Click on one of the people below to find out more information.
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Dick Kelly
- General Manager
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dick@merlekellyford.com
- 620-431-0100
Basically the car business has been my whole life, with working in basically every department of the store starting at the age of 14. Soon after getting a degree in business from Pittsburg State University, (where by the way I met my lovely wife Sharon), I found my career right here at Merle Kelly Ford, where over the years I have sold vehicles to and become friends with thousands of great customers. Sharon and I had 4 great kids who have blessed us with 10 grandkids, and our 11th is on the way! I enjoy golfing with my buddies, sports of all kinds, traveling, and barbequing in the backyard. Spending time with all the family is special.
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Dan Kelly
- Dealer / Vice-President
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dan@merlekellyford.com
- 620-431-0100
Hometown: Chanute, KS
Dream Vehicle: Ford Mustang GT
Background: NCCC Associates & KU B.S. Business MBA, Kansas University
Family: Wife-Janet Son- Andy and his wife Lindsey. Grandchildren- Aubrianna & Ella Jo
Hobbies, Skills & Interest: Golf & Tailgating
Favorite Quote:
"It has been my observation that most people get ahead during the time that others waste." - Henry Ford
"It's Bad Luck To Be Superstitious" and "Rock Chalk Jayhawk"
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Kevin Allan
- Sales Manager
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kevin@merlekellyford.com
Hometown:
Ottawa, KS
Dream vehicle: 1976 Ford Bronco
Background: I'm a Kansas State
University graduate who has been a teacher and
football coach, a hunting lodge manager as well as a
real estate agent. However, the bulk of my
professional life has been spent helping people in the
boating and auto industry.
Family: I
married the love of my life, Jennifer, in 2016 and we
have 6 awesone kids between us and 3 grandkids.
Hobbies,
Skills & Interest: I've been an avid bowhunter for 38
years. Spending time with family in the outdoors and
watching the kids sporting activities, is the best.
Favorite Quote: "It's just persistence.
If you keep on doing the right thing, positive things
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Jeff Lassman
- Business/Finance Manager
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finance@merlekellyford.com
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Scott Ewen
- Sales/Leasing Consultant
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scott@merlekellyford.com
- (888) 414-8990
On the team since: 2017
Hometown: Chaute, KS
Dream Vehicle: 1995 Corvette ZR1
Background:
I've lived in Erie Ks. My entire life. My family owned Ewen Motor Co. a
Chevy Dealership since 1923. I've been buying and selling cars since I
was 16 so I have been in the car truck business my entire life.
Graduated from Pittsburg State with a Bachelor Degree in Business
Management - Marketing.
Family: I'm happily
engaged to my love Kimberly Ward. We have 4 beautiful children 2 girls McKinzie, Tierra, and Carlie and our little boy Riley. Oh and I can't forget about our
other kids our dogs. Evander, Maddy, and Maggie.
Hobbies, Skills and Interests:
My
family is always number one. I like to go to the lake and go boating,
ride jet skis. Deer hunt with my boy Riley when I can. We enjoy riding
4-wheelers also. I enjoy cutting wood and being out in the country. My
favorite is watching my little boy Riley play football and basketball.
Favorite Quote:
"If You Laugh Think and Cry Then You Have had a Heck of a Day!"
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TJ Thompson
- Sales & Leasing Consultant
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tj@merlekellyford.com
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Hometown: Haughton, Louisiana
Dream Vehicle: 1970 Plymouth Superbird
Background: I graduated form LSU of Shreveport with an associates degree in Information Technology in 2010.
Family: I am happily married to the love of my life Megan. We have just recently had our first child, a baby girl named Alannah.
Hobbies, Skills and Interests: I
have always been the outdoorsy type. I love to hunt, fish, and work on
our farm. I enjoy all types of hunting but my favorite is bow hunting.
As far as fishing, I love Bass fishing. My family has land out in
Humboldt that has been in the Thompson family since my Great-Grandfather
came to America, and if I'm not working you can usually find me here.
Favorite Quote: Be who you are and say what you feel, because those who mind don't matter and those who matter don't mind.
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Ryan Hixon
- Sales & Leasing Consultant
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ryan@merlekellyford.com
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Derick Kelly
- Service Manager
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Dameon Day
- Service Advisor
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Bio Coming Soon.
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Jason Fugate
- Service Advisor
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jason@merlekellyford.com
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Bio Coming Soon
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Derek Borjas
- Body Shop Manager
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Jake Holtzman
- Heavy Truck Manager
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Zoel Lopez
- Marketing Manager
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zlopez@merlekellyford.com
On the team since: 2017
Hometown: Anchorage, AK
Dream Vehicle: 1989 Batmobile
Background:
A former military brat, I've traveled from Alaska to Montana to settle in Kansas. I graduated from Pittsburg State University with a Bachelor's of Science in Communication and minor in Marketing in 2009.
Family: I'm a father (and step father) to 3 beautiful, imaginative and energetic girls Karley Hughes, Kyndall and Zoey.
Hobbies, Skills and Interests:
In the down time I like to try to workout so I can eat a lot and not feel too guilty. I'm a pop culture nerd filled with useless information that comes in handy on trivia night. My favorite teams are the KC Chiefs, KC Royals and NCCC Panthers.
Favorite Quote:
"We don't change until the pain of staying the same is greater than the pain of making the change."
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From left to right: Dan Kelly and wife Janet, Dick Kelly and wife Sharon celebrating 50 years in business.