Team National is a members-only network marketing company, offering a variety of goods and services to members at factory direct prices. Team National was founded in 1996 by serial entrepreneur and former racing driver Richard Loehr, better known as Dick.
Loehr began his racing career in 1961 with the Michigan-based Ford Drag Racing team. He was an incredibly successful driver, winning many titles, including 26 national events, and ultimately becoming the captain of the team. Loehr was an engineer by profession and was therefore able to use his business contacts to gain patronage. Ford left the racing world in 1971, and Loehr, after 10 years of success, also decided to call it quits and left the racing industry.
Loehr opened his own auto dealership and RV lot in 1971, and ran it for 8 successful years. Loehr became a big name in the auto industry and served on various boards of directors for various auto companies. Loehr was president of the Chrysler Ad Console, president of the American Motors Dealer Console, and president of the New Car Dealers Association, among other things. It was through the Chrysler dealership that Loehr met Lee Iacocca. Iacocca involved Loehr in a large fundraising project to restore the Statue of Liberty. Loehr left the auto industry in 1990 and moved into the restoration business in 1991. It was at this point that the National Team began formulating. In 2001, National Companies Inc., also known as Team National, was born.
Loehr was committed to helping the causes he believed in. The Great Lakes burn field was particularly close to her heart, as her daughter Angela was severely burned when she was very young. Loehr and Team National supported the camp for many years and have actively encouraged others to do so. Loehr also supported the community in which the camp is located, contributing significantly to Toy Run, the largest motorcycle toy drive in the country. Charity was a big part of Loehr’s life, and he even donated 100% of the proceeds from a product to a charity.
Loehr died on May 13, 2008 after a long battle with prostate cancer. His charitable nature has been maintained at the company, which is now run by Angela, Loehr’s daughter. Angela has preserved many of the principles instilled by her father. Team National is still focused on saving consumers money while helping them win. Dick Loehr’s legacy lives on.
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