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Our Nissan Team

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  • Jim Surrett
    General Manager
    Jim Surrett

    Jim is originally from Knoxville, TN. He currently lives in Largo, FL with his wife and 2 daughters. He has been in the car business for almost 20 years and the General Manager at Lokey Nissan for the past few years. He enjoys golfing, bowling and spending time with his wonderful family.

  • Larry Dubose
    General Sales Manager
    Larry Dubose

    Larry is originally from Palatka, FL near Gainesville. He moved to Clearwater, FL a few years ago and is currently the General Sales Manager for Lokey Nissan. He has been in the car business for over 15 years and enjoys everything it has to offer!

  • George Gowen
    Sales Manager
    George Gowen
    (888) 470-5345


  • Allan Mazur
    Sales Manager
    Allan Mazur
    (888) 470-5345

    Allan began his career at the Lokey Auto Group as a finance manager at Lokey Volkswagen.  He recently joined Lokey Nissan as a sales manager and is here to help you find the right new or used vehicle.

  • Mike Walker
    Sales Manager
    Mike Walker
    (888) 470-5345


  • Jennifer Clement
    Executive Assistant
    Jennifer Clement
    (888) 470-5345

    Jennifer is originally from Erie, PA, but has lived in Florida for over 20 years.  She currently lives in Oldsmar with her 8-year old daughter.  She has only been in the car business for one year, but she loves all aspects of her job and feels very fortunate to have all that she does.

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  • Bobby Louvaris
    Used Car Director
    Bobby Louvaris

    Bobby is originally from Southern California.  He has been in the car business for 25+ years in the Tampa Bay area.  Bobby has worked for the Lokey Automotive Group for over 10 years.  He currently lives in Oldsmar with his wife & 2 daughters. 

  • Brian Belviso
    Inventory Manager
    Brian Belviso

    Brian was born and raised in Palm Harbor, FL.  He has been in the automotive business for 5 years and has had family in it his whole life.  Brian enjoys the beach, skim boarding, boating and hanging out with his friends.  He currently resides in Clearwater where he just bought his first home.  "If life hands you lemons, make lemonade" is a quote he lives by.

  • Lauren Kube
    Finance Manager
    Lauren Kube

    Lauren was born and raised in the Tampa Bay Area of Florida. She has been in the car business for close to 5 years but has had family in the business her whole life. Lauren enjoys the beach, boating, sports, fishing and spending time with her husband and 2 dogs.  She is very passionate about the Tampa Bay Rays  and Buccaneers .

  • Dave Lancaster
    Internet Manager
    Dave Lancaster

    Originally from Jacksonville, FL, Dave has lived everywhere as growing up he was a military brat.  He moved to the Tampa Bay area over 6 years ago where he can pursue his passions for sailing and scuba diving.  Dave has been in the automotive industry for over 10 years and has been with the Lokey Automotive Group over 4 years. 

  • Nicola Pagley
    SEO and Social Media Manager
    Nicola Pagley

    Nicola started working for the Lokey Automotive Group as an executive assistant 6 years ago.  She handled a little bit of everything but left after the birth of her second son.  She recently rejoined the Lokey Nissan team 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.

  • Bob Smith
    Sales Consultant
    Bob Smith
    (888) 470-5345


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  • Chase Adams
    Sales Consultant
    Chase Adams
    (888) 470-5345


  • Chuck Grant
    Sales Consultant
    Chuck Grant
    (888) 470-5345

    A Florida native, Chuck is a natural fisherman.  Retired from the Navy, he also loves to golf and has a love for Harley Davidsons.

  • Craig London
    Sales Consultant
    Craig London
    (888) 470-5345


  • Daren Wacikowski
    Internet Sales Team Member
    Daren Wacikowski
    (888) 470-5345


  • Dylan Longe
    Internet Sales Team Member
    Dylan Longe
    (888) 470-5345

    Originally from upstate New York, this is Dylan's first time in the car business.  He joined Lokey Nissan because he loves all types of cars and loves to help people.  He has a Business Degree from SUNY Delhi and hopes to one day promote a sustainable way of life through alternative energy.  He enjoys fishing, boating and the outdoors. 

