Four Star Freightliner Staff
Employee of the Month
Joey Eubanks
January 2024
Name Joey Eubanks
Title January 2024
Congratulations to Joey Eubanks, Tifton diesel technician, for being voted employee of the month!
Here's a portion of the nomination we received: "Joey is always going above and beyond to show our customers that he cares about their business. Joey went out to a customer and went over the DOT with him to give him the peace of mind that he was getting a good truck. Joey took it upon himself to do this to help the customer settle his nerves."
Congratulations Joey! Keep up the good work.
Jeremy Kilgore
February 2024
Name Jeremy Kilgore
Title February 2024
We're excited to announce that Jeremy Kilgore was voted February's Employee of the Month! Here’s a portion of the nomination we received:
"Jeremy has consistently demonstrated a proactive approach in identifying potential safety issues and taking immediate action to rectify them. Jeremy’s diligence and dedication to upholding our company’s safety standards have significantly contributed to creating a safer, more productive environment for everyone."
Congratulations Jeremy!
Rodney Gibson
March 2024
Name Rodney Gibson
Title March 2024
We're excited to announce that Rodney Gibson was voted March's Employee of the Month! Here’s the nomination we received:
"Rodney was instrumental in getting me started as the IT director. I could not have gotten my feet dug in as a deeply and as quick without Rodney. It's thanks to the work he has done in the interim without an acting IT Director, that things have run as smooth as they have - especially my transition into the role. Big thanks to Rodney!"
Congratulations Rodney!
Timothy Bibb
April 2024
Name Timothy Bibb
Title April 2024
We're excited to announce that Timothy Bibb, a Montgomery diesel technician, was voted April's Employee of the Month!
Tim spent two days reaching out to students in the area, telling them about the great careers available at Four Star. During the first visit, he went to a Career Day at his former middle school. And later in the week, he attended an employer showcase at a technical school and did TEN presentations in one day! We thank Tim for sacrificing his time in the shop to spread the word about Four Star Freightliner.
Keep up the good work!
Montgomery, Alabama
Jerry Kocan
Dealer Principal
Name Jerry Kocan
Title Dealer Principal
Jerry Kocan is the Dealer Principal of Four Star Freightliner and Western Star, headquartered in Montgomery, Alabama with six other locations in Alabama, Georgia and Florida.
Scott Dixon
Operations Director
Name Scott Dixon
Title Operations Director
Scott is the Operations Manager for Four Star Freightliner. He heads up a great team that will provide you great service for your truck needs.
Suzy Herring
Human Resources Director
Name Suzy Herring
Title Human Resources Director
Suzy handles human resources tasks for all seven locations while serving as the executive assistant to the dealer principal.
Amanda Granger
Marketing Manager
Name Amanda Granger
Title Marketing Manager
As the company's marketing and social media manager, Amanda is responsibile for showcasing Four Star’s wide array of unique services, vehicles, parts and resources. She is also be responsible for leading the company’s community service efforts in the seven locations and communities in which the business operates.
Mike Ellifritz
Training and Development Manager
Name Mike Ellifritz
Title Training and Development Manager
Tony Snead
Technician Recruiter/Service Support
Name Tony Snead
Title Technician Recruiter/Service Support
Judson Coburn
Parts Manager
Name Judson Coburn
Title Parts Manager
Judson has been in the business for more than 25 years. As Parts Manager, he supervises a staff of counter salesmen to ensure that customers' needs are met.
Grant Crabill
Assistant Service Manager
Continuous Improvement Coordinator
Name Grant Crabill
Title Assistant Service Manager
Continuous Improvement Coordinator
Mike Klamer
Warranty Director
Name Mike Klamer
Title Warranty Director
Mike handles all phases of warranty including coding & closing of all repair orders for all branches. He files all claims for repair orders and reconciles credits for those claims. Mike works with all managers to ensure proper procedures are followed in order to ensure that all dealers are within guidelines for all vendors. He has more than 25 years of experience in warranty processing & procedures.
David Turner
New Truck Manager
Name David Turner
Title New Truck Manager
David Turner is the New Truck Manager for Four Star Freightliner. Let him help you with your new truck needs!
Tab Cosby
Truck Sales, Account Manager
Name Tab Cosby
Title Truck Sales, Account Manager
Truman Ingram
Utility & Municipal Account Manager
Name Truman Ingram
Title Utility & Municipal Account Manager
Truman Ingram joined the Four Star Freightliner family in 2006 as our Utility and Municipal Account Manager.
