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Desoto Automall

3039 SE Hwy. 70
Arcadia, FL 34266

  • Sales: (888) 285-8990
  • Service: (863) 993-1611 x272
  • Parts: (863) 993-1611 x222

Staff


Click on one of the people below to find out more information.

  • Mark Schlundt
    General Manager
    800-880-3099 ext 221

    Mark graduated from Indiana University-Bloomington School of Business in 1977. He worked for Ford Motor Company until 1984 and was a partner in Charlotte County Ford and Charlotte County Lincoln Mercury in Port Charlotte, Florida until 1990. He is currently a partner in Desoto Dodge Chrysler Ford Jeep. He has been married since 1977 to Pam and has two children, Annie Sifrit and Zach Schlundt, and two grandchildren, Corbin and Lily Sifrit.

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  • Matt Kratzer
    General Sales Manager
    800-880-3099 ext 220

    Matt joined Desoto Ford-Mercury in 1988 as Sales Manager.  In 1993, he, Mark Schlundt and Charlie Christopherson purchased the Dealership from Mr. Wade Hartley, its previous owner.  They obtained the local Chrysler, Dodge and Jeep franchise in 1997, and combined all brands into the New Desoto Dodge Chrysler Ford and Jeep.  The Ownership Group feels fortunate to have met many new friends through their Dealership, and enjoys the everyday workings that are provided at one of Arcadia's most successful and well known businesses.

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  • Charlie Christopherson
    Parts and Service Director
    800-880-3099 ext 241


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  • Tim Kratzer
    Sales Manager
    800-880-3099 ext 295

    Tim has been a vital part of our Sales Department since 1989, and there's not an area of our Dealership that hasn't benefited from his 30 years of experience in the Automobile Industry.

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  • Ken Williams
    Sales Director
    800-880-3099 ext 269

    Ken has been a part of our Sales Department since 2005, and brings 30 years of automotive sales experience to our Dealership.

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  • Marie Browning
    Office Manager
    800-880-3099 ext 212

    A valued employee for 39 years, Marie's expertise keeps the Business Office running smoothly. 

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  • Zach Schlundt
    Business Manager
    800-880-3099 x234

    Zach attended the University of Pittsburgh and Webber International University. He is currently the Business Manager at Desoto Dodge Chrysler Ford Jeep and has 6 years of experience as a Service Advisor and XTV Coordinator. He enjoys spending time with his friends, outdoor activities, and being with his family!

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  • Travis McCartney
    Internet Sales
    800-880-3099 ext 287

    Travis has earned a B.A.S Degree in Supervision and Management from Edison State College, and has been employed at Desoto Dodge Chrysler Ford Jeep since May of 2012.

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  • Elmer Johnson
    New/Pre Owned Vehicle Sales
    800-880-3099 ext 268

    Elmer was born and raised in Arcadia, has been married for thirty years, and has five children.  After twelve years of active service in the U.S. Air Force, he returned home and worked at the Arcadia Police Department for seven years. He has been employed at Desoto Dodge Chrysler Ford Jeep since May of 1999.

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  • John (J.R.) Roberts
    New/Pre Owned/Fleet Sales
    800-880-3099 ext 233 Cell: 863-990-9758

    John Roberts has been with our Dealership for 13 years.

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  • Rob Rose
    New/Pre Owned Vehicle Sales
    800-880-3099 ext 240 Cell: 941-628-0311

    Rob has been employed at Desoto Dodge Chrysler Ford Jeep since 2005.

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  • Sean Lehew
    New/Pre Owned Vehicle Sales
    800-880-3099 ext 229

    Sean Lehew has been a Sales Consultant at Desoto Dodge Chrysler Ford Jeep for 5 years. He enjoys hunting, fishing, and spending time with his family. You can find Sean here daily except Tuesday and Sunday.

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  • Cathy Freeland
    New/Pre Owned Vehicle Sales
    800-880-3099 ext 216

    Cathy has been with the Dealership for a total of nine years.

