BENTON - Key Persons


Aaron Beane

Job Titles:
  • Service Technician

Becky Willett

Job Titles:
  • BOC Finance

DANIEL GARDNER

Job Titles:
  • GENERAL MANAGER

DAVID TAYLOR

Job Titles:
  • DEALER PRINCIPLE

ERIC SIMONS

Job Titles:
  • TECHNICIAN

Jacob Sibbald

Job Titles:
  • Lube Specialist

JAMEY LADD

Job Titles:
  • GENERAL SALES MANAGER
I have lived in Western Kentucky my whole life and settled here in Marshall County in 2009. I started in the car business in October of 2003, married my best friend Beverly in 2014 and we have two awesome daughters, Katie and Hannah. In my free time I enjoy spending time with my family at the lake.

JAMIE PARKER

Job Titles:
  • PARTS MANAGER

JEFF LEVAN

Job Titles:
  • CERTIFIED SALES / INTERNET REPRESENTATIVE
Jeff is lifelong native of right here in Benton and spent 20 plus years in automotive sales, 17 of them right here as a Certified Chrysler Sales Representative. When Jeff is not here at the dealership you find him fishing, watching football and spending time with his family. Jeff is very passionate about helping customer with their automotive needs and finding the right car for them.

JOE JACKSON

Job Titles:
  • FINANCE MANAGER
Joe joined the DTC Benton Team in July 2021 as the Finance Manager. Prior to that, he spent 24 years on the radio, the last 17 at Bristol Broadcasting, where he served as the news director for 13 radio stations, website's and WestKentuckyStar.com. Joe is also known for being the longtime radio play-by-play voice of the Graves County Eagles. Joe is a 1992 graduate of Livingston Central High School and a 1997 graduate of Murray State University. He and his wife Leigh Ann, live in Possum Trot and have three sons, Peyton, Reece and Grayson.

KENNETH SMOTHERS

Job Titles:
  • SERVICE MANAGER
  • Service

LAYTON DARNALL

Job Titles:
  • New Cars Sales

LONNIE LITCHFIELD

Job Titles:
  • PARTS ADVISOR

MEGAN WHITNEY

Job Titles:
  • SERVICE ADVISOR

RON DAVIS

Job Titles:
  • SERVICE ADVISOR

STACI SMITH

Job Titles:
  • OFFICE MANAGER

TIM POE

Job Titles:
  • CERTIFIED SALES REPRESENTATIVE
Hello, my name is Tim Poe and I grew up in this business that I love!! I am the son of Freddie Poe that was in this business for 64 years until he passed, my moms name is Polly Poe and she still lives right here in Benton. Like my father I bought my first car when I was 14 years old. I am married to the most beautiful, wonderful wife Jaime Poe, I definitely out married myself!! I have a son Max that I cherish, and 3 amazing bonus daughters Keagin, Madison and Lakyn. I have been with the David Taylor organization since September of 2016 and it is a joy to work for D.T. as I call him. Before that I spent 18 great years with the Kinsey's at Parkway Chrysler. In my free time you will find me playing golf or spending time with my family. Please contact me for any of your vehicle needs and I will give you the most fun, easiest no hassle purchase experience that you have ever had!!

TOMMY STIVERS

Job Titles:
  • SERVICE
Tommy moved to Western Kentucky when he was one year old from Indiana. He is a 2008 graduate of Marshall County Hight School, where he met his wife Keri. Tommy and Kerri have three amazing children. Tommy started in the car business here in 2014 as a porter and moved his way up to being a Certified Chrysler Technician. On the weekends you can find Tommy spending time with his wife and children.

WENDY SWALLS

Job Titles:
  • CERTIFIED SALES REPRESENTATIVE
I joined the David Taylor Chrysler family in 2016 at the Murray location. Before that I worked at county radio station as a sales representative and a morning show DJ "Windy Waters". I love selling cars but I also works in the finance department. My most important job is being a mom to my daughter Skylar who is a senior in High School at Murray High where she is on the cheer squad. In my free time I like going to the beach, pool, playing golf or just about anything outside. I am very much a people person and will work hard to get a customer into a car that they want. Thank you for reading this and be kind to one another.