Truman has extensive knowledge of the many custom options and safety features that are more important than ever to today’s vocational fleets. In many cases while visiting with customers, Truman already has an understanding of the cornerstones of the truck design because of his knowledge of different body manufactures’ chassis requirements.
Kimber Pierce
Sales Administrator
Name Kimber Pierce
Title Sales Administrator
Jermaine Scott
Warehouse Manager
Name Jermaine Scott
Title Warehouse Manager
Jermaine is in charge of our parts warehouse. Duties include stocking, pulling, staging, loading and shipping merchandise - among other duties.
Otis Smith
Parts Counter Salesperson
Name Otis Smith
Title Parts Counter Salesperson
Otis has been with the Four Star family for more than 10 years. He assists customers with finding the right parts for their trucks. He also order parts for repairs and upgrades to customer vehicles.
Robert Dassel
Parts Counter Salesperson
Name Robert Dassel
Title Parts Counter Salesperson
Robert has been with the Four Star family for more than 5 years. He assists customers with finding the right parts for their trucks. He also order parts for repairs and upgrades to customer vehicles.
Demichael McKee
Parts Counter Salesperson
Name Demichael McKee
Title Parts Counter Salesperson
Demichael has been delivering parts for Four Star Freightliner for more than 10 years! He assists customers with finding the right parts for their trucks. He also order parts for repairs and upgrades to customer vehicles.
Angie Flowers
Parts Counter Salesperson
Name Angie Flowers
Title Parts Counter Salesperson
Curtis Thomas
Parts Delivery Driver/Warehouse
Name Curtis Thomas
Title Parts Delivery Driver/Warehouse
Curtis started delivering parts for Four Star Freightliner in September 2015! If you spot him out making a delivery, be sure to stop him and tell him hello!
Shaun Barnes
Parts Delivery Driver/Warehouse
Name Shaun Barnes
Title Parts Delivery Driver/Warehouse
Mark Mitchell
Parts Delivery Driver/Warehouse
Name Mark Mitchell
Title Parts Delivery Driver/Warehouse
Damarius Gildersleeve
IT Assistant
Name Damarius Gildersleeve
Title IT Assistant
Skip Davis
Shop Foreman
Name Skip Davis
Title Shop Foreman
Skip has been with Four Star for more than 15 years. He works with a team of technicians to make sure your trucks stay in good working condition.
David Lockett
Diesel Technician
Name David Lockett
Title Diesel Technician
David has been with Four Star for more than 15 years. He will perform top-notch service on your vehicle!
Donald Roy
Diesel Technician
Name Donald Roy
Title Diesel Technician
Donald has been with Four Star for more six years. He will perform top-notch service on your vehicle!
Durrell McKinnon
Diesel Technician
Name Durrell McKinnon
Title Diesel Technician
Durrell has been with Four Star for more five years. He will perform top-notch service on your vehicle!
Chris White
Diesel Technician
Name Chris White
Title Diesel Technician
Chris will perform top-notch service on your vehicle!
Paul Kora
Diesel Technician
Name Paul Kora
Title Diesel Technician
Paul will perform top-notch service on your vehicle!
Joshua Nichols
Diesel Technician
Name Joshua Nichols
Title Diesel Technician
Joshua will perform top-notch service on your vehicle!
Timothy Bibb
Diesel Technician
Name Timothy Bibb
Title Diesel Technician
Nick Smith
Diesel Technician
Name Nick Smith
Title Diesel Technician
Devin Wilkes
Apprentice
Name Devin Wilkes
Title Apprentice
Octavious Palmer
Apprentice
Name Octavious Palmer
Title Apprentice
Victor Haskell
Diesel Technician
Name Victor Haskell
Title Diesel Technician
Lourn Frandsen
Diesel Technician
Name Lourn Frandsen
Title Diesel Technician
Neal Haynes
Asset Fleet Maintenance Supervisor
Name Neal Haynes
Title Asset Fleet Maintenance Supervisor
Larry Richardson
Parts Delivery Driver/Warehouse
Name Larry Richardson
Title Parts Delivery Driver/Warehouse
Scott Manzo
Apprentice
Name Scott Manzo
Title Apprentice
Dothan, Alabama
Damita Oliver
Office Manager/Payroll Manager
Name Damita Oliver
Title Office Manager/Payroll Manager
Damita has been with Four Star Freightliner since February 2011 working in our Dothan location.
Crystal Owens
Credit and Collections Manager
Name Crystal Owens
Title Credit and Collections Manager
Cathy St.James
F&I Manager
Name Cathy St.James
Title F&I Manager
She has been with Four Star Freightliner since June 2013. She was promoted to F&I Manager in April 2019. She previously served as sales coordinator.
