Doug McFarland

Sales Manager

Many will recognize Doug. He graduated from Hamilton Township High School in Columbus. He’s also been selling cars in Central Ohio since 1984, including in the Circleville and Athens areas. Doug is quite the sports buff. He is the “Voice of the Mid-State League” on the Scoreboard Show, which airs over Clear Channel’s WKKJ. Doug and his wife Michelle have three children: Seth, Alec and Madison. Responsibilities also include the following brands: Ricart Ford, Ricart Mazda, Ricart Kia, Ricart Nissan, Ricart Mitsubishi, Ricart Hyundai and the Ricart Used Car Factory

Josh Rice

Sales Manager

Josh grew up in Lancaster and went to Jonathan Alder High School. Today, he is married and has a little girl. The family also includes pets: a Jack Russell/Chihuahua mix named Trixy and a cat named Freckles. Josh is a member of the Ohio National Guard, based in Newark. Responsibilities also include the following brands: Ricart Ford, Ricart Mazda, Ricart Kia, Ricart Nissan, Ricart Mitsubishi, Ricart Hyundai and the Ricart Used Car Factory

Shane Gillespie

Sales & Leasing Consultant

Shane is an Oregon native who moved to Central Ohio when his wife, Jes, found a job here. He sold Fords in Beavercreek before moving to the Short North and taking a sales position at Ricart. Now he sells both new Fords and Mazdas. Responsibilities also include the following brands: Ricart Ford, Ricart Mazda, Ricart Kia, Ricart Nissan, Ricart Mitsubishi, Ricart Hyundai and the Ricart Used Car Factory

Corey Carter

Product Specialist

Before joining Ricart Ford as a Product Specialist, Corey started off his automotive career working for a software company that tracked vehicle inventories. He thinks working with people is a whole lot more fun! He races go-carts, likes to go to car-meets, and when he is not thinking cars, likes to rock climb. Corey brings the right mix of gear head and outdoor fun to Ricart Ford! Responsibilities also include the following brands: Ricart Ford, Ricart Mazda, Ricart Kia, Ricart Nissan, Ricart Mitsubishi, Ricart Hyundai and the Ricart Used Car Factory

Ben Keeran

Sales & Leasing Consultant

Ben is another second generation member of the Ricart Ford staff, whose father roamed the Ricart lot in the eighties and nineties! Originally from Pickerington, Ben is a life long central Ohioan who loves spending time with his family, and imparting his knowledge to his customers. Responsibilities also include the following brands: Ricart Ford, Ricart Mazda, Ricart Kia, Ricart Nissan, Ricart Mitsubishi, Ricart Hyundai and the Ricart Used Car Factory

Specialties & Trainings

Master Certified through Ford Motor Company

John "Jay" Morelli

Product Specialist

Responsibilities also include the following brands: Ricart Ford, Ricart Mazda, Ricart Kia, Ricart Nissan, Ricart Mitsubishi, Ricart Hyundai and the Ricart Used Car Factory

Zane Webb

Mazda Sales Director

Zane has been with Ricart since 2006. He works hard for his customers because he wants them to return to him when they buy another car or truck. Zane is a Washington Court House native who studied at the Ohio State University. In his spare time, he enjoys fishing, golfing and reading contemporary literature. Responsibilities also include the following brands: Ricart Ford, Ricart Mazda, Ricart Kia, Ricart Nissan, Ricart Mitsubishi, Ricart Hyundai and the Ricart Used Car Factory

Joshua Darrah

Product Specialist

I've been in the car business for 6 years as a Service Technician, so I understand the mechanics side of a vehicle. I decided to go into sales because I am a people person and I love to help others. Responsibilities also include the following brands: Ricart Ford, Ricart Mazda, Ricart Kia, Ricart Nissan, Ricart Mitsubishi, Ricart Hyundai and the Ricart Used Car Factory

