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The Team at Lokey Kia

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  • The Sock Puppets
    Kia Adventure Lovers
    The Sock Puppets
    (877) 849-5152

    Kia's giant puppet figures, a colorful cast of life-size children's characters; include Muno, Sock Monkey, MR. X, Robot and Teddy Bear.  Visit them at Lokey Kia today and take a spin on adventure.

  • One Epic Ride
    Sales Team
    One Epic Ride
    (877) 849-5152

    Go on a wild adventure and travel through time, space and sea as the Kia Optima exchanges hands from one group to the next.  It's truly One Epic Ride!

  • Charlie Mohr
    General Manager
    Charlie Mohr

    Charlie has worked in the Tampa Bay Used Cars business for many years.  He started with the Lokey Auto Group in Used Cars and is now the General Manager for the Lokey Kia dealership.

  • Clayton Mardis
    General Sales Manager
    Clayton Mardis
    (877) 849-5152

    Clayton has been in the automotive business since 1988 working in all areas of a car dealership.  He started as a lot technician and has worked in the body shop, service and sales departments.  Originally from Cincinnati, Ohio, Clayton has lived in Florida the past few years.  He has two little girls and he and his wife spend as much time with them as possible.  When not moving cars or having fun with his family you can find him on the golf course.

  • David Hampson
    Sales Manager
    David Hampson
    (877) 849-5152

    David has worked in the automobile business for the about 20 years.  In his spare time he loves being a father of 2 wonderful children with his oldest son about to start his college football career at Old Dominion University in Virginia.

  • Raja Assaf
    Finance Manager
    Raja Assaf
    (727) 799-4499


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  • Ron Bigonzi
    Finance Manager
    Ron Bigonzi
    (727) 799-4499


  • Jairo Espitia
    Lot Porter
    Jairo Espitia

    Originally from Columbia, Jairo moved to Florida in 1999. He started in the car business then and has been in it ever since. In his spare time Jairo loves to dive.   Jairo is an Earle B. Lokey Circle of Champion winner.  A Champion winner possesses great character, cares greatly about people, is the key to our future, at the core of our organization and is a top producer.

  • Amber Petitte
    Sales Professional
    Amber Petitte

    Amber started with the Lokey Internet department in the summer of 2012.  She recently transferred to Kia Sales in May of 2013.  She loves the daily interaction with customers and is enjoying gaining knowledge of the automobile industry.  She loves the Lokey family atmosphere.  Amber has 3 children and likes to spend her free time with them enjoying the Tampa Bay area sporting events and going to local beaches.

  • Charles Afflitto
    Sales Professional
    Charles Afflitto
    (877) 849-5152


  • Cindy Hansen
    Sales Professional
    Cindy Hansen
    (877) 849-5152


  • Dan Lowe
    Sales Consultant
    Dan Lowe
    (877) 849-5152


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  • David Padilla
    Sales Professional
    David Padilla
    (877) 849-5152


  • Dominic Carter
    Sales Professional
    Dominic Carter
    (877) 849-5152


  • Jermaine Nelson
    Sales Professional
    Jermaine Nelson
    (877) 849-5152

    Jermaine has sold cars for the past ten years, specifically Chevrolet models and Kia vehicles.  When he's not here at Lokey Kia, he takes care of his children and tries to watch the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on TV.

  • Joe Ryndak
    Sales Professional
    Joe Ryndak
    (877) 849-5152

    Joe has been working in the new car business for almost 30 years in the Tampa Bay area.  You'll always find him at Lokey Kia as his favorite activity is work.  And when you see him at Lokey, he may be eating his favorite fruit - grapes.  Joe's favorite TV show is The Honeymooners.

  • Mark Brown
    Sales Professional
    Mark Brown
    (877) 849-5152

    Mark has been in the car business for over 5 years working in both sales and finance.  When he's not at Lokey Kia, he likes to ride and show his Arabian horses.

  • Matt Melillo
    Sales Professional
    Matt Melillo
    (877) 849-5152

    Originally from New York, Matt has been selling cars at Lokey Kia for a few years.  Before he was a car salesman, he was a math and history teacher for ESE.  His favorite pastime is spending quality time with his young children.

