Mark Klahm
Cadillac General Manager

As General Manager of the Cadillac store, Mark led the Cadillac team during many of the years they were ranked among the top ten in sales in the nation. Mark credits his incredibly talented team for their accomplishments. Mark proudly considers his employees part of his extended family, and has for his total of twenty years spent as a part of the DeVoe Automotive family. He has been a Cadillac “Master” Manager since 1989 and brings more than 26 years of experience with the automotive industry to his daily operations. He calls Cincinnati his hometown, but has been in Naples for nearly twenty-seven years. With his wife, four children, and their dog, Britches, they enjoy fishing, boating, watching football (especially the Florida Gators) and NASCAR on TV. Mark can be reached at mklahm@devoeauto.com.

Tim Blaskovich
Cadillac New Cars Sales Manager

Tim started his automotive career twenty-three years ago and joined up with the DeVoe Automotive family four years ago as our trained and Certified Cadillac New Car Sales Manager. He brings a sense of peace and order to the sales floor during our very busy seasonal months. Tim is from Highland, IN. He and his wife have several children who are growing up too fast, but to whom he is very devoted. Tim supports and promotes others to support our local businesses, particularly our local delicious restaurants. You can find Tim at tblaskovich@devoeauto.com.

Pete Weidner
Cadillac Pre-owned Sales Manager

Pete joined the DeVoe Cadillac family in 2006, but you get the feeling that he’s been family for much longer than that. Pete comes from a long line of family dealers in Mansfield, OH, has spent twenty-four years in a family run business and understands the unique dynamic that exists in the organization, where we value each and every one of our customers. Pete’s love for his family is evident in his smile when he talks about them; his wife Deborah, son Peter and daughter Ava are the bright spots in his day.  You can contact Pete via email at pweidner@devoeauto.com.

Ricki Norman
Internet Sales Manager

Ricki began working in the automotive industry in 2007. She has excelled as a GM Certified Internet Sales Manager. Realizing that today’s shoppers are computer savvy, she has a passion for making customers feel happy and satisfied with their purchase. Originally from Hilton Head Island, South Carolina, she enjoys golfing, tennis, boating, fishing and traveling to Gatlinburg, Tennessee to visit family. She loves her home in Naples where her daughter Lacey and son-in-law Patrick live with their son Braxton. She lives with her long time baby “Bucko” who is a blue front Amazon parrot that has been part of their family for thirty years. Ricki can be reached at rnorman@devoeauto.com

Sue Phelan
Administrative Assistant & Customer Satisfaction Retention Manager

Sue is a 20 year employee of DeVoe Automotive, with twenty-five years in total automotive experience. Originally from Southfield, MI, Sue is also trained in Finance as a manager and her knowledge of the entire organization makes her a priceless part of the DeVoe Automotive family. When Sue isn’t running things behind the scenes, she loves being on or near the beaches of Naples and attending her son Connor’s sporting events. Her husband Mike is very involved with “The First Tee” of Naples and enjoys coaching their son and his golf team at Pelican Marsh Elementary. Sue can be reached via email at sphelan@devoeauto.com or on Facebook by searching for Sue Herbert Phelan.

Tony Desimone
Business Manager

New to the DeVoe team, Tony brings eighteen years of experience to the sales floor from his prior experience with dealerships in the Northeast. His extensive training in finance began in 1993 and includes attending GMAC specific training, the Pat Ryan School of Finance training, David Lewis Finance training and Target Dealer Service training. He is a member of AFFIP. When Tony isn’t busy helping customers get the financing that fits their lifestyle, he enjoys football and the lovely Naples Beaches. He has a wife and two boys, and is looking forward to getting involved with the Naples community in youth services, coaching hockey or baseball and helping out at church as he did in Newton, Massachusetts for the last thirteen years. You can reach Tony at adesimone@devoeauto.com.

Autumn Finberg
Business Manager

Originally from Charlotte, NC, Autumn is the warm welcome you receive when calling or visiting the DeVoe Cadillac showroom. A member of the DeVoe team for five years, she has worked in nearly every department of the dealership, from titles and accounting to service greeting to Finance, and brings that knowledge to her everyday interactions with customers. She and her “better half” enjoy miniature golf, bowling, cooking, reading, riding bikes, and being outdoors in general, especially at the Naples beaches. Autumn can be reached via email at afinberg@devoeauto.com.

