ODANIEL - Key Persons
My name is Adam Sauerland. I was born in Oxford, Ohio and have been living in Fort Wayne since 1998. I have been employed by the O'Daniel Organization since September 1999. I chose to come to work for the O'Daniel Organization because I wanted to work someplace where people are treated with respect and professionalism. At O'Daniel we have one common goal, and that is to have you Ride Home Happy and take care of you for life. Car-buying should be a fun experience, without the headaches and games. In my free time I enjoy spending time at the lake with my wife Buffy and our four children, Grant, Alexander, Ava and Easton, during the summer. I also look forward to fall as if begins NFL season and I get watch my beloved Colts. Growing up just outside of Cincinnati, I still follow my Cincinnati Reds.
Hi, my name is Andrea. I have lived in Fort Wayne for since 2003. I graduated from Indiana Tech with a BA in Business in 2007 and I have worked at O'Daniel since 2013. I have three amazing children that keep me super busy. When I am not at work, I will be spending time with family and friends. I enjoy working at O'Daniel because I get to meet new people daily and I like the family friendly environment which allows me time to still be a Mom.
My name is Brett Paul. I have lived in Fort Wayne, Indiana my entire life, and graduated from Northrop High School. I have worked for the O'Daniel for over 10 years. I love to travel, go on vacations, animals, and anything that has to deal with the cold, water, or snow! I take pride in being able to do my job well. I am a people person and try to help the customer find what's best for them.
Hello! My name is Bryce Butler. I was born right here in Fort Wayne and I have lived in Leo my whole life. I attended Leo High School and I came to work for O'Daniel in February 2018. I started here as a summer job cleaning cars and that turned into a full time sales position. I have 2 dogs, Maddux and Bailey. In my free time I enjoy going to the lake or spending time by the pool. I pride myself in having a strong work ethic, a positive attitude and I truly care about my customers!
Cassie Odquist, a resident of Huntington, IN, has called the Fort Wayne area home for the past 29 years since her birth in Bluffton, IN. Her educational journey led her through Huntington North High School and Ivy Tech Community College. In February 2023, Cassie embarked on a new chapter in her career by joining O'Daniel, transitioning from an eight-year tenure in a generator company to become the receptionist in the new car showroom and eventually advancing to the role of Quick Lane Service Advisor.
Beyond her professional endeavors, Cassie is a dedicated individual with strong ties to her community. She is an active member of New Life Fellowship Church in Huntington, IN. On a more personal note, Cassie finds joy in diverse activities during her leisure time. Her passion for travel is evident, and she also revels in the exhilaration of riding her motorcycle and four-wheeler. Boating, crafting, and cherishing moments with her family round out her list of cherished pastimes. Cassie holds herself to high moral standards, taking pride in always striving to do what she believes is right, and she aspires to better herself each day.
Hello, my name is Chuck Aden. I was born in Scottsbluff, Nebraska. I attended school in Nebraska and I have lived here in Fort Wayne for 10 months. I came to work for O'Daniel in January 2023 because of the great family atmosphere. I have been married for 37 years and have 2 boys and 4 grandkids as well as 2 pets. In my free time I enjoy spending time with my family and taking walks. I pride myself in finding the right vehicle for my customers.
Hi my name is Corey Harris; I was born and raised here in Fort Wayne, but have also spent a few months in Indianapolis and Tampa, FL. I attended North Side High School, IPFW, and IUPUI. I have been with the O'Daniel family since August 2010. I knew this was the best dealership in town from the start, which is why I have been here for so long. I am married to my lovely wife Amber and have three children: Grayson, Cooper, and Violet. We also have 3 dogs, Marty (the Beagle/Lab mix), Harvey (Dachshund) and Penny (Dachshund), and 1 cat, Rick (yes, from The Walking Dead). I try to know everything about my product, so feel free to challenge me! I look forward to helping you with your automotive needs.
