Duncan native opening dealerships in Duncan

A Duncan native is ready to open his auto dealership in Duncan on Saturday.

David Le Norman, owner of Merit Auto Group, will host a grand opening event for the dealership from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on March 27.

Le Norman said he considers Duncan his hometown.

“I have actually lived in Duncan four different times,” Le Norman said. “In 1963, my father was transferred there with Getty Oil Company when I was just a year old.”

After moving to other posts between, Oklahoma, Texas and Colorado through the years, Le Norman returned to Duncan.

“We returned to Duncan the summer between my freshman and sophomore year of high school,” Le Norman said. “I am a 1980 graduate of Duncan High School. After college, I returned to Duncan as a Field Engineer for Texaco in 1985. Then, in 1992, I was transferred, but eventually found my way back to Duncan after founding Le Norman Energy.”

According to Le Norman, Le Norman Energy employed over 100 people, mostly from Stephens County.

Le Norman said the company sold in 2002.

A few of Le Norman’s favorite memories of Duncan include football games and friendships.

“I have many great memories in Duncan,” Le Norman said. “I was a part of two state championship football teams and a state championship track team, but most of all I treasure the lifelong friendships I made.”

Le Norman remembers his significance of the McCasland family building the cancer treatment center.

“Years later, one significant highlight was teaming up with the McCasland family to build a cancer treatment facility in our hometown,” Le Norman said. “The quality of care for our fellow residents and simply knowing many of the patients on a personal level made the experience particularly rewarding and special.”

Le Norman said he will always be a Duncan Demon.

From maintaining connections and friendships, Le Norman continues to build relationships.

“I made lifelong friendships,” Le Norman said. “We also continue to build new relationships. For example, I am the majority owner…

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