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Maria was born in San Luis Potosí, Mexico. When she was 3 years old, her dad moved his young family to League City, Texas. She enjoys kickboxing, running and spending time with her family and has always considered her siblings, 3 sisters and 1 brother, her best friends. Maria continues to learn and grow by attending motivational and professional industry conventions and seminars. She confesses that she lacked interest in formal education but says that luckily she was raised with a very strong work ethic and a tight knit family that fostered a passion for helping people and always pushing to the next level. "I couldn't have picked a better business to utilize my strengths." she says. In 1992 Maria began her career in the car business at Clear Lake Dodge. After working there 5 years, she resigned her position as a finance manager stating her career felt stagnant and lacked mentorship. Looking back she says, "I did not have a true understanding and passion for the car business yet."

On January 26, 1998, she joined the Durrett Motor Company team and found what she'd been missing. Though it's been 22 years, she recounts that she still remembers that day well. After a short interview with each of the Durretts, they shared their vision with her and she knew this was the place where she could not only learn, but thrive. They offered her an opportunity with no limits. There were so many areas to grow in, a business model that mirrored her true values and a real opportunity to build a rewarding career. She credits the Durretts for her success. "They are part of my family now." she says. "Craig has been a great influence and mentor to me." Being so close to the Durretts, makes working there a welcome challenge and pushes her to do her very best.

Maria says she is proud of Durrett Motor Company's mission statement and explains why. "I love to tell people I sell cars for a living. I can say that with pride because I know we do it the right way. We create a win/win situation! It seems everyone has a horror story about buying a car; it gives me the opportunity to address this common attitude of distrust toward car dealerships. I love to help my clients have a great experience. They find a quality car they can be proud to call their own and in the meantime we offer them options that will benefit them today and in the future. We discuss areas that may help them save money according to their individual buying cycles, and if needed, we can even help them recapture the power of good credit."

Maria knows she's discovered her true passion. She subscribes to Zig Ziglar's philosophy that, "You can get everything in life you want if you'll just help enough other people get what they want." She claims it as her sure recipe for success and adds "As Zig Ziglar says, 'See you at the top!'" Maria believes that's possible for everyone.