About Us

All team members are listed alphabetically by last name. Please enjoy the brief summary of each valued member of the Valentine Honda team.



Gina Akers
EMAIL: gakers@ValentineHonda.com
859-779-1003
Comptroller. Shares her life with her hubby, Rudy. Loves her dog (beagle)Bandit and cat (persian), Angel. Born right here in Irvine, KY. " My greatest achievement meeting my soul mate Rudy and marrying him". Gina's favorite hobby is shopping and swimming. Gina enjoys Country Music. Her favorite food is anything pasta related. "If I won Lotto, I would Travel".
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Thomas Bernier "Richard Cheddar"
EMAIL: tbernier@ValentineHonda.com 859-779-1000
Technician. Is desperately seeking a family to take him in. Born in Okinawa, Japan Thomas has lived here for 6 months from New England. Thomas' greatest achievment has been building houses. In his spare time, he likes to race import cars. Eats everything. " If I won the lotto I would build a garage so I could work on all my toys".
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Paul Bradley " "Paul Wall"
EMAIL: pbradley@ValentineHonda.com 859-779-1004 or Cell 859-608-0512
Sales Consultant. Salesman of the month first three months in the business. Shares his life with wife, Charity. Loves his pet cat, Ralph. Born in Ky. Paul moved to our area in 2000. Loves to play volleyball at Champions here in Richmond. "Marrying the perfect woman is my greatest achievment". Enjoys spending time golfing. Loves Food on the grill."If I won Lotto, I would travel Baby....".
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Mike Cayton
EMAIL:
mcayton@ValentineHonda.com  859-779-1000
Technician
4 years of vocational school and training. Shares his life with mom, dad, sister all of whom live out of state and his lovely girlfriend Donya. Born in Sutton, Wv. moved to our neck of the woods in 1995. Mike is a graduate of madison central. Enjoys racing and football Likes to listen to country and rock. Mike considers his greatest achievement " having a successful job that I like ". Favorite hobbies include driving my mustang, X Box 360, and golfing with my bussines. Mikes favorite food is chicken and dumplings. "If i won lotto, I would share it with friends and family and start a car collection".
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Rachel Cox
EMAIL: rcox@valentinehonda.com 859-779-1100
Receptionist
Shares her life with husband, Jason and daighter Morgan and son Elliott. Born right here in Richmond KY. Rachel loves to watch her children play ball sports. Enjoys all kinds of music. Rachel considers her greatest achievement her marriage of 9 years. Favorite hobby is to read. Favorite food is mexican. "If I won Lotto, I would travel".
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Johnathon Davis "J.D."
EMAIL: jdavis@ValentineHonda.com 859-779-1031
Parts & Accessory Sales. 7 years experience in Parts Sales here in town. Shares his life with dad, Johnny and mom, Patty. Born right here in Richmond, Ky. JD has lived here his whole life. Loves college football. Loves to go 4-wheeling in his spare time. JD loves a good steak. "If I won Lotto, I would buy 3000 acres to farm. Raise corn and buy/sell cattle."
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Stan Hager "Pop"
EMAIL: shager@valentinehonda.com
859-779-1000
Sales Consultant
Shares his life with wife, Lisa 3 sons, Mike, Rick, Josh and daughter Laura and 5 grandkids. Born right here in Lexington, Ky., Stan has been here his whole life. Has a 9 month old German Sheppard. Stan listens to country music. Considers his greatest achievement his family. Loves to go fishing and camping. Stan says his favorite food is "anything I dont have to cook". "If I won Lotto, I would buy a big houseboat for the summer and a place in the keys for the winters."
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Josh Isaacs
EMAIL: jisaacs@ValentineHonda.com  859-779-1000