  • Eric Medicus
    Internet Sales Team Member
    Eric Medicus
    (888) 470-5345


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  • George Agostino
    Sales Consultant
    George Agostino

    George is originally from New York City and has lived in the Clearwater area for over 15 years. He has also been in the car business for that time. He has been number 1 in sales and is always referred to as having outstanding customer service. He loves spending time with his granddaughters; Gabriela and Gianna, both in elementary school.  George is an Earle B. Lokey Circle of Champions Winner for the Lokey Auto Group.  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.

  • Janet Scruggs
    Internet Sales Team Member
    Janet Scruggs
    (888) 470-5345


  • Jim Goins
    Sales Consultant
    Jim Goins

    Jim's hometown is Muncie, Indiana but he has lived in the Clearwater area for the last 40 years. He has been in the car business for over 10 years with the past couple years at Lokey Nissan. His favorite hobby is golf and he loves to take long walks on the beach with his wife of almost 25 years, Tonya.  Jim is a recent Earle B. Lokey Circle of Champions Winner for the Lokey Auto Group.  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.

  • Monica McLaughlin
    Internet Sales Team Member
    Monica McLaughlin
    (888) 470-5345


  • Peter Jozsa
    Sales Consultant
    Peter Jozsa
    (888) 470-5345

    Originally born in Budapest, Hungary, Peter grew up in Seattle, Washington.  He doesn't mind the rain and is getting used to the many days of sunshine here in Florida.  You might remember Peter when he first worked here at Lokey Nissan in 2006.  He took a short sabbatical to work in the restaurant business, but returned recently.

  • Robert Farra
    Sales Consultant
    Robert Farra
    (888) 470-5345


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  • Stan Pullen
    Internet Sales Team Member
    Stan Pullen
    (888) 470-5345


  • Will Wilson
    Internet Sales Team Member
    Will Wilson
    (888) 470-5345

    Will was born in Albuquerque, NM but grew up in New York.  Working at Lokey Nissan is his first time selling cars and he is enjoying it very much.  When he's not at work, Will likes to spend time with his three beautiful daughters.

  • Darrell Lord
    Lot Assistant
    Darrell Lord

    Darrell is the hardest working guy on our lot.  Most days you can find him working the lot - moving cars, finding cars, transporting cars and stocking cars.  Other days he is working as a Nissan technician.  Any other time he has is spent with his beautiful family.

  • Tony Cristoforo
    Lot Porter
    Tony Cristoforo
    (727) 789-8100


  • Jason Yates
    Service Manager
    Jason Yates

    Originally from Charlotte, NC, Jason has been with Nissan for close to 20 years.  He joined the Lokey Family over 5 years ago in the service department and is currently the Nissan Service Manager.  He resides in Clearwater with his wife and daughter.  He is a HUGE Carolina Panthers fan as well as a Tampa Bay Rays fan .

  • Christopher Cosgrove
    Service Drive Manager
    Christopher Cosgrove

    Originally from Howard Beach in Queens, NY, Chris moved to Palm Harbor, FL close to 10 years ago with his wife and 3 children.  Chris started at Lokey Nissan more than 6 years ago and is currently the Nissan Service Drive Manager.  He is a life-long Yankees fan  and enjoys 80's heavy metal, working out and mixed-martial arts fighting.

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  • Clint Hughes
    Service Advisor
    Clint Hughes
    (866) 952-1559


  • Jeff Sherwood
    Assistant Service Manager
    Jeff Sherwood

    Jeff is originally from Columbus, OH.  He has been in the automotive industry for over 16 years.  He moved to Clearwater last October and shortly thereafter started in the Lokey Nissan service department heading the Express Service drive.  Jeff is a NY Jets fan  and roots for The Ohio State University Buckeyes football team.  In his spare time, Jeff likes to golf.

