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-eight years auto and RV dealer. 
Thomas Stefani - Service Manager / Master Technician
Five and a half years as Comrie RV service manager, has worked in the RV industry for twenty - one 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. 
Jericho James Casto - Parts Specialist / Service Writer / Technician
Two and a half years with Comrie RV, 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. 
Tim Johnson - Parts and accessory consultant / Warranty clerk
Mr. Johnson is a resident of Umatilla County for forty-nine years, thirty years automotive service and parts background, twenty-four years with Comrie Chevrolet - Honda, and an RV owner for ten years. Mr. Johnson works hard to take care of customer needs! 
Baby Momma - Business Cat
Rodent specialist, four years of service 
Jose Villegas - RV Technician
Almost four years with Comrie RV, twelve years in the trailer manufacturing industry, specializes in electrical diagnostics and repair, plumbing work, and cabinetry adjustments and alterations. 
Vincent Stefani - Parts Counter Consultant
A nineteen year resident of the area, Umatilla, graduated from high school in 2010, currently working on EMT and general firefighting training. Works hard helping in the community as a volunteer, and works hard for our customers providing good service. 
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). 
Jason Estle - Sales consultant
Jason has one and half years experience selling automobiles, and recreational vehicles. He's lived in the Hermiston area for thirty - eight years and is a 1991 graduate of Hermiston high school. He is a jack of all trades and master of none. He raises cattle and kids and keeps busy with all kinds’ community activities. 
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