Performance Brokerage Services, the leader in dealership
buy-sell activity, announces the sale of Dutchess Recreational
Vehicles in Poughkeepsie, New York
from brothers Ken and Jeff Conston
to Jim Batterton
IRVINE,
Calif., Aug. 20, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --
Performance Brokerage Services, North
America's highest volume dealership brokerage firm, is
pleased to announce the sale of Dutchess Recreational Vehicles in
Poughkeepsie, New York from
brothers Ken and Jeff Conston to
Jim Batterton.
Ken Conston, a powersports
enthusiast, began his career as a materials manager at a
semiconductor plant. In 1988, he purchased a dealership focused
solely on Honda powersports and equipment. Demonstrating a keen
sense for both seizing opportunities and adapting to change, Ken
expanded the product lines offered. In 2000, his brother
Jeff Conston, formerly with Shaw
Industries in Dalton, Georgia,
joined Ken after he bought out the last remaining partner.
Ken and Jeff have enjoyed a strong partnership over the past 24
years. Ken and Jeff will remain involved for a transition period to
ensure a smooth changeover, providing customers with continuity and
familiar faces during this time.
After the sale, Ken Conston
shared, "Thanks so much to Courtney
Bernhard and her team at Performance Brokerage Services for
helping out with the sale of our dealership. We had started with
another broker for over a year with no results and poor
communication. The other broker consistently missed commitments.
Then, we found Performance Brokerage Services and they were great
at marketing the dealership and found us a buyer. Courtney was
involved and helpful all the way to the finish line at the closing!
Thanks again!"
Over the last 5 years, Performance Brokerage Services has
advised on the sale of over 300 dealerships, making it the highest
volume dealership brokerage firm in North
America. George C. Chaconas,
Senior Partner, and Courtney A.
Bernhard, Partner of the Harley-Davidson & Powersports
Division for Performance Brokerage Services were the exclusive
sell-side advisors for this transaction.
Courtney Bernhard commented, "It
was truly a pleasure working with Ken