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Our Team at Volkswagen

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  • Jim Braley
    General Manager
    Jim Braley
    (888) 717-4331

    Originally from Boston, Jim has been with the Lokey Automotive Group since 2010.  He started at our original Saturn of St. Petersburg store which until recently was the Lokey Sears Auto Center.  When he is not helping you find your Tampa Bay new Volkswagen or Used Car he is spending time with his two sons.

  • Lance Parrott
    Sales Manager
    Lance Parrott
    (888) 717-4331


  • Matt Lokey
    Finance Manager
    Matt Lokey
    mlokey@lokey.com

    Matt has worked in every position at the Lokey Automotive Group.  He is the third generation of the Lokey family to work in the automotive business and is learning every aspect of the business to one day take over.  He is an avid football fan and is usually number one in our football fantasy groups.

  • Nate Hearns
    Lot Porter
    Nate Hearns
    (727) 799-2151


  • Alan Brooks
    Sales Consultant
    Alan Brooks
    (877) 717-4331


  • Bill Gunnett
    Sales Consultant
    Bill Gunnett
    (888) 717-4331


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  • Csaba Ujfalusi
    Sales Consultant
    Csaba Ujfalusi
    (888) 717-4331

    Csaba started his automotive career at the Lokey Kia and VW stores in the parts departments.  He moved on to sales and is currently helping people find the right St. Petersburg used car.

  • Howard Arnold
    Sales Consultant
    Howard Arnold
    (888) 717-4331

    Howard has been in the car industry for just over one year.  He started with the Lokey St. Pete team before moving to the Lokey VW store.  He previously worked with the State of Florida.  Howard retired so that he could spend more time with his family. 

  • Mike Akers
    Sales Consultant
    Mike Akers
    (888) 717-4331


  • Paul Pavletic
    Sales Consultant
    Paul Pavletic
    (888) 717-4331

    Although Paul is originally from Chicago, Illinois, he is a serious Tampa Bay Rays fan.  He joined Lokey VW during their record breaking month of over 100 cars sold and is looking forward to giving many years of quality service to his customers.

  • Riadh "Leon" Mosrati
    Sales Consultant
    Riadh


  • Ryan Nazir
    Sales Consultant
    Ryan Nazir


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  • Slim B.
    Sales Consultant
    Slim B.
    (877) 717-4331


  • Sydney Williams
    Sales Consultant
    Sydney Williams
    (888) 717-4331


  • Tanoka Adams
    Sales Consultant
    Tanoka Adams
    (888) 717-4331


  • Scott Wienke
    Service and Parts Manager
    Scott Wienke


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


  • Brian Belviso
    Service Advisor
    Brian Belviso
    (727) 799-2151


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  • Cody Mitchell
    Service Advisor
    Cody Mitchell
    (727) 799-2151

    A transplant from Michigan, Cody started his position with Lokey Volkswagen one month after he moved to the Clearwater area.  He has worked with Volkswagens for many years and is happy that he can continue helping VW customers.  When he's not at work he is cheering on the Fighting Irish of Notre Dame.

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


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

    Eric has been with the Lokey Volkswagen family for close to 10 years.  He started as a service technician and recently became one of our VW service advisors.

  • Ron Long
    Van Driver, PT
    Ron Long
    (866) 850-1017

    Ron has been with the Lokey Automotive Group for many years.  He has worked as a service advisor and service manager for Saturn, Kia, Volkswagen and Nissan.  After working many hours, Ron has stepped back and only works for us a few days a week as a Van Driver to help you get places while your car is being serviced.

  • April Black
    Customer Service Manager
    April Black
    (888) 717-4331

    April joined the Lokey Automotive Group in April of 2010.  She helps schedule appointments for all the dealerships so that you can make the most of your time.  She was born and raised here in Clearwater, FL.  When she is not working, she enjoys spending time with her 2 children, family and friends.

  • Aggie Watson
    Service Coordinator
    Aggie Watson

    Aggie loves helping and talking to people.  As a scheduler for Lokey VW, Aggie knows she has the perfect job. 

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  • Alicia Crook
    Service Coordinator
    Alicia Crook


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


  • Bo Green
    Service Technician
    Bo Green


  • Daryl Lord
    Quick Lube Technician
    Daryl Lord
    (727) 799-2151


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


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


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  • Mike Marquette
    VW Service Technician
    Mike Marquette


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


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


  • Erik Novak
    Parts Counter
    Erik Novak


  • Nick Cordano
    Parts Counter
    Nick Cordano
    (727) 450-7991

    A graduate of East Lake High School, Nick has been working for Lokey Volkswagen the past few years.  He has been an avid skateboarder since he was in the Fifth grade and can tell you what to do to create an awesome Ollie and a Half Cab Impossible.

  • Rick Poulnot
    Parts Counter
    Rick Poulnot
    (727) 450-7991


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  • Jennifer Clement
    Warranty Administrator
    Jennifer Clement
    (727) 450-7991

    Jennifer is originally from Erie, PA, but has lived in Florida for over 20 years.  She currently lives in Oldsmar with her daughter.  She has only been in the car business for over one year, but she loves all aspects of her job and feels very fortunate to have all that she does.

  • 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
    (727) 799-2151

    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.

  • 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.

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

    Diane has been with the Lokey Automotive Group for over 4 years.  She is on the Accounts Receivable Team.

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  • 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
    (727) 799-2151

    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 Cooke
    Accounting
    Stephanie Cooke
    (727) 799-2151


  • 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.

  • 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.

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  • 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.

  • Christa Smith
    Volkswagen Greeter
    Christa Smith
    (727) 799-2151


  • Meghan Miller
    Receptionist
    Meghan Miller
    (888) 717-4331

    From Georgia, Meghan recently joined the Lokey Automotive Group as a receptionist.  She studied at Cortiva for Massage Therapy and is now a licensed massage therapist.  When not at work you can find Meghan with her best friend, the Beach.