Performance Brokerage Services Advises on Sale of Dick Masheter Ford in Columbus, Ohio to Drive Choice
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IRVINE, Calif., Aug. 7, 2025 ~ Performance Brokerage Services, the leading dealership brokerage firm in North America, has recently facilitated the sale of Dick Masheter Ford in Columbus, Ohio. The dealership was sold by Bob Masheter to Oleg Kislyansky of Drive Choice.

Established in 1967 by the late Richard "Dick" Masheter, a U.S. Air Force veteran with a passion for automobiles, Dick Masheter Ford has been serving the community for over 50 years. In 1981, his son Bob joined the business and eventually took over daily operations. Under the stewardship of the Masheter family, the dealership has become a well-respected and trusted name in Columbus.

Expressing his gratitude towards Performance Brokerage Services, Bob Masheter said, "Thank you to Mark Sr. and Mark Jr. for your assistance and support throughout the process of selling our dealership. Your professionalism, diligence, and support are greatly appreciated. It was a pleasure working with you both and getting to know you on a personal level. Thank you for your hard work and persistence."

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With nearly 400 dealerships sold in the last five years alone, Performance Brokerage Services has established itself as the highest volume dealership brokerage firm in North America. The sale of Dick Masheter Ford was made possible through a collaborative effort by Paul Kechnie, Mark Shackelford Sr., Mark Shackelford Jr., Gershon Rosenzweig, Matt Wilkins, and Jacob Stoehr from various offices of Performance Brokerage Services.

Mark Shackelford Sr., one of the brokers involved in this transaction, shared his thoughts on the sale saying, "My son Mark Jr. and I are proud to announce the sale of Dick Masheter Ford to Oleg Kislyansky and his team at Drive Choice. It was an honor to work with Bob Masheter throughout this process. He is a true gentleman with unwavering integrity which was evident in the reaction of his employees when he announced his decision to retire. We wish Bob and his wife Christie a well-deserved retirement filled with travel and enjoyment. We are also excited to see Oleg and his team continue to grow the business."

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Drive Choice, owned by Oleg Kislyansky, currently operates 10 dealerships across Ohio, New Jersey, and Florida representing various brands such as Honda, Hyundai, Kia, Volkswagen, Nissan, and Mitsubishi. Kislyansky expressed his satisfaction with the services provided by Performance Brokerage Services saying, "I have looked at several opportunities presented by Mark Sr. and Mark Jr. It took us a few attempts to find a deal that worked for both parties but throughout each process, they were always reliable, diligent, and most importantly honest. They were quick to respond and maintained patience during negotiations. Despite being one of the most productive brokers in the industry right now, they always made time for me and worked efficiently. I highly recommend them whether you're looking to buy or sell a dealership."

As part of the sale agreement, Dick Masheter Ford will be renamed Capital Ford of Columbus and will continue to operate from its current location at 1090 South Hamilton Road in Columbus, Ohio. The new ownership is committed to maintaining the dealership's legacy of providing exceptional service to its customers in Columbus and surrounding areas.
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