Staff

Executive

  • Sara Ayres

    Sara Ayres

    President

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    Sara Ayres

    Sara Ayres

    President

  • John Watkins

    John Watkins

    General Manager

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    John Watkins

    John Watkins

    General Manager

Management

  • Kristen Ginder

    Kristen Ginder

    Human Resource Manager

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    Kristen Ginder

    Kristen Ginder

    Human Resource Manager

    Current Job Title: HR Manager

    Time at Don Ayres: 4 years

    Personal Brand Statement: Kristen empowers the organization by streamlining HR processes and fostering a culture of growth, serving as an advocate for both employees and the company. With a focus on strategic planning and a commitment to values like family and integrity, she ensures long-term success by creating cohesive teams and aligning future-focused goals with organizational needs.

    Hometown: Greenfield, IN

    Education: BS Purdue University, West Lafayette and Master of Science Indiana Wesleyan University

    Personal/Professional Goals: Kristen’s personal and professional goals center around her faith, family, and community. As a recent graduate of Leadership Fort Wayne, she is a servant leader, with a focus on future-oriented strategic planning. Currently serving as a board intern for SCAN, Kristen is committed to building partnerships, mentoring others, and contributing to long-term organizational success.

    Relevant Achievement/Accomplishment: Master’s degree in human resources.

    Hobbies/Personal Fun Facts: Kristen enjoys spending quality time with her husband and children at the lake.

  • Tammy Snyder

    Tammy Snyder

    Controller

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    Tammy Snyder

    Controller

  • Rick Squires

    Rick Squires

    Honda Sales Manager

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    Rick Squires

    Rick Squires

    Honda Sales Manager

  • Caleb Craun

    Caleb Craun

    Honda Sales Manager

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    Caleb Craun

    Caleb Craun

    Honda Sales Manager

  • Carlo Borg

    Carlo Borg

    Used Car Sales Manager

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    Carlo Borg

    Carlo Borg

    Used Car Sales Manager

  • Nathan Fitzgerald

    Nathan Fitzgerald

    Used Car Sales Manager

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    Nathan Fitzgerald

    Nathan Fitzgerald

    Used Car Sales Manager

  • Christopher Steinlicht

    Christopher Steinlicht

    Used Car Acquisitions Manager

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    Christopher Steinlicht

    Christopher Steinlicht

    Used Car Acquisitions Manager

  • Doug Settle

    Doug Settle

    Service Director

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    Doug Settle

    Doug Settle

    Service Director

  • Kevin Cappelli

    Kevin Cappelli

    Service Manager

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    Kevin Cappelli

    Kevin Cappelli

    Service Manager

  • Charles Suter

    Charles Suter

    Service Manager

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    Charles Suter

    Charles Suter

    Service Manager

  • Rob Braselton

    Rob Braselton

    Parts Manager

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    Rob Braselton

    Rob Braselton

    Parts Manager

Finance

  • Chad Oberlin

    Chad Oberlin

    Finance Director

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    Chad Oberlin

    Chad Oberlin

    Finance Director

  • Evan Johnston

    Evan Johnston

    Senior Finance Manager

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    Evan Johnston

    Evan Johnston

    Senior Finance Manager

  • Anthony Russett

    Anthony Russett

    Senior Finance Manager

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    Anthony Russett

    Anthony Russett

    Senior Finance Manager

    Current Job Title: Senior Finance Manager / Sales Training Coordinator

    Time at Don Ayres: 11 years

    Personal Brand Statement: Anthony is a highly collaborative individual with a track record of effectively training and coaching staff members. He brings confidence, team contribution, and strong decision-making skills. He assesses car buyers’ needs and presents appropriate auto finance plans, builds and maintains relationships with lending agencies, coordinates financing for customers purchasing new and used vehicles, prepares paperwork and contracts, structures deals in accordance with guidelines, and presents and sells financing options, extended coverage, and additional products/services to customers.

    Hometown: Fort Wayne, Indiana

    Education: Bishop Dwenger High School

    Personal/Professional Goals: Anthony aspires to further develop as a loving husband and supportive partner. He eagerly anticipates the arrival of his daughter this winter and is committed to becoming an exceptional father. Professionally, he is dedicated to advancing in his current position at the dealership, with the ultimate goal of transitioning into Sales Management.

    Relevant Achievements/Accomplishments:
    · Honda Council of Sales Leadership Award recipient x3
    · Honda President’s Award recipient x11
    · Certified in finance and insurance compliance

    Hobbies/Personal Fun Facts:
    · Spending time with family and friends
    · Dog lover
    · Foodie
    · Traveling

    Skills and Areas of Expertise:
    · Goal-oriented
    · Effective coaching and training techniques
    · Strong problem-solving and decision-making
    · Talent for quickly connecting with customers
    · Proficient with technology and computers
    · Exceptional organization
    · Vast understanding of auto financing procedures and guidelines
    · Strong knowledge of domestic and foreign vehicle specifications
    · Process-driven

  • John Broaden Jr.

