Meet Our People
Meet the team members serving you at Ziems Ford Corners. We look forward to working with you! If you have any questions, please contact us at (888) 375-9581.
CHRISTINE ZIEMS
PRESIDENT
MICHAEL ZIEMS
VICE PRESIDENT
mziems@ziemsford.com
505-327-9773
MATT CLUGSTON
GENERAL MANAGER
mclugston@ziemsford.com
505-564-6746
Matt Clugston is our General Manager. Outside of work Matt enjoys skiing with his family, coaching baseball, camping, and hunting and fishing.
DAWN WASHBURN
HUMAN RESOURCES
dwashburn@ziemsford.com
505-325-1961
Sales Team
JASON HOWARD
GENERAL SALES MANAGER
jhoward@ziemsford.com
505-327-9763
CARLOS ATCHLEY
SALES MANAGER
catchley@ziemsford.com
505-566-4711
BILL ROBERTS
FINANCE DIRECTOR
broberts@ziemsford.com
505-564-6750
Bill Roberts has been with Ziems Ford since 2014. He brings 22 years of finance experience to us. Outside of work Bill enjoys the outdoors, traveling and spending time with his family.
FRANK CANDELARIA
FLEET MANAGER
fcandelaria@ziemsford.com
505-566-4747
Frank has been a part of the Ziems Ford Corners family since 2011. He loves offering great customer service on a great product and enjoys the perfect weather here in Farmington.
BRANDY MEDFORD
SALES & FINANCE ASSISTANT
bmedford@ziemsford.com
505-327-9780
Brandy has been a part of the Ziems Ford Staff since July of 2019. She loves the integrity and pride her team has in the dealership and in taking care of customers. Her favorite thing about living in Farmington is being able to get to the mountains or the desert in just a few minutes.
“The overall atmosphere at Ziems is like a big family,” Medford said.
BOB KACPURA
AUTO PROFESSIONAL
bkacpura@ziemsford.com
505-327-9760
Bob Kacpura loves to golf and travel. He has two children and two grandchildren. Bob has been with Ziems Ford since 1993.
RHONDA MCDANIEL
AUTO PROFESSIONAL
rmcdaniel@ziemsford.com
505-327-9769
Rhonda is the driving force behind our car show. She’s a member of the Caliente Community Chorus. When not working, or singing you can find her spending time with her family outdoors or enjoying drag racing. She has been with Ziems Ford Corners since October of 2016.
JEFF LASTER
AUTO PROFESSIONAL
jlaster@ziemsford.com
505-566-4730
Jeff enjoys golf and outdoor activities. He is married with three children.
MICHELLE BROWN
AUTO PROFESSIONAL
mbrown@ziemsford.com
505-327-9764
Michelle Brown has been at Ziems Ford since 2014. She takes pride in making everyone’s car buying experience easy.
MATT FERGUSON
AUTO PROFESSIONAL
mferguson@ziemsford.com
505-566-4748
Matt has been with Ziems Ford since June of 2018. He has a lot of fond memories of great customers over the years. When he’s not on the Ziems lot, you can find him enjoying the great outdoors in the areas surrounding Farmington. He loves mountain biking, skiing, hiking and camping.
“Best treatment of staff and customers I have seen in my auto career,” Ferguson said.
CARROLL CARTER
AUTO PROFESSIONAL
ccarter@ziemsford.com
505-327-9767
HENRIETTA JAKE
AUTO PROFESSIONAL
hjake@ziemsford.com
505-327-9766
Henrietta has been a part of the Ziems family since April of 2019. She loves the diversity and loyalty of the people of Farmington as well as the people of Ziems Ford Corners.
“I am proud to work at a company that is fair, honest and accountable to a higher standard.”
TIFFANY DAVIS
AUTO PROFESSIONAL
505-327-9762
MARIAH KIRKPATRICK
AUTO PROFESSIONAL
mkirkpatrick@ziemsford.com
505-327-9768
Mariah joined the Ziems Ford team in October of 2018. She loves that Farmington is a great place to raise a family, and she loves the supportive environment she has found with her teammates here at Ziems. “ Ziems is a family-owned business that treats us and it’s customers amazing.”
