Schomp BMW is part of the locally-owned and operated Ralph Schomp Automotive group that includes Schomp Honda in Littelton, Schomp MINI in Littleton, as well as Fay Myers Motorcycle World in Greenwood Village. At Schomp BMW, we are proud of our heritage, and we are equally proud of being the Number 1 volume BMW franchise in the region. Of course, we didn't get to be the biggest BMW Center by short-changing our relationships. From our One Price pricing philosophy that allows you to get the very best price up front to our total commitment to customer satisfaction, you can be sure that your car buying experience at Schomp BMW will be second to none.
Community-Minded Ownership
As the third-generation owner and president of Ralph Schomp Automotive, Lisa J. Schomp oversees operations for not only Schomp BMW, but also the Rocky Mountain region's Number 1 volume Honda dealer and Colorado's first MINI dealer, as well as Fay Myers Motorcycle World in Greenwood Village.
As a Time Magazine Quality Dealer, Lisa is highly respected as an innovator; helping to positively change the industry's image by focusing on what her business could give back to the community. For more than a decade, her dealership has been rated the Top Woman-owned Company in Colorado by Colorado Biz Magazine and The Denver Business Journal.
Lisa is also known for her civic-mindedness, and selects groups and activities to sponsor based on her beliefs and values. Schomp BMW employees volunteer hundreds of hours coordinating and working at Schomp-sponsored community events. Despite bleak economic forecasts for the auto industry, Lisa surprised many by her decision to continue funding Schomp's community partners, maintaining "They need our support now more than ever before." Knowing how costly space can be for a small business or nonprofit, Lisa and her family offer their large MINI and BMW conference rooms and Schomp BMW's spacious "Galleria" basement showroom at no charge for meetings, classes, and fundraising events.
Here is just a sampling of the community groups supported by Ralph Schomp Automotive and Schomp BMW over the years: Douglas County Educational Foundation - Littleton Public Schools Foundation - The Jefferson Foundation - Englewood Education Foundation - Cherry Creek Schools/Cherry Creek Schools Foundation - After Prom - Presenting Sponsor, Annual Ralph Schomp Fire Truck Parade & Muster - Partner, Colorado State Patrol, "Alive at 25" Safe Driving Course - Partner, Colorado State Patrol, "Take it To The Track - Annual Schomp BMW Polo Classic - Annual Children's Hospital Charity Sale - Denver Press Club, Annual Damon Runyon Dinner - Girl Scouts of America Car Clinics - Western Welcome Week - Rotary Club International - Women's Foundation "Gender Matters" Luncheon - Corporate Sponsor, NAWBO (National Association of Women Business Owners) - Arapahoe County League of Women Voters.
Ralph Schomp Automotive - History
Ralph Schomp Automotive was founded by Lisa Schomp's maternal grandfather, Roy Weaver. In 1941, Weaver established Arapahoe Motors on South Broadway in Englewood and launched a Denver automobile group that would eventually include son-in-law, Ralph Schomp. A veteran of World War II, Ralph graduated with a degree in architecture, but jobs in his field were difficult to come by in post-war Denver. He began working for his father-in-law and purchased Arapahoe Motors in Englewood in 1955, which over the years became Ralph Schomp, Inc. and was moved to its current location in Littleton in the 1980's.
Born in 1952, the fourth of Ralph and Kay Schomp's six daughters, Lisa knew early on that she wanted to follow her father into the car business. Convinced his daughter wouldn't make it in the male-dominated auto industry; Ralph tested her mettle by insisting she learn the business from the ground up.
Lisa began her automotive career in 1972 as a "coffee greeter girl" in a mini-skirt, serving coffee and donuts to customers. She worked her way up through virtually all departments, ultimately earning her father's respect and approval. She and her husband, Mark Wallace, took the reins of the dealership in 1988.
In 1993, we introduced our of "One-Price" Business Philosophy - a philosophy that actually makes car buying a pleasurable experience for our customers. In short, we will give you our best price for any new BMW, used BMW, Certified BMW or used car right up front - no more hassles and haggles with car salesmen. Interestingly, nearly 20 years later most dealers still sell cars via hours of haggle and hassle, though not at Schomp BMW.
Honesty, Integrity and Ethics in the Car Business
At Schomp BMW, we are dedicated toward running our business in a highly ethical manner. Over the years, others have recognized our commitment to business ethics and Ralph Schomp Automotive and our CEO, Lisa Schomp, have been honored with the following business awards:
Finalist, Denver-Boulder Better Business Bureau Torch Award for Marketplace Ethics 2005
Finalist, Colorado "Ethics in Business Awards" Sponsored by Colorado Biz Magazine, Samaritan Institute, Rotary Clubs of Colorado and Daniels School of Business 2000; 2001
1996 "Business Integrity Award", Littleton Rotary Club - Presented to Lisa Schomp for outstanding business ethics and contributions to the Littleton community
NAWBO Corporate Sponsor of the Year 2008
#1 Woman-Owned Business in Colorado bt Denver Business Journal/Colorado Biz Magazine 1998 to present
Ranked as a Top 10 Family-Owned Businesses in Colorado by ColoradoBiz Magazine
Ranked as a Top 10 Privately Owned Businesses in Colorado by the Denver Business Journal
Chambers of Commerce At Schomp BMW and Ralph Schomp Automotive, we are proud of our involvement with local Chambers of Commerce, including: the South Metro Denver Chamber of Commerce; Colorado Women's Chamber of Commerce; Greater Englewood Chamber of Commerce; Greater Denver Chamber of Commerce; Highlands Ranch Chamber of Commerce.
Welcome to Schomp BMW. We are proud to be a Denver BMW Dealer and your first choice for BMWs and Used Cars in the Highlands Ranch-Castle Rock-Littleton area. Are you in the market to buy a new BMW 3 Series, 5 Series, X3, X5, Certified BMW, used BMW or a great used car? We've got a great selection of Denver All Wheel Drive vehicles and BMW Certified cars in Colorado. We are the region's number 1 volume BMW Center for a reason.
Did you know that you can conduct online research to discover the features of all BMW models like the 3 Series right here on our Colorado BMW Dealer website? At Schomp BMW online you can learn all about the new BMW cars & SUVs - even our All-Wheel Drive models. We think you'll agree that the BMW lineup is impressive: From the sporty BMW 3 Series to the luxurious BMW 5 Series, to the versatile X3 and X5.
In need of BMW Service in Highlands Ranch or Douglas County? Looking for a factory-trained BMW Mechanic near Castle Rock or Grand Junction? We understand that when you need your car serviced that it can be a stressful time. That's why at Schomp BMW, we strive to put your mind at ease and provide the best BMW Service in the Denver-Littleton area. Our trained BMW Serivce mechanics are experts at repairing your BMW at our Colorado BMW Center.