Meet the Staff of Nikles

Brad Nikles - Owner

217-632-9999 - nikles_petersburg@yahoo.com

Brad, Doug, Andrew and E.J. have a combined 80 years of experience in the automotive industry, and want to go to work for you! Shop our current inventory or let us find the perfect vehicle for you!

Doug Stark - General Manager

217-632-9999 - nikles_petersburg@yahoo.com

Doug has over 30 years in the car business. From the service side, early in his career, to sales, and now the General Manager. His expertise in everything in the car business is hard to beat. Let him help you with your vehicle needs. Shop our current inventory or let us find the perfect vehicle for you!

Andrew L. Prather - Sales Associate

217-632-9999 - aprather018@gmail.com

E.J. Maddox - Website Coordinator

217-632-9999 - carczar53@hotmail.com

E.J. has over 30 years in the automobile business. He helps maintain our sites here at the dealership. He invites all of his customers to our Petersburg location. 217-632-9999 or by cell @ 217-414-5109.

Shawn McHenry - Service Manager

217-632-9999 - smchenry.nikles@gmail.com

Need help getting your vehicle repaired? Just give our service manager, Shawn Mchenry a call today. Over 38 years in the Automobile service industry, and born and raised right here in Menard county. For many years, Shawn worked for a local service shop. Now, we are lucky to have him working for us. We would like to welcome all of Shawn’s previous customers to our dealership. Service after the sale is what we believe in here at your LOCAL Nikles of Petersburg Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep and Ram dealership. We can work on most vehicles. Just give Shawn a call today!

Kent Koester - Parts Manager

217-632-9999 - niklespartsandservice@gmail.com

Let Kent Koester, our Parts Manager help you with all your parts needs. Whether it is for your recently purchased vehicle and your looking for that accessory to add...or looking for that necessary used vehicle part. Look no farther than your LOCAL Nikles of Petersburg Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep and Ram dealership and ask for Kent...he will be glad to help Kent brings over 41 years of valuable service and knowledge to the Parts department, the last 15 years for Chrysler. Here at Nikles, we pride ourselves on service AFTER the sale of your New or Used vehicle. Not only can we service most vehicles with our professional service department, we can provide you with that quality part that your vehicle needs. Just give Kent a call today.... 

Jeff Vaughn - A.S.E Certified Master Tech

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A.S.E Certified Master Tech Jeff Vaughn has spent over 25 years working in Ford, Lincoln, Mercury, and GM dealership service settings. Jeff invites all his friends and past customers to join him here at Nikles of Petesburg. He looks forward to serving you soon with professional maintenance, diagnosis, and automotive repair services!

Larry Puckett - Service Technician

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Aeryn Wilson - Oil Change/Tires

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Aeryn is our oil change and tire technician. He's here to make sure your maintenance is up to date. All your vehicles fluids are topped off, but also does the point-inspection on your vehicles needs. Be it your regular maintenance needs, he makes sure that your tires are safe and ready for your next trip.

Collin Watkins - Detail Tech

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Collin is a recent graduate of PORTA high school. He was on the wrestling team. He likes to work out and is a welcome addition to our team.

Maria Mayer - Office Manager/Controller

217-632-9999 - mcmay32@gmail.com

Maria brings 29 years of dealership experience in all roles of the office in Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, Ram Truck, and General Motors franchises. 

Tabatha Weidhuner - Front Desk/Title Clerk

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Tabatha will be the voice behind the phone and the smiling face you see as you walk in the door. She is a 2013 graduate of Athens High School. She has held a variety of customer service jobs and is excited to join the Nikles of Petersburg team.