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Staff

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  • Garry Skakun
    General Manager
    Garry Skakun
    403-347-7700

    gskakun@hondareddeer.ca

  • Brandi Yurko
    Sales Manager
    Brandi Yurko
    403-347-7700


    byurko@hondareddeer.ca

  • John Larsen
    Finance
    John Larsen
    403-347-7700

  • Pam Skakun
    Customer Liason/Human Resources
    Pam Skakun
    403-347-7700

    pskakun@hondareddeer.ca

  • Art Ellis
    Sales and Leasing Consultant
    Art Ellis
    403-347-7700

    Arthur (Art) Ellis has lived and worked in Central Alberta for many years now. He joined Honda Red Deer in January 2007. Previous to his start at Honda Red Deer, Art worked as a sales consultant with Chrysler for fourteen years. He comes from a farm background and also has his automotive and heavy duty mechanic tickets. Art believes in serving customers needs and building solid relationships one detail at a time. He is always willing to go the extra mile for all his clients.

  • Larry French
    Sales and Leasing Consultant
    Larry French
    403-347-7700


    Larry French has been part of the Honda Red Deer Family for 21 years and has over 28 years experience selling automotives. He is an individual that dedicates himself 100% to his community as well as his team here at Honda Red Deer. Larry believes a professional sales consultant has to really believe in their product and provide customers an honest, educated opinion. He brings insight, experise and valued experience to our team.

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  • Clint Kitt
    Sales and Leasing Consultant
    Clint Kitt
    403-347-7700

    Clint Kitt has enjoyed 10 years of selling Honda cars, trucks, vans and sport utilities here at Honda Red Deer. During this time Clint has received the in-house honor of salesperson of the year for the past two years. An outdoor enthusiast, in his spare time Clint tries his best at riding and falling off his Honda dirt bike. Clint Kitt is also a member of the Council of Sales Leaders. Come see Clint for all your automotive needs.

  • Bart Presley
    Sales and Leasing Consultant
    Bart Presley
    403-347-7700

    Bart Presley was born and raised in Southern Alberta, thus making him one of the remaining "true Albertans". He has lived in various parts of the province and has been a resident of Red Deer since 1973. Bart worked in graphics and design for various businesses before embarking on a career in vehicle sales. He figured that after purchasing many vehicles in his lifetime that he may as well try to sell a few. He has been a sales and leasing consultant at Honda Red Deer since February 2002. Bart resides in the city with his charming wife and two adorable chihuahua pups. If you like a low key approach to helping with your automotive needs, new or used, please drop by for a friendly consultation. And remember, the coffee is always on at Honda Red Deer.

  • Melanie Melin
    Sales and Leasing Consultant
    Melanie Melin
    403-347-7700

    Melanie Melin has enjoyed selling vehicles for 3 years, although her interest in knowledge on vehicles has gone back way farther. Melanie was previously at Stettler GM in Alberta. Where she sold GM/Chev/Pontiac/Buick, commuting got to be to much,when she decided Honda was the best choice and joined our group here at Honda Red Deer. Previous to her new love of selling vehicles Melanie was a Personal trainer as well as a Dietary Technician for 10 years. Melanie has knowledge on the vehicle of your choice when you come in for a test drive. Although Melanie loves people and chatting with her costumers she may think of making you do push ups or at the very least take a jog around the building if you choose to go elsewhere. So come on in and visit Melanie for your next vehicle purchase.


  • Amy Larsen
    Sales and Leasing Consultant
    Amy Larsen
    403-347-7700

    Amy Larsen is first and foremost a mother of two beautiful children. Prior to joining Honda Red Deer, Amy Larsen spent 3 years as assistant manager for a major men's clothing outlet and now applies her knowledge to the sales floor. A Certified Honda Sales Consultant, Amy was also recognized as a winner in the Honda Canada National Civic Presentation Contest. Being one of the only woman on our sales team, Amy brings a female perspective to the automotive industry. Amy's customers appreciate her caring, relaxed sales approach which makes for a comfortable environment. It is her personal goal to gain customers for life.
     
    "Amy Larsen is a treasure and exceedingly cheerful and capable. I highly recommend her to others as a salesperson and your dealership for selling and servicing a fine product." -Morrey

  • Terri Bogusky
    Administrative Assistant
    Terri Bogusky
    403-347-7700

  • Rhonda Heidolf
    Accounts Payable/Receivable
    Rhonda Heidolf
    403-347-7700

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  • Pete Vandermeer
    Shop Foreman
    Pete Vandermeer
    403-347-6655

    Pete Vandermeer is a veteran at Honda Red Deer who's been helping lead our service department for a total of 28 amazing years. A walking Honda Encyclopedia, he has become known within the industry as the go-to guy for diagnostics. Pete is a friendly, approachable man who is always willing to go the extra mile for the customer and his team.

  • Steve Duffin
    Parts Manager
    Steve Duffin
    403-346-5238

    Steve Duffin has been a hard working employee here at Honda Red Deer off and on since 1975. All together he has been in the automotive industry for a total of 34 years. At home Steve has 3 wonderful children and he enjoys camping , hockey and drag racing. In his spare time, Steve is also a volunteer fire fighter as well as a medic and has been involved in that for 5 years. Steve spends long hours and works incredibly hard to ensure that the parts department runs smoothly. He is a dedicated team player who takes customer service to the highest level.


  • Cordell Martens
    Reconditioning Dept. Manager
    Cordell Martens

    Cordell Martens grew up locally in Rimbey, A.B. and comes from a family of five. He started out in the automotive detail industry by managing a local detailing shop. He then joined us at Honda Red Deer and has been a vital part of our team for four years. Cordell has an amazing work ethic that has him going above and beyond his duties on a daily basis. He runs an excellent detailing team and also has great people skills. His team is an integral part of the success of Honda Red Deer.

  • Doug Brown
    Sales Manager
    Doug Brown
    (403) 347-7700

    dbrown@hondareddeer.ca