Technician
Shares his life with wife, Crystal son, Joshua, and daughter Makynley. Born right here in Irvine, Ky, Josh has been here his whole life. Josh likes to play basketball. Musical interest is playing the bass guitar. Loves playing his bass guitar, and spending time with his family. Josh says his favorite food is "chicken". "If I won Lotto, I would invest in a business."
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Marilou Johnson " Piddle"
EMAIL: mjohnson@valentinehonda.com 859-779-1000
Sales Consultant.
Shares her life with her son Brooks , her mom , dad and sister. Has two mutt dogs named Inky and Rusty. Born in Pineville, KY., moved to our area 10 and 1/2 years ago. Educated at Morehead State University. A very proud member of the Kiwanis club of richmond. Piddle loves to snow ski and drive cool cars. Enjoys MCHS Band concerts and contemporary Christian Music. Greatest achievment is the wealth of friends and family. Likes Flowers planting, growing, arranging, cooking and travel. Her favorite foods are chocolate chicken and steak. "If I won Lotto, I would buy my mom a beach house, travel, take care of my family, tithe the first 10% , do lots of good deeds.
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Jeffrey Jones
EMAIL:
jjones@ValentineHonda.com 859-779-1000
Detail Technician Shares his life with his two boys, Hunter and Alex. Born in Columbia, Ky. Jeff moved here 8 years ago. Jeff enjoys kickboxing. Musical interest is listening to the "Blues" . Favorite food is "BBQ. "If I won Lotto, I would smile forever ".
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Mary Ann Kerkstra "Princess"
EMAIL: makerkstra@ValentineHonda.com 859-779-1024
Office-Accounts payable, Warranty, Receivables.
Shares her life with brother, William now serving in Kuwait in the Marines and nephew, Justin. Born in Muskegon, Michigan, Mary Ann moved to our area in 2006. Greatest achievment was buying her first house here in Richmond, KY. Mary Ann loves bowling. Listens to Country music and Oldies.Enjoys auto racing and boating. Her favorite foods are mac-n-cheese and shrimp. "If I won Lotto, I would help my family with their financial needs".
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Michael D Mays
EMAIL: mmays@ValentineHonda.com
 859-779-1000
Technician.
20 years dealership experience. Shares his life with his moma, Rosie sons, Jared, Jeremy and Jake. Born here in Berea, Ky. Michael loves Softball and riding motorcycles. Plays guitar and played in bands in Cincinatti, for 30 years. His favorite food is ribs. "If I won Lotto, I would not have it next week".
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Ralph E McClanahan III "Mac"
EMAIL: rmcclanahan@ValentineHonda.com  Cell 859-582-6533
Sales Consultant.
Shares his life with his wife, Jennifer together 11 years, Father a District Judge and mother who is a writer. Loves his dogs, Lexi and Mattie. Born in Middlesboro, Ky. Has lived here for the last 20 years in Irvine. Mac is currently attending EKU as a Junior. Loves hiking and 4-wheeling. Listens to most music except disco. Enjoys traveling. His favorite food is Thai. "If I won Lotto, I would travel the world".
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Jason McCurry
EMAIL: jmccurry@ValentineHonda.com
859-779-1002
Business Manager F&I.
Shares his life with his wife Abby and 2 girls. Has three cats. Jason's been in the car business for the last 10 years. Born in Lexington, Ky. Jason has lived here for 34 years. Jason attended the University of Kentucky. Listens to all music but Country. His favorite food is steak. "If I won Lotto, I would probably end up back in the car business".
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Ryan McDougal
EMAIL: RMcDougall@ValentineHonda.com 859-779-1000
Express Technician
Shares his life with Amanda Shan e and Jesse. Born in Lansing MI. Ryan has just moved to the Richmond area and joined our team. Greatest achievement was his service in the military.Loves to go boating in his free time. Ryans favorite food is Pizza.
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Anna Beth McMullin " AB"
EMAIL: AMcmullin@valentinehonda.com
 859-779-1000
Internet Specialist
Shares her life with her beautiful baby sister Isabella who is 4 years old. Born in Harrodsburg, KY., moved to Richmond 11 years ago. Studied radiology for 2 and 1/2 years. Loves to Swim, Run, and going to the beach Loves all kinds of music except Rock heavy metal " Having the best friends and family anybody could ask for, I consider to be my great achievment". Enjoys going to the lake beiang with family and friends and love love shopping. Annas favorite Italian & Japanese "If I won Lotto, I would share it with family and friends, shop alot, travel the world and donate to charity.
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Joseph T. Randow "Joe Tech"
EMAIL: jrandow@ValentineHonda.com 859-779-1016
Shop Foreman Shares his life with his two sons, Kyle and Chris and future daughter-in-law Jess. Born in Beth, Maryland. Moved to Richmond, Ky. in 2006. Joe is a certified Master Tech with Honda with 21 years Honda experience and has been a tech for 25 years. Joe also is certified in Acura, Saturn and ASE . Joe loves his adopted dog, Clifford and cat, Tinker Bell. Likes the music his wife plays. Joe considers his greatest achievement "my family". Loves to play Corn Hole for fun. As for food, Joe prefers anything warm. "If I won Lotto, I would not tell my kids. They would bleed me dry.
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Pam Randow "Angel"
EMAIL: prandow@ValentineHonda.com 859-779-1005
Service Manager Shares her life with her beautiful sons Chris and Kyle and future daughter-in-law Jess. Born in Kodiak Alaska Pam moved to Richmond, Ky. in 2006. Certified in GM, Isuzu, Suzuki and of course Honda. . Holds an A.S. in Buisness management. Likes all kinds of music. Loves to work out for fun. As for food, Pam loves mexican food and cold beer,. if i won the lotto " I would be on the coast of somewhere beautiful on my yacht. sun and fun 4 me.., and I would give to breast cancer research and Ronald McDonald foundation."
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Joe Reeves
EMAIL: jreeves@ValentineHonda.com 859-779-1030