Craig Mathis
Safety Manager
Customer Advocate
Name Craig Mathis
Title Safety Manager
Customer Advocate
Cindy Mathews
Service Manager
Name Cindy Mathews
Title Service Manager
Cindy is responsible for supervising the maintenance and repair of trucks that come into the shop. She and her staff of technicians make sure your trucks stay in good working condition. Call or stop by with any questions! She'll be glad to help.
Kelly Hammon
Warranty Coordinator
Continuous Improvement Coordinator
Name Kelly Hammon
Title Warranty Coordinator
Continuous Improvement Coordinator
Monica Watson
Parts Manager
Name Monica Watson
Title Parts Manager
Monica makes sure that our locations always have the parts available to meet our customers needs.
Don Alexander
Used Trucks Manager
Name Don Alexander
Title Used Trucks Manager
Don brings more than 25 years in the trucking industry to Four Star Freightliner. Call him first before you purchase your pre-owned truck.
Jay Morrison
Vocational Sales Manager
Name Jay Morrison
Title Vocational Sales Manager
Jay brings nearly 20 years sales experience to Four Star Freightliner. He earned the Freightliner Master Sales Professional Certification in 2013.
Heath Griffith
Rental and Leasing Manager
Name Heath Griffith
Title Rental and Leasing Manager
Ragan Emberton
Lease & Rental Coordinator
Name Ragan Emberton
Title Lease & Rental Coordinator
Ashtyn Trouant
Service & Leasing Coordinator
Name Ashtyn Trouant
Title Service & Leasing Coordinator
Byron Wise
Truck Sales, Account Manager
Name Byron Wise
Title Truck Sales, Account Manager
Byron joined Four Star Freightliner team in April 2014 as a New & Used Truck Sales Representative. He brings 10 years sales experience to Four Star Freightliner.
David Carroll
Training Manager
Name David Carroll
Title Training Manager
David works with technicians to make sure they have proper training and credentials so that you get superior service.
Lynn Robinson
Business Analytics Manager
Name Lynn Robinson
Title Business Analytics Manager
Janet Jackson
Switchboard Operator
Name Janet Jackson
Title Switchboard Operator
If you've tried to contact us by phone, then chances are you've talked to Janet. She handles incoming call for all six locations. She also has several other duties including making sure the office has supplies and even is a backup in the accounts payable department.
Kathy Hatcher
Inventory Control Manager
Service Support Specialist
Name Kathy Hatcher
Title Inventory Control Manager
Service Support Specialist
Kathy has been with the Four Star Freightliner family since June 2015 as our inventory control manager.
Mary Hatcher
Service Writer/Parts Inventory Clerk
Name Mary Hatcher
Title Service Writer/Parts Inventory Clerk
Steven Bundy
Parts Counter Salesperson
Name Steven Bundy
Title Parts Counter Salesperson
Mike Andrews
Parts Counter Salesperson
Name Mike Andrews
Title Parts Counter Salesperson
Billy Quattlebaum
Parts Counter Salesperson
Name Billy Quattlebaum
Title Parts Counter Salesperson
Dave Ball
Parts Warehouse
Name Dave Ball
Title Parts Warehouse
Michael Shackleford
Parts Delivery Driver/Warehouse
Name Michael Shackleford
Title Parts Delivery Driver/Warehouse
Reginald Baker
Parts Delivery Driver/Warehouse
Name Reginald Baker
Title Parts Delivery Driver/Warehouse
Sandra Phillips
Parts Delivery Driver/Warehouse
Name Sandra Phillips
Title Parts Delivery Driver/Warehouse
Cliff Shiver
Shop Foreman
Name Cliff Shiver
Title Shop Foreman
Joe Hamilton
Shop Foreman/After Hours Field Technician
Name Joe Hamilton
Title Shop Foreman/After Hours Field Technician
Steven Eubanks
Diesel Technician
Name Steven Eubanks
Title Diesel Technician
Michael Norwalk
Diesel Technician
Name Michael Norwalk
Title Diesel Technician
Ethan McBride
Diesel Technician
Name Ethan McBride
Title Diesel Technician
Grady Whiddon
Diesel Technician
Name Grady Whiddon
Title Diesel Technician
Case Harrell
Diesel Technician
Name Case Harrell
Title Diesel Technician
Josh Rollins
Field Technician
Name Josh Rollins
Title Field Technician
Dallas Baldwin
Diesel Technician
Name Dallas Baldwin
Title Diesel Technician
Sam Shiver
Apprentice
Name Sam Shiver
Title Apprentice
Devin Kelly
Truck Detailer
Name Devin Kelly
Title Truck Detailer
Austin Rogers
Truck Detailer
Name Austin Rogers
Title Truck Detailer
Gene Martin
Driver Coordinator
Name Gene Martin
Title Driver Coordinator
Keahvae Brown
Apprentice
Name Keahvae Brown
Title Apprentice
Midway, Florida
Matt Ainsworth
Service Advisor
Name Matt Ainsworth
Title Service Advisor
Zack Howard
Truck Sales, Account Manager
Continuous Improvement Coordinator
Name Zack Howard
Title Truck Sales, Account Manager
Continuous Improvement Coordinator
Zack is available to help you purchase your next truck!
