Staff Writer
PRESQUE ISLE – Two familiar faces can now be seen at Presque Isle Auto Rental, LLC, doing business as U-Save Auto Rental.
After working at Hoffses’ Auto Rental for many years, Robin Gaites and Shelly Proulx have both been hired by Neal Griffeth, owner of Presque Isle Auto Rental, LLC. Roger Hoffses said he sold the 581 Main St. rental business to Griffeth Oct. 29 with the hope that both Gaites and Proulx would continue employment.
“Robin Gaites had been the office manager for 23 years, and Shelly Proulx had been the rental manager for nine years,” said Hoffses. “They were both wonderful employees … like family.
“Through the deal,” he said, “I was able to keep the same employees who have been very well to me and the customers. That’s in large part to Neal, who is a reputable businessman. He’s an excellent guy to do business with, and he puts everything right up front … no shooting around.”
Hoffses’ Auto Rental had been in business for 25 years.
“I had been thinking it was time to slow down,” said Hoffses, who won’t officially “retire” until he sells Hoffses’ Auto Sales. “That’s still binding.
“I want to thank all the people who supported us all these years,” he said. “It was a pleasure to serve them.”
To reach either Gaites or Proulx, call U-Save Auto Rental, located at 30 North St., at 764-3019.
