Meet The Team At Sam Galloway Ford
Dan Tyer
With 19 years of Ford experience, Dan has built a strong foundation across multiple roles in the automotive industry. He began his career as a mechanic specializing in diesel and fleet trucks, developing deep technical expertise in commercial vehicle service and repair.
Throughout his career, he has held a variety of positions that have expanded his understanding of dealership and business operations. This well-rounded experience gives him a strong understanding of the vehicles and solutions commercial clients need to keep their fleets operating efficiently. Dan is committed to ensuring his team delivers exceptional support, practical guidance, and efficient fleet solutions tailored to each client’s business needs.
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Valerie Vignolo
With 8 years in the Automotive industry and nearly 6 years at Sam Galloway Ford, Valerie is dedicated to helping business owners find financing solutions that support their business goals.
As your dedicated Commercial Business Director, Valerie provides a personalized, streamlined purchasing experience from start to finish. By working with the same trusted point of contact every time, clients benefit from a fast, efficient process and a long-term relationship built on consistency, trust, and exceptional service.
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Bryan Rodriguez
With 6 years of experience, Bryan strives to help businesses improve fleet operations through strategic fleet analysis, cost optimization, vehicle upfits, and TRAC leasing solutions. His focus is on building long-term partnerships and keeping fleets efficient, reliable, and job-ready.
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Ray Chalmers
With nearly 40 years of experience in the automotive industry, Ray is committed to making the commercial vehicle purchasing process smooth, straightforward, and time-efficient. He values long-term client relationships and takes pride in helping businesses grow with dependable service and tailored fleet solutions.
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Frank Ortiz
Frank is a veteran, proud father of twin boys, and lifelong truck enthusiast whose passion for vehicles began during his Air Force years, spending free time off-roading and working hands-on with trucks.
With experience working alongside commercial construction professionals and business owners, he understands the importance of reliable, work-ready vehicles that support productivity and keep operations moving. He focuses on building long-term relationships based on trust, understanding customer needs, and making the buying process simple and efficient. From work trucks to Transit vans and fleet solutions, he helps clients get the right vehicle for the job while respecting their time.
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Alex Perez
With over 36 years in the automotive industry, Alex began his career in auto parts before joining the Sam Galloway Ford family of dealerships more than 23 years ago. He specializes in helping commercial clients find the right vehicle for the job, from Mustangs to F-750 crane trucks, while building long-term customer relationships through dependable service and industry expertise.
He values faith, family, and freedom, which continues to guide both his personal life and professional approach.
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Bob Gran
With nearly 13 years at Sam Galloway Ford, Bob specializes in municipal and fleet sales and serves as your county’s one-stop shop for commercial vehicle solutions. He manages every step of the process, including bids, vehicle ordering, upfitting, and deliveries, helping organizations streamline their fleet operations from start to finish.
Currently handling all municipalities in Southwest Florida, Bob is committed to providing knowledgeable service, efficient support, and long-term partnerships built on trust, reliability, and responsiveness.
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David Deardorff
With nearly 40 years of experience in the automotive industry, he has built a long-standing career across all aspects of vehicle sales. Since 2016, he has been with Sam Galloway Ford, focusing on commercial sales and helping businesses find the right vehicles to support their fleet and operational needs.
His focus is on building strong customer relationships and providing practical, business-driven solutions that keep companies moving forward. He takes pride in delivering excellent customer service and staying well-versed in all areas of the commercial automotive industry.
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Keith Auman
With a background as a U.S. Navy aircraft mechanic and ASE-certified technician with over 15 years of experience, Keith brings a strong technical foundation to the automotive industry. He is also an automotive enthusiast with hands-on racing experience as a crew chief.
With more than 12 years at Sam Galloway Ford, his expertise includes building and ordering custom trucks to ensure each client receives the right vehicle for the job.
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