Wally McCarthy began his career in the automobile industry in 1949 when he was hired as an accountant-manager by South St. Paul Oldsmobile dealer, Ed Peters. His first dealership, McCarthy Motors in South St. Paul opened in 1953. In 1958 He became a partner in Towns Edge Oldsmobile in Hopkins. He sold his partnership in 1962 and moved to Richfield, MN with his dealership, Wally McCarthy Oldsmobile. Years later his property was taken under the controversial Eminent Domain. This property is now the world headquarters of Best Buy. He then moved his office to his present day at 2325 North Prior Ave. in Roseville.

Dealership Achievements and Awards

• Past President of Minnesota Automobile Dealers Association
• Past President of Greater Metropolitan Oldsmobile Dealer Association
• President of Greater Metropolitan Oldsmobile Dealer Association
• Past member of Delco Electronics Advisory Board
• Served on General Motors Presidents Council
• Served on N.A.D.A. Industrial Relations Board
• Served on Oldsmobile National Dealer Council five times and Chairman twice
• Oldsmobile Elite Dealer
• Cadillac Master Dealer 91,92,93 94,95,96,98,99,00,01,02
• Past Board Member of Oldsmobile Parts Council
• Past Board Member of General Motors Parts Council
• Past Member Cadillac Dealer Council
• Present member of General Motors VSGM Advisory Board
• President of Cadillac Marketing Board
• Cadillac Platinum Dealer 1995,1996,2004
• Hummer Master Dealer 2005

Civic and Humanitarian Efforts

• Minnesota Multiple Sclerosis Board
• Board of Childrens Heart Fund
• National Kidney Foundation Board
• Community Leadership Award/Alzheimers Association
• Chamber of Commerce
• Past President of Decathlon Athletic Club
• Member of Hall of Fame of Richfield
• University of Minnesota Wheels Club
• University of Minnesota Bernie Beirman Hall of Fame Award
• Past Commander of American Legion Post #98 (twice)
• Osman Temple Shrine
• ZURAH Temple Shrine (Honorary Member)
• B'Nai B'rith International Humanitarian Award

Wally McCarthy has helped over 500,000 people
with their automotive needs.