Our History
The Comrie background in the RV and automobile business began in Pendleton, Oregon,1929, when J.F. Comrie built an automobile repair shop that was called "Red's Precision Service." 
In 1936 he began the new car business with Oldsmobile and was located in the 30 block on S.E. Court. Later that year GMC Truck was added to the business, it was relocated at the corner of S.E. Fifth and Court.
In 1944 the building at 511 S.E. Court was purchased and a selling agreement with Cadilac was established. There were no cars produced between 1942 and 1946 because of World War II. 1946 was the first year new vehicles were sold by what was called "Comrie Motors", which included Oldsmobile, Cadillac, and GMC. 
In 1951 the business was sold to Paul McCoy and Russ Volstorf and the next seven years saw four changes in ownership including McCoy-Volsort, McCoy-Brown, and Childress until 1958 when the business was repurchased by Comrie's with J.F. Comrie and Roy Comrie (son). J.F. Comrie passed away in 1965. 
In December 1983 Paul Comrie (son of Roy Comrie) came aboard, and in April 1986 became general manager.
In 1985 Comrie's purchased real estate in Hermiston, Oregon to enter the used car and R.V. business. In 1988 Comrie's added Wilderness Travel Trailers. Since that time other lines have been added including: Cardinal, Cougar, Sandpiper, Sandstorm, Wildwood, and SilverLite (used cars and trucks are also sold). 
Pontiac, Buick and Honda were added in January 1991, and the location was moved to Pendleton Southgate.
In May 1998 Comrie's acquired Chevrolet making Comrie's the only point in Pendleton where a GM vehicle could be purchased. Finalization of this buy-sell agreement completed GM's project 2000 plan making Pendleton and Comrie's the hub dealer for General Motors products in Umatilla County. 
Comrie's elected to sell out the new car division in February 2007, and we are now totally concentrating our efforts in Hermiston to provide great RV Service and sales, as well as, meeting used car and truck needs.
Comrie's strongly feels that the success enjoyed over the years was made possible through the recognition that our greatest assets and opportunity for the future growth and progress are our employees and our customers. Our company philosophy is the age-old golden rule, and we will strive to conduct our daily work to live by this philosophy in human relations. We put our trust in God and we look to Him for answers for the future. 
Paul Comrie - Owner/General Manager
Twenty-six years auto and RV dealer. 
Thomas Stefani - Service Manager/Master Technician
Four years as Comrie RV service manager, has worked in the RV industry for twenty years in both manufacturing and dealer service work, master certified RVIA / RVDA since 2003, with certifications in Winegard, Dometic, Norcold, Onan, Roadmaster, Blue Ox, Tekonsha, Carefree of Colorado, Oregon State repair and alterations certifications, along with Oregon State propane fitters certification. Former technical instructor for the FEMA during the Katrina relief effort . In our opinion, the Northwest's best service manager and technician. 
Cinda Watt
Warrenty Specialist/ Parts Counter Person/ Bookkeeper/ Does it all Specialist,
Five years with Comrie RV, certified with Wineguard customer service procedures, Carefree of Colorado, and Roadmaster product information training. Thirty nine years (and holding) in the area, nineteen years experience bookkeeping/ accounting, and she likes cats. 
Baby Momma
Business cat, stress relief for Cinda, two years of service. 
Jericho James Casto - Parts Specialist / Service Writer / Technician
Almost twelve years in RV manufacturing. Three years inventory management background. J.J. is a welding specialist (tig and arc), and a wiring and electrical trouble shooter. Certified with Norcold, strong background in roofs, walls, floors, and quality control. Experienced in slide repair, as well as, tanks and moldings. A certified forklift operator and soon to be one of our new RV delivery instuctors. J.J. has been with Comrie RV for over one year. 
Jose Villegas - RV Technician
Two years with Comrie RV, twelve years in the trailer manufacturing industry, specializes in electrical diagnostics and repair, plumbing work, and cabinetry adjustments and alterations. 
Duane Johnson - RV Technician
Three years with Comrie RV, specializes in RV body work, as well as, interior repair work. 
Pius Horning -Parts counter consultant
Hardware and appliance sales for six years, been an RV owner since 1977, has a strong technical background in RV parts. 
Robert Blake - Sales Manager
Eleven years with Comrie RV, certified in RV product knowledge for professionals, has strong RV technical background, retired army veteran, sargent first class, (28 years service). 
Sylvia McKenzie - Sales Consultant
Twenty one years sales back ground in Automotive, recreational vehicle, and realestate. Lived in Umatilla county for 51 years. 
John Davis - Sales consultant
He's back! John has eleven years experience selling automobiles, recreational vehicles, and marine. He has lived in the Tricity area for over 26 years. 
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