    John Broaden Jr.

    Finance Manager

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    John Broaden Jr.

    John Broaden Jr.

    Finance Manager

  • Travis Herbst

    Travis Herbst

    Finance Manager

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    Travis Herbst

    Travis Herbst

    Finance Manager

  • Chris Loeffler

    Chris Loeffler

    Finance Manager

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    Chris Loeffler

    Chris Loeffler

    Finance Manager

  • Jackson Odle

    Jackson Odle

    Finance Manager

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    Jackson Odle

    Jackson Odle

    Finance Manager

  • Jon Walker

    Jon Walker

    Finance Manager

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    Jon Walker

    Jon Walker

    Finance Manager

Sales

  • Skylar Abbott

    Skylar Abbott

    Sales Consultant

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    Skylar Abbott

    Skylar Abbott

    Sales Consultant

    Current Job Title: Sales and Leasing Consultant

    Time at Don Ayres: 6.5 years

    Personal Brand Statement: Skylar is focused on helping guests make the most informed decisions on their next vehicle based on their current and future goals. He uses a “consulting” approach rather than a pushy one. Guests have commended him for his listening skills, rather than being directive.

    Hometown: South Bend, IN Education: John Adams High School/IPFW

    Relevant Achievement/Accomplishment: Indiana Army National Guard veteran, serving for 6 years as a Finance Soldier

    Hobbies/Personal Fun Facts:
    · Computer programming
    · Spending time with his 9-year-old son
    · Playing video games
    · Spending time with his wife

  • Zander Alvey

    Zander Alvey

    Acquisition Specialist

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    Zander Alvey

    Zander Alvey

    Acquisition Specialist

  • Shawn Baney

    Shawn Baney

    Sales Consultant

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    Shawn Baney

    Shawn Baney

    Sales Consultant

  • Jadon Boyce

    Jadon Boyce

    Acquisition Specialist

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    Jadon Boyce

    Jadon Boyce

    Acquisition Specialist

  • Trent Buhl

    Trent Buhl

    Sales Consultant

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    Trent Buhl

    Trent Buhl

    Sales Consultant

    Current Job Title: Sales and Leasing Consultant

    Time at Don Ayres: 9 months

    Personal Brand Statement: Trent assists customers in purchasing their vehicles and strives to make the experience as painless and quick as possible.

    Hometown: Kendallville, IN

    Education: East Noble High School

    Personal/Professional Goals: Trent aims to grow as a person and professional daily.

    Relevant Achievement/Accomplishment: He is a USMC veteran with 25 years of experience in sales, management, and finance in the auto industry.

    Hobbies/Personal Fun Facts: Working out, spending time with family and friends

    Skills and Areas of Expertise: Trent has 25 years of expertise in sales, management, and finance.

  • Kyle Couch

    Kyle Couch

    Sales Consultant

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    Kyle Couch

    Kyle Couch

    Sales Consultant

  • Chris Demetriades

    Chris Demetriades

    Sales Consultant

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    Chris Demetriades

    Chris Demetriades

    Sales Consultant

    Current Job Title: Sales and Leasing Consultant

    Time at Don Ayres: 14 years

    Personal Brand Statement: Chris Demetriades has a passion for helping people find the perfect vehicle.

    Hometown: New Haven, IN

    Education: New Haven High School (NHHS)

    Personal/Professional Goals: Chris aims to have an excellent reputation in all facets of business and life. He believes in always “sharpening the saw” and focusing on self-renewal.

    Hobbies/Personal Fun Facts:
    · Big game hunting
    · Hiking
    · CrossFit (to scale)

    Skills and Areas of Expertise: Chris values the saying, “We have two ears and one mouth,” and prides himself on being a good listener.

  • Marissa Broaden

    Marissa Broaden

    Sales Consultant

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    Marissa Broaden

    Marissa Broaden

    Sales Consultant

  • Tommy Green

    Tommy Green

    Sales Consultant

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    Tommy Green

    Tommy Green

    Sales Consultant

  • Greg Henderson

    Greg Henderson

    Sales Consultant

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    Greg Henderson

    Greg Henderson

    Sales Consultant

    Current Job Title: Sales and Leasing Consultant

    Time at Don Ayres: 5+ Years.

    Personal Brand statement: Greg prides himself in understanding today’s consumer and believes the best way of doing that is BEING A GREAT LISTENER!

    Hometown: Wabash, IN

    Education: Wabash High.

    Personal/Professional Goals: Greg’s personal & professional goals are to continue to be the best he can be at what he dose and continue to grow and become a better person than he was yesterday.