Jamie Hargrove
Parts Manager
Name Jamie Hargrove
Title Parts Manager
As Parts Manager, Jamie supervises a staff of counter salesmen to ensure that customers' needs are met.
Bill Mullis
Parts Delivery Driver/Warehouse
Name Bill Mullis
Title Parts Delivery Driver/Warehouse
Michael Marshall
Parts Delivery Driver/Warehouse
Name Michael Marshall
Title Parts Delivery Driver/Warehouse
Tina Dugan
Parts Delivery Driver/Warehouse
Name Tina Dugan
Title Parts Delivery Driver/Warehouse
Ricardo Garrett
Parts Delivery Driver/Warehouse
Name Ricardo Garrett
Title Parts Delivery Driver/Warehouse
Troy Scott
Express Assessment/Rapid Repair Technician
Name Troy Scott
Title Express Assessment/Rapid Repair Technician
Dalvin Taylor
Diesel Technician
Name Dalvin Taylor
Title Diesel Technician
Matthew Bishop
Field Technician
Name Matthew Bishop
Title Field Technician
Steven Doucette
City of Tallahassee Diesel Technician
Name Steven Doucette
Title City of Tallahassee Diesel Technician
Matthew Bishop, Jr.
Diesel Technician
Name Matthew Bishop, Jr.
Title Diesel Technician
Christian Norris
Diesel Technician
Name Christian Norris
Title Diesel Technician
Wyatt Howell
Diesel Technician
Name Wyatt Howell
Title Diesel Technician
Hunter Eastman
Diesel Technician
Name Hunter Eastman
Title Diesel Technician
Casey Goodwin
Apprentice
Name Casey Goodwin
Title Apprentice
Jason Alexander
Apprentice
Name Jason Alexander
Title Apprentice
Zachary Money
Diesel Technician
Name Zachary Money
Title Diesel Technician
Phillip Money
Diesel Technician
Name Phillip Money
Title Diesel Technician
Chris Hendrix
Diesel Technician
Name Chris Hendrix
Title Diesel Technician
Tifton, Georgia
Bert Owens
Service Director
Name Bert Owens
Title Service Director
Bert is responsible for supervising the maintenance and repair of trucks that come into the shop. He and his technicians make sure your trucks stay in good working condition
Jason Guess
Tifton Operations Manager
Name Jason Guess
Title Tifton Operations Manager
Jenna Spray
Service Advisor
Continuous Improvement Coordinator
Name Jenna Spray
Title Service Advisor
Continuous Improvement Coordinator
Brittany Johnson
Service Advisor
Name Brittany Johnson
Title Service Advisor
Aaron Salter
Parts Counter Salesperson
Name Aaron Salter
Title Parts Counter Salesperson
Aaron assists customers with finding the right parts for their trucks. He also order parts for repairs and upgrades to customer vehicles.
Cale Dixon
Parts Counter Salesperson
Name Cale Dixon
Title Parts Counter Salesperson
Travis Padgett
Parts Counter Salesperson
Name Travis Padgett
Title Parts Counter Salesperson
Jordan Weaver
Parts Counter Salesperson
Name Jordan Weaver
Title Parts Counter Salesperson
Richard Martinez
Parts Delivery Driver/Warehouse
Name Richard Martinez
Title Parts Delivery Driver/Warehouse
Jessica Fredrick
Parts Delivery Driver/Warehouse
Name Jessica Fredrick
Title Parts Delivery Driver/Warehouse
Joey Eubanks
Diesel Technician
Name Joey Eubanks
Title Diesel Technician
Kenneth Woodruff
Field Technician
Name Kenneth Woodruff
Title Field Technician
Brandon Pettigrew
Diesel Technician
Name Brandon Pettigrew
Title Diesel Technician
Link Harrell
Diesel Technician
Name Link Harrell
Title Diesel Technician
Zachary Giddens
Diesel Technician
Name Zachary Giddens
Title Diesel Technician
Michael Knape
Diesel Technician
Name Michael Knape
Title Diesel Technician
Bobby Page
Diesel Technician
Name Bobby Page
Title Diesel Technician
Dakota Griffin
Diesel Technician
Name Dakota Griffin
Title Diesel Technician
Lee Ivey McNeal
Apprentice
Name Lee Ivey McNeal
Title Apprentice
James Smith
Diesel Technician
Name James Smith
Title Diesel Technician
Levi Todd
Apprentice
Name Levi Todd
Title Apprentice
Valdosta, Georgia
Mark Dixon
Parts Director
Continuous Improvement Coordinator
Name Mark Dixon
Title Parts Director
Continuous Improvement Coordinator
Mark has been with Four Star Freightliner since July 2011. He manages the parts counters at locations in Valdosta and Albany. He supervises a staff of counter salesmen to ensure that customers' needs are met.
