Pomona, California June 16, 2008- LKQ announced today that Keystone General Manager Paul Lathrop and his team in Columbia, S.C., have been honored with GEICOs 2007 Partnership Excellence Award.
It was such an honor to receive this award, said Paul. We strive to exceed our customers expectations for quality and service, so naturally it was very exciting to have our efforts recognized in this manner.
GEICO presents its Partnership Excellence Award to individuals and groups who demonstrate dedication, customer focus and fanatical service. It was presented to Lathrop by GEICOs Associate Vice President John Izzo, State Manager Allen Owens and Area Supervisor Britt Smith at the GEICO Quality Awards ceremony in Macon, Ga.
About LKQ Corporation
LKQ Corporation is the largest nationwide provider of aftermarket collision replacement products, recycled OEM products and refurbished OEM collision replacement products such as wheels, bumper covers and lights used to repair light vehicles. LKQ operates approximately 300 facilities offering its customers a broad range of replacement systems, components, and parts to repair light vehicles and trucks.
About GEICO
GEICO (Government Employees Insurance Company) is the fourth-largest private passenger auto insurer in the United States. It provides auto insurance coverage for more than 8 million policyholders and insures more than 13 million vehicles. In addition to auto insurance, GEICO offers customers insurance products for their motorcycles, all-terrain vehicles (ATV's), boats, homes, apartments and mobile homes. Personal umbrella protection and life insurance are also available. As a member of the Berkshire Hathaway group of companies, GEICO is rated A++ for financial stability by A.M. Best Company and ranks at the top of several national customer satisfaction surveys. For more information, go to http://www.geico.com
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