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  • Mike Murray
    Sales Professional
    Mike Murray
    (877) 849-5152

    Originally from Los Angeles, CA, Mike has been in the car business for over 10 years.  In that time he has sold Honda, VW, Ford and Kia vehicles.  He's been in the Clearwater area for the past 20 years and is a fan of fine dining.

  • Nick Rizzotto
    Sales Professional
    Nick Rizzotto
    (877) 849-5152

    Nick is relatively new to the car business.  Before he started selling Kias, he worked with his family in the restaurant business. He likes the shorter hours working for a car dealership compared to the restaurant business because he can spend more time with his two children and fiance.

  • Sher Parry
    Sales Professional
    Sher Parry
    (877) 849-5152

    Sher has been in the Tampa Bay Used Car and New Car business for over 20 years.  She has sold many different cars in her career, but loves the Kia Soul.  When she's not here at Lokey Kia, she's spending time with her family and grandchildren.

  • Tom Wilkins
    Sales Professional
    Tom Wilkins
    (877) 849-5152


  • Ann Dalton
    Receptionist
    Ann Dalton
    (727) 799-4499

    You'll recognize Ann as the friendly voice on the phone whenever you call up to Lokey Kia.  Ann has been with the Lokey Auto Group since we were down on Gulf to Bay.  Ann is an Earle B. Lokey Circle of Champion winner.  A Champion winner possesses great character, cares greatly about people, is the key to our future, at the core of our organization and is a top producer.

  • Ron Andolina
    Service & Parts Manager
    Ron Andolina
    (727) 799-4499


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  • Dan Marvin
    Service Advisor
    Dan Marvin
    (727) 799-4499

    Dan is new to the Kia brand as prior to coming to the Lokey Automotive Group he worked at independent service shops.  When he's not at work he likes to ride around on the roads on his motorcycle enjoying the Florida weather.

  • Dave Cullens
    Service Advisor
    Dave Cullens
    (727) 799-4499

    Dave started in the car business in 1994.  He worked for our original Saturn of Clearwater store in the sales department.  He is currently a service advisor for the Lokey Kia team.

  • Terry Patterson
    Service Advisor
    Terry Patterson
    (866) 505-9647


  • Alicia Crook
    Service Coordinator
    Alicia Crook
    (800) 600-2151

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

  • Melinda Grimes
    Service Coordinator
    Melinda Grimes
    (727) 799-4499

    This is Melinda's first time in the car business.  Previously she worked in customer service for a real estate company.  A native to Tennessee, she has only been in Florida a little over one year.  She is married with one son and working on her BS in Biology.  When she's not at work she loves anything to do with landscaping.

  • Dave Cunningham
    Parts Manager
    Dave Cunningham
    (727) 450-7961


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  • Brian Skelton
    Parts Consultant
    Brian Skelton
    (727) 450-7961

    A recent transplant from our Lokey St. Pete store, Brian has been with the Lokey family for over 5 years. 

  • Nick Klemm
    Parts Counter
    Nick Klemm
    (727) 450-7999


  • 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.

  • Erin Jones
    Accounts Payable for Kia
    Erin Jones

    Erin grew up here in Clearwater and is a graduate of UAB. She has been with Lokey for a few years starting out as the Office Manager of the Lokey Collision Center at Subaru in Port Richey.  She is now with the Accounting Office in Clearwater.

  • Matt Lokey
    Accounting
    Matt Lokey
    (877) 849-5152

    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.

  • Sharon Wright
    Accounts Receivable
    Sharon Wright

    Sharon is originally from New York and moved to Clearwater in June 2011.  She has been in the car business for close to 20 years and currently works with the Lokey Accounts 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.

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  • Meghan Miller
    Receptionist
    Meghan Miller
    (727) 799-4499


  • Motley Crue
    Motley Crue

    Motley Crue hangs out with us everyday and everynight.  If you are looking to jam, come on by for a visit...