Specialties & Trainings

Certificate of Completion in Diesel Mechanics

Certificate of Completion in Collision Repair

Kyle Jones

product specialist

Responsibilities also include the following brands: Ricart Ford, Ricart Mazda, Ricart Kia, Ricart Nissan, Ricart Mitsubishi, Ricart Hyundai and the Ricart Used Car Factory

Mike Groschup

Product Specialist

Born and raised in the Los Angeles area, Mike worked as an Automotive Technician for a decade before moving to Columbus, Ohio. When he arrived at Ricart, Mike decided he wanted to sell new Fords, completed his Master Certification from Ford in sales, and has been lending our customers his knowledge and expertise since. Mike is also a fan of other four wheel vehicles... as in skateboards. Perfect hobby for a dude from California! Responsibilities also include the following brands: Ricart Ford, Ricart Mazda, Ricart Kia, Ricart Nissan, Ricart Mitsubishi, Ricart Hyundai and the Ricart Used Car Factory

Specialties & Trainings

Mater Certified through Ford Motor Company

Automotive Technician Training through Universal Technical Institute in California

Michael Galla

Product Specialist

Responsibilities also include the following brands: Ricart Ford, Ricart Mazda, Ricart Kia, Ricart Nissan, Ricart Mitsubishi, Ricart Hyundai and the Ricart Used Car Factory

Chad Yochens

Sales Manager

Chad has been with Ricart Ford since 2010, and has moved from Product Specialist to Finance Manager to his current position as Sales Manager. While a Product Specialist, Chad was a Ford Level 4 Customer Service Survey winner, which means he has been consistently rated extremely well in customer service by his customers. Chad has been rated so highly, he achieved the second highest scores in the region! When you meet Chad, you will understand why. Before coming to Ricart Ford, Chad lived in Cabo San Lucas Mexico, and he likes to read and enjoys art, almost as much as he enjoys making his customers happy! Responsibilities also include the following brands: Ricart Ford, Ricart Mazda, Ricart Kia, Ricart Nissan, Ricart Mitsubishi, Ricart Hyundai and the Ricart Used Car Factory

Sterling Monk

Business Manager

Sterling sold Harley Davidson's and rode BMX before joining Ricart Ford, and applies the same passion to four wheels as he did two. With hobbies the range for playing guitar to snowboarding, Sterling really understands the need to find just the right Ford ride to fit your life and assist in your financing needs. Responsibilities also include the following brands: Ricart Ford, Ricart Mazda, Ricart Kia, Ricart Nissan, Ricart Mitsubishi, Ricart Hyundai and the Ricart Used Car Factory

Melissa Figgins

Sales Manager

Melissa is a Logan native who graduated from Logan High School and studied business at Hocking College. She has two daughters, Emily and Julia, and a Lhaso Apso named Odie. Many will know Melissa from her years in banking in the Logan area. She also sold Harley-Davidsons … and she still loves riding them! ??When she’s not working, Melissa enjoys watching her girls play sports and participate in band, following the Ohio State Buckeyes and the Packers and spending time with family and friends Responsibilities also include the following brands: Ricart Ford, Ricart Mazda, Ricart Kia, Ricart Nissan, Ricart Mitsubishi, Ricart Hyundai and the Ricart Used Car Factory

Troy Bowen

Product Specialist

My name is Troy Bowen. I absolutely love cars. I have been in the car industry since I graduated high school. I have done just about everything in the car industry possible. I started in the Honda plant building the vehicles. Worked all the way up to a service advisor from a valet and now I am in the sales side of things and I love it. I love meeting new people. Responsibilities also include the following brands: Ricart Ford, Ricart Mazda, Ricart Kia, Ricart Nissan, Ricart Mitsubishi, Ricart Hyundai and the Ricart Used Car Factory

Craig Miller

Internet Coordinator

Craig has been with Ricart since 2003. He is one of our Internet Coordinators, and a Ford Sync specialist. He also earned his master’s certification from Ford in sales. Craig is a Portsmouth, Ohio native. Responsibilities also include the following brands: Ricart Ford, Ricart Mazda, Ricart Kia, Ricart Nissan, Ricart Mitsubishi, Ricart Hyundai and the Ricart Used Car Factory