MARK WILSON
AUTO PROFESSIONAL
mwilson@ziemsford.com
505-327-9781
Mark is a proud father and grandpa. He enjoys fishing, boating, travel, muscle cars, motorcycles, rodeos, friends and family. Mark loves homegrown vegetables and working around the house. He has been with Ziems Ford since 2003 as an Auto Professional. People know mark as the “hat man.”
LINCOLN FOLKERS
AUTO PROFESSIONAL
lfolkers@ziemsford.com
505-327-9762
THOMAS HADERTHAUER
AUTO PROFESSIONAL
thaderthauer@ziemsford.com
505-566-4749
PDI Team
JESSICA GARZA
PDI MANAGER
MATTHEW JAKE
PDI
CHEYENNE YAZZIE
PDI
DAMIAN GOWAN
PDI
SHANNA SCOTT
PDI
Service Team
RICK NELSON
PARTS & SERVICE DIRECTOR
rnelson@ziemsford.com
505-564-6742
JERIMIAH GRANITO
SERVICE MANAGER
jgranito@ziemsford.com
505-564-6756
Jerimiah enjoys restoring vehicles and spending time with family. He has four step children and five grandchildren. Jerimiah also enjoys long walks on the beach.
DAVID BREWER
SERVICE MANAGER
dbrewer@ziemsford.com
505-327-9777
David has been with Ziems Ford since 2007. Outside of work David coaches wrestling and loves to spend time with his wife and five children.
ROY VALDEZ
SHOP FOREMAN
rvaldez@ziemsford.com
Roy has been with Ziems Ford since January of 1986. Outside of work he enjoys hunting and fishing. He loves sports and cherishes his family.
RANDY DORSETT
NIGHT SERVICE MANAGER
rdorsett@ziemsford.com
505-325-1961
Randy joined the Ziems Ford Service Department in September of 2016. In his off time, you can find him spending time with his wife of 12 years, or racing cars. He loves working for Ziems and refers to his team as his second family.
“I believe the Ford brand is getting stronger,” Dorsette said “I see advertising for other auto manufacturers, they boast their product and bash the competition. Ford & Lincoln let the product sell itself – no bashing, no boasting.”
AIMEE BARLOW
APPOINTMENTS
abarlow@ziemsford.com
505-566-4702
Aimee joined the Ziems Ford family in September of 2018. Since then she has loved working with a team that feels like family. Her favorite thing about living in Farmington is the family and friends she has here. She’s looking forward to the future.
“It’s like a family,” Barlow said. “We all look out for each other.”
DUSTIN CURLEY
SERVICE ADVISOR
dcurley@ziemsford.com
505-564-6753
JUSTIN JUNG
SERVICE ADVISOR
jjung@ziemsford.com
505-564-6754
Justin’s favorite part of Four Corners’ life is all the available outdoor activities. He enjoys baseball, fishing, hiking and traveling. On weekends you can find him spending time in the outdoors with his wife Erin and their five sons, Jacob, Masco, Adrian, Desek & Jaden. Justin has been part of the Ziems Ford Corners family since August of 2008.
“I love the support and teamwork at every level.”
BRYAN BEHENA
SERVICE ADVISOR
bbehna@ziemsford.com
505-564-6752
Bryan has been with Ziems Ford since 2015.
SHERRY DAVIS
SERVICE ADVISOR
sdavis@ziemsford.com
505-564-6755
SHARON PETERSEN
WARRANTY ADMINISTRATOR
spetersen@ziemsford.com
505-325-1961
Sharon has worked at Ziems Ford since 1973. When she is not working Sharon enjoys gardening, and spoiling grand-kids whenever she can.
LORI BOETTLER
WARRANTY CLERK
505-325-1961
Lori has worked at Ziems Ford since 1997. She enjoys acting in community theater, cooking, and walking her dog with her husband.
KAYCEE HARRIS
CASHIER
505-325-1961
KayCee has been with Ziems Ford since April of 2019. She loves living and working in the Four Corners area as well as the diversity of her coworkers and customers.
“I am proud to work at Ziems because it is a very friendly environment and every day becomes a new experience,” Harris said.
CAITLYN BREWER
CASHIER
505-325-1961
Caitlyn became a member of the Ziems family in March of 2019. She’s proud to work at Ziems Ford Corners because quality and customer service is their top priority. Her favorite things about Farmington are the diversity and opportunities for adventure.
“Being able to talk and laugh with customers is always the best part of my day,” Brewer said. “Knowing that I have a family environment to work in makes it easy to enjoy my job.”