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  • Christy Malin
    New/Pre Owned Vehicle Sales
    800-880-3099 ext 238

    Christy is a 5th generation Floridian and a graduate of Florida Gulf Coast University. She lives in Arcadia, and when not at work, you can find her at the local gym, at a Mud Run, or doing local charity work for the Coastal Conservation Association and the Relay for Life. She is a very outgoing person with a down to earth personality and strong communication skills. She's been with our Dealership since 2009, and is available everyday but Thursday and Sunday.

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  • Allen Block
    New/Pre Owned Vehicle Sales
    800-880-3099 ext 219 Cell: 941-815-8658

    A 2002 Charlotte High School graduate, Allen has been with our Dealership since August, 2011.  He enjoys hunting and fishing, along with spending time with family and friends.  Allen is available to serve you every day but Tuesdays and Sundays.

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  • Clint Slaggy
    New/Pre Owned Vehicle Sales
    800-880-3099 ext 266 Cell: 941-286-2229

    Clint lives in Arcadia, and has been married to his loving wife Michele for eighteen years.  He has three great children:  Jessica, Austin, and Colton, and they all like to do many outdoor activities as a family, including hunting, fishing, and 4-wheeling.  In addition to being a member of the Sales team for 1 1/2 years, he has several years experience in our Service Department, which expands his ability to help the needs of his customers.

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  • Dale Turner
    New/Pre Owned Vehicle Sales
    800-880-3099 Ext 253 Cell 863-448-2590

    A new member of the Desoto Dodge Chrysler Ford Jeep family, Dale is a lifetime resident of Hardee County, and owned a business there for 35 years.  He has been in the Automotive Sales Industry for the past 5 years.

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  • Ted Ivansek
    New/Pre Owned Vehicle Sales
    800-880-3099 ext 273 Cell 863-266-8729

    The newest member of the Desoto Dodge Chrysler Ford Jeep family, Ted is from the Upper Midwest, where he owned a construction business for 14 years.  He has lived in Arcadia since 2005.

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  • Mike Gendreau
    Customer Relations Manager
    800-880-3099 ext 294

    Mike has been with our Dealership since 1996 in several capacities including Sales, Sales Manager, Finance Manager, Internet Sales and currently as our Customer Relations Manager.

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  • Shawn Barney
    Service Manager
    800-880-3099 ext 224


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  • Bill Klein
    Parts Director
    800-880-3099 ext 231


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  • Lee Harms
    Parts Department Specialist
    800-880-3099 ext 222

    Lee Harms brings 25 years of experience and expertise to our Parts Department.

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  • Timothy Wayne (T.J.) Baxter, Jr
    Parts Department Specialist
    800-880-3099 ext 223

    T.J. has been a member of our Parts Department team since 2009.

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  • Wayne Wilkie
    Parts Department Specialist
    800-880-3099 ext 258

    Wayne brings 37 years of experience in the automotive business to his position as Parts Department Specialist.

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  • Bill Kelly
    Service Advisor
    800-880-3099 ext 235

    Bill has worked as a Service Advisor at our Dealership for well over 14 years.

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  • Celeste Brady
    Service Advisor
    800-880-3099 ext 205

    Although she has only been at our Dealership for 1 year, Celeste brings 29 years of experience in the automotive field to her Service Advisor position.

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  • Hector Garcia
    Service Advisor
    800-880-3099 ext 239

    Hector has been with our Dealership since July, 2012.

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  • Owen Gray
    Body Shop Manager
    800-880-3099 ext 296


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  • Maria A. Aguilar
    Bus iness Office
    800-880-3099 ext 200

    Alicia has been a valued member of our Business Office for 17 years.

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  • Mary Lou Wooten
    Accounts Payable and Receivable
    800-880-3099 ext 210

    Mary Lou has been with the Dealership since 2010.

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  • Alice Perry
    Title Clerk
    800-880-3099 ext 214

    Alice has been with the Dealership since 2010.

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  • Donna Skrivan
    Title Clerk
    800-880-3099 ext 236 Cell: 863-990-4356

    Donna has worked in our Business Office since 2011.

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  • Detail Department
    800-880-3099 ext 277

    Norman, Andy and Marco.  Andy Thorton, a valued employee for well over 30 years,  heads up our Detail Department to the delight of our Staff and Customers

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