Management Team

Monica Utter

MONICA UTTER

DEALER

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Originally from Carrollton, Texas, Monica started her career at Bill Utter Ford in 1995. She graduated from R.L. Turner High School and Texas Women’s University.

MONICA UTTER

Originally from Carrollton, Texas, Monica started her career at Bill Utter Ford in 1995. She graduated from R.L. Turner High School and Texas Women’s University. After graduation, she married Bill Utter Jr. in 1999 and the rest is history. She and Bill have a daughter (Bailee) and a son (Trey). In her free time, Monica loves spending time with family, friends, and her two dogs (Dirk and Dallas). We are very thankful for her leadership and devotion to Bill Utter Ford’s core values.

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Chris Miller

CHRIS MILLER

GENERAL MANAGER

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Chris’ leadership style is what sets him apart as our general manager. Everyone who knows Chris believes that he is resilient, trustworthy, and passionate about the car business and his team.

CHRIS MILLER

Chris’ leadership style is what sets him apart as our general manager. Everyone who knows Chris believes that he is resilient, trustworthy, and passionate about the car business and his team. “The people who work here are like one big family to me,” said Chris. He and his wife, Anneka, enjoy spending time with their two dogs named Turbo and Gus. In his free time, you can catch Chris at volleyball games watching his daughters MaKenna, Tyler, and Brinkley.

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Carl Anderson

CARL ANDERSON

COMMUNITY RELATIONS DIRECTOR

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Originally from Denton, Texas, Carl’s passion for the car business stems from his lifelong friendships with Bill Utter Jr. and Bob Utter. He attended Denton High School with the Utter boys and went…

CARL ANDERSON

Originally from Denton, Texas, Carl’s passion for the car business stems from his lifelong friendships with Bill Utter Jr. and Bob Utter. He attended Denton High School with the Utter boys and went on to graduate from the University of North Texas in 1976. After graduating, Carl worked for Ford Motor Company for six years before returning to his roots at Bill Utter Ford. Today, Carl has been a member of our family for over 40 years. If anyone knows Carl, they know that he loves his family and the community. He has two daughters (Alexandria and Olivia), two grandchildren (Silas and Louise), and two dogs. He and his wife, Cindy, enjoy entertaining friends and attending sporting events. In his free time, Carl serves as the President for the North Texas Fair & Rodeo, and serves on the board of many organizations like Denton County United Way, Denton Chamber of Commerce, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, and more.

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Chase Baine

CHASE BAINE

NEW CAR SALES MANAGER

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Chase joined our family at Bill Utter Ford in 2019. “I love the family-owned culture where every single customer and employee are valued,” said Chase. Originally from Lake Dallas, Texas…

CHASE BAINE

Chase joined our family at Bill Utter Ford in 2019. “I love the family-owned culture where every single customer and employee are valued,” said Chase. Originally from Lake Dallas, Texas, Chase graduated from Lake Dallas High School and the University of North Texas. He and his wife Rachel have two dogs, two cats, and are wonderful parents to Brayden, Carson, and Channing. In his free time, you can catch Chase spending time with his family or golfing! We are thankful for his leadership and positivity towards his team.

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Jacob Freeman

JACOB FREEMAN

NEW CAR SALES MANAGER

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Jacob’s passion for the car business revolves around getting to work with new people everyday. He joined Bill Utter Ford in 2020 and is best known for his extensive knowledge regarding new…

JACOB FREEMAN

Jacob’s passion for the car business revolves around getting to work with new people everyday. He joined Bill Utter Ford in 2020 and is best known for his extensive knowledge regarding new vehicle sales, internet sales, and his care for his team. Originally from Lake Dallas, Texas, Jacob graduated from Lake Dallas High School and Texas Tech University. He and his wife Jerri Lynn have five children and two cats. In his free time, you can catch Jacob grilling out for his entire family!

