Greg Vann York
President, Vann York Auto Group
Greg York is President and CEO of Vann York Auto Group, a High
Point-based family-owned automotive company that operates five
franchise dealerships, a pre-owned store, a collision center, and
a finance company. Previously, Mr. York worked as a bond trader
with NCNB Bank in Charlotte, North Carolina. In 1987, Mr. York
returned to his family’s business and led the Vann York Toyota
dealership. He held several leadership positions in the company
before being named President of Vann York Auto Group in 2000.
Under his leadership the company has acquired three dealerships, built
a collision center, and created an auto finance company. York also
served as Chairman of High Point Bank’s Board of Directors until it
was acquired in 2016. He now serves on the Executive Committee of the
newly formed Triad Business Bank.
Current Community Involvement
- High Point Downtown Transformation Board
- Duke Divinity School Board of Visitors
- High Point Baseball, Inc. Board of Directors
- Business High Point Executive Committee
-
High Point University Board of Visitors Chair, Westchester Country
Day School Endowment Board
- Southeast Toyota Dealer Council
- NC Auto Dealers Association Board of Directors
- Triad Business Bank Board Executive Committee
- YMCA of Greater High Point Board
Past Leadership Positions
- Chair, High Point United Way Board
- Chair, High Point United Way Campaign
- Finance Chair, High Point Regional Health System
- Chair, Westchester Country Day School
- Chair, High Point Boys and Girls Club
- Chair, String and Splinter Club
- Chair, Boy Scout Troop 4 Committee
Awards And Recognition
- 2019 Distinguished Citizen of the Year
- 2015 Time/Ally Dealer of the Year
- Triad’s Top 40 Leaders Under 40
- Man and Youth Award for Boys and Girls Club
-
Distinguished Alumni Award from Westchester Country Day School
- NC Family Business Council Award
- Young Presidents Organization
- Eagle Scout
