Our Team

Garry Skakun has been with Honda Red Deer since 1995, first as the Sales Manager then as the General Manager. He believes in cultivating relationships with customers, allowing for his philosophy of selling customers a lifetime of vehicles. Once this trust has been established, each party realizes he has their best interests at heart. Why, you ask, because he wants you to return again and again knowing you can rely on him and his team. Every department and every employee are needed to make a business work, and as General Manager, he is well aware of this and appreciates the efforts of all the staff employed at the dealership.
 
Many know of Garry's great sense of humor as well as his professional approach to selling automobiles. There is one trait many may be surprised at...his culinary skills. He's a wizard in the kitchen with numerous years of experience in the catering business. Garry is very family orientated and understands the true importance of surrounding himself with family and friends.
 
Garry is highly regarded for his business and leadership abilities, currently holding the office of President of the Red Deer Motor Dealers' Association (for the second year) and is active in the community as part of the Piper Creek Optimist Club.
 
gskakun@hondareddeer.ca

Sales manager

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.
 
ckitt@hondareddeer.ca

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.
 
bpresley@hondareddeer.ca

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 a servicing a fine product." -Morrey
 
alarsen@hondareddeer.ca

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.
 
aellis@hondareddeer.ca

Barb Larsen moved to Red Deer nine years ago from Northern Manitoba. She enjoys spending time with her friends and family as well as reading, travelling and walking her dog. Barb has won numerous awards for exceptional performance both as a sales and finance manager. Barb has been in the automotive industry for over 20 years and here at Honda Red Deer for nine of them. Barb is recognized as playing a fundamental role throughout the purchase experience at Honda Red Deer. Barb prides herself in helping the customers feel at home and to make their buying experience an enjoyable one.
 
blarsen@hondareddeer.ca

jlarsen@hondareddeer.ca

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.