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Welcome to McKaig Chevrolet Buick, A Dealer For the People, online. Meet our Staff! What makes us special? Why are we different?Our Staff's "For the People" Pledge:
We are an East Texas Chevrolet Dealership FOR the People as well as the East Texas Buick Dealership For The People. That means we put our customers or guests first, before everything else. We believe that everyone deserves to drive a nicer, newer car, truck or SUV today. Our business is not selling cars. Our business is finding solutions to the everyday problems that keep most people stuck in a car they hate. We are on a mission to change the world by helping people get the car they want and deserve. Our goal is to be trusted advisors in the process of researching, shopping, buying and servicing that nicer, newer car. We will make you happy with the "McKaig Experience" or Kent will buy you dinner and kiss your mother in law!
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We are located in the "heart of the Longview Tyler Jacksonville East Texas" area, across from Brookshires on US 80 @ E Loop 485 in Gladewater, the Antique Capital of East Texas, and home of the Gladewater Round-Up Rodeo.
Together, our entire dedicated "TEAM" of trusted experts will provide solutions to your transportation needs at McKaig Chevrolet Buick! |
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Kent M. Abernathy
Partner & Dealer Operator
Kent M. Abernathy, "A Dealer for the People," is a Partner & DEALER OPERATOR. Kent believes "everyone deserves a nicer, newer car or truck" and wants his team to provide "solutions" to your transportation needs! He knows this is the way to "make you happy!" Have you seen Kent on the new A&E hit, "Duck Dynesty?" Yes, he will buy you dinner and kiss your mother in law if we don't make you happy! |

Rick JohnstonGeneral Sales Manager
Rick Johnston serves as our General Sales Manager and has been serving East Texas for 30 years in the Automotive Business. We are proud to have him to help provide "solutions" for our customers' transportation needs! Rick is having his usual "Great Day at McKaig!"
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Susie ScaddenCFO
Susie is multi-talented and is willing to go beyond the call of duty. Her creative problem solving approach and winning attitude, coupled with her outstanding customer service, make her an invaluable asset to our company. In addition to her Chief Financial Officer duties, she also handles all of our MIS systems, technology issues and "Continuous Improvement" programs to help us provide better solutions! |


Josh Johnston
Finance Manager
Josh Johnston, our Business Manager & GM Certified Internet Manager, strives to go above and beyond when helping McKaig Customers. Not only does he assist customers with Online Internet research and purchases, he also assists our Valued Customers in obtaining the BEST financial options when finalizing their purchase. Josh is also a founding member of The McKaig Outdoors Staff and our 2009
"Employee of the Year"! Have you seen Josh on "Duck Dynesty?" |

Jeriamy Schumacher
Used Car / Special Finance Manager
Welcome Jeriamy to the McKaig team!
Here are some interesting facts about our new employee!
- Hometown: Brenham, Texas
- Education: BSED Baylor University, MBA University of Phoenix
- Hobbies: Running, camping, hiking, outdoors in general. And of course, being with my family!
I LOVE Working For McKaig, because you can find a family atmosphere that far exceeds the call of duty. I also love the commitment to the community that McKaig exemplifies on a daily basis! |

Doyle Dougan
Service Manager
Doyle Dougan continues as our "Award Winning" Service Manager and has been with McKaig for 35+ years. Doyle and McKaig are known for the highest "Service Satisfaction" levels in East Texas and McKaig is recognized by General Motors as among the best in the entire South Central United States! Doyle and our team of ASE & GM Certified Technicians will contiue to provide "World Class" Service to our customers in the Longview - Tyler East Texas area! |

Aaron Abernathy
Service Writer/Quick Lube
and Scheduled Maintenance
A New Star on "Duck Dynesty" as well as very popular with our Service customers! Come see why more and more East Texans come to McKaig for their Scheduled Maintenance needs! Be sure to ask Aaron about the benifits of Nitrogen inflation for your tires! Safety, longer tire life and better fuel economy are among the reasons to consider nitrogen in your tires! Just don't bring up Duck or Deer hunting or fishing if you are in a hurry and short on time! Aaron will provide solutions to your Service needs!
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Patrick Rushing
Parts Manager
Patrick Rushing serves as our Parts Manager. Patrick is committed to giving you the best possible service and providing you with the highest quality parts and the most affordable prices. Having been in the automotive industry since 1989 and ASE Master Certified, Patrick truly understands the meaning and importance of providing you "solutions" as part of the "McKaig Experience". Be sure to ask Patrick about tires and our 30 day price guarantee during your next visit. He can also help you with Accessories within the McKaig Chop Shop! |
Adam Brace
Parts Specialist |
| You will also still find the smiling faces of Lisa Bryant and Laura Abernathy in the office and helping take care of YOU, our customer! Please let us know "how we are doing" and how we can further improve your "McKaig experience" whether it is purchasing a New or Used vehicle or having your car or truck serviced! |
Lisa Bryant
Office |

Laura Abernathy
Reception, Office & Sales Support!
(Kent's Better half!) |

Kent M. Abernathy
Partner & Dealer Operator
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Owners
Kent M. Abernathy, "A Dealer for the People," is a Partner & DEALER OPERATOR. Kent & Laura reside in Gladewater and he believes "everyone deserves a nicer, newer car or truck." C. Mark Abernathy is a Partner and President of McKaig and he and Kent want the McKaig team to provide "solutions" to your transportation needs! We will be responsive without being pushy and will treat you like a guest when you visit McKaig, A Dealer FOR The People. |

C. Mark Abernathy
Partner & President |
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