Parts Manager. Joe loves his dogs, Scooby, Shiloh and Baby Girl. Born in St. Augustine, Fl. Joe moved to our area in 1972. Joe considers 18 years of marriage to his loving wife as his greatest achievment. Loves fishing, hunting and nascar. His Favorite foods are fried chicken and steak. "If I won Lotto, I would purchase a large ranch; payoff all bills and take a LONG vacation".
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Shawna Reeves " Grasshopper"
EMAIL: sreeves@valentinehonda.com 859-779-1000

Cashier
Shawna shares her life with her dad, Joe, mom and brother josh. Has three dogs. Born in Richmond Ky. Shawna considers graduating high school as one of her greatest achievments. Loves music. Favorite thing to do is going out with friends. Shawna favortie food is seafood. "If I won Lotto, I would buy a new car and buy a pool and go shopping every day".
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Mark Rubin "Hollywood"
EMAIL: mrubin@ValentineHonda.com
 Cell 859-248-8363
Sales Consultant.
My hopes is that my customer satisfaction score with Honda of 99% speaks to how I treat my guests. Mark shares his life with wife and three children. Loves his 2 dogs Sundae and Scooter. Born in California, Mark and his family moved here in 2006. Mark enjoys fishing and hiking. "Becoming a better father and husband than I thought I ever could" is my greatest achievment". Cashews are food of choice. "If I won Lotto, I would buy everyone in the town of Richmond an ice cream Sundae".
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Stacy Russell "Gator"
EMAIL: srussell@valentinehonda.com 859-779-1000

Sales Consultant.
Family includes wife Rindy and daughter Laura.Pets inlcude Beagle Lucy and Labradoodle Sadie.Born in Scottville Ky., moved here 5 years ago. Stacy is a proud graduate from University of Florida "Go Gators" A former PGA golf Pro Stacy's favorite hobby is ...you guessed it... Golf. "My Family is my greatest achievment". Steak is his food of choice. "If I won Lotto, I would give my church the largest share".
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Shay Slinker " Shay Shay"
EMAIL: sslinker@valentinehonda.com
859-779-1014
Office Manager
Shares her life with husband Jeremy and beautiful little girl Isabella. Shay also has 3 grown daughters and 4 beautiful granddaughters. Born in Harrodsburg, KY Shay and her family moved to Richmond 11 yrs ago. Huge music lover from Country to R&B and everything in between. Loves the beach, love to dance and canoe but most of all loves her family. If she won the lottery she would take care of her family, pay off bills, invest, then donate 10% to St.Jude's Children's Hospital and Trooper Island, any money left I'd shop till I had to stop.
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Autumn Surbeck " Audie"
EMAIL: Esurbeck@ValentineHonda.com
859-779-1000
Administrative Assistant
Shares her life with two turtles Clink and Marvin. Born in Lexington KY. Regional Runner up , Silver at Bluegrass state games. Enjoys singing. Autumn."I became a manager and owned my own car at the age of 18 which I consider to be my great achievment". Enjoys playing soccor. Autumn's favorite food is Lasagne "If I won Lotto, I would invest most of it and help take care of my family.
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Chris Thrower "Cheezy"
EMAIL:
cthrower@ValentineHonda.com 859-779-1028 or Cell 321-947-3468
** Air Force Reserves 434th Wing Fire/Rescue Division **

