Holding customers and co-workers in high regard and ensuring that their well-being is at the fore-front of our minds and actions. Extending effort to offer help when able, recognizing accomplishments, and conducting ourselves each day in an atmosphere wrapped in kindness.
Having strong ethical and moral principles and following them at all times, even when no one is watching. It encompasses being trustworthy and conducting ourselves in a way to honor the legacy of the business and of the Jess Family name.
Holding yourself and each other responsible for our individual and collective actions. Making the conscientious decision to refrain from blaming others or making excuses for your own shortfalls. Takes an active role in identifying how your behavior contributes to the success or harm of the team.
The combination of unwavering tenacity, hard work, and dedication to succeed even in the face of adversity. Positive ambition holds in the balance of success and contentment. It drives personal initiative to problem solve and possesses the courage to set lofty goals for the benefit of the individual and the company.
Providing every opportunity, through training, for employees to be successful in their role and developing them to meet their growth potential.
1938
James W Jess and wife Dolly founded Jim Jess Chevrolet in Coulee City, WA.
1953
James W Jess founded Jim Jess Implement along with his sons and their wives. A second store in Waterville, WA was founded in 1962.
1968
James W Jess retired and sold Chevrolet Dealerships of 30 years. Sons Tom & Bob continue running Jim Jess Implement.
1982
Tom Jess’s son, Jim, joined the Jim Jess Implement business. In 1987, Tom Jess retired and closed the Waterville store. Jim Jess continues to run the Coulee City store.
1992
Tom Jess’s son, Wade, and his wife, Stacey, founded their first Ford dealership in Grand Coulee, WA.
2002
Jim Jess sold Jim Jess Implement after 50 good years with John Deere.
2004
Wade, Jim, and Jim’s son, Ty Jess, founded a second dealership in Pullman, WA.
2017
Wade & Stacey Jess opened their third Ford dealership and added Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram Franchise in Omak, WA.
