LARRY MORGAN
CHAIRMAN, MORGAN AUTO GROUP, TAMPA
Before starting the auto group, which has 38 locations in Florida and is now headed by his son, Brett, Morgan owned Tires Plus, a nationwide tire and auto service retailer. The auto group, which sells brands ranging from Kia to BMW, has been on Florida Trend’s list of the state’s largest 350 companies for several years. Morgan, who was raised on a farm in Missouri and served in the Army, describes himself as “an extremely patriotic American.”
| EDUCATION | University of Missouri (BS) |
| FLORIDA ISSUE | Handling growth |
| ALTERNATE CAREER? | Football coach |
| PHILANTHROPIC PASSION | We have our internal charity named The Helping Hand Fund that provides financial and emotional assistance for our teammates when in need. |
| RESOLUTION KEPT | Work out five to six days a week |
| FAVORITE VACATION | New Zealand and Australia |