RANDY DOUGLAS
FILE CLERK & VALET
505-325-1961
Randy loves riding motorcycles, bowling, and exploring our vast rock formations.
KENNY ATWOOD
SENIOR MASTER TECHNICIAN
505-325-1961
Kenny has been with Ziems Ford since 1997.
SETH NIXON
SENIOR MASTER TECHNICIAN
505-325-1961
LEONARD HAMBLIN
SENIOR MASTER TECHNICIAN
505-325-1961
Leonard has been with Ziems Ford since 1996.
PAUL ROOT
MASTER TECHNICIAN
505-325-1961
Paul became a member of the Ziems Ford Corners Team in October of 2000. On his days off you can find him enjoying the outdoors around Farmington. Some of Paul’s favorite pastimes include four-wheeling, hiking, fishing, hunting and golfing.
KEVIN BLACK
MASTER TECHNICIAN
505-325-1961
Kevin has been an auto technician for Ziems Ford for twenty two years.
ANDREW BELL
MASTER TECHNICIAN
505-325-1961
PHIL DAWES
MASTER TECHNICIAN
505-325-1961
Phil has been with Ziems Ford since 2013.
DIETER GREY
ALIGNMENT TECHNICIAN
505-325-1961
Dieter has been with Ziems Ford since 2005. When he’s not working, you can find him spending time with his family, or out on the golf course.
DUSTIN PARKERSON
TECHNICIAN
505-325-1961
Dustin enjoys watching movies and going camping. He has been with Ziems Ford since 2010.
TIMOTHY SHAULL
TECHNICIAN
505-325-1961
ANTHONY LUCERO JR.
RECONDITIONING TECHNICIAN
505-325-1961
KYLE LEE
RECONDITIONING TECHNICIAN
505-325-1961
DYLAN OSBORNE
TECHNICIAN
505-325-1961
Dylan likes to hunt and fish and has one daughter. Dylan has been with Ziems Ford since 2014.
SHANE WALTERS
TECHNICIAN
505-325-1961
Shane likes to fix up old vehicles. He also enjoys four wheeling and mud bogging. He has an eight month daughter named Aya with his wife Tawna. Shane has enjoyed his time at Ziems Ford and has fun at work. He likes the great people he works with and can’t see himself doing anything else.
RAYMOND TAPAHA
TECHNICIAN
505-325-1961
BRIAN LEE
TECHNICIAN
505-325-1961
BRANDON PLATERO
TECHNICIAN
505-325-1961
WESLEY LISENBEE
TECHNICIAN
505-325-1961
MARTIN BEGAY
SENIOR MASTER TECHNICIAN
505-325-1961
Martin Begay has been with Ziems Ford for over thirty years.
SHAWTON BENALLY
TECHNICIAN
505-325-1961
Shawton has been with Ziems Ford for four years. He enjoys the outdoors and photography.
KELLY VITALI
MASTER TECHNICIAN
505-325-1961
Kelly has been with Ziems Ford for over thirty three years.
ARNOLD CLEVELAND
MASTER TECHNICIAN
505-325-1961
Arnold has been a member of the Ziems Ford team for ten years.
KEVIN ANTONIO
TECHNICIAN
505-325-1961
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TONY LUCERO
RECONDITIONING TECH
505-325-1961
Tony has been with Ziems Ford for two years. Outside of work Tony enjoys hunting, fishing, and quality time with family.
TROY QUINTANA
MASTER TECHNICIAN
505-325-1961
Troy enjoys spending his off hours with his grand-kids. In addition, he loves hiking, hunting, and fishing. He is a proud member of the Ziems Ford Night Shift.
Quicklane Team
JERALD LEWIS
SERVICE ADVISOR
505-325-1961
GABRIEL BENALLY
SERVICE ADVISOR
505-325-1961
CODY MENDIETA
SERVICE ADVISOR
505-325-1961
DANIEL TRUJILLO
TECHNICIAN
A native of the Four Corners area, Daniel joined the Ziems Ford team in November of 2019. He loves his close-knit coworkers and Ford quality.
GERALD HICKS JR
TECHNICIAN
JAPETH MORGAN
TECHNICIAN
Japheth loves the Ford brand and his family and friends in the Farmington area. He has been a member of Ziems Ford Corners since August of 2018.