Yolanda Jackson
Service Advisor
Name Yolanda Jackson
Title Service Advisor
Justin Lightsey
Truck Sales, Account Manager
Name Justin Lightsey
Title Truck Sales, Account Manager
Justin joined the Four Star team in June 2018. Searching for a new truck for your business? Contact Justin for details on our current inventory.
Daniel McCallum
Parts Counter Salesperson
Name Daniel McCallum
Title Parts Counter Salesperson
Kami Matlock
Parts Counter Salesperson
Name Kami Matlock
Title Parts Counter Salesperson
Branden Schwarzkopf
Parts Counter Salesperson
Name Branden Schwarzkopf
Title Parts Counter Salesperson
Tony Kussman
Parts Delivery/Warehouse
Name Tony Kussman
Title Parts Delivery/Warehouse
Keith Thompson
Parts Delivery Driver/Warehouse
Name Keith Thompson
Title Parts Delivery Driver/Warehouse
Jesse Sullivan
Shop Foreman
Name Jesse Sullivan
Title Shop Foreman
Mark Fender
Diesel Technician
Name Mark Fender
Title Diesel Technician
Carlos Teodoro
Diesel Technician
Name Carlos Teodoro
Title Diesel Technician
Allen Justice
Diesel Technician
Name Allen Justice
Title Diesel Technician
Allen Fischer
Diesel Technician
Name Allen Fischer
Title Diesel Technician
Thomas McCrary
Diesel Technician
Name Thomas McCrary
Title Diesel Technician
Christopher Terry
Diesel Technician
Name Christopher Terry
Title Diesel Technician
Thomas McCrary Sr.
Field Technician
Name Thomas McCrary Sr.
Title Field Technician
Jonathon Plott
Diesel Technician
Name Jonathon Plott
Title Diesel Technician
Jacob Rowan
Diesel Technician
Name Jacob Rowan
Title Diesel Technician
Blayne Markham
Field Technician
Name Blayne Markham
Title Field Technician
Jason Brown
Diesel Technician
Name Jason Brown
Title Diesel Technician
Starla Gibson
Service Advisor
Name Starla Gibson
Title Service Advisor
Albany, Georgia
Clay Lee
Service Manager
Name Clay Lee
Title Service Manager
Clay takes care of all our service customers who come through our Albany office.
Bradley Chatman
Parts Manager
Continuous Improvement Coordinator
Name Bradley Chatman
Title Parts Manager
Continuous Improvement Coordinator
Michelle Centerfitt
Service Advisor
Name Michelle Centerfitt
Title Service Advisor
Crystal Watson
Service Advisor
Name Crystal Watson
Title Service Advisor
Shay Walden
Truck Sales, Account Manager
Name Shay Walden
Title Truck Sales, Account Manager
Shay joined Four Star Freightliner as a sales representative in 2014. He is responsible for selling new and used medium/heavy duty trucks.
Robin Martin
Warranty Administrator
Name Robin Martin
Title Warranty Administrator
Robin is responsible for processing warranty claims.
Billy Spivey
Government, Utility and Refuse Account Manager
Name Billy Spivey
Title Government, Utility and Refuse Account Manager
Billy assists customers with finding the right parts and service for their trucks. He also order parts for repairs and upgrades to customer vehicles.
Lee Barnard
Outside Parts Salesperson
Name Lee Barnard
Title Outside Parts Salesperson
Allen Flournoy
Parts Delivery Driver/Warehouse
Name Allen Flournoy
Title Parts Delivery Driver/Warehouse
Allen assists customers with finding the right parts for their trucks. He also order parts for repairs and upgrades to customer vehicles.