Specialties & Trainings

Ford Sales Master Certification

Daniel Atherton

Sales Manager

Dan loves to work on cars in his free time, so it’s no surprise that he loves to show customers the new Fords and Mazdas that he sells at Ricart. Dan studied automotive technology at Columbus State Community College. Responsibilities also include the following brands: Ricart Ford, Ricart Mazda, Ricart Kia, Ricart Nissan, Ricart Mitsubishi, Ricart Hyundai and the Ricart Used Car Factory

Jake Moore

Product Specialist

Originally from Akron, Ohio, Jake came to Columbus and began working in the car wash at the Ricart Megamall, then moved to prepping vehicles for delivery, and is now part of our sales staff as a Master Certified Product Specialist. Jake has always been an automotive fan, and plays a little hoops when he's not helping folks find their right Ford! Responsibilities also include the following brands: Ricart Ford, Ricart Mazda, Ricart Kia, Ricart Nissan, Ricart Mitsubishi, Ricart Hyundai and the Ricart Used Car Factory

Specialties & Trainings

Master Certified through Ford Motor Company

Chane Collins

Commercial Vehicle Manager

Chane has done it all at Ricart Ford. He’s been an Internet coordinator, product specialist and senior sales consultant. Now he’s a business manager. Chane is originally from Mansfield. He studied business at Ohio State University Mansfield. Responsibilities also include the following brands: Ricart Ford, Ricart Mazda, Ricart Kia, Ricart Nissan, Ricart Mitsubishi, Ricart Hyundai and the Ricart Used Car Factory

Ryan Wheeler

Commercial Accounts Manager

Ryan is a Lake County, Ohio native who grew up on a small Ohio farm. He has an associate’s degree in animal science and beef production from Ohio State. When he’s not working with Ricart customers on their financial paperwork, he’s working with cattle and horses on the small Canal Winchester farm where he lives. Responsibilities also include the following brands: Ricart Ford, Ricart Mazda, Ricart Kia, Ricart Nissan, Ricart Mitsubishi, Ricart Hyundai and the Ricart Used Car Factory

Kris Somar

Product Specialist

Kristopher has been selling cars and trucks at Ricart since 2006. Before that, he managed an area restaurant. He also dotes on his Golden Retriever, Sadie. Responsibilities also include the following brands: Ricart Ford, Ricart Mazda, Ricart Kia, Ricart Nissan, Ricart Mitsubishi, Ricart Hyundai and the Ricart Used Car Factory

Paul Duffy

Sales Director

Paul Duffy has been selling cars at Ricart since 1986. Now he orders them for Ricart Ford! Paul also helps to train the sales staff and works on customer deals. Paul is a Bellaire OH native and a Marshall University grad. Responsibilities also include the following brands: Ricart Ford, Ricart Mazda, Ricart Kia, Ricart Nissan, Ricart Mitsubishi, Ricart Hyundai and the Ricart Used Car Factory

Collin Matheny

Product Specialist

I've been in sales for a few years. I'm confident in my ability to help find a car that fits my customers needs, wants, and price range. I strive to make it my personal responsibility to make sure that any decision my customer makes is an informed one. I live just outside of Chillicothe, Ohio. I was born and raised there. I have two sons. I spend my free time at the motocross track with my kids and our dirt bikes. I am also an avid outdoorsman. My favorite car is the 71 Mustang Mach 1. Call or come in with any questions. I am happy to help. Responsibilities also include the following brands: Ricart Ford, Ricart Mazda, Ricart Kia, Ricart Nissan, Ricart Mitsubishi, Ricart Hyundai and the Ricart Used Car Factory

Dustin Cox

Product Specialist

Responsibilities also include the following brands: Ricart Ford, Ricart Mazda, Ricart Kia, Ricart Nissan, Ricart Mitsubishi, Ricart Hyundai and the Ricart Used Car Factory

