ORLAND PARK, IL / ACCESS Newswire / November 6, 2026 / The first Toyota was sold by dealership founder Eugene Kowalis in 1976, and to this day his sons Jeffrey and Kurt continue his legacy followed by their sons Chris and Ryan Kowalis.

On November 17th, 2026, the dealership is celebrating this impressive milestone, along with partners from Toyota Headquarters, at 8505 W 159th St in Tinley Park, IL. Orland Toyota has always been committed to a transparent, customer focused experience with their long-time staff helping you every step of the way. The legacy and responsibility of being owned by a local family has always driven a commitment to the community, and they look forward to the next 50 years!

Throughout this half-century, Orland Toyota has received many accolades for its exceptional customer satisfaction. They are a 10-time Toyota President's Award winner for excellence in customer satisfaction and dealership operations. They have received multiple Best of Tinley Park awards for outstanding service and positive community impact, as well as a Nextdoor Neighbor Favorite, and are a 6x Carfax Gold and CarGurus Top Rated Dealer!

Orland Toyota is committed to not only being the best dealership in the community but also being the best dealership for the community. As active participants in local philanthropy throughout Chicagoland, Orland, Tinley, and the south suburbs, Orland Toyota strives to make a difference inside and outside the dealership. In 2026, St. Coletta's of Illinois honored the Kowalis Family with the prestigious Humanitas Award celebrating decades of commitment to those with families in need of support.

Since 1976, Orland Toyota has truly gone above and beyond for their customers, and the community around them. From their outstanding reputation, authentic customer satisfaction awards, and their contributions to local philanthropy, Orland Toyota is more than deserving of this legacy and recognition.

The dealer group encourages other businesses to follow their forward-thinking leadership on sales and customer service. Now, more than ever, it is possible, and fiscally viable, to invest in the lives and economic stability of your customers in your area. If you want to discuss the path they took and see what you can do, please reach out to the dealership by phone at 708-336-7288.

SOURCE: Orland Toyota