  • Kevin Massey
    Service Advisor
    Kevin Massey
    (866) 952-1559


  • Travis Staton
    Service Advisor
    Travis Staton


  • Bobby Burris
    Nissan Technician
    Bobby Burris

    Bobby has worked for the Lokey Automotive Group for the past 2 years.  He started with the Lokey Kia service department and is now a service technician for Lokey Nissan.  On the weekends you can find him serving his church as a Pastor.

  • Chris Jones
    Master Technician
    Chris Jones

    Chris has worked for the Lokey Automotive Family for 20 years.  He is a Master Technician with Lokey Nissan.  In his spare time he enjoys playing his guitar and going boating.  Chris is an Earle B. Lokey Circle of Champions Winner for the Lokey Auto Group.  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.

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  • Craig Sellaro
    Service Technician
    Craig Sellaro

    Originally from Virginia, Craig moved to Florida when he was 5 years old. He has been with Lokey Nissan for over a year.  He started in our detail department and has moved from being one of our Lot Assistants into our Nissan Service department.  In his spare time, Craig loves to ride his motocross bikes.

  • Mihai Serciu
    Master Technician
    Mihai Serciu

    Mihai has worked for the Lokey Automotive Group for the past 5 years.  He is a Master Technician with Lokey Nissan.

  • Rick Levine
    Master Technician
    Rick Levine

    Rick has been with Lokey Nissan for the past 3 years.  He is a Master Technician for our Nissan Service department.  In his spare time he likes to jetski.

  • Shelly DeChellis
    Nissan Warranty Administrator
    Shelly DeChellis

    Shelly has worked for the Lokey Automotive Group since 2001.  For the past few years she has been the Nissan Warranty Administrator.  When she is not working she enjoys spending time with her busy beautiful family.

  • Joe Highfill
    BDC Service Consultant
    Joe Highfill
    (800) 600-2151

    Originally from Pace, FL, Joe has lived in Clearwater since 2005 and has been a Lokey employee since 2008.  He is also currently a student at the University of South Florida seeking a bachelor's degree in finance.

     

  • April Black
    BDC Service Team
    April Black
    (800) 600-2151

    April joined the Lokey Automotive Group in April of 2010.  She helps schedule appointments for all the dealerships.  When she is not working, she enjoys spending time with her 2 children, family and friends.

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  • John Potter
    Nissan Scheduler
    John Potter
    (800) 600-2151

    John works in the Business Development Center for Lokey Nissan's service department.  He will help you arrange your service appointment at the Lokey Nissan dealership.  John works part-time for Disney World in entertainment.

  • Shirley Sturgeon
    Nissan Scheduler
    Shirley Sturgeon
    (800) 600-2151

    Shirley works in the Business Development Center for Nissan's service department and loves her job helping people.  She can help you arrange your service appointment at the Lokey Nissan dealership.

  • Ricky Arribi
    Nissan Parts Manager
    Ricky Arribi
    (727) 450-7989


  • Bill Paulton
    Nissan Retail Counter
    Bill Paulton

    Bill has worked for Lokey Nissan for the past 3 years.  In his spare time, he likes to go boating and camping.

  • Eric R.
    Parts Counter
    Eric R.
    (866) 952-1559

    Eric originally joined the Lokey Automotive Group with the Saturn of Port Richey store.  He was there for the transition to Subaru of Port Richey which was very exciting as he himself is a Subie driver.  You can now find him at the Lokey Nissan Parts counter where as a Performance Specialist he can enhance the performance, endurance and in some cases, the look of your Nissan with genuine Nissan Performance Parts.

