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Management

Dennis Rathjen
Owner - President


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Bryan Black
Owner - Vice President


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John Rathjen
General Manager

As a graduate of John A Logan College, and Southern Illinois University, John's roots are firmly planted in Southern Illinois.  He worked in the detail department while in college, then started in the sales department in 2007.  When he's not at the dealership, John and his wife, Morgan spend their time raising their 2 sons, Deacon and Baylor. He loves playing basketball, golf, and slow-pitch softball. He also serves on the Carbondale Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors.

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Tim Hirsch
New Car Sales Manager

Raised on Du Quoin farmland, Tim entered the car business in 1991 and joined Vogler in 1997. When he's not selling cars, he's out golfing, trying out a new recipe, and passionately following the St. Louis Blues. 


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Kern Weshinskey
Used Car Sales Manager

Born and raised in Carbondale, Kern entered the auto industry in 1981 and joined Vogler in 2006. When he's not working, he's playing basketball, cheering the St. Louis Cardinals, and deciding between a vacation to Colorado or Alaska.


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Josh Stroud
NAPA/Parts General Manager


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Ed Claunch
Floor Manager
6184-57-8135

A Carterville native, Ed has been in the car business for over two decades. In his free time, the former fireman cheers the Dallas Cowboys, visits unique restaurants, and pampers Piper Ann, his terrier-poodle mix who's so spoiled she thinks she's a person.


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Sales

Colin Morgan


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Bill Graves


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John Green


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Taylor Clendenin
Internet Sales


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Bill Manis
Sales Representative

Bill has a passion for selling the right cars to the right people. Beginning in 1990, Bill has spent his entire career working with Vogler. He also has a passion for classic rock, home improvement, and baking, the last of which his coworkers greatly appreciate.


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Greg Wilson
Sales Representative
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A resident of Du Quoin, Greg entered the car business at Vogler in 2014. He spends his nights rooting for the Pittsburgh Steelers, eating too much pizza, and probably doing something that embarrasses his grandkids.


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Jesse Cochran
Sales Representative


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Isaac Norris
Sales Consultant


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Finance

Jamy Corn


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Service

Matt Morefield


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Tim Nelson


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John Wyskochil


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Justin Carter


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Jay Lusignan


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Austin Duty


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Alvin Gails


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Jason Killman


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Alan Kremer
Service Technician

A Du Quoin native and SIU graduate, Alan joined Vogler in 2016 with three decades of automotive experience. The former cook spends his free time eating seafood, enjoying the great outdoors with his kids, and planning his next fishing trip to Canada.


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Sammy Pleasants
Service Technician


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Justin Adams
Service Dispatcher

A graduate of Shawnee, Justin entered the car industry in 2006 and joined Vogler in 2013. He spends his free time cheering the St. Louis Cardinals, chowing down on barbeque, and working on his own automotive projects.


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Steve Lay
Warranty Administrator


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Greg Dunn
Service Advisor
618-457-8135

A Marion native, Greg entered the car business in 1988 and has worked with Vogler since 1999. His hobbies include home improvement projects, training his four horses, and driving anything with a turbocharger.


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Brian Gibbs
Service Manager
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With three decades of experience, Brian knows a thing or two about fixing cars. When he's not overseeing our service department, he's hunting, fishing, and flirting with an addiction to Harley motorcycles.


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Office

Jenna Robinson


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Rina Tuthill
Office Manager


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Lauren Parnell


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Cindie Cochran
Service Receptionist


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Kim Ramsey
Showroom Receptionist


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Joshua Blessing


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Cleanup Shop

Dennis Melton


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Tony Pena


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Parts

Jared Black


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Lina Lopez


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Ryan Motley


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