Denise Savacool
DeVoe Receptionist

This is the sweet smile that you see as you enter our new car showroom. Denise began working with DeVoe Automotive Group at our Bonita Springs location in 2008. She transferred to the Naples location in 2010. She has always been willing to pitch in wherever needed and such a valuable asset to the DeVoe family. Originally from Newark, New York, Denise has made Naples her home for 15 years. She is married to her best friend, John and they have two precious poodles which they treat like their children. They enjoy fine dining, cooking meals together their pool, spending time with their family, and shopping. Denise can be reached via email at dsavacool@devoeauto.com.

Ron Stickel
Cadillac New Car Sales

Ron joined The DeVoe Automotive Group in 1984. That makes him a twenty eight year veteran. He is extremely knowledgeable in the automotive industry specializing in Cadillac’s. He has won numerous GM awards and also a member of the elite Cadillac Crest Club. Ron and his wife are originally from Columbus, Ohio. You may reach Ron via email at rstickel@devoeauto.com.

John Ames
Cadillac New Car Sales

John is another powerhouse on our Cadillac sales force with forty-three years of experience in the automotive industry and sixteen years under his belt at DeVoe. He has received the Cadillac Mark of Excellence, has GM Training certifications, and is SAAB and HUMMER certified as well. When he isn’t selling or talking cars, he’s often found on the golf course. He and his wife of forty-five years have three daughters and seven grandchildren who they try to spend as much time with as possible. John is originally from Canonsburg, PA, and volunteers for the Church of the Resurrection in Naples. You can find John on Facebook by using John Efthimion, or by email at james@devoeauto.com.

Gary Musselman
Cadillac New Car Sales

Gary has been with Cadillac for twenty-three years, and has shared seventeen of those years with DeVoe Cadillac. In his career, he has ranked as high as #1 in the Nation for sales, and the Cadillac Crest Club ranked him in the top twenty-five in the country on several occasions. Originally from Allentown, PA, Gary has a degree in Marketing from the University of Miami. He enjoys playing tennis and golfing with his wife of twenty-three years, Cindy. Together they have two sons and two grandchildren. Gary served on the Board of Directors for the National Kidney Foundation, Make A Wish Foundation and the United Way and enjoys volunteering his time to the their causes. You can find Gary via email at gmusselman@devoeauto.com, and on Facebook by using Gary Musselman.

Tom Guthrie
Cadillac New Car Sales

A veteran of DeVoe for twenty years, Tom is one of our most loyal employees and most knowledgeable sales consultants. In his thirty-three years in the automotive industry, Tom attended the GM University of Automotive Management and has received the GM Mark of Excellence multiple times. Originally from Philadelphia, PA, Tom enjoys golf, cars, playing poker, computers, hockey and, of course, football. Tom can often be found in the stands at the Naples High football games supporting the Golden Eagles, as well as his Philadelphia Eagles. Tom is married with three stepchildren and two grandchildren. He participates in the West Coast Muscle Car Club, as a past board member. You may find Tom online at tguthrie@devoeauto.com.

Galen Mantell
Cadillac New Car Sales

For the last ten years, Galen has been making a name for himself and for DeVoe by consistently performing above and beyond, both on and off the sales floor. He brings a whopping forty-five years of experience to the team, and his customers all agree, his knowledge of cars helps them choose the right vehicle. As a Columbus, OH native, Galen enjoys golfing, fishing and most of all, watching Ohio State football! He and his wife Diane have three children, Michael, Brian and Lauren, and three grandchildren whom they adore. In the past several years, Galen dressed up as Santa Clause for the children at his wife’s daycare center, and looks forward to it each year. Reach Galen via email at gmantell@devoeauto.com.

Mark Bennett
Cadillac New Car Sales

New to the DeVoe Automotive family, but not new to the luxury vehicle business, Mark has been with the Cadillac and Mercedes franchises for thirty-one years. He is Master Certified at Mercedes Benz, NADA Certified, a member of the Cadillac Crest Club, and has been salesperson of the month several times. Mark is originally from Corydon, IN, enjoys swimming, golfing and his golden retriever, Sadie, and has family still living in Indiana. He also enjoys donating his time to the Humane Society of Naples. For all your luxury car questions, email Mark at mbennett@devoeauto.com.

Chris Posey
Cadillac New Car Sales

Originally from Naples, Chris began his career with the Cadillac franchise at age 16, and spent many of those fine years in Tennessee. Chris has worked with Cadillac, Saab and several other luxury vehicle brands in the last 15 years. He has achieved the Cadillac Mark of Excellence Award, has won the Saab Top Gun Walk-Around competition, and is a Cadillac and Saab Product Trainer and Delivery Specialist. Chris regularly contributes to CadillacForums.com, enjoys healthy living and being outdoors in both Naples and Tennessee. You can reach Chris via email at cposey@devoeauto.com.