Sales Consultant. Shares his life with fiance, Jessica, mom, Pam and dad, Joe. Loves his pet dog, Clifford. Born in Orlando, FL. Chris moved to our area in 2006. Chris has been a firefighter and proud of it. Loves water sports and swimming. "Firefighting and my family including my fiance, Jessica are my greatest achievments". Enjoys surfing and spending time with friends. "If I won Lotto, I would payoff bills and make sure my family is set for life ".
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Jessica Thrower " Grace"
EMAIL: jferris@ValentineHonda.com 859-779-1017
Excel Facilitator
Shares her life with Husband Chris, mother becky, dad George, brother Josh, and Pam & Joe in-laws. Born in Florida moved to Richmond, Ky. in early 2007. Jessica attended 1 year of college. A long history of dance, soccer and cheerleading. She studied the piano when she was younger. Jess considers her greatest achievement planning this wedding without going insane. She loves to watch football "go gators". Favorite food is grandma's corn bread stuffing. "If I won Lotto, I would buy a house".
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Donya Tincher "Donya Kong"
EMAIL: dtincher@ValentineHonda.com 859-779-1025 or Cell 606-231-1377
Sales Consultant, She shares her life with mom, dad, and four brothers and wonderful boy friend Mike. Born right here in Richmond Ky. Donya has a horse named Sugar and a fish named Gavin. Donya has been our sales person of the month five times since joining our team. Worked in the nurnsing field for 4 years as a nurse tech amd unit secretary and has an asscoaites degree in Science and a minor is psycology. Donya danced for 9 years, and likes to play softball and golf. She considers her greatest achievment, ?meeting her soul mate Mike". Donya loves country music the most. She loves to sleep as a hobby. Her favorite food is anything Italian.  _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Matthew T Valentine
EMAIL: mvalentine@ValentineHonda.com 859-779-1001 or Cell 859-963-6900
President . Shares his life with 2 daughters, Taylor Brooke, and Tori Lee and parents Kate, Paul. Loves his pet dogs Delilah (great dane), Janise (st bernaird), Sammy (doberman), horse Audrie, and way too many cats to mention. Born in Port Jefferson, NY, moved to Richmond in 2006. Matthew has a musical background but landed in the Car business 20 years ago. Matthew owned a used car dealership in Florida prior to purchasing this Honda store. Matthew's music passion is percussion, and still enjoys playing the Bosendorfer Piano in the showroom for fun. "My greatest achievment to date, hands down, is my beautiful daughters who have managed to endure all of the long hours it took to be blessed enough to purchase this dealership". Matthews favorite hobby is riding his 1979 Harley Shuvelhead round town till it brakes down. His favorite food is mac-n-cheese. "If I won Lotto, I would reduce our debt structure to futher reduce the transaction price for our valued guests".
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Paul Valentine
EMAIL: PValentine@ValentineHonda.com
859-779-1000
Transportation .
Shares his life with his wife Kate Valentine. Born in Glen Cove NY. Paul moved to our area in 2006. "My son Matthew is my great achievment". Paul's favorite food is everything."If I won Lotto, I would try to give most of it away.
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Tori Lee Valentine " Pookie"
Receptionist and file person.. Automotive experience includes car washer and mechanical repair. Has worked here at ValentineHonda for 2 summers. Family include Padray Matthew and Mondray Tricia. Too Many cats and 3 dogs are Toris list of pets. Born in altamonte Springs Florida Tori has lived here in Richmond for two years. Education tori would like to mention is that she recently passed the 6th grade. Loves to ride horses and play tennis. Tori considers her greatest achievement as placing 1st at the APHA paint horse show. Favorite food is watermelon. "If I won lotto I would open a huge equestrian farm"
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About Valentine Honda - Greater Lexington Region Honda Dealership

Valentine Honda offers many automotive products and services to our greater Lexington regional customers. From quality new Honda to used cars, we know anyone looking for a new or used car, in or around Lexington, will find something at our dealership. We carry the complete line of Honda vehicles, including Civic, Pilot, Ridgeline, Accord, CR-V, Fit, making us a leading greater Lexington Honda car dealer.

Our services include trusted car repairs, original Honda parts, and superior financing help for our Kentucky customers.

Call Valentine Honda at 859-779-1051, or come a visit us. We're conveniently located at 1180 Robert R. Martin Bypass, Richmond, KY and are looking forward to helping you with your automotive needs.