Craig W Ruskaup, Sales Manager cruskaup@odanielauto.com 260-435-5331 I was born in Van Wert Ohio and have been living in Fort Wayne since 1991. I have been a valued employee here at O'Daniel since 1991! My wife, Christine also works part time for the O'Daniel Family. I pride myself on being an honest hard worker. I am a company man through and through and I absolutely love my family and my life. 883d64d7404638e2012f5f0ddf2b1fa9
My name is David Carroll but my friends call me DC. I was born and raised in Fort Wayne, Indiana and I attended Queen of Angels and Bishop Dwenger High School. I have worked for O'Daniel for over 20 years. My Wife, Julie and I have 3 wonderful children named Brandt, Alicia, and Madison. In my spare time I like to go hunting, play tennis, snow skiing and water skiing, boating, snowmobiling, and reading.
Hello! I'm David O'Daniel, born and raised here in Fort Wayne. I attended Bishop Dwenger High School, Ivy Tech, and Hope College. I have actually worked here since I was a child. I started out cleaning drains and picking up trash. I have a strong passion for the car business, and the people at O'Daniel all share the same drive, and have a great amount of respect for others. I pride myself in honoring our family tradition that my Grandfather started, by putting our customers first. I am the 3rd generation in the car business it is a privilege to follow in the same steps my grandfather and my father took to get to where they are today. I'm looking forward to keeping our family business alive and well with holding myself to our high standards of ethics and accountability. In my free time I enjoy playing golf, being outdoors, going to the gym, and spending time with my friends and family.
My name is Ed Reyes. I was born in Managua, Nicaragua. I first came to the US in 1982 and after a few challenging years, I learned the English language leading me to understand and appreciate this "Amazing Nation". My Wife Wanda of 29 years and I enjoy outdoor traveling, hiking and spending time with our three beautiful granddaughters as well as having fellowship with our friends and relatives. I am very honored and thankful to work for O'Daniels and have the opportunity to enact the Godly principles I believe in such as honesty and Integrity.
My name is Greg O'Daniel. I was born in Evansville, and have been living in Fort Wayne since 1979. I am married to my lovely wife Laura and have three wonderful children: David, Allison and Thomas. I was born into the car business and have been involved from day one. In my free time I enjoy spending time with my family outdoors. I am becoming a pretty good amateur farmer planting food plots for the wildlife to enjoy. I also like to get out on the bike trails in Fort Wayne and see how these great trails are being developed.
Hello! My name is Greg Shediack. I am originally from Long Beach, California and attended school in Villa Park, CA. However, I have lived in Fort Wayne for the last 14 years with my wife Sharon, and our three girls, Michell, Carissa, and Mandy. We also have a dog named Phoebe. We attend Bethlehem Lutheran Church. In my spare time I am an auctioneer and enjoy going to auctions and traveling. I joined the O'Daniel team in 2016, because of their reputation for being the best dealership in Fort Wayne. I pride myself in the level of customer service I give to my customers.
James Meyer, Service Manager jmeyer@odanielauto.com 260-435-5376 My name is James. I was born and raised in Fort Wayne, where I attended South Side High School and IPFW. I came to work for O'Daniel in November of 2011. I heard that it was a great place to work, not to mention it is close to my home. My wife, Shelly, and I have 3 children, Zachari, Joey, and Trinity, and one grandson, Keaton. We also have a dog named Shilo. In my free time I enjoy hunting, fishing, playing baseball and spending time with my wife and kids. 89b294ffde204ebda21d23a310682dbd
Hi, I'm Jarod Burgess. I was born and raised in Fort Wayne, where I attended Snider High School. I went on to attend IPFW where I received my Business degree. I joined the O'Daniel team in January 2018, seeing it as an opportunity to further my career as a Sales Manager with a great family-owned dealership. O'Daniel has a fantastic reputation for customer service and satisfaction while offering a great work/life balance for their employees. My wife, Sherri, and I have been married for nearly a decade and have two children, Blaine and Belle, and a dog named Boss. In my free time I enjoy spending time with my family traveling. I am also an avid gym enthusiast, working out 3-4 times a week, and playing basketball. I pride myself on my honesty, integrity, and hard work. I really enjoy working with customers and coaching sales people to help them achieve their personal and professional goals.