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Ken Schmitz

KEN SCHMITZ

PRE-OWNED SALES MANAGER

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Ken’s passion for the car business stems from his uncle being a Ford dealer. Originally from Wheaton, Illinois, he joined Bill Utter Ford in 1997 and is best known for his extensive knowledge of…

KEN SCHMITZ

Ken’s passion for the car business stems from his uncle being a Ford dealer. Originally from Wheaton, Illinois, he joined Bill Utter Ford in 1997 and is best known for his extensive knowledge of pre-owned vehicles and his care for his team. Ken and his wife Karen have a daughter named Alex. In their free time, they love watching baseball and rooting for the Texas Rangers!

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Dan Corthell

DAN CORTHELL

PRE-OWNED SALES MANAGER

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Dan’s passion for the car business revolves around every day being a new adventure. He joined Bill Utter Ford in 2018 and is best known for his extensive knowledge regarding pre-owned…

DAN CORTHELL

Dan’s passion for the car business revolves around every day being a new adventure. He joined Bill Utter Ford in 2018 and is best known for his extensive knowledge regarding pre-owned vehicles and his care for his team. Originally from Haverhill, Massachusetts, Dan graduated with a bachelor’s degree in marketing from Bridgewater State University. He and his wife Becky have three children (Molly, Jordan, and Sydney), two dogs, a cat, and a bearded dragon. In his free time, Dan enjoys watching sports and spending time outdoors.

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Kyle Clark

KYLE CLARK

FINANCE DIRECTOR

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With a population of 3,000 people, Kyle grew up on a ranch in Beloit, Kansas. He has always been fascinated by the ever-changing styles, technologies, and models of Ford vehicles. Kyle…

KYLE CLARK

With a population of 3,000 people, Kyle grew up on a ranch in Beloit, Kansas. He has always been fascinated by the ever-changing styles, technologies, and models of Ford vehicles. Kyle graduated from Fort Hays State University with a bachelor’s degree in finance and is best known for helping customers make their dreams come true while giving them the most superior buying experience. In his free time, Kyle loves to travel and play new golf courses!

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Marcie Fortner

MARCIE FORTNER

CONTROLLER

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Perry Eggleston

PERRY EGGLESTON

FIXED OPERATIONS DIRECTOR

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Perry has been a part of our Bill Utter Ford family since 1992. Originally from Denton, Texas, Perry graduated from Denton High School and has over 100 Ford Motor Company certifications…

PERRY EGGLESTON

Perry has been a part of our Bill Utter Ford family since 1992. Originally from Denton, Texas, Perry graduated from Denton High School and has over 100 Ford Motor Company certifications. As our Service Director, Perry exemplifies leadership and care for his team and customers. “I hope to inspire and lead my team to achieve things that none of us have done before,” said Perry. He and his wife Shanna have two sons, both of which are also part of our Bill Utter Ford family. In his free time, Perry enjoys the great outdoors – hunting, fishing, or “glamping” (glorified camping)!

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Patrick Nixon

PATRICK NIXON

SERVICE DIRECTOR

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Patrick’s passion for the car business stems from growing up racing Ford’s, as well as the challenge and excitement of late model vehicles. He joined Bill Utter Ford in 2009 and is best known for his…

PATRICK NIXON

Patrick’s passion for the car business stems from growing up racing Ford’s, as well as the challenge and excitement of late model vehicles. He joined Bill Utter Ford in 2009 and is best known for his extensive knowledge from Ford OEM certifications and his care for his team. Originally from Lubbock, Texas, Patrick graduated from Medina Valley High School and moved to Denton in 1998. He and his wife Rosie have two chihuahuas, Itty and Blue, and a miniature pig named Javi. In his free time, Patrick enjoys building and racing cars.

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Bob Lynn

BOB LYNN

COLLISION MANAGER

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Bob’s passion for the car business stems from his memories working on hobby cars with his father. “I was probably more in the way than anything,” said Bob. “But, I loved it, and it sparked my love for cars.”

BOB LYNN

Bob’s passion for the car business stems from his memories working on hobby cars with his father. “I was probably more in the way than anything,” said Bob. “But, I loved it, and it sparked my love for cars.” Originally from Farmers Branch, Texas, he joined Bill Utter Ford in 2019. He and his wife enjoy spending time with their children, dogs, and cat. In his free time, you can catch Bob in his happy place – the great outdoors!

