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Craig Durrett is currently president of Durrett Motor Company, Texas Star Financial and Durrett Storage Center. Over the past 33 years, Craig has built three successful businesses based on his good, solid reputation and has become a trusted name his clients can rely on. But, first and foremost, Craig's first passion is the car business. Craig's mission has always been to improve the image of the pre-owned car industry, and it is this which sets him apart from other dealers that choose not to "do business the right way." Craig is a man of his word and firmly believes in still doing business on a handshake. You will often hear him say "If you said you would do it, you simply need to get it done; no matter the cost."

Craig is a native Texan, and has lived in the Houston area most of his life. He attended Texas Tech University in Lubbock, and in 1977 married his beautiful wife, Paula. His passion for cars and a very unsavory experience during the purchase of a new car is what brought him to the auto industry in 1977. After his sales training at Giles Volkswagen-Volvo, Craig quickly realized that what his grandmother had always told him was true. He definitely possessed "the gift of gab". It was then that he made the decision to start a career where he could use that gift to earn a living and that's just what he did!

After leaving Giles, Craig worked for Dutch Holland Oldsmobile, as a salesman, and eventually the fleet manager from 1978-1981. In 1981 Craig began working for Ron Craft Chevrolet, in Baytown, as his sales manager. He was soon promoted to general sales manager. Craig has always been very grateful to Ron Craft for his positive influence and for sharing his valuable knowledge and experience of the automotive business. In November of 1986, Craig and Paula took a huge step forward and opened Durrett Motor Company. Since then, Durrett Motor Company has outgrown its first and second locations and are currently at the third location, 5520 S Shaver, in Houston. Durrett Motor Company continues to keep its focus on Craig's original mission statement. He has high expectations for himself and his associates. He requires them to be the best and to continue to stretch daily, so Durrett Motor Company can deliver the highest level of service, continue to help customers recapture the power of good credit, and if needed, to be simply a trusted friend in the car business.

Craig is still very hands on at his business and makes himself available to his customers and employees. Still eager to learn and grow, he frequently attends NIADA 20 group meetings and maintains his certification as a Certified Master Dealer. When he's not at Durrett Motor Company, Craig can be seen at fundraisers or community events to support his company charity or simply spending quality time with his wife and traveling in their bus.

Craig will tell you he's not done yet. Every day he seems to find a deeper passion to move forward, to grow, to do more, and to make more, so he can help more. His best is yet to come!