Jeff Cearbaugh, Sales Consultant jcearbaugh@msodanielauto.com 260-218-0241 I was born in Serbia while my parents were missionaries, but grew up here in Fort Wayne and graduated from Snider and IPFW. I started my journey here at O'Daniel in 2015. Before that I worked at Summit City Bicycles & Fitness for 8 years. I love to connect with my customers in a straight forward way that makes buying a hassle free experience. In my spare time I enjoy cycling, sunset boat rides, and most of all playing soccer with friends. 28dc1dcae82a4e3f8c730f5af168cc2a
Hello there! I am John McKinney but many call me Storm. I'm from Fort Wayne and I have lived here for most of my life. I attended Northrop High School and Defiance College and I came to work for O'Daniel in September 2022. I joined because I wanted to become part of a team. I wanted a chance to better myself and create opportunities for myself and the people I love. I have a dog named Harley and in my free time I enjoy fishing, hunting, golf, going to the gym and hanging out with my friends and family. I pride myself in being willing to learn and always wanting to better myself. I have good morals and I love to see everyone happy. I always try to do the right thing.
My name is Josh Burkhardt, but I go by Tex. I was born in Houston, Texas, but I have lived in Huntington, Indiana for the last 16 years. I graded from Huntington North High School. I came to work for O'Daniel because of the customer satisfaction and family environment. Before I came I was not going to sell cars again, but a friend told me about the O'Daniel difference. He was right and it was a great move! I am married to my wife, Tiffany Marie, we have 2 beautiful daughters and a lab named Roxie. I attend The Pointe Church. In my free time I love to be outdoors, fishing, and playing with my girls. I pride myself in having good integrity, a great family life, and working on personal development.
Hi, my name is Justin Harding. I was born and raised right here in Fort Wayne, IN. I graduated from Northrop High School and attended IPFW. I am a member of Blackhawk Church. I came to work for O'Daniel Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram almost ten years ago because of their outstanding reputation in the community and because the O'Daniel family are great people to work for! I take great pride in helping people, as nothing in life is more rewarding. In my spare time I enjoy spending time with my wife, Rebecca, my step-sons, Rob and Casey, and our grandchildren, Alison, Madison, and Robbie. I also enjoy gardening, cooking out, and traveling.
Hello! I'm Justin Price and I was born and raised in Fort Wayne since 1990. I attended Carroll HS and Heritage HS. I am happily married to my wife Jackie, and we have 2 wonderful children together (Norah and Grant). We attend BlackHawk Christian Church and our faith in Christ is our family focus. I am 1 of 6 kids, and in my free time I enjoy spending time with family and friends. I enjoy playing most sports and I love to cook for people. My wife, her sister, and I worked for O'Daniel's in 2015. What I noticed is that every employee that works here is passionate about what they do, and how they serve the customers. I am beyond grateful to be welcomed back to O'Daniel's to serve and assist the great employees and customers in our community.
Hey! My name is Luis Parreno. I was born in Guayaquil, Ecuador. I first came to the US in 1997 to the city of North Bergen, New Jersey during my teens. At the age of seventeen, I moved to Florida where I spent the majority of my adulthood. I found a career in wireless service for about six years. I met my beautiful wife, Rebecca Parreno, in church where I reunited with my Lord and Savior in 2012. I'm a proud husband and father of three amazing children, Josiah, Samson, and Violet Parreno.
Mark Butler, Sales Consultant MButler@msodanielauto.com 260-204-8772 I have been in the automotive business for over 14 years. I have four children under the age of twelve. I have been at O'Daniels as a sales representative for almost four years. I really enjoy meeting new people and helping friends find their next vehicle. I am looking forward to helping you select a vehicle from a huge inventory. Give me a call soon before the vehicle you're looking at is sold! See you soon at O'Daniel West!! 6199d6a56ed040ea99eff5db7c85137f
Hello, my name is Mark Campati. I have been a resident of Fort Wayne since 1964. I attended South Side High School, and then became a member of the US Army Military Policeman. I have been in the automotive industry since 1983 filling various roles. I came to O'Daniel in 2007 because of their reputation of integrity. My goal is to listen to my customers needs, fit them with the vehicle that meets both their budget and needs, and in a timely manner.
Hello, my name is Michael Anderson. I was born and raised in Hammond, IN. and now live in Warsaw, IN. After leaving my prior career in cellular sales, I now proudly work for the O'Daniel Automotive sales team as of March 2021. I'm currently pursuing my masters degree in Business Administration at Indiana Wesleyan.