MICHAEL PRATT
TECHNICIAN
VEGAS VONDRA
TECHNICIAN
BRANDON MARTINEZ
TECHNICIAN
FREDDIE MORENO
TECHNICIAN
JACOB CHAVEZ
TECHNICIAN
AUSTIN RICCIARDI
TECHNICIAN
MARLIN HARVEY
TECHNICIAN
Marlin loves the satisfaction of watching a vehicle that was towed in drive off the lot fully repaired. He’s been with Ziems since August of 2018 and he loves the great customer service and the professionalism of the company.
TYLER LARGO
TECHNICIAN
ANDY BEGAY
TECHNICIAN
505-325-1961
Andy has been with Ziems Ford for 9 months. On his days off he enjoys cruising around.
AARON RICO
TECHNICIAN
505-325-1961
Aaron is married to Marisa Rico. Together, they have six children. They have lived in Farmington for about nine years and Aaron has been with Ziems Ford since 2008.
Parts Team
JARED VANDEN BROECK
PARTS MANAGER
jvandenbroeck@ziemsford.com
505-564-6758
Jared has been with Ziems Ford since May of 2006. Outside of work he enjoys fast cars, family and time spent on the water. He enjoys helping people every day in any way he can and likes to focus on how he can become a better person.
“I like that Ziems Ford is heavily involved with the (Farmington) community,” Broeck said. “Toys for Tots last year was a complete success for the community.”
ADAM PACE
PARTS REPRESENTATIVE
apace@ziemsford.com
505-325-1961
Adam has a wife of four years and a sixteen month old daughter. He has worked at Ziems Ford for almost six and a half years. His hobby is going to college. He is currently enrolled at NMSU.
SANDRA SMITH
PARTS REPRESENTATIVE
505-325-1961
Sandra loves Ziems for its positive environment and family atmosphere. She has been on the Ziems Team since June of 2006. When she’s not at work you can find her baking, working in her yard and enjoying the outdoors.
TARA DEE
PARTS REPRESENTATIVE
505-325-1961
Tara is a mother of one who joined the Ziems Ford Family in March of 2017. When she’s not at work you can find her racing and spending time with her family.
GREG CROSS
PARTS REPRESENTATIVE
505-325-1961
Greg has been a member of the Ziems Ford Corners family since June of 2015. He loves the sunshine and weather in Farmington, New Mexico and appreciates the camaraderie he has with his team members.
PHILLIP CROSS
PARTS REPRESENTATIVE
505-325-1961
Phillip has been a part of the Ziems Ford Corners team since March of 1993. When he’s not at work, Phillip loves spending time outdoors in the beautiful areas surrounding Farmington.
“Retention and customer relations are of the utmost importance to satisfaction,” Cross said.
TINA ELLISON
PARTS DELIVERY
505-325-1961
Tina has been part of the Ziems Ford Corners family since January of 2019. She loves her hometown and the close employee environment at Ziems.
CLINT ROACH
PARTS DELIVERY
505-325-1961
Clint enjoys biking, camping, fishing and enjoying the outdoors with his wife and stepson. He has been with Ziems Ford since January of 2017 and loves the teamwork and relationships he’s formed at Ziems.
WADE AULT
PARTS DELIVERY
505-325-1961
Wade became part of the Ziems Ford family back in September of 2019. He loves the way that the Ford brand has supported Ziems over the years and the team player feel of the staff. When he’s not at work, you can find Wade enjoying the seasons and climate range of the area.
DAVE KENNARD
SHIPPING & RECEIVING
dkennard@ziemsford.com
505-325-1961
Dave has been with Ziems Ford since 1990. He is also retired from the Air Force. Dave has been married for thirty five years.
WAYNE LENDERMAN
SHIPPING & RECEIVING
505-325-1961
Wayne loves representing The Ford brand and knowing that Ziems Ford Corners is here for everyone in the Farmington Community. He’s been a team member since December of 2019 and when he’s not working you can find him exploring the outdoors with his family.
“Being new to the Four Corners area, I love how nice everyone is. I love the outdoors, being able to take my family on bike rides and hiking.”
TOMMY BEGAY
BODY SHOP PARTS REP
Body Shop Team
JEFFREY DUNN
BODY SHOP MANAGER
jdunn@ziemsford.com
505-566-4721
Jeff has been a Ziems team member since July of 2018. He loves the teamwork and camaraderie of the staff at Ziems. He cherishes the level of support that Ford customer services give to him, his department and his customers.
