Ken Gorin
Ken Gorin, a 32-year auto industry veteran, relocated to Miami, Florida in 1995 to become co-owner and president of THE COLLECTION, the Coral Gables-based luxury automotive dealership. He currently oversees all operations of the company’s eight franchises, which include Audi, Porsche, Ferrari, Maserati, Alfa Romeo, Aston Martin, Jaguar, and Lotus.
Under Gorin’s guidance, THE COLLECTION has risen to become one of the country’s most successful luxury dealerships and is recognized for providing the highest level of customer service. The company consistently receives an extremely high mark in the manufactures’ Customer Satisfaction Index (CSI) and is recipient of several industry awards and accolades including The Premier Porsche Dealer Award, The Pride of Jaguar Award, and The Audi Magna Society Award.
Gorin previously owned Jaguar, Mazda, and Alfa Romeo dealerships for more than 18 years in his hometown of Hartford, Connecticut. He was an active member of several community and industry organizations, including The Greater Hartford Automobile Association Board of Regents, Jaguar Cars Dealer Council, Mazda Super Presidents Club, and served on the Board of Regents of the Greater Hartford International Auto Show.
A resident of Pinecrest, Gorin is still actively involved in automotive and business associations, including the National Automobile Dealers Association, Florida Automotive and Truck Dealers Association, The American Import Auto Dealers Association, The Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce, The Coral Gables Chamber of Commerce and The Beacon Council. In addition, he serves as Chairman of Jaguar North America’s Dealer Council and is a member of the Maserati North America Dealer Council as well as the Audi of North America Dealer Council. He is a past member of Porsche North America’s Dealer Board of Regents.
THE COLLECTION is deeply committed to the South Florida community and takes special interest in children’s causes. Mr. Gorin sits on the chairman’s committee of the Make-A-Wish Foundation, an organization that grants wishes to children with life-threatening diseases. He is also a member of the Latin Builders Association and the Jewish Federation. In addition, THE COLLECTION proudly supports the Jackson Memorial Foundation, Vizcaya Museum and Gardens, and the Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA), which hold several events throughout the year to raise funds. THE COLLECTION also sponsors a variety of local organizations such as the Junior League of Greater Miami, Multiple Sclerosis Society, the University of Miami, Amigos For Kids, the Humane Society, Big Brothers Big Sisters, Young Patronesses of the Opera (YPO), YMCA of Greater Miami, His House and Florida International University.
Gorin received a Bachelor’s degree from Bryant University, in Providence, Rhode Island where he earned the George M. Parks award, the highest honor bestowed on outstanding graduates.
In response to THE COLLECTION’s overwhelming success within the South Florida community, the company developed a 350,000 square-foot, state-of-the-art facility in 2002 that combines 21st century technology with the look and feel of the world's finest luxury showrooms. THE COLLECTION is located at the corner Bird Road and Ponce de Leon Boulevard in Coral Gables.