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David Ahrens

DAVID AHRENS

PARTS MANAGER

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David’s passion for the car business stems from his family’s involvement in mechanical trades and his own first Ford – a 1963 F100 which he made into a shop project. He joined Bill Utter Ford…

DAVID AHRENS

David’s passion for the car business stems from his family’s involvement in mechanical trades and his own first Ford – a 1963 F100 which he made into a shop project. He joined Bill Utter Ford in 1993 and is best known for his extensive knowledge of Ford parts and his support towards his team. Originally from Carrolloton, Texas, David graduated from Newman-Smith High School. He and his wife Ivonne enjoy traveling together and going on new adventures. In recent years, David has become an amateur gardener and is becoming more involved in off-roading with his Bronco Badlands!

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Mark Johnson

MARK JOHNSON

PARTS MANAGER

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Originally from Parsons, Kansas, Mark joined our family at Bill Utter Ford in 1997. He and his wife have a son, a granddaughter, and two dogs. Over the years, Mark has developed a tight-knit…

MARK JOHNSON

Originally from Parsons, Kansas, Mark joined our family at Bill Utter Ford in 1997. He and his wife have a son, a granddaughter, and two dogs. Over the years, Mark has developed a tight-knit bond with his team members. In his free time, he enjoys spending time outdoors – especially hunting or fishing!

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Dave Underwood

DAVID UNDERWOOD JR.

COMMERCIAL & FLEET DIRECTOR

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Originally from New York City, David (“Big Dave”) has been a part of our Bill Utter Ford family since 1996. He graduated from August Martin High School, East Carolina University,…

DAVID UNDERWOOD JR.

Originally from New York City, David (“Big Dave”) has been a part of our Bill Utter Ford family since 1996. He graduated from August Martin High School, East Carolina University, and Sam Houston State University. In his free time, David loves to watch sports and play with his Rottweiler (Yannis) and Rhodesian Ridgeback (Brunson). We are thankful to have someone as engaging and intentional as him on our team!

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Art Starr

ART STARR

OPERATIONS MANAGER

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Art, who joined Bill Utter Ford in 2020, loves the family atmosphere and emphasis of trust at our dealership. He always comes to work with a smile on his face. Growing up in Lubbock, Texas,…

ART STARR

Art, who joined Bill Utter Ford in 2020, loves the family atmosphere and emphasis of trust at our dealership. He always comes to work with a smile on his face. Growing up in Lubbock, Texas, Art graduated from Graham High School and Texas Tech University. He has three children, a stepson, eight grandchildren, three dogs, and a cat. Art’s favorite pastime is spending time with his wife, Penny.

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Jacee Kiefer

JACEE KIEFER

MARKETING DIRECTOR

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Jacee joined our Bill Utter Ford family in 2010. Originally from Denton, Texas, Jacee graduated from Billy Ryan High School and the University of North Texas. She and her husband Corey…

JACEE KIEFER

Jacee joined our Bill Utter Ford family in 2010. Originally from Denton, Texas, Jacee graduated from Billy Ryan High School and the University of North Texas. She and her husband Corey have three children (Landon, Sage, and Bree). In her free time, she loves to decorate, try new restaurants, travel, and create memories with her family. “I love the family dynamic at Bill Utter Ford,” said Jacee. “I consider the people I work with part of my extended family.” We are very thankful to have someone as diligent and kind as Jacee in our marketing department!

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Bailee Utter

BAILEE UTTER

SOCIAL MEDIA MANAGER

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Bailee, the third-generation Utter at our dealership, has been at Bill Utter Ford since 2023. “It means a lot to me to carry on my family’s legacy,” said Bailee. Originally from Argyle, Texas, she…

BAILEE UTTER

Bailee, the third-generation Utter at our dealership, has been at Bill Utter Ford since 2023. "It means a lot to me to carry on my family's legacy," said Bailee. Originally from Argyle, Texas, she graduated from Liberty Christian School and Texas Christian University (where she got to dance for the Horned Frogs at the College Football National Championship). In her free time, you can catch Bailee practicing pilates or spending time with her family and friends!

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