About Paul Kechnie
Providing You National Exposure with Local Representation
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Paul Kechnie
Senior Partner
With over 40 years of experience in the auto industry, Paul Kechnie is a seasoned veteran. He spent 30 years in retail, including a decade as a New Vehicle dealer for Chevrolet and Ford. As a former national Twenty Group Moderator for NCM Associates and NADA, Paul brings a wealth of expertise to the table. Currently in his 9th year as a partner with PBS, he excels as a skilled broker, delivering exceptional results. With extensive knowledge and connections, Paul is a valuable asset in the auto industry.
Industry Expertise
Transactions
Over 900 dealerships sold ranging from the publicly traded companies and national dealership groups, to regional dealers and single-rooftop dealerships.
![Dale Willey CDJR Honda sells to Zachary & Brian Sight with Performance Brokerage](https://performancebrokerageservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Dale-Willey-Honda-CDJR-Dealership.webp)
Lawrence, Kansas
Acquired by Zachary & Brian Sight from Greg Maurer.
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![Ernst Auto Group sells to gregg young automotive with performance brokerage](https://performancebrokerageservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Ernst-Toyota-chevrolet-gmc-gregg-young-automotive-performance-brokerage-.webp)
Columbus, Nebraska
Acquired by Gregg Young Automotive from John and Jim Ernst.
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![Kocourek Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram sells to Dahl Automotive with Performance Brokerage](https://performancebrokerageservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Kocourek-4-Rooftop-Image-Web.webp)
Stevens Point & Rhinelander, Wisconsin
Acquired by Dahl Automotive from Kocourek Automotive
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![Subaru of Midland Odessa Texas sells to Cavender Auto Family from Bob Moore Auto Group with Performance Brokerage](https://performancebrokerageservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Subaru-Midland-Odessa-Web.webp)
Midland Odessa, Texas
Acquired by Cavender Auto Family from Bob Moore Auto Group
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![](https://performancebrokerageservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Cavender-Auto-Family-Logo.webp)
![Flynn Automotive Group sells to #1 Cochran Automotive Group with Performance Brokerage](https://performancebrokerageservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Flynn-Automotive-Group-Dealerships.jpg)
4 Locations in Ohio
Acquired by #1 Cochran Automotive Group from Janet Flynn
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![Brenengen Auto sells to Morrie's Automotive Group with Performance Brokerage](https://performancebrokerageservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/brenengen-chevrolet-buick-sparta-wi-wisconsin-web.webp)
Wisconsin
Acquired by Morrie's Automotive Group from Brenengen Auto.
![](https://performancebrokerageservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Morries-Auto-Group.png)
![Courtesy Acura sells to Don Jacobs with Performance Brokerage](https://performancebrokerageservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Couresy-Acura-Don-Jacobs-Auto-Group-Performance-Brokerage.webp)
Lexington, Kentucky
Acquired by Don Jacobs from Patti Swope & Tom Wood Auto Group
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![Stanley Ford sells to Blake Fulenwider with Performance Brokerage](https://performancebrokerageservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Stanley-Ford-Dealership-Web.jpg)
Andrews, Texas
Acquired by Blake Fulenwider from Gaines Stanely
![](https://performancebrokerageservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Stanley-Ford-Logo-Web.png)
![](https://performancebrokerageservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Blake-Fukenwider-Logo-Web.png)
![](https://performancebrokerageservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/All-World-Ford-Dealership-Web.jpg)
Hortonville, Wisconsin
Acquired by Gregg Young Automotive Group from Stu Winarski, Peter Mueller & Terrell Henkel
![](https://performancebrokerageservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/All-World-Ford-Logo-Web.png)
![](https://performancebrokerageservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Gregg-Young-Logo-Web.png)
![Bob Moore Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram sells to Patriot Auto Group with performance brokerage](https://performancebrokerageservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Bob-Moore-Dealershi-2-Web-1.jpg)
![](https://performancebrokerageservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Chrysler-World-Dealership-Web.jpg)
Abrams, Wisconsin
Gregg Young Automotive Group acquires Chrysler World in Abrams, Wisconsin, from Stu Winarski, Peter Mueller & Terrell Henkel.
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![](https://performancebrokerageservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Gregg-Young-Logo-Web.png)
![](https://performancebrokerageservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Yaklin-CDJR-Dealership-Web.jpg)
Seguin, Texas
Acquired by Sean Gunn Automotive Group from Eddie Yaklin
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![](https://performancebrokerageservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Wilmes-Ford-Dealership-1-scaled.jpg)
Altus, Oklahoma
Acquired by the Billingsley Family of Dealerships from Jeff & Tim Wilmes.
