Knauz Automotive Group Honored As Best Friend of Illinois Parks

Knauz Automotive Group, Lake Bluff, was recently recognized by the Illinois Association of Park Districts as a Best Friend of Illinois Parks. Ray Reilly, Marketing Director for Knauz accepted the award at the IAPD’s 12th annual Best of the Best Gala held to honor businesses that go above and beyond the ordinary to create extraordinary experiences for the citizens of Illinois through their support of programs at parks and recreation facilities. Knauz was nominated by the Mundelein Park & Recreation District for their exemplary support of Mundelein’s Park District recreation programs.

“It has been a pleasure to work with the team at Knauz that has both sponsored and helped to enhance our community events including the Enchanted Princess Ball, Friends of Steeple Chase Golf Tournament, the Freedom Classic 5K Run, and Boo Bash, to name a few,” stated Margaret Resnick, Executive Director of Mundelein Park District. “These events attract families not only from Mundelein but also from our neighbors in Lake Bluff, Vernon Hills, Grayslake, Round Lake Beach, Libertyville and Gurnee. The philanthropic support of Knauz Automotive Group has been unmatched by any other Mundelein Park District sponsor.”

“We are truly honored by this special recognition,” stated William Madden President and CEO of Knauz Automotive Group. “Throughout the many years that we have been in business we have dedicated ourselves to community involvement. We are the proud sponsor of many community based programs that enrich the lives of our neighbors.”

Knauz Autopark, located at Highway 41 & Rt. 176, Lake Bluff, is the home of BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Land Rover, Hyundai, and Sprinter dealerships. For more information about Knauz visit www.knauz.com or call 847.234.2800.