Brad Nikolaus – President
bnikolaus@assocdealers.com
Brad has enjoyed a career spanning nearly 28 years within our organization and has nearly 30 combined years of experience in the manufactured home industry. Over that time he has worked as a salesperson, sales manager, finance manager and general manager. Brad became the president of the company in 1997.
Dennis Johnson – Executive Vice President
djohnson@assocdealers.com
Dennis has been affiliated with our organization since 1979. He has nearly 30 years of combined experience in our industry as a sales professional, single-location manager, multiple-location sales manager, and corporate manager. Dennis has been instrumental in developing our inventory management philosophy over the course of the last 15 years.
Pat Timpani – Director of Western Region Marketing
ptimpani@assocdealers.com
Pat Timpani has been with our organization since 1993 and is currently responsible for all Western Region business development opportunities. Pat has had a lengthy career in our industry including service as Sales Manager for Skyline Industries and Redman Homes. In total Pat has nearly 21 years experience in the manufactured housing industry.
Nathan Nikolaus – Director of Central Region Marketing
nnikolaus@assocdealers.com
Nathan joined our organization in 2000 and is responsible for all Central Region business development opportunities. Nathan also works directly with the recruitment of new retailers and ensuring their compliance with company requirements. Prior to joining the organization, Nathan sold manufactured homes with a local retailer.
Jim Wardle – National Inventory Manager
jwardle@assocdealers.com
Jim has been involved with our company since 2000 and manages the allocation of homes to retail centers throughout the country. Prior to joining us, Jim had a lengthy career with Deutcshe Financial Services including service as a senior underwriter for the manufactured housing portfolio and Branch Manager at their office in Phoenix, AZ.
Sherry Robertson – Quality Control Manager
srobertson@assocdealers.com
Sherry has been with our company since 1986. Over time she has served in many capacities including funding, finance, inventory management and in an account management/relationship capacity. Sherry is currently responsible for ensuring that display models are in good condition and properly merchandised to maximize sales.
Michele Andrews – Account Manager, Central Region
mandrews@assocdealers.com
Michele first joined our organization in 1983. Since then she has overseen wholesale lending obligations, bookkeeping, funding and retailer relationships. Prior to joining us, Michele worked for several years as a legal secretary.
Vonnie Adamsky – Account Manager, Eastern Region
vadamsky@assocdealers.com
Vonnie joined our organization in 1997 after serving as a Loan Processor with Access Financial Services. In total she has nearly 11 years of experience in the manufactured housing industry. Initially responsible for managing our funding unit, Vonnie now serves in an account management/relationship position.
Stephanie May – Account Manager, Eastern Region
smay@assocdealers.com
Stephanie has been with our company since 2001. Prior to coming to our organization she worked as a loan processor for both chattel and land/home deals and as a remarketing manager for BankAmerica Housing. Stephanie has almost 11 years of combined experience in our industry.
Carol Stephens – Account Manager, Western Region
cstephens@assocdealers.com
Carol joined the organization in 2001 after an extensive career in consumer and commercial lending. She has nearly 26 years of combined experience as a loan processor, manager, funder, closer and service representative for such companies as Greentree Financial Services, Deutsche Financial Services and Chemical Bank.
Jan Solis – Controller
jsolis@assocdealers.com
Jan has served in a bookkeeping capacity for us since 1997. She has combined accounting experience of nearly 21 years.
Crystal Wenger – Controller
cwenger@assocdealers.com
Crystal has been with our organization since 1996 and has nearly 16 years of combined experience as a bookkeeper/accountant.
Lynette Vela – Wholesale Finance Manager
lvela@assocdealers.com
Lynette joined the organization in 1997 and manages our relationships with our wholesale lending partners, receivables with the manufacturers, and serves as our IT manager.
