GORHAM — More than a decade after he sold Berlin City Auto Group, Dan Dagesse is returning to the auto dealership world in New Hampshire. Partnering with him are two of his former general managers who report they are happy to be working with the man they consider the best in the business.
Don Noyes and Shawn Hanlon both worked for Dagesse before the two started Auto North in Gorham.
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