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Ownership
- Andrew Sherman
- General Manager
Andrew started working at Dean Honda as a lot attendant when he was 16 years old. With his experience in the auto industry, he became a dealer trades and product specialist. He has also worked in the Parts and Services Departments at our dealership. Andrew is now Operations Manager here at Lake View Ford! Andrew has a degree in Business Management from Indiana University, Bloomington. When he is not hanging out at the dealership, he enjoys exercising and fishing.
Wash Bay Attendants
- George Lucas
- Wash Bay Attendant
George has been with LakeView Ford for 10 years! He strives to make people happy. Leading up to his current job as one of our wash bay team, he did building maintenance and lawn care. George is originally from Huntington, WV but currently resides in Conneaut Lake, PA.
- Mike Scully
- Wash Bay Attendant
Michael or Mike, as he likes to be called, has been in the automotive industry for 16 years. He is part of our wash bay team at Lake View Ford. His favorite part of this job is that there is always different things to do. In his off time, he enjoys playing sports and hunting. He was born and raised in Conneaut Lake, PA.
Administration
- Stacy Jo Sherman
- Office Manager
Stacy Jo is our Office Manager here at Lake View Ford. She has been in the automotive industry for 26 years. Stacy is from Albion, PA where she also currently resides. She is a wife, a mother and a grandmother with 2 sons and 2 grandsons. When she isn't at the dealership, Stacy enjoys gardening, baking and spending time with her family.
- Sonja Ricciuti
- Accounting Clerk
- Amy Russell
- Title Clerk
Amy Russell is from Jamestown, Pa and has worked at this particular location for the last two and half years. Amy enjoys the family-like atmosphere, and how the management staff appreciates their employees. Amy received a Bachelor's Degree in Business from Westminster College. Before Lake View Ford, Amy owned her own grocery store! In her free time, Amy enjoys working at the Conneaut Cellars Winery on the weekends.
Service
- Charlie Seuffert
- Parts Manager
- Steven Fenn
- Parts
Steven has been in the automotive industry for 40 years. He is one of our parts department employees. He attended the New Castle School of Trades as a Diesel Tech. Steven has also worked for 30 years (now retired) in fire service and as a medic. He is a member of the International Harvester Old Iron Club and the Ashtabula Antique Engine Club. Steven is from Jamestown, PA and currently resides in Mercer County. When he isn't at work he enjoys restoring old IH machines.
- Darryl
- Service Manager
- Tim Betts
- Fixed Ops Director
Tim is our Fixed Ops Director at CDJR and also at Lake View Ford. He oversees and improves service and parts and also the body shop operations. He loves working for a family run business and watching all the opportunities and growth in all departments. Tim has been in the automotive industry for 20 years having worked with GM, Ford, Honda and Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram. He has special training from Disney Institute, Disney University, General Motors, NADA Fixed Ops training and Gold Level E2 with Ford Motor Company. Tim was born and raised in Conneaut Lake, PA, which is where he still resides! He has 5 kids (3 of his own and 2 step children) and a granddaughter!
- Niles Copeland
- Assistant Service Manager
Niles joined the Lake View Ford Team in May of 2019. He is the Assistant Service Manager here with over 15 years of experience in the automotive industry starting as a tire technician and working his way into management. His favorite part about his job is that the managers and owners respect him and trust him to do his job, and they do not micromanage which makes Lake View Ford a great place to work! Niles was born and raised in Albion, PA where he enjoys spending time with his family and friends, and also enjoys motorcycling, fishing, and shooting guns at his local sportsmens club.
- Bruce Hicks
- Parts Associate
Bruce has been with Lake View Ford for a total of twenty years. He is originally from Titusville, PA and now resides in Conneautville, PA. Not only does Bruce work in the auto industry, he is involved in the music industry, too! When he is not working at Lake View, he is DJ-ing! When is not working his two jobs, he likes to go on wine tours.
Sales
- Madeline Barr
- Sales Consultant
Madeline is one of our Sales Consultants here at Lake view Ford. She loves helping people and looks forward to learning all there is to know about her position. She has worked in several industries from food industry, mental health, and also security. She is an assistant basketball coach for the Special Olympics. She is a current resident of Meadville, PA. When she isn't at work she enjoys spending time with her husband and two sons, doing archery and hunting and playing basketball and soccer.
- Kyle Bierman
- Sales Consultant
Kyle is a Sales Consultant here at Lake View Ford. Kyle likes being in sales because he enjoys creating relationships as well as the endless opportunities. Before coming to Lake View Ford, Kyle worked in food management. He is from Linesville where he also currently resides. In his free time he enjoys football and cars!
- Bob Russell
- Sales Operations Manager
Robert, who also goes by Root, has been in the auto industry since he was eighteen years old. He has been working for Lake View Ford for the past twenty-four years. The best part of his job is getting to help the customers with all of their needs. Robert is from the Conneaut Lake area and now resides in Meadville. When Robert is not working for Lake View, he works as an Emergency Medical technician; he has done so for the past thirty-one years.
- Tonie Copeland
- Business Development
Tonie joined the Lake View Ford team in July 2019 as a Business Development Associate. Her favorite part of the job is that she gets to talk to people from all walks of life, hearing their stories. She has over 20 years of customer service experience which she brings to the table here at Lake View Ford. She is originally from Cambridge Springs, PA but resides in Albion, PA where she enjoys spending her time with her husband and kids, reading, and enjoying whatever life gives her!
- Todd Exley
- Sale Associate
Todd has lived in Conneaut Lake, Pa all of his life. He has been with Lake View Ford for the past fifteen years. The best part of Todd's job is the customers he meets along the way. He has worked in sales and marketing for twenty years and fifteen hears in auto sales. Todd enjoys golf and snowmobiling in his spare time.
- William Hill
- Sales Associate
William, who also goes by Bill, has been in the automotive industry for the past 28 years. He has been with Lake View Ford for six and half years and enjoys sales and meeting new people. When William is not at work, he enjoys traveling on family vacations and being a private club manager.
- Mary Ann Palmer
- Sales Manager
Mary Ann has been with Lake View Ford since July 2019. She has been in the car business for 2 1/2 years. She loves the atmosphere at Lake View Ford because its friendly, and she gets to help customers get the cars they want! Mary Ann went to Jamestown Business College and received an Associates Degree in Business Administration and Accounting. When Mary Ann isn't working she enjoys kayaking, crocheting afghans and reading Stephen King novels.
- Ben Collier
- Finance Manager
Ben joined our sales team here at Lake View Ford. After starting his career in construction he has made the transition to car sales! Ben is now one of our Finance Managers! Ben is from Conneaut Lake, PA and currently resides there as well! His favorite part of this job is helping others find the perfect vehicle for them and seeing them leave happy! When Ben isn't at the dealership he enjoys watching basketball and football and working on cars.