Howard Wilner
President of Automax Preowned and Mina Property Group in Miami, Florida
Howard Wilner is recognized for his persistent and visionary leadership approach. With extensive experience in the automotive industry, his work spans business development, dealership operations, and property investment. Over the years, he has built his reputation as an entrepreneur and mentor who values hard work, innovation, and customer satisfaction.
A significant portion of his professional journey has been dedicated to Automax Pre-Owned. Through this company, he demonstrated his ability to build a business that focuses on meeting customer needs while improving service quality and management standards.
His education laid the foundation for his success. 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 strengthened his understanding of business administration and management, which later became essential to his career.
Outside academics, he remained committed to personal and professional growth. Married with three children, he credits his achievements to his educational background, dedication, and negotiation skills.
In 1990, he founded Automax Preowned, a dealership that quickly gained recognition for quality and reliability. The company expanded to seven locations before consolidating into two successful flagship outlets, built on strategic planning and a strong customer-first philosophy.
In 2000, he founded Mina Property Group, focusing on commercial property acquisitions to diversify his ventures. He later led New England AutoMax, Inc., overseeing all operational departments and achieving a 13% increase in sales by 2010. As president of the Marlboro service center, he managed factory-direct services for all vehicle types. His leadership at Marlboro Auto Exchange also demonstrated his ability to guide companies toward consistent growth and success.
He continues to share his insights on leadership, emphasizing authenticity, collaboration, and accountability as key elements of effective management.
Active in professional and community organizations, he remains dedicated to personal and industry development.
Howard Wilner’s career reflects a lifelong commitment to growth, leadership, and integrity, demonstrating how vision and perseverance can lead to lasting achievement.