Click on one of the people below to find out more information.
Management
- Dennis Rathjen
- Owner - President
- drathjen@voglerford.com
- Bryan Black
- Owner - Vice President
- John Rathjen
- General Manager
- jrathjen@voglerford.com
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.
- Tim Hirsch
- New Car Sales Manager
- thirsch@voglerford.com
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.Â
- Kern Weshinskey
- Used Car Sales Manager
- kweshinskey@voglerford.com
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.
- Josh Stroud
- NAPA/Parts General Manager
- Ed Claunch
- Floor Manager
- eclaunch@voglerford.com
- 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.
Sales
- Taylor Clendenin
- Internet Sales
- Bill Manis
- Sales Representative
- bmanis@voglerford.com
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.
- Greg Wilson
- Sales Representative
- gwilson@voglerford.com
- 618-318-5544
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.
- Jesse Cochran
- Sales Representative
- jcochran@voglerford.com
- Isaac Norris
- Sales Consultant
- inorris@voglerford.com
Finance
Service
- 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.
- Sammy Pleasants
- Service Technician
- 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.
- Steve Lay
- Warranty Administrator
- Greg Dunn
- Service Advisor
- gdunn@voglerford.com
- 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.
- Brian Gibbs
- Service Manager
- bgibbs@voglerford.com
- 618-457-8135
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.
Office
- Rina Tuthill
- Office Manager
- Cindie Cochran
- Service Receptionist
- Kim Ramsey
- Showroom Receptionist