Hello, my name is Pat Garrett but my friends call me "The Sheriff." I was born in Bluffton Indiana and have lived in Fort Wayne for the last 20 years. I went to Norwell High School and Purdue University. I have been an employee here for 15 years now. My beautiful wife, Jennifer and I have two wonderful children named Emma and Dawson. We also have a Dachshund (Weiner dog) named Holly. In my spare time I like to hang out with my family, play softball, and watch Colts games as well as the Cubs and Purdue. I am a member of The Chapel. I pride myself in customer service and loyalty.
Rebecca Anderson, fondly known as "Mom Mom," hails from the charming town of Bluffton, IN, where she was born and raised. Rebecca is deeply rooted in her community.
Her academic journey led her to Southern Wells, where she honed her skills and developed a strong foundation for her future endeavors. In July 2023, Rebecca embarked on a new chapter by joining the O'Daniel team. Motivated by the desire to work for a reputable organization with an outstanding work environment, she found a perfect fit at O'Daniel.
Family holds a special place in Rebecca's heart. She is happily married to Michael Anderson and together, they have four wonderful children-Tommy, Brandon, Lorenz, and Randall. Their household is also enriched by the presence of a lovable Golden Retriever named Opal.
In her leisure time, she finds joy in quality moments with her family, exploring the scenic landscapes on her electric bike, and escaping to their retreat in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan.
Rebecca takes pride in her approach to customer interactions. Treating customers with kindness, compassion, and the warmth of family is not just a professional commitment but a personal value she upholds. Her dedication to creating positive connections reflects her genuine and caring nature.
As "Mom Mom" at O'Daniel, Rebecca Anderson brings not only her professional expertise but also a genuine spirit of warmth and familial care to the workplace, making her an invaluable member of the team.
Ross Miers is a native of Fort Wayne, where he attended Homestead High School. He joined the O'Daniel team in February 2018 because he wanted to work for a place with a great reputation for Customer Service. In his free time Ross enjoys playing Frisbee golf and attending church at St. John's. Ross prides himself on his outgoing and friendly attitude.
My name is Sara Wright. I was born in Fort Wayne, IN and have lived in the Fort Wayne/Leo area my whole life. I attended Leo Jr/Sr high school and Indiana University where I graduated with a degree in Public Management. I have worked at O'Daniel for 10 years, starting as a Warranty Administrator in 2013. I made the choice to work with the O'Daniel group for the team atmosphere and family friendly environment.
Hello, my name is Scott Zollinger. I was born and raised in Fort Wayne, Indiana. I started working for the O'Daniel Organization in December 2023; however, I have worked in the car industry for over a decade. I take great pride in being straightforward and honest. At O'Daniel, my purpose is to provide excellent customer service and leave customers feeling confident with their purchase. My personal goal is for customers to turn into lifelong friends based on trust and loyalty.
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- Commercial Sales Consultant
Hello, my name is Shamus Hoeppner. I was born in Fort Wayne but have lived in Leo for the past 19 years and I attended Woodlan High School. I came to work for O'Daniel in July of 2020 after hearing that they are a great family owned business that has values that align with my own. My wife, Stacy, and I have 3 children: Christian, Carson, and Elise and our pet, Hera. We attend County Line Church of God and I enjoy watching my kids play sports, spending time with family and friends, and exercising. I pride myself in being a good father, husband, and friend.
Hello! My name is Thomas O'Daniel by I go by Tommy or Toad. I was born here in Fort Wayne and I have lived here my whole life. I attended Bishop Dwenger and Ivy Tech. I have been working at O'Daniel since I was a kid and I wanted to take on a salesman role because I wanted to follow the footsteps of my dad and grandfather to help carry on the family business as they did. I have 2 dogs and I attend Saint Vincent de Paul Church and Pathway Church. In my free time I enjoy spending time with family and friends at the lake, fishing, videography, outdoor hiking, working out and traveling. I pride myself in the fact that I like to challenge myself to become a better person than yesterday.
Hello, my name is Will Douglas. I started my career with O'Daniel Ford and Mitsubishi in August 2015, but joined the Porsche and Audi team in March 2017. I was born and raised on a farm in east Tennessee. I attended Milligan College and graduated with an Accounting degree. I am thankful for my wonderful wife Shannon (a Leo native) and our 6 children: Alex, Erica, Faith, Hope, Joy, and Eva Grace. I attend Central Church and my faith in God is very important to me.