Cypress Big Tex Trailers, a popular LaMATS vendor partner located in Woodworth, Louisiana, has been named Dealership of the Year by its national supplier in a February 7 ceremony in Grapevine, Texas. The annual award, presented to Cypress owner/operattor Brandon Butler, was the first of its kind for the industry leading manufacturer, Big Tex Trailers. Corporate Director of Sales, Kevin Ash-more of Mt. Pleasant, TX, praised Butler and his team, saying they “truly exemplify the Big Tex mission and values, and are helping set the standard for what a Big Tex partner should be.” For his part, Butler was “stunned” by the announcement, noting that the nationwide gathering included many larger dealerships with higher sales volumes and longer relationships with the manufacturer. Out of 400 Big Tex dealerships nationwide, only 200 were invited to the ceremony. Criteria for the top award included a dealership’s reputation among customers, local market share and the winning personalities of sales staff. “We were surprised and very humbled,” said Butler. “I always wondered why people get so emotional at awards ceremonies. Now I understand why.” Brandon, who started the family-owned dealership with his late father, Jimmie Butler, in 2000 and shares sales duties with his mother, Alice, said continuing his father’s legacy was a lifelong ambition for him. “It took a little while to get into the rhythm,” recalled Butler. “But we got it!” In reference to the recent award, Butler credited his mother’s customer relations and ever-improving sales skills as ” a valuable asset to our growth.” Cypress Big Tex is a preferred LaMATS vendor of top-quality utility trailers and is highly recommended to all Louisiana municipalities. “Our experience with Brandon and his crew has never been less than excellent. LMA members who purchase from them can trust the quality, price, and service will be second to none,” affirmed Cliff Palmer, LaMATS Executive Director. Butler’s Woodworth dealership is an active member of the LPS-Schools GPO and also the LaMATS-administered statewide cooperative purchasing commission, LACPC. Learn more about these exclusive local government procurement opportunities and about Cypress Big Tex Trailers at lamats.net/lps.