  • Pat Lipka
    Controller
    Pat Lipka

    Pat started with the Lokey Automotive Group in 1997 as the Office Manager for the Saturn Division.  She is currently the Controller for the 6 dealerships. 

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  • Edie Senensky
    Comptroller
    Edie Senensky


  • Jennifer Rehm
    Office Manager
    Jennifer Rehm

    Jennifer, a local graduate from the University of South Florida , moved here from Arizona over twelve years ago.  She has been with the Lokey Family for over ten years, and enjoys the challenge and energy in the automotive industry.  When not working, she spends as much time with her family as possible - enjoying all the wonderful things Florida has to offer!!  Jennifer is an Earle B. Lokey Circle of Champions winner for the Lokey Auto Group.  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.

  • Melissa Hedge
    Assistant Office Manager
    Melissa Hedge

    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

    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
    Accounting
    Barry Tyson


  • Christine Horn
    Human Resources Manager
    Christine Horn

    Christine has been with the Lokey family since August 2004 and has worked  in the automotive industry for close to 20 years.  When not working she enjoys spending time riding her motorcycle and hanging with family and friends. Christine is an Earle B. Lokey Circle of Champions Winner for the Lokey Auto Group.  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.

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  • Christina Edwards
    Accounting
    Christina Edwards


  • Diane Hedding
    Accounts Receivable
    Diane Hedding

    Diane has been with the Lokey Automotive Group for 2 years.  She is on the Accounts Receivable Team.

  • Heather Morales
    Accounting
    Heather Morales


  • Heather Sartori
    Main Switchboard Operator
    Heather Sartori

    "It has been my privilege to watch the Lokey Automotive Group grow over the 20 plus years I have been working here in various Administrative positions.  My husband and I like to travel to see family around Florida and Northern states, we also enjoy traveling to new locations to learn about and enjoy our country.  On a personal note, I struggle (a lot) to improve my golf game."

  • Lynn Stone
    Human Resources
    Lynn Stone

    Originally from Illinois, Lynn moved here six years ago.  She has been in the automotive industry for over 35 years working with the Lokey Automotive Group for the past five.

  • Melody Whitaker
    Human Resources
    Melody Whitaker

    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!"

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  • Paige Gray
    Biller
    Paige Gray

    Paige started at the Lokey Automotive Group in December of 2006. She is currently Subaru of Port Richey biller. She enjoys spending as much free time with her three children, her friends and family!!!  Paige is an Earle B. Lokey Circle of Champions Winner.  A Champion winner possesses great character, cares greatly about people, is the key to our future, is at the core of our organization and is a top producer. 

  • Sara Thompson
    Lokey Nissan Biller
    Sara Thompson

    Sara started at the Lokey Automotive Group in 2005 as a file clerk.  She is currently the biller for Lokey Nissan.

  • Sharon Wright
    Accounting
    Sharon Wright


  • Shelly Croft
    Accounting
    Shelly Croft


  • Toni Collins
    Tags & Titles
    Toni Collins

    Born in Tampa, FL, Toni has been with the Lokey Family for 7 years and currently works in the tag & title department.  Toni is an Earle B. Lokey Circle of Champions winner for the Lokey Auto Group.  A Champion winner possesses great character, cares greatly about people, is the key to our future, is at the core of our organization and is a top producer.

  • Tracy Scott
    Administrator
    Tracy Scott

    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 Control
    Vanessa Bocher

    Vanessa has been in the car business for over 9 years.  She started with the Lokey Automotive Group in payables for the Saturn of Port Richey and Saturn of St. Pete stores.  She is now in Inventory Control which includes Wholesales and Dealer Trades for the Lokey Town stores and purchasing for the whole Lokey Automotive Group.

  • Vera Bumbalo
    Switchboard Operator
    Vera Bumbalo

    Vera originally come to the Lokey Automotive Family as a temp for a 2-week assignment.  It's over six years later and she is still singing the same tune for us!  "It's a Great Day at Lokey!"