Meet Anderson Ford Mercury's Sales Staff
Our Sales Department is here to meet YOUR needs. We strive to make your buying experience as convenient for you as possible.
Stop by and see our highly trained sales staff today...You will see the difference!
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Randy Anderson General Manager Randy opened Anderson Ford Mercury in 1988. He was born and raised in Lexington, IL and graduated from Lexington High School in 1974. In his younger years, Randy enjoyed working on and racing motorcycles and cars with his two brothers, Rick (Manager of Anderson Ford Motorsport) and Ronnie. From 1981-1988, Randy owned and operated Anderson Kawasaki in Bloomington, IL before moving to Clinton in 1988. Randy loves spending time with his two daughters, Rachel and Rebecca, his wife, Ann, showing horses, and boating. Randy also has been a volunteer Girls Track and Field coach at both Clinton Community High School and Clinton Junior High School and is an active board member of the Clinton Community YMCA. Randy can be reached at (888) 868-2244 or emailed at randy@anderson-ford.com.
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Dean Carlson General Sales Manager Dean initially joined Anderson Ford Mercury's sales department as a sales consultant from 1993 until 1998 and he has been AFM's Sales Manager since 2003. He has always had a passion for automobiles. Instead of dreaming about making jump shots or catching that long pass, when Dean was younger, he dreamed of buying an old car and fixing it up. His father taught and coached basketball, track, and football for thirteen years at Octavia High School. Dean was raised in Colfax, IL and graduated from Peru St. Bede High School in 1982. He went on to study Mathematics at Illinois Wesleyan University in Bloomington, IL and graduated in 1986. He is also Ford Master Certified. Dean's favorite pastime is spending time with his wife, Dawn (who is a CPA in Bloomington), and his three children, Samantha, Andrew, and Amanda.
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Steve Belcher Steve can be reached at (888)868-2244 or e-mail at sbelcher@anderson-ford.com.
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Christina
Bennett BDC Manager Christina has 6 years of experience in the Automotive Industry as a Finance Manager. In addition she has 4 years banking experience. She was raised in Lincoln IL and graduated from Lincoln Community High School in 1996. In her free time she likes to spend time with her son Luke, age 8. Christina looks forward to helping customers with their automotive needs. Christina can be reached at (888) 868-2244 or emailed at christina@anderson-ford.com .
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Rex Gambrel Sales Consultant Rex has been selling with Anderson Ford Mercury since 1990. He is a native to Clinton, IL and graduated from Clinton Community High School in 1965. Rex first became involved in car sales through his wife, Sandy. Sandy was a sales consultant at Anderson Ford Mercury and in August of 1988, Rex came to work for six weeks for Sandy while she was recovering from surgery. Rex enjoyed that six weeks so much that in August of 1990, he came to work full-time as a sales consultant. Rex is a Ford Mastered Certified Sales Consultant and is the recipient of numerous sales awards. Most recently he received the Professional Sales Association Sales Award, a prestigious award that is only granted to 100 Sales Consultants in the entire nation from a select group. He has also been Anderson Ford's Sales Consultant of the Year for sixteen years, from 1992 through 2007. Rex is also active in the First Christian Church of Clinton and he enjoys eating at good restaurants with his wife. Give Rex a call at (888) 868-2244.
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Patrick Peterson Sales Consultant
Patrick has
been employed at Anderson Ford Mercury as a sales consultant since March
of 2005. He is a native of Clinton, IL and graduated from
Clinton Community High School in 1973. From 1985-2002, Patrick lived
in Dallas, Texas and in 2002, he moved back to Clinton to be closer to his
family. Patrick's father owned and operated Pete's Body and Sign
Shop in Clinton for over forty years and helped to instill a love for
automobiles in him. His interests include researching Native
American history & culture, graphic design, and antiques.
Patrick
is a Ford Certified Sales Consultant as well as a Certified Roush
and Saleen Sales Consultant. Give Patrick a call today at (888) 868-2244 or e-mail him at ppeterson@anderson-ford.com. |
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Perry Groves Sales Consultant Perry comes to Anderson Ford Mercury with 31/2 years of automotive experience. Born and raised in Lincoln, IL, he graduated from Lincoln Community High School in 1990. He is married to wife Carrie and has two daughters, Alexis (9) and Isabella (2). He enjoys going to all of his daughter Alexis sporting events. His hobbies include all forms of motorsports (NASCAR, sprint cars & drag racing). He also enjoys music of all forms and is an avid guitar player and owns his own DJ & Karaoke business. Perry looks forward to helping all of his current and future customers with their next automotive experience. Give Perry a call today
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Tony Lowther Sales Consultant Tony grew up in Mt. Vernon, IL and graduated from Mt. Vernon Township High School in 1984. Tony spent 20 years in the tire industry working for Continental Tire. After taking an early retirement, Tony went into the automotive sales area in Mt. Vernon before deciding to relocate to the Clinton area to be close to his family. Tony enjoys all sports including the local teams in the area. Tony looks forward to helping you with your next automotive investment. Give Tony
a call today at (888) 868-2244 or e-mail him at
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Ed Seggelke Sales Consultant Ed Seggelke was born in Lincoln, IL in 1950. In 1958 he and his family moved to Korea where his parents, Joe and Maxine Seggelke, served as missionaries for several years sponsored by Lincoln Christian Church. Ed graduated from Lincoln Community High School in 1968 and received a Bachelor's degree in Management from Sangamon State University, Springfield, IL, now the University of IL - Springfield. Ed has 30 years of experience in sales and marketing. He is a Ford Certified Sales Consultant and has received a number of sales awards. He joined the Anderson Ford Mercury Dealership in July 2007. He has always had an interest in the mechanical side of most anything. The roar of the engines on the "Dyno" in the Service Department at Anderson Ford Mercury has reignited his love for high performance cars and racing. Other hobbies include fishing, traveling and classic cars. Ed continues to live in Lincoln, IL, and is an active member of Jefferson Street Christian Church. Fatherhood has been one of his greatest blessings. His daughter Lillie turned 13 years old this year (going on 16). Last to mention (but certainly not least in his mind) is his recent marriage to Linda Dye also of Lincoln, IL . Ed would love to help you with your vehicle needs. He can be reached at (888) 868-2244 or send an e-mail to Ed at eseggelke@anderson-ford.com.
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