  • Matthew Hill

    Matthew Hill

    Sales Consultant

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    Matthew Hill

    Matthew Hill

    Sales Consultant

    Current Job Title: Sales and Leasing Consultant

    Time at Don Ayres: 3 years

    Personal Brand Statement: Matthew has been a dedicated member of the Don Ayres Honda team for three years. He began his journey in the service administration office and transitioned to sales in February 2022, quickly finding a home at Don Ayres. His favorite part of the role is guiding guests through every step of their car-buying experience, ensuring they feel supported from start to finish and beyond.

    Hometown: Springfield, IL

    Education: Springfield High School

    Hobbies/Personal Fun Facts: Outside of work, Matthew enjoys exploring new restaurants in Fort Wayne, so feel free to ask him for a recommendation!

  • Andy Hitzemann

    Andy Hitzemann

    Sales Consultant

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    Andy Hitzemann

    Andy Hitzemann

    Sales Consultant

    Current Job Title: Sales & Leasing Consultant

    Time at Don Ayres: 16 years

    Personal Brand Statement: Andy finds it fulfilling to help people find vehicles that best fit their lives. He also enjoys tech support and solving the puzzles that come along with it.

    Hometown: Fort Wayne, IN

    Personal/Professional Goals: International travel

    Relevant Achievement/Accomplishment: Gold Master Membership

    Hobbies/Personal Fun Facts: Boating

    Skills and Areas of Expertise: Technology support, often referred to as “Honda Yoda” due to his expertise.

  • Chris Jugloff

    Chris Jugloff

    Sales Consultant

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    Chris Jugloff

    Chris Jugloff

    Sales Consultant

    Current Job Title: Sales and Leasing Consultant

    Time at Don Ayres: 6 1/2 years

    Personal Brand Statement: Chris helps all types of people solve their transportation needs. Whether you’re looking for a pre-owned or new vehicle, he has the knowledge and experience to find the perfect fit for you and your family.

    Hometown: Fort Wayne, IN Education: Snider High School

    Personal/Professional Goals: Personally, Chris aims to retire, move to the mountains in Tennessee, and travel. Professionally, he aspires to grow his career and take on a leadership role at Don Ayres Honda.

    Relevant Achievements/Accomplishments: Chris received the Silver Award for the Council of Sales Leadership from Honda for outstanding sales performance in 2023. He was also one of the top sales representatives in 2019, 2020, 2021, and 2022.

    Hobbies/Personal Fun Facts:
    · Playing bass guitar
    · Football (Go Colts!)
    · Fishing
    · Camping
    · Hiking
    · Traveling to scenic places

    Skills and Areas of Expertise: Chris is knowledgeable about the Honda brand and other makes and models. He enjoys getting to know his customers on a personal level, which helps him better understand their transportation needs.

  • Meagan Kingery

    Meagan Kingery

    Sales Consultant

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    Meagan Kingery

    Meagan Kingery

    Sales Consultant

    Current Job Title: Sales and Leasing Consultant

    Time at Don Ayres: 5 years

    Personal Brand Statement: Meagan Kingery is one of the few sales ladies in the area, working at the best car dealership around. She is here to help you and your family find the right vehicle.

    Hometown: Yorktown, Indiana.

    Education: Yorktown and Ball State University.

    Hobbies/Personal Fun Facts:
    · Plant mom.

    · She has two gorgeous nieces that are her world.

    · She visited the best football stadium, Lambeau Field. Go Pack Go!

  • Rick Kruger

    Rick Kruger

    Sales Consultant

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    Rick Kruger

    Rick Kruger

    Sales Consultant

    Current Job Title: Sales & Leasing Consultant

    Time at Don Ayres: 29 years

    Personal Brand Statement: “Rick makes car buying simple, easy, and fun!” #RICKatDONAYRES

    Hometown: Fort Wayne, IN Education: Angola High School and Tri-State University (now Trine University)

    Relevant Achievements/Accomplishments:
    · Honda Council of Sales Leadership Gold Membership
    · Voted #1 New and Used Car Salesperson in the “Fort Wayne Readers’ Choice Awards”

    Hobbies/Personal Fun Facts:
    · Brother of Delta Chi Fraternity at Tri-State (Trine) University
    · Raced BMX and was nationally ranked when he was young

    Skills and Areas of Expertise: Rick helps solve people’s transportation needs, whether they’re looking for used vehicles or new Honda and Acura models.

  • Travis Lawrence

    Travis Lawrence

    Sales Consultant

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    Travis Lawrence

    Travis Lawrence

    Sales Consultant

    Current Job Title: Sales and Leasing Consultant

    Time at Don Ayres: 4 years

    Personal Brand Statement: Travis is on a path of sincerity and humility in his interactions with people and the world around him, as well as within himself.

