03/16/2026
𝗔 𝗠𝗶𝗱𝘄𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗲𝘁𝗲𝗱.
Columbiana Ford → successfully sold.
Columbiana Ford in Columbiana, Ohio has been acquired by Prestige Auto Group from Pillar Automotive. Originally established in the early 1990s, the dealership has been part of Pillar Automotive since 2021.
Matt Wickwire, Partner at Pillar Automotive, shared:
“The Shackelfords at Performance Brokerage Services were a great resource in the process of selling one of our dealerships. They were available whenever we had a question or concern. In addition, they worked to get us qualified buyers at the best overall compensation for our assets.”
George Albanna, Owner of Prestige Auto Group, added:
“They are highly experienced, extremely responsive, and truly dependable. What stood out most was their professionalism, honesty, and how clear it is that they take great pride in their work and in representing their clients the right way.”
𝗔𝗱𝘃𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗿𝘀 𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻:
Paul Kechnie
Mark Shackelford Sr.
Mark Shackelford Jr.
Gershon Rosenzweig
Matt Wilkins
Jacob Stoehr
Columbiana Ford will be renamed Prestige Ford and will remain at its current location.
Part of an active start to the year in dealership buy-sell activity across the Midwest.