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Our Team at Volkswagen

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  • Jim Surrett
    General Manager
    Jim Surrett
    (888) 806-3820

    Jim is originally from Knoxville, TN. He currently lives in Largo, FL with his wife and 2 daughters. He has been in the new and used car business for close to 20 years. When he's not managing the VW store, he's the General Manger of the Lokey Nissan store.  In his limited spare time, he enjoys golfing, bowling and spending time with his wonderful family.

  • Larry Dubose
    General Sales Manager
    Larry Dubose
    (888) 806-3820

    Larry is originally from Palatka, FL near Gainesville. He has lived in Clearwater, FL for the past year and currently helps manage both the Lokey Volkswagen and Lokey Nissan stores. He has been in the new and used car business for close to 15 years and enjoys everything it has to offer!

  • George Gowen
    Sales Manager
    George Gowen
    (888) 806-3820


  • AJ Harvie
    Sales Manager
    AJ Harvie
    (866) 806-3820


  • Adrian Marin
    Sales Manager
    Adrian Marin
    (888) 806-3820


  • Mike Marquette
    VW Lot Porter
    Mike Marquette


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  • Jennifer Clement
    Executive Assistant
    Jennifer Clement
    (727) 799-2151


  • Lauren Kube
    Finance Manager
    Lauren Kube

    Lauren was born and raised in the Tampa Bay Area of Florida. She has been in the car business for close to 5 years but has had family in the business her whole life. Lauren enjoys the beach, boating, sports, fishing and spending time with her husband and 2 dogs.  She is very passionate about the Tampa Bay Rays and Buccaneers.

  • Aaron Beckett
    Sales Consultant
    Aaron Beckett
    (888) 806-3820


  • Cathy Johnson
    Sales Consultant
    Cathy Johnson
    (888) 806-3820

    Cathy has spent her whole life working in sales and hospitality.  Her favorite car is the Volkswagen Beetle and she actually worked at the Lokey VW Gulf to Bay location in 1998 when the Beetle reemerged in Clearwater.  She is excited about the 3rd phase of the Beetle with the 2012 VW Beetle.  When not working at Lokey Volkswagen, Cathy spends time with her four children. 

  • Daren Wacikowski
    Internet Sales Team
    Daren Wacikowski
    (888) 806-3820


  • Dylan Longe
    Internet Sales Team Member
    Dylan Longe
    (888) 806-3820


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  • Janet Scruggs
    Internet Sales Team Member
    Janet Scruggs
    (888) 806-3820


  • Matt Jones
    Sales Consultant
    Matt Jones
    (888) 806-3820


  • Mike Akers
    Sales Consultant
    Mike Akers
    (888) 806-3820


  • Monica McLaughlin
    Internet Sales Team Member
    Monica McLaughlin
    (888) 806-3820


  • Tanoka Adams
    Sales Consultant
    Tanoka Adams
    (888) 806-3820


  • Joe Highfill
    BDC Department
    Joe Highfill
    (727) 799-2151

    Originally from Pace, FL, Joe has lived in Clearwater since 2005 and has been a Lokey employee since 2008.  He is also currently a student at the University of South Florida seeking a bachelor's degree in finance.

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  • John Potter
    VW Scheduler
    John Potter
    (800) 600-2151

    John works in the Business Development Center for Volkswagen's service department.  He will help you arrange your service appointments at the Lokey VW dealership.  John works part-time at Disney World in entertainment.

  • Tom Devine
    Service Manager
    Tom Devine
    (866) 850-1017


  • David Ferrier
    Driver
    David Ferrier
    (727) 799-2151


  • Dale Krutzik
    Service Advisor
    Dale Krutzik
    (866) 850-1017


  • Larry Hoyt
    Service Advisor
    Larry Hoyt
    (866) 850-1017


  • Ron Long
    Service Advisor
    Ron Long
    (866) 850-1017


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  • Alex Guzman
    Service Technician
    Alex Guzman
    (866) 850-1017


  • Andy Hickey
    Service Technician
    Andy Hickey
    (866) 850-1017


  • Eric Northcraft
    Service Technician
    Eric Northcraft
    (866) 850-1017


  • Frederic Berhard
    Service Technician
    Frederic Berhard
    (866) 850-1017


  • Josh Frost
    Service Technician
    Josh Frost
    (866) 850-1017


  • Mark Hunt
    Service Technician
    Mark Hunt
    (866) 850-1017


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  • Zach Schroeder
    Service Technician
    Zach Schroeder
    (866) 850-1017


  • Kelly Latouf
    VW Scheduler
    Kelly Latouf
    (800) 600-2151

    Kelly works in the Business Development Center for Volkswagen's service department.  She will help you arrange your service appointment at the Lokey VW dealership.

  • Jose Bonilla
    Parts Manager
    Jose Bonilla
    (727) 450-7991


  • Peter Rocha
    Parts Consultant
    Peter Rocha
    (727) 450-7991


  • Lucy Hood
    Warranty Administrator
    Lucy Hood
    (727) 450-7991


  • Pat Lipka
    Controller
    Pat Lipka
    (727) 799-2151

    Pat started with the Lokey Automotive Group in 1997 as the Office Manager for the Saturn Division.  She is currently the Controller for the 5 dealerships.

