Westway Ford GM Named to Board of Trustees

May 11, 2011 - PRLog -- Westway Ford’s General Manager, Barton Hankins, is proud to have recently been named as the VP of the Board of Trustees at The Highlands School. Hankins is a well respected member of the Las Colinas, Texas community. Mr. Hankins is the GM at Westway Ford and is heavily involved in the community as both a member of the Chamber of Commerce and a supporter of the Irving ISD. His dealership serves the Los Colinas and Dallas Fort Worth areas, and offers one of the largest selections of Ford cars, trucks, and SUVs in the state of Texas. http://www.westwayford.com/index.htm

The Highlands is a private Catholic school located in the heart of Las Colinas. With an emphasis on college preparation, outreach, and leadership development, the school strives to mold their students into responsible young men and women with solid Christian values. The Highland School is dedicated to giving each student a strong academic foundation that will help them excel as future leaders in the community. Students at the school participate in individual and group outreach programs, and benefit from virtue education, one-on-one mentoring, and participation in the school’s Leadership Training Program.

Hankins strongly believes in the importance of education, which makes his recent admittance as VP to the Board of Trustees even more of an honor. Now that he is a part of the elected council which helps determine the educational policies of the school, Hankins hopes to further build upon the progressive educational system that helps optimize student performance and improve student achievement. On top of this, his role in the Board of Trustees has a significant personal importance to him as his daughter has been a student at The Highlands School for four years.

Westway Ford is a top Las Colinas Ford dealership with a wonderful selection of Ford vehicles and a full-service parts and collision center. Bring your family in today to test drive some of the safest and most dependable vehicles on the road. http://www.westwayford.com/index.htm

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