    Hometown: Monroeville, IN

    Education: Heritage Jr/Sr High School

    Personal/Professional Goals: Travis aims to make past choices count toward a continually improving future.

    Relevant Achievement/Accomplishment: He holds a degree in psychology and has 20 years of experience as a direct support and clinical professional. His past profession now aids in facilitating smooth and friendly interactions as a sales consultant.

    Hobbies/Personal Fun Facts: Travis enjoys almost anything involving the arts, including music, writing, and mixed media visual arts.

    Skills and Areas of Expertise: Active listening and providing sincere professional guidance are his strongest skill sets as a sales consultant.

  • Austin Luke

    Austin Luke

    Acquisition Specialist

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    Austin Luke

    Austin Luke

    Acquisition Specialist

  • Michael Picagli

    Michael Picagli

    Sales Consultant

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    Michael Picagli

    Michael Picagli

    Sales Consultant

  • Roger Platonov

    Roger Platonov

    Sales Consultant

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    Roger Platonov

    Roger Platonov

    Sales Consultant

  • Isaiah Rohrbach

    Isaiah Rohrbach

    Sales Consultant

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    Isaiah Rohrbach

    Isaiah Rohrbach

    Sales Consultant

  • Isaac Sauder

    Isaac Sauder

    Sales Consultant

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    Isaac Sauder

    Isaac Sauder

    Sales Consultant

    Current Job Title: Sales & Leasing Consultant

    Time at Don Ayres: 3 years

    Personal Brand statement: Isaac Sauder is here to make car shopping easy and even a little fun. With no pushy sales tactics, he provides honest advice to help customers find the right vehicle. Whether it’s a first car or an upgrade, Isaac ensures each guest drives off feeling great about their choice. He likes to keep the process simple and stress-free.

    Hobbies/Personal Fun Facts:
    · Beginner golfer
    · Former multi-sport athlete
    · Avid movie enthusiast

  • Farod Sharif

    Farod Sharif

    Sales Consultant

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    Farod Sharif

    Farod Sharif

    Sales Consultant

  • Brandon Wachenschwanz

    Brandon Wachenschwanz

    Sales Consultant

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    Brandon Wachenschwanz

    Brandon Wachenschwanz

    Sales Consultant

  • Matthew Wade

    Matthew Wade

    Acquisition Specialist

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    Matthew Wade

    Matthew Wade

    Acquisition Specialist

  • Matt Walker

    Matt Walker

    Sales Consultant

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    Matt Walker

    Matt Walker

    Sales Consultant

Service

  • Gabbie Adamson

    Gabbie Adamson

    Service Concierge

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    Gabbie Adamson

    Gabbie Adamson

    Service Concierge

  • Ron Conner

    Ron Conner

    Service Advisor

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    Ron Conner

    Ron Conner

    Service Advisor

  • Courtney Crook

    Courtney Crook

    Service Advisor

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    Courtney Crook

    Courtney Crook

    Service Advisor

  • John Djurdjevich

    John Djurdjevich

    Service Advisor

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    John Djurdjevich

    John Djurdjevich

    Service Advisor

  • Paul Evans

    Paul Evans

    Service Advisor

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    Paul Evans

    Paul Evans

    Service Advisor

  • Daniel Gaspar

    Daniel Gaspar

    Express Service Advisor

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    Daniel Gaspar

    Daniel Gaspar

    Express Service Advisor

  • Dainen Hickey

    Dainen Hickey

    Service Advisor

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    Dainen Hickey

    Dainen Hickey

    Service Advisor

  • Connor Hilgemann

    Connor Hilgemann

    Service Advisor

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    Connor Hilgemann

    Connor Hilgemann

    Service Advisor

  • Zoe Landmeier

    Zoe Landmeier

    Service Advisor

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    Zoe Landmeier

    Zoe Landmeier

    Service Advisor

  • Daniel Latta

    Daniel Latta

    Service Advisor

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    Daniel Latta

    Daniel Latta

    Service Advisor

  • Addison Migna

    Addison Migna

    Service Advisor

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    Addison Migna

    Service Advisor

  • David Salmonowicz

    David Salmonowicz

    Service Advisor

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    David Salmonowicz

    David Salmonowicz

    Service Advisor

  • Dillon Steenport

    Dillon Steenport

    Service Advisor

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    Dillon Steenport

    Dillon Steenport

    Service Advisor

  • Jeremy Sullivan

    Jeremy Sullivan

    Service Advisor

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    Jeremy Sullivan

    Service Advisor

Human Resources

  • Krista Stefanek

    Krista Stefanek

    Human Resources Generalist

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    Krista Stefanek

    Human Resources Generalist

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4740 Lima Rd, Fort Wayne, IN, 46808
Don Ayres Honda 41.1217958, -85.1505583.