Sales Staff


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  • Bennie Ryburn III
    Dealer Principal
    Phone 888-739-5353

    Bennie III was born in Monticello Arkansas.  He graduated High School at Monticello in 1980 and continued his education at the University of Arkansas at Monticello.  Bennie III began his experience in the automobile industry in 1981 and is currently certified in Ford, Lincoln, Toyota, Chrysler, Dodge, and Jeep.  Ryburn Automotive is a Lincoln Premier Dealer and a Five Star Certified Chrysler, Dodge, and Jeep Dealership.

    Bennie and his wife Carita reside in the Monticello area and have two children, Halley and Madison.

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  • Don Pharr
    General Sales Manager
    Phone 888-739-5353

    Don was born in Monticello Arkansas.  He graduated High School at Drew Central High School in Monticello and continued his education at the University of Arkansas at Monticello with a Business Major and a Minor in Agriculture.

    Don began as a sales consultant with Ryburn Automotive in 2002 and worked his way up to General Sales Manager.

    Don, his wife Jennifer, and their three sons are current residents of Monticello.

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  • Ben Philley
    Sales Manager
    Phone 888-739-5353

    Ben was born in Oak Grove Louisiana in 1974.  He graduated from Dermott High School in 1992 before moving to Monticello where he now lives.  Ben has two sons, Kane and Mason.

    Ben entered the automotive industry in 2006 and is currently in the Ford Building.

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  • Mike Smith
    Sales Manager
    Phone 888-739-5353

    Mike was born in Warren Arkansas in 1970.  He graduated from Warren High School in 1988 before moving to Monticello where he and his wife Shelly now reside.  They have two children, Jordan and Karsyn.

    Mike started in the automotive industry in 2007 and is currently located in the Ford Building.

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  • Phillip Hall
    Finance Director
    888-739-5353

    Phillip was born in Pine Bluff Arkansas.  He graduated from Warren High School in 1999 and then continued his education at the University of Arkansas at Monticello.

    Phillip is a retired U.S. Army Veteran, he moved from Jacksonville, Florida, and is now a current resident of Monticello along with his wife Michallee and their two children Aiden and Allie.

    Phillip entered the automotive industry in 2010.  He is located in the Ford Building.

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  • Deon Williams
    Internet Manager
    Phone 888-739-5353/Mobile Phone 870-224-5356

    Deon was born in Dumas Arkansas.  He graduated high school in 1995 at Dumas High School then continued his education at the University of Arkansas at Monticello where he received his Bachelor of Science degree in Social Work.  Deon and his wife Dana are current residents of Monticello.

    Deon became a Sales Consultant in 2004 and then the Internet Manager in 2006.  He is located in the Ford Building.

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  • David Atwell
    Sales Consultant
    Phone 888-739-5353

    David was born in Houston Texas in 1970.  He grew up in Sterlington Louisiana and graduated from Sterlington High School in 1988 before moving to Monticello and continuing his education at the University of Arkansas at Monticello where he received his degree in Health & Physical Education.

    David and his wife Paula live in the Monticello area and have two daughters Anna Beth & Caroline.

    David started in the automotive industry in 2010 and is located in the Toyota Building.

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  • Paul Wallick
    Sales Consultant
    Phone 888-739-5353

    Paul was born in Galveston Texas in 1958 and eventually moved to Monticello Arkansas.  He graduated from Monticello High School in 1976 and continued his education at the University of Arkansas at Monticello where he received his Bachelor of Science degree in Physical Education.  He then attended the University of Louisiana at Monroe and received his Masters of Physiology.

    Paul and his wife Tammy still reside in the Monticello area.  They have three daughters Terrah, Sarah & Briana.

    Paul started in the automotive industry in 2012 and is located in the Toyota Building.

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  • Jermaine Gardner
    Sales Consultant
    Phone 888-739-5353

    Jermaine was born in Lake Village, Arkansas in 1984.  He graduated from Detroit Central High School in Detroit, Michigan in 2002 and later attended college at the University of Arkansas at Monticello after moving to the Monticello area.

    Jermaine currently resides in the Monticello area and has three children Josiah, Hope & Aisyn.  

    Jermaine started in the automotive industry in 2013 and is located in the Ford Building.

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  • Mitch Albritton
    Sales Consultant
    888-739-5353

    Mitch was born in Lake Village, Arkansas in 1966.  He graduated from Lakeside High School in 1984 and continued his education at the University of Arkansas at Monticello where he received his Bachelor's degree in Accounting.

    Mitch and his wife Barbara have three children; Ashley, Christopher, and Sarah.  Mitch and Barbara have since moved from Lake Village and currently reside in the Monticello area   

    Mitch started in the automotive industry in 2018 and is located in the Dodge Building.

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  • Andrew Brannon
    Sales Consultant
    888-739-5353

    Andrew was born in Greenville, Mississippi in 1985.  He graduated from Drew Central High School in 2004 and continued his education at the University of Arkansas at Monticello where he received his B.S.  degree in Psychology.

    Andrew moved from Dermott and currently resides in the Monticello area.  He has two children, Ellie and Trace. 

    Andrew started in the automotive industry in 2018 and is located in the Ford Building.

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  • Kevin Lasiter
    Sales Consultant
    888-739-5353


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  • Blake Burns
    Sales Consultant
    888-739-5353


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  • Kedrick Anderson
    Sales Consultant
    888-739-5353


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  • Ryan Lambert
    Sales Consultant
    888-739-5353


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  • Keith Caldwell
    Service Manager
    888-739-5353


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  • Chris Strickland
    Service Advisor
    888-739-5353


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  • Brandon Green
    Service Advisor
    888-739-5353


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  • Jarrod Macklin
    Internal Service Writer
    1-888-739-5353


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  • Marisa Alexander
    Appointment Coordinator
    1-888-739-5353


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  • Robert Yount
    Quick Lane Manager
    1-870-367-0845


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  • Randal Vanderzwalm
    Parts Manager
    1-888-739-5353


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  • Daniel Bittle
    Parts Advisor
    1-888-739-5353


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  • Sean Gibbs
    Parts Advisor
    1-888-739-5353


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