“Ziems has a true appreciation for not only their employees but for their customers as well,” Dunn said. “The appreciation creates a great culture and an enjoyable place to be.”
THERON SAVILLE
ESTIMATOR
tsaville@ziemsford.com
505-325-1961
Theron loves living in Farmington with its proximity to big city life, while still having a small-town feel. He has been a member of the Ziems Ford Corners Family since October of 2018. Theron cherishes the team activities provided to him and his co-workers and loves to living an active outdoor life.
TANYA HOLMAN
CUSTOMER SERVICE REP
505-325-1961
Tanya loves the way that Ziems Ford Corners supports the Farmington community. She was welcomed to the Ziems family in April of 2019 and loves living in Farmington because it’s close to national monuments and almost every kind of outdoor recreation.
RICCI WILSON
REFINISH TECHNICIAN
This father of one has been with the Ziems Ford Body Shop since 1993. Outside of work, Ricci enjoys mountain biking and Tae Kwan Do.
LEWIS TOLEDO
BODY TECHNICIAN
Lewis is a Farmington native and has been with Ziems since 1997. When he’s not working on Fords, you can find him cycling and racing cars.
LARRY TOLEDO
BODY TECHNICIAN
Larry enjoys all of the outdoor activities Farmington and the surrounding area have to offer. When he’s not working on your Ford, you can find him mountain biking, camping and fishing, with his wife and two boys. He also enjoys summers on his motorcycle. He has been with Ziems Ford since September of 1993 and is looking forward to the years to come.
“I’m proud to be part of the best dealership that’s involved with employees along with the community,” Toledo said.
BRIAN PIOCHE
REFINISH TECHNICIAN
Brian has been with Ziems Ford since December of 1993. When he’s not painting cars in our service department, you can find him camping and fishing.
CLAYTON BRADSHAW
BODY TECHNICIAN
Clayton loves working for a company that values its employees and honors them with unique rewards and outings. He has been with the Ziems Ford Family since January of 2019. His favorite thing about Farmington is the proximity of his family and friends.
IVAN DAVIS
BODY TECHNICIAN
Ivan has been with Ziems Ford Corners since April of 2019. He relocated to Farmington to be closer to his family. He loves the honest hometown feel of the community and loves being part of a company that values its employees.
TIMOTHY HOLDAWAY
DETAILER
In May of 2019, Timothy became a member of our Ziems team. He loves the great working environment and the strong work ethics of his fellow employees.
CHRISTOPHER TOLEDO
BODY TECHNICIAN
Chris loves working with what he calls “the best techs around” and loves that he gets to learn from the best every day. He has been a part of the Ziems Ford family since May of 2019.
Business Office Team
NATALIE ROBERDS
CONTROLLER
nmorris@ziemsford.com
505-564-6746
Natalie is our controller and is a CPA. She has worked for Ziems Ford since 2015. The challenging work environment keeps things interesting and Natalie is continuously learning. Outside of work Natalie is kept busy with her three amazing children, Myriah, Paige, and Dillon.
SALLY ARMENTA
VEHICLE SALES PROCESSING
sarmenta@ziemsford.com
505-566-4708
PAMELA HALTERMAN
TITLE CLERK
phalterman@ziemsford.com
505-566-4710
Pamela has been with Ziems Ford since March of 2005. Outside of work Pam enjoys reading, attending plays, and family time.
JERRICA GRANITO
ACCOUNTING CLERK
505-566-4714
JAN GRAY
RECEPTIONIST
505-325-1961
DOUG FROST
SHUTTLE DRIVER
505-325-1961
Doug was a truck driver for forty years and military for eleven and a half years. Outside of work Doug enjoys fishing, RVing and has been married for forty-six years.
CYNTHIA FRASE
ACCOUNTING CLERK
cfrase@ziemsford.com
505-566-4713
RITA BRAZFIELD
ACCOUNTS PAYABLE
rbrazfield@ziemsford.com
505-325-1961
Rita is a mother of two wonderful girls, April & Mandy. Family is very important to Rita and she loves spending time with her grandchildren. Rita also enjoys making jewelry. Rita has been with Ziems Ford for almost four years.
SUE QUINTANA
SNACK BAR
505-325-1961