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  • Paul Deskins
    Founder / Owner
    Paul Deskins
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    My name is Paul Deskins, and this is my story of how I became the owner of Deskins Motors in Pikeville, Kentucky. 
        After I graduated from high school, I took my first job in 1952.  That position was washing cars for Pikeville Car Sales, a used car lot located in Pikeville, Kentucky.  I stayed at this position for approximately two years.  One day, the manager asked me if I would be interested in selling cars.  I told him yes that I would like to try.  From that point, I sold cars for eight years.  In 1960, I was promoted to sales manager by the owner.  I worked as the sales manager until 1964.  I then told the owner that I intended to quit, and that I was going to go into business for myself. 
        On April 15, 1964, I started my own used car company.  I sold used cars until 1973.  I then purchased a new car franchise from Potter Motor Company.  This was a Dodge and Jeep dealership.  On January 15, 1973, Deskins Motor Company was first introduced. 
        The one thing that I have enjoyed most over the years is meeting new customers, and taking care of my old customers and friends.  I can assuredly say that Deskins Motor Company offers the best service in the East Kentucky region.

  • David Thabet
    General Manager
    David Thabet

    Hello, my name is Dave, and I am the General manager for Deskins Motors Company.  I am a veteran of the United States Air Force, and I have 18 years of experience working in the car industry.  I am a native of Huntington, West Virginia, and currently reside there with my wife and wonderful three children.  The reason I love Deskins Motors is their employees and the professionalism that is shown to everyone.  That is the reason I drive three hours a day, everyday, so I can be a part of the Deskins team. 

  • Jason Deskins
    General Sales Manager
    Jason Deskins

    started in the car business at a dealership in WV 10 years ago, I sold cars cars in toyota department for a couple of years and then i got promoted to sales manager of ford store. with the help of my team we were able to become the #1 ford store in west Virginia. In august of 2008. I was offered the position here at Deskins Motors. I felt that being able  to come back home  and work with my family and the wonderful people of pike county was the right decision. I have never been happier in my life than i am now. I enjoy Assisting people and getting them the vehicle they deserve.

  • Lisa Williamson
    Receptionist
    Lisa Williamson

    I have worked as a receptionist for Deskins Motors for four months.  I am a native of the Pike County area.  I came to Deskins from the media and communication field.  I enjoy talking with customers while directing each one to our exceptional staff who takes care of the customers' automotive needs. 

        I greet each and every customer with a smile and a friendly voice.  I am the first impression a customer has of our dealership, and I strive to make it a favorable one.

  • Jerry Lafferty
    Sales Consultant
    Jerry Lafferty

    I have been working for Deskins Motors for eight months.  I work as a sales consultant.  I am a former businessman and educator who has returned to my roots and where my life began in the automobile business.
        Deskins Motors Company has a friendly, hometown family atmosphere that is often lacking in many of today's dealerships.  At Deskins, the customers are the most important people who come through our doors.
        I offer each and every customer the personal touch by helping each one make an informed decision when purchasing his/her next vehicle.

  • Gary Blackburn
    Transportation Consultant
    Gary Blackburn

    I have worked for the Deskins Motors family for the past six years as the transportation consultant.  I have thirteen years of experience with Pontiac Buick GMC.  Eleven of those thirteen years I ranked in the top 10 as the zone sales master.  I worked eleven years for Moore auto doing management and sales.  Now I have made Deskins my home for the past six years.
        I enjoy helping people make the right buying decisions.  All together I have 30 years of sales and management experience.

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  • Keith Epling
    Sales Consultant
    Keith Epling


        I have been working as a Sales Consultant for Deskins Motors for the past eight months.  I came to Deskins Motors Company with an extensive background in sales and knowledge of the area's people.  At Deskins, I enjoy meeting and serving the best customers in the area and working with our outstanding sales team. 

    Each customer can expect the very best customer service coupled with the best information needed to help each one make his/her decision in purchasing a vehicle.

  • Robert Vanderpool
    Service Manager
    Robert Vanderpool

    I grew up here in Pike county. Spent 4 years in United States Air Force serving my country, then as a transmission technician for 15 years at Deskins Motors Company after that i got promoted to Service Manager.
    I enjoy working with everything automotive. i make sure every customer is happy with the service we provide in our department.

  • Jason Norman
    Sales Consultant
    Jason Norman

    I have been employed for Deskins Motors for two months in the sales department.   I have worked several years in management, but not in this area.  My wife and I wanted our son to have the same educational opportunities both of us had, therefore we recently returned to our native Pike County.
    I enjoy the family atmosphere created by the management team at Deskins Motors.  I find it both exciting and beneficial to serve old friends while making new ones.
    Having come from a business, I know the importance of providing the best customer service to everyone while giving the best deals possible.

  • Ricko Spangler
    Parts Advisor
    Ricko Spangler

    Love cars, Love talking cars,  and i offer great service with a smile to our valuable customers here at Deskins Motors Company.

  • Chad Morris
    Body-shop Manager
    Chad Morris

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    Been in body-shop management for 5 years. I can offer top notch service in the area because I have the best technicians in body-shop business in Pikeville.  My staff has 70 years combined experience.

  • J.D Deskins
    Service Advisor
    J.D Deskins

    i like to Golf, street rods. i can offer our customers the best that i can give

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  • Vickie Tackett
    Service Advisor
    Vickie Tackett


  • George
    Sales Manager Lot 2

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    I have been in the automotive industry for 12 years. I enjoy being able to help people and make their car buying experience 100% satisfactory. When not working my family and i are supporting our son motocross carrier

  • Alfred Miller
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    I am a friendly person. washing cars and driving the cars is my specialty. i can offer our customers a perfect car wash for their vehicles.

  • Carla Looney

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  • Dan Eldrage
    Sales Manager

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  • Rachid El
    Internet Manager

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  • Tracy Deskins
    Finance Manager

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  • Jessica Kidd

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  • Teresa France

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  • Brandy Wallen

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  • Randy Mullins

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  • Phil Tipton

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  • Billy Bush

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  • Jolly Sturgill

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  • Turtle

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  • Billy Sesco

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  • Mike Sargent

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  • James Allen

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  • Jessie Coleman

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  • Robert Wolfe

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  • Brandon France

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  • Brian Cofeill

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  • Jonathan Sellards

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  • Eric Harris

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  • Charles Brooks

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  • Heath Keathley

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  • Brenton Dean Tackett

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  • James Chaney

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  • Joe

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  • Rebecca Akers

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    I am a college graduate, Mother of two children. I love working for a company that makes you feel like family.
    I can inform our customer about how hard we work to gain their trust. Because when I see a customer outside of Deskins Motors I am proud to talk to them about how they feel about their vehicle and our service.