Jessica McCombs

Product Specialist

Responsibilities also include the following brands: Ricart Ford, Ricart Mazda, Ricart Kia, Ricart Nissan, Ricart Mitsubishi, Ricart Hyundai and the Ricart Used Car Factory

Mike Schroeder

Sales Director

Born in Wisconsin, Mike came to Ohio in 1994, following a career in the music industry. Since that time, Mike has honed his knowledge and skills to provide the advice and information necessary for our customers to make their best vehicle decisions! Married with five children, Mike loves playing with his kids, hiking, camping, and other outdoor fun! Responsibilities also include the following brands: Ricart Ford, Ricart Mazda, Ricart Kia, Ricart Nissan, Ricart Mitsubishi, Ricart Hyundai and the Ricart Used Car Factory

Specialties & Trainings

Master Certified through Ford Motor Company

JM&A Automotive Finance Certification

Troy Whitt

Product Specialist

Responsibilities also include the following brands: Ricart Ford, Ricart Mazda, Ricart Kia, Ricart Nissan, Ricart Mitsubishi, Ricart Hyundai and the Ricart Used Car Factory

Austin Whitaker

Product Specialist

Responsibilities also include the following brands: Ricart Ford, Ricart Mazda, Ricart Kia, Ricart Nissan, Ricart Mitsubishi, Ricart Hyundai and the Ricart Used Car Factory

AJ Ruschman

Product Specialist

Responsibilities also include the following brands: Ricart Ford, Ricart Mazda, Ricart Kia, Ricart Nissan, Ricart Mitsubishi, Ricart Hyundai and the Ricart Used Car Factory

Dalton Atchley

Product Specialist

Responsibilities also include the following brands: Ricart Ford, Ricart Mazda, Ricart Kia, Ricart Nissan, Ricart Mitsubishi, Ricart Hyundai and the Ricart Used Car Factory

Specialties & Trainings

Ford Sales Master Certification

Derek Buchwalter

Commercial Fleet Manager/ Ford Fleet Sales

Derek sells cars and trucks to companies that need to reinvest in their fleets. He specializes in state bid purchases, writing vehicle specifications and custom uplifts. He helps businesses find available Ford discounts. Derek has an associate’s business degree from Ohio University. Responsibilities also include the following brands: Ricart Ford, Ricart Mazda, Ricart Kia, Ricart Nissan, Ricart Mitsubishi, Ricart Hyundai and the Ricart Used Car Factory

Sherrie Folden

Commercial Sales

If you’re a business owner with a fleet of trucks, Sherrie is someone you’ll want to know. Since Sherrie joined Ricart in 1993, she’s worked in inventory control, lease renewal and, now, commercial sales. Sherrie is a Groveport native. Responsibilities also include the following brands: Ricart Ford, Ricart Mazda, Ricart Kia, Ricart Nissan, Ricart Mitsubishi, Ricart Hyundai and the Ricart Used Car Factory

Dan D. Ginn

Commercial Sales Manager

Dan sells cars, trucks and commercial vehicles to companies, locally and nationally. Dan has worked at Ricart since 1988. Ford has master certified Dan in commercial sale of heavy trucks. If you work with Dan, be sure to ask him about his 2006 Roush Mustang. He’s crazy about it! Responsibilities also include the following brands: Ricart Ford, Ricart Mazda, Ricart Kia, Ricart Nissan, Ricart Mitsubishi, Ricart Hyundai and the Ricart Used Car Factory

Neal Shapiro

Commercial Account Manager/ Commercial Fleet Sales

Neal has been associated with Ricart since 1994 and has worked in a variety of capacities. Actually, you very likely have heard Neal. He is a professional sports announcer who has worked OSU basketball and hockey, Columbus Chill, Columbus Crew and Arena Football games. He has a bachelor’s degree in speech and radio/TV broadcasting from OSU. Responsibilities also include the following brands: Ricart Ford, Ricart Mazda, Ricart Kia, Ricart Nissan, Ricart Mitsubishi, Ricart Hyundai and the Ricart Used Car Factory