ANNISTON ARMY DEPOT, Ala. -- Frank Marchan shared the story of how he came to the United States with his family as a teen and, through hard work and dedication, grew his own business during the Hispanic Heritage Lunch and Learn event Sept. 28 at Anniston Army Depot.
Marchan and his family arrived in Los Angeles in 1983, when he was 15 years old.
His father, a mechanic, taught him the trade and he learned he had an aptitude for working on vehicles.
Marchan credited God with guiding his path and placing the right people in his life at the right times.
One of those people was the owner of a shop in Haleyville, Ala., who hired Marchan after testing his knowledge of cars.
"He believed in me," said Marchan. "When you have people who believe in you, your life goes forward and you accomplish your dreams."
Through the help of his family and people who were loyal and trustworthy, Marchan was able to move to Oxford, Ala., and open his own repair shop.
Marchan Auto Repair has grown from a small operation in a facility which could only hold two vehicles to the large shop he operates today and he is looking to expand further.
The lunch and learn event also featured videos which showcased Hispanic history throughout North and Central America.
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