![](https://performancebrokerageservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Wilmes-Ford-Logo-Web.png)
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![WestStar Autoplex Dealership](https://performancebrokerageservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Transaction-Image-4.png)
Monahans, Texas
Acquired by Jeff Buhl of Leif Johnson Auto Group from Larry & Peggy Bryant
READ MORE![Genthe Honda](https://performancebrokerageservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Genthe.png)
Southgate, Michigan
Acquired by Tom & Bill Reineke from Richard Genthe
![](https://performancebrokerageservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Genthe-Honda-Logo.png)
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![Wuerflein Honda](https://performancebrokerageservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Transaction-Image.png)
Albert Lea, Minnesota
Acquired by Aaron Marthaler from John Markquart & Ryan Wuerflein
READ MORE![Thier River Ford](https://performancebrokerageservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Thier-River-Ford.jpg)
![Streiter Lincoln Motor Company](https://performancebrokerageservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Transaction-Image-6.jpg)
Davenport, Iowa
Acquired by Shawn Kohli from Jeff Helms.
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Testimonials
Read reviews from clients about their experiences working with Paul Kechnie
As a dealer for over 29 years, selling your dealerships is a very emotional decision. It affects many employees and their families, especially those who believed in you and your vision. When I decided to retire, I wanted to find a broker who had the experience, the connections in the industry, and the empathy for the decision I made. I found that person in Paul Kechnie from Performance Brokerage Services. Paul not only found an extremely qualified buyer in Gregg Young of Gregg Young Automotive Group, for both of my stores, he also found the right match of cultures and integrity that I was looking for. Paul had the expertise to navigate and close the sale to the benefit of both the seller and the buyer. I would highly recommend Paul Kechnie, as he is a true professional and a great person!
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Our team at Fox Motors greatly appreciated the professionalism and diligence exhibited by the Performance Brokerage Services Team on our recent acquisition of Kia North of Grand Rapids from Liechty Auto Group. This new dealership is an important addition to the Fox Motors portfolio, and we give credit to Performance for making it happen. From the moment the Performance team presented us with this opportunity, we knew we were in good and capable hands. Working with Paul Kechnie, Mark Shackelford and Mark Shackelford, Jr. was a pleasure. We look forward to working with their team again in the future.
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I met Paul Kechnie of Performance Brokerage Services a couple years ago and we have since become friends. My store was not for sale, but I told Paul if the right conditions and right buyer came along, I would keep an open mind. Paul delivered. Even when it seemed to fizzle out, Paul kept the train on the tracks, kept everybody focused and calm, and consulted like a friend. The closing went smoothly, and Paul’s buyer was respectful and good to work with, but this deal never would have happened without Paul.
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I met Paul Kechnie a few years ago when he was traveling through Minneapolis. When I came to the decision to sell my dealership, I felt Paul’s experience as a former New Car Dealer and as a dealership broker would be a benefit in finding me the right buyer for Main Motors. Paul was able to connect me with a few buyers that were qualified; ultimately, I felt the Mauer family were the perfect fit. I found Paul to be knowledgeable, professional and ethical. In my opinion, the best combination to handle your life’s work. Thank you for all you do, Paul.
I want to thank Performance Brokerage Services for all the hard work they put forth in the completion of our buy/sell with Duell’s Evansville Kia. Specifically, the efforts by Paul Kechnie and Mark Shackelford made the process smooth, transparent, and led to the successful transition between companies. As you know, there are many hurdles to overcome during a buy/sell. Manufacturer applications, asset purchase agreements, property inspections, as well as daily communication between parties are all intricate parts of a successful change of ownership. Paul and Mark provided regular updates, necessary access, and completed requests in a manner that kept the transaction private from frontline dealership employees. Handling sensitive information is vital in a buy/sell, and they did it successfully. Lou Fusz is poised for future growth, and we look forward to working together with Performance Brokerage Services on future transactions.
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Paul Kechnie of Performance Brokerage Services continues to help us grow our family of dealerships. Paul works very hard to not only find us opportunities, but then navigate them through closing. We are very excited to add Marshalltown to our group of Iowa and Nebraska locations. We wish Mike Clemons all the best and look forward to serving a new community in Iowa.
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