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  • Jen Rehm
    Office Manager
    Jen Rehm
    (727) 799-2151

    Jennifer, a local graduate from the University of South Florida, moved here from Arizona twelve years ago.  She has been with the Lokey Family for the last ten years, and enjoys the challenge and energy in the automotive industry.  When not working, she spends as much time with her family as possible - enjoying all the wonderful things Florida has to offer!!

  • Melissa Hedge
    Assitant Office Manger
    Melissa Hedge
    (727) 799-2151

    Melissa was born and raised in sunny Florida!  She is the Assistant Office Manager and has worked at Lokey Automotive for over 6 years.  In her free time, she loves to spend time with her wonderful children, family and friends!

  • Angela Deckert
    Head Biller
    Angela Deckert
    (727) 799-2151

    Angela is originally from Minnesota - Go Vikings! She started with the Lokey Automotive Group back in 2004 and currently holds the Head Biller position for the LokeyTown dealerships.

  • Barry Tyson
    Accounts Payable
    Barry Tyson

    Barry joined the Lokey Automotive Group in December of 2008, after accepting an early retirement from UPS in 2005.  Barry has a Bachelors Degree from USF and a Masters Degree from Keller Graduate School in Atlanta.

  • Christina Edwards
    VW Accounts Receivable
    Christina Edwards

    Christina moved here from New Jersey in 1986.  She started with the Lokey Automotive Group in 2010 and handles Accounts Receivable for Kia, Nissan and Volkswagen.

  • Christine Horn
    Human Resources Manager
    Christine Horn
    (727) 799-2151

    Christine has been with the Lokey family since August 2004 and has worked  in the automotive industry for nearly 20 years.  When not working she enjoys spending time riding her motorcycle and hanging with family and friends.

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  • Diane Hedding
    Accounts Receivables
    Diane Hedding
    (727) 799-2151

    Diane has been with the Lokey Automotive Group for over 2 years.  She is on the Accounts Receivable Team.

  • Melody Whitaker
    Human Resources
    Melody Whitaker
    (727) 799-2151

    Melody is proud to say she has been in the car business for over 22 years and she appreciates the opportunities the Lokey Automotive Group has provided for her!  She is the mother of 2 wonderful adult children and 3 energetic grandsons that keep her young.  She believes that "Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift!"

  • Paige Gray
    Volkswagen Biller
    Paige Gray
    (727) 799-2151

    Paige started at the Lokey Automotive Group in December of 2006. She is currently the Volkswagen biller. She enjoys spending as much free time with her three children, friends and family!!!

  • Sharon Wright
    Accounting
    Sharon Wright

    Sharon is originally from New York and moved to Clearwater in June 2011.  She has been in the car business for over 17 years and currently works with the Lokey Receivable Team.  She loves all aspects of her job and appreciates the opportunities that Lokey has given her.  She is the mother of 3 wonderful adult children and 6 grandchildren.

  • Stephanie Lytle
    Accounting
    Stephanie Lytle


  • Toni Collins
    Tags & Titles
    Toni Collins
    (727) 799-2151

    Born in Tampa, FL, Toni has been with the Lokey Family for just under 10 years and currently works in the tag & title department.  Toni is a recent recipient of the Lokey Auto Group's Earle B. Lokey Circle of Champions.  As a Champion winner, Toni has shown character, great productivity and respect and caring for people.  She, like all of our Champion winners, is a key to our future.

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  • Tracy Scott
    System Administrator
    Tracy Scott
    (727) 799-2151

    Tracy is a local graduate from the University of South Florida - Go Bulls!   She has been in the car business for over 11 years and with the Lokey Automotive Group for the past year.

  • Vanessa Bocher
    Inventory Contol
    Vanessa Bocher
    (727) 799-2151

    Vanessa has been in the car business for close to 10 years.  She started with the Lokey Automotive Group in payables for the Saturn of Port Richey. (now Subaru) and Saturn of St. Pete (now Lokey St. Pete) stores.  She is now in Inventory Control which includes Wholesales and Dealer Trades for our new car dealerships - Lokey VW, Lokey Nissan, Lokey Kia amd Subaru of Port Richey and purchasing for the whole Lokey Automotive Group.

  • Nicola Pagley
    SEO & Social Media
    Nicola Pagley
    (727) 799-2151

    Nicola first started working for the Lokey Automotive Group as an executive assistant when she moved here from the Washington, DC metro area.  She handled a little bit of everything but took a hiatus after the birth of her second son.  She recently rejoined the Lokey Auto Grroup family as our SEO and Social Media Manager and helps us run all of Lokey's social media accounts.  Follow her on Facebook here or on Twitter here.

  • Guy Farey
    Service Advisor
    Guy Farey

    Guy has been in the car industry for over 10 years.  He started in the business as a line tech and over the years has worked in sales, service, parts and finance.  Guy also has a B.S. in Business from the University of Pittsburgh.  No surprise that he is a diehard Pittsburgh Steelers fan!