Pete Hansen
Parts Counter Salesperson
Name Pete Hansen
Title Parts Counter Salesperson
Lasandrea Brown
Parts Counter Salesperson
Name Lasandrea Brown
Title Parts Counter Salesperson
Joshua McCoy
Back Counter Parts Salesperson
Name Joshua McCoy
Title Back Counter Parts Salesperson
Jared Gibson
Parts Delivery Driver/Warehouse
Name Jared Gibson
Title Parts Delivery Driver/Warehouse
Tom Parker
Diesel Technician
Name Tom Parker
Title Diesel Technician
TJ Gainous
Diesel Technician
Name TJ Gainous
Title Diesel Technician
Ben Souter
Diesel Technician
Name Ben Souter
Title Diesel Technician
Michael Sheffield
Diesel Technician
Name Michael Sheffield
Title Diesel Technician
Christopher Akridge
Diesel Technician
Name Christopher Akridge
Title Diesel Technician
Gabe Davis
Diesel Technician
Name Gabe Davis
Title Diesel Technician
Caleb Curles
Diesel Technician
Name Caleb Curles
Title Diesel Technician
Candace Briley
Diesel Technician
Name Candace Briley
Title Diesel Technician
Christian Martin
Diesel Technician
Name Christian Martin
Title Diesel Technician
Joshua Jones
Field Technician
Name Joshua Jones
Title Field Technician
Valley, Alabama
Sonny Hartley
Service Manager
Name Sonny Hartley
Title Service Manager
Sonny takes care of all our service customers who come through our Valley location.
Jeremy Kilgore
Assistant Service Manager
Name Jeremy Kilgore
Title Assistant Service Manager
Chad Norris
Truck Sales, Account Manager
Name Chad Norris
Title Truck Sales, Account Manager
Searching for a new truck for your business? Contact Chad for details on our current inventory.
Dwight Upshaw
Parts Delivery Driver/Warehouse
Name Dwight Upshaw
Title Parts Delivery Driver/Warehouse
Toney Gleaton
Warehouse/Parts Delivery Driver
Name Toney Gleaton
Title Warehouse/Parts Delivery Driver
Joe McElvy
Outside Parts Salesperson
Name Joe McElvy
Title Outside Parts Salesperson
Tim Kirkland
Shop Foreman
Continuous Improvement Coordinator
Name Tim Kirkland
Title Shop Foreman
Continuous Improvement Coordinator
Alan Williams
Diesel Technician
Name Alan Williams
Title Diesel Technician
Joe Prestridge
Diesel Technician
Name Joe Prestridge
Title Diesel Technician
Robert Baier
Diesel Technician
Name Robert Baier
Title Diesel Technician
PJ Adams
Diesel Technician
Name PJ Adams
Title Diesel Technician
Skylar Mezick
Diesel Technician
Name Skylar Mezick
Title Diesel Technician
Hunter Davis
Diesel Technician
Name Hunter Davis
Title Diesel Technician
Andrew Green
Diesel Technician
Name Andrew Green
Title Diesel Technician
Dominic Kimble
Diesel Technician
Name Dominic Kimble
Title Diesel Technician
Caleb Henry
Apprentice
Name Caleb Henry
Title Apprentice
Joel Morse
Diesel Technician
Name Joel Morse
Title Diesel Technician
Matthew Keebler
Apprentice
Name Matthew Keebler
Title Apprentice
Brandon Ploof
Apprentice
Name Brandon Ploof
Title Apprentice
Frank Cartwright
Apprentice
Name Frank Cartwright
Title Apprentice
Nolan Brown
Field Technician
Name Nolan Brown
Title Field Technician
Brittnay Prestridge
Parts Counter Salesperson
Name Brittnay Prestridge
Title Parts Counter Salesperson
Board of Directors
Jerome A. Kocan
Chairman of the Board
Name Jerome A. Kocan
Title Chairman of the Board
Jerome A. Kocan is the Dealer Principal of Four Star Freightliner, Inc. and serves as the Chairman of the Board of Directors. Four Star Freightliner is headquartered in Montgomery, Alabama, but has six other locations in Alabama, Georgia and Florida.
After graduating college from The Ohio State University, Kocan went to work for Roadway Express in Atlanta. After spending three years with Roadway he accepted an opportunity to work with Caterpillar in their engine division. After two years, he earned the distinction as the No. 1 Truck Engine Account Manager in North America. He then was promoted to Business Manager responsible for all Caterpillar Engine business in the State of Georgia.
In 1991, Kocan was recruited by Volvo/GM Heavy Truck Corporation to open and manage a factory branch (two stores) in Atlanta. He grew those two facilities to over $100M in sales (profitably) annually and was recognized as both Volvo and GMC’s (medium duty) Top Performing Dealers not only in the southeast but nationally.
