franchises in Atlantic, Iowa. He obtained the Pontiac, Oldsmobile and Cadillac franchises in 1983 and added the Chrysler, Dodge and Jeep franchises in 1992.
While attending the University of Omaha, Deter was employed by Sears Roebuck and Company. He next worked for Buick Motor Division in Omaha and subsequently became sales manager for Salsness Buick in Sioux City, Iowa Deter has served as a director for the Iowa Auto Dealers Association.
He served on the board of Midwest Warehouse in Des Moines, Iowa. Deter served on the General Motors Dealer Councils for various vehicle divisions. He has been a member of dealer advertising boards for Chevrolet, Buick and Oldsmobile. Deter presently is a member of the Cass County Memorial Hospital Foundation board and has served on many local community boards.
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