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Our Staff

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  • Paul Deskins
    Founder / Owner
    Paul Deskins
    606-437-1300

    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.

  • Terry Deskins
    Owner
    Terry Deskins


  • 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.

  • Carla Looney
    Office Manager
    Carla Looney

    I live at Harold with my husband, Nathan, and my 2 wonderful children, Taylor and Trey.
    I have been in the auto industry for 11 years now and i really enjoy it. I work with a wonderful team that has so much to offer to our community and all our customers. I am a very caring and giving person and i love meeting new people at the dealership everyday and lending a helping hand. There is always a friendly atmosphere here at Deskins Motor Company

  • Jessica Blevins
    Accounting/ Payroll clerk /Human Resource Management
    Jessica Blevins

     I live at tram with my wonderful son William. I have been working for Deskins Motor for more than 6 years now. I love my Job and the people who make it enjoyable to come to work every day.

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  • Teresa France
    Title Clerk & Accounts Receivable
    Teresa France
    606-437-1300 Ext 318

    I lived at Shelby Gap Kentucky for 32 years with my husband Richard. I have 2 children and 2 Grand Children. I enjoy working at Deskins, each day i learn something new. I love working with the public and try to help the customers when they need assistance.

  • Dan Eldrage Daniels
    Sales Manager

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  • Lisa
    Williamson
    Lisa
    606-437-1300

        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
    606-437-1300 Ext 307

    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
    606-739-1300 Ext 307

    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.

  • Robert Vanderpool
    Service Manager
    Robert Vanderpool
    606-437-1301

    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.

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  • Chad Morris
    Body-Shop Manager
    Chad Morris

    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

  • Vickie Tackett
    Service Advisor
    Vickie Tackett


  • George
    Sales Manager Second Lot

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    I have been in the automotive industry for 17 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
    Detail

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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.

  • Tracy Deskins
    Finance Manager

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  • Brandy Wallen

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  • Randy Mullins

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  • Phil Tipton

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  • Billy Bush
    Body shop Foreman

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  • Joly Sturgill

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  • Turtle
    Clean up

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  • Billy Sesco
    Detail

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  • James Chaney

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  • Mike Sargent
    Detail

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  • James Allen

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  • Robert Wolfe

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  • Brandon France

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  • Brain Cofeill

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  • Jonathan Sellards

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  • Eric Harris
    hyundai Technician

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  • Charles Brooks

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  • Heath Keathley

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  • Jessie Coleman

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  • Brenton Dean Tackett

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  • Rebeca Akers
    Cashier

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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.