He was recruited by Freightliner Market Development Corporation in 1999 for an opportunity in Alabama. It was then that Kocan bought the assets and assumed the locations of the Freightliner dealerships in Montgomery and Dothan, Alabama from Daimler Trucks, North America. These two locations were brought together in January of 2000.
Seeing a need for a service facility to support the customers in South Georgia, Kocan opened a Freightliner service facility in Tifton, Georgia in late 2001. In 2003, he opened an additional Freightliner store in Tallahassee, Florida and a sixth facility in Albany, Georgia in 2014. His seventh location in Valley, Ala. opened in December 2019. Presently, Four Star Freightliner employs 200+ team members.
Kocan has previously served on the Western Star Dealer Council and presently serves on the Freightliner Dealer Council. He was elected to the Elite Support Dealer Advisory Group for 2017 & 2018.
In 2018, Kocan became the recipient of the Successful Dealer Award which honors a medium- and heavy-duty truck dealer for their positive influence on the industry and their communities. In 2015, Kocan was selected as finalist for the ATD (American Truck Dealers) Dealer of the Year Award.
He serves on the board of the Alabama Trucking Association and a member of the Georgia Motor Trucking Association since 1986. He is an active member of the Technology & Maintenance Council and is on the board of directors for the Ingram State Technical College Foundation. He was also recently appointed by Gov. Kay Ivey to the Transportation, Distribution and Logistics Technical Advisory Committee on Credentialing and Career Pathways.
Nancy J. Kocan
Vice Chairperson
Name Nancy J. Kocan
Title Vice Chairperson
Nancy J. Kocan serves as the Vice Chairperson of the Board of Directors for Four Star Freightliner, Inc. She has been described by fellow board members as the heart and conscience of the company where her influence can be felt throughout its seven locations. It was Nancy who decided that the four stars in "Four Star Freightliner" would represent all four family members of her family: Her husband Jerry, daughters Meredith and Samantha, and herself. In her role as Vice Chairperson, she consistently provides unwavering support, counsel, and vital feedback that is needed during the company’s decision-making process.
Nancy attended Siena Heights University in Adrian, MI where she studied psychology and criminal justice. She initially wanted to be a public defender, but later decided to work with at-risk girls as a case manager at a juvenile detention facility. Searching for something more adventurous, Nancy switched gears and became a flight attendant which allowed her to travel the world. It was after a chance meeting in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania back in 1989 that she met her now-husband of more than 30 years, Jerry.
Jerry credits his wife's encouragement and necessary assistance in the beginning stages of their business for its continued success. He recalls times back in 2000 when she would spread inventory and asset reports over the floor and would highlight all of their green bar reports. She has always done what needed to be done without complaining.
Nancy, alongside her husband, have raised two successful young women. One is a certified nurse anesthetist, and the other is currently a PhD student. Nancy focuses her attention on supporting a growing and successful business with locations in three states, while balancing that with being an indispensable, vital support system for her family.
Suzy Herring
Secretary
Name Suzy Herring
Title Secretary
Suzy Herring has served on the Four Star Freightliner, Inc. Board of Directors since 2020 as secretary. Suzy's career has consisted of roles and management positions including human resources director, office manager, and translator.
She is fluent in English and Korean which makes her a valuable and sought-after resource. Suzy grew up in Korea and moved to the United States when she was 14-years-old. She lived in New Jersey until she decided to attend college in Chicago. She studied Fine Arts at the Art Institute of Chicago and later transferred to the International Academy of Merchandising and Design, which is also in Chicago.
Although she studied business merchandising and management with plans to become a department store buyer, her career took a different turn when she decided to move to Alabama. She spent nearly a decade working as an office manager for Alabama Bolt & Supply in Montgomery before she sought a new opportunity at KOAM Maintenance, a Hyundai Tier II supplier. At KOAM she served as the office manager, performed human resources duties, and provided translating services.
In 2016, Suzy accepted a position as Human Resources Director with Four Star Freightliner where she oversees the interviewing and hiring of new staff, benefits, enforcing policies, and being the bridge between management and more than 200 employees.
Scott Coleson
Treasurer
Name Scott Coleson
Title Treasurer
Scott Coleson serves as the treasurer of the Board of Directors for Four Star Freightliner. He started as an intern at Four Star Freightliner in Dothan in 2011 while a student at Troy University Dothan. He graduated in 2012 has has since been promoted from intern, to senior accountant to controller to CFO.
Scott graduated from the American Truck Dealers (ATD) Academy in January 2017. This program prepares future operators of truck dealerships and provides the fundamentals needed to operate a successful and profitable business. For 11 months, he traveled to Washington, DC to participate in the Dealer Academy.