Jim Davis
Cadillac New Car Sales

DeVoe Automotive would like to welcome back Jim Davis! Jim resigned from DeVoe Pontiac Buick GMC in 2004 to join the US Army. As a Communications NCO he was deployed twice to Afghanistan, once with the 173rd Airborne Infantry Brigade and once with the 385th Military Police Battalion. After having served 4 1/2 years and attaining the rank of Sergeant, Jim is now back home in Southwest Florida. He completed his Bachelor's Degree in Political Science, Magna Cum Laude, this year at Florida Gulf Coast University and has returned to DeVoe Cadillac doing what he loves, matching people with the perfect car. He is happily married to his wife, Heidi, and they are expecting their first child, a daughter. Jim enjoys fishing and golfing in his spare time. Please stop in to welcome Jim back. He can be reached at jdavis@devoeauto.com

Dave Gardner
Cadillac Pre-owned Sales

As a veteran DeVoe employee, Dave brings thirty years of experience to our already experienced Pre-owned staff and shares eighteen of those years with DeVoe. He is a member of the Cadillac Crest Club, a award bestowed on accredited salesmen. Dave can often be found using his many talents in theatre to entertain his coworkers and, when not in the office, can be found entertaining Naples at the Community Theatre with the Naples Players. He considers himself blessed to have five daughters and fourteen grandchildren. Dave can be found via email at dgardner@devoeauto.com.

Dwight Pike
Cadillac Pre-owned Sales

A highly accredited and valuable addition to the Pre-owned sales staff, Dwight has received the Pontiac Sales Guild Award, the Buick Sales Master Award, the GMC Sales Guild Award, and the Cadillac Mark of Excellence, as a result of his twenty-four years of experience in the automotive industry. Dwight is a pleasure to be around and has been building a loyal clientele in the last seven years here at DeVoe. When he isn’t on the sales floor, he enjoys golfing, gardening and sports in general. He and his wife Donna have a son, David, a dog, Samba and a cat named Lilly. Contact Dwight via email at dpike@devoeauto.com.

Stephen Rotz
Cadillac Pre-owned Sales

With 30 years of experience in the automotive industry, Steve brings depth to our Pre-owned sales staff at our Cadillac location and has been with DeVoe for five years. He has received top honors in his GM Certification Training, specifically with Pontiac, Buick and GMC stretching back to 1985. Steve is originally from Cranston, RI. When Steve isn’t busy selling cars, he enjoys golfing and boating. He and his wife, Nadine have four children; Joe, Sandy, Alyson and Keith. Steve can be reached via email at srotz@devoeauto.com.

Dick Knesbeck
Cadillac Pre-owned Sales

One of our most loyal employees, Dick Knesbeck has been with DeVoe for twenty-eight of his fifty-five years in the automotive business. To say Dick knows a few things about cars is an understatement. He has been salesman of the month and salesman of the year more times than he can remember. In all his years of car sales, Dick was at one point averaging thirty-five+ cars a month. When he isn’t selling cars, Dick enjoys relaxing and fishing. Dick and his wife Barbara have a son, Richard, a daughter, Kim, and four grandchildren, whom they love very much. You may reach Dick via email at dknesbeck@devoeauto.com.

Lemmy Payero
Cadillac New Car Product Display Coordinator

Born in the Dominican Republic, Lemmy came to the United States in 2006 to complete his education. He is a true Cadillac fan. He loves to drive all of the new models arriving daily. When not at work displaying Cadillac’s, he enjoys baseball, custom cars, and being at the pool with friends and family. Lemmy is excited to being part of the Devoe family and we are grateful to have him.

Brian Rucker
Pre-owned Car Display Coordinator

Brian is a new member to the DeVoe Automotive Group, but certainly not to the DeVoe family. His father Ron began working here in 1968 with Dick DeVoe. Brian joined the PGA in 1999 and has worked at the prestigious Kensington Country Club and also The Golf Club of The Everglades. Cadillac’s are his passion and he loves displaying them in such clever positions. Married with two sons, the oldest is serving our country in the United States Army. He enjoys working with American made products and likes that he works with a local owner that has maintained the status of #1 Pre-owned Cadillac dealer in the country! You may reach Brian at brucker@devoeauto.com.

Tina Norris
Tag and Title Clerk

A twelve year veteran at DeVoe, Tina is behind the scenes making sales go smoothly all day long. Originally from Columbus, OH, Tina has been enjoying Naples for over a decade with her six year old son, Jared. Tina enjoys reading, spending time with family and hanging out with friends in beautiful Naples. Tina may be found via email at tnorris@devoeauto.com.