As a dedicated employee of Four Star Freightliner, Scott is:
A member of the Change Management Team: Responsible for identifying opportunities for improvement throughout our dealerships so that the location maintains its Elite Support Certification. The certification ensures that the dealership delivers unmatched customer service and efficiency every time a truck comes in for maintenance or repair.
20 Group: As a member of this group, Scott meets with other Freightliner dealerships from across the country to suggest and develop best practices and collaborate on new ideas to bring back to Four Star Freightliner. It also provides an opportunity to compare and analyze Four Star’s performance against a competitive marketplace.
Procede Software System Expert: Procede is the operating system for Four Star Freightliner and Scott underwent extensive training to ensure business operations continue without interruption and allows him to set and track company goals.
Scott is a member of the Alabama Society of Public Accountants and has even volunteered with Save First Tax Prep to help low-income, working families, file taxes for free.
David Turner
Sergeant-At-Arms
Name David Turner
Title Sergeant-At-Arms
David Turner serves as Sergeant-At-Arms for the Board of Directors for Four Star Freightliner, Inc. His love for the trucking industry started when he was a teenager in Ozark, Ala. when he began driving for his Uncle Buck’s company, WR Turner Logging. At 19-years-old he hauled wood and moved equipment for his uncle's business. He did that for almost ten years before an issue with his CDL led him to look for temporary employment while it was cleared up.
Before he started working at heavy-duty truck dealer Coffman International in Dothan, Ala., he had never thought of himself as a salesperson. He had every intention of remaining a truck driver. The management knew of David through his interactions with the business as a customer and saw that he could be a salesperson. Coffman offered him the job. All the owner asked for was a one year commitment. One year turned into a decade. David exceeded expectations as a truck salesman by selling 80-120 trucks per year.
Word spread around the city about David and his exceptional sales record. And when the owner of Four Star Freightliner, Jerry Kocan, opened a location in Dothan, he asked people around town who was the best person to lead his sales department. David's name was mentioned several times. Kocan recruited David with an offer that included a management opportunity and multiple dealerships. He accepted the position as Sales Manager in 2001 and currently oversees the New Truck Sales department at Four Star Freightliner.
Advisors
Willis Teel, CPA, CVA
Advisor
Name Willis Teel, CPA, CVA
Title Advisor
Willis Teel, CPA, CVA serves as an Advisor to the Four Star Freightliner, Inc. Board of Directors. He is a Certified Public Accountant and Certified Valuation Analyst and is based in Montgomery, Ala.
Teel has a broad range of experience in accounting, tax, and consulting services. His areas of expertise include income tax preparation, income, estate tax planning, IRS audit representation, and valuation of businesses.
He is an Auburn University graduate and is an active member of several professional and civic organizations, including the Montgomery Area Council on Aging, Montgomery Estate Planning Council, and the Alabama Forestry Association. He is also on the leadership team at Inner City Church of Christ where he is also a Sunday School teacher.
Teel currently serves on the Board of Directors for the Montgomery Area Council on Aging and has held leadership positions at Alabama Christian Academy, Montgomery Chapter Alabama Society of CPA’s, and the Capital City Kiwanis Club.
Daniel L. Lindsey, Jr.
Advisor
Name Daniel L. Lindsey, Jr.
Title Advisor
Daniel L. Lindsey, Jr. serves as an Advisor to the Four Star Freightliner, Inc. Board of Directors. He is a Montgomery, Ala.-based attorney that practices in federal and state taxation, general corporate and business law, in addition to estate planning and probate.
Lindsey received his B.S. in Accounting from Auburn University in 1988. He practiced as a certified public accountant for three years before entering law school. He graduated from the University of Alabama School of Law in 1994. Lindsey received his L.L.M. in Taxation from New York University School of Law in 1995.
Lindsey is involved in numerous community activities. He is a member of the First United Methodist Church, where he serves as the vice chairman of the church’s finance committee. He also serves on the board of The Montgomery Academy and is the past alumni association president for the school. He is on the board of directors for the Family Guidance Center and the Montgomery YMCA (Southeast branch).
Four Star Leasing Contacts
Heath Griffith
Leasing Manager
Name Heath Griffith
Title Leasing Manager
Ragan Emberton
Leasing Coordinator
Name Ragan Emberton
Title Leasing Coordinator
I have been assisting prospective businesses become customers for 3 years via the credit application processes, collecting deposits, and verifying insurance. If you are considering a full-service lease agreement with Four Star and you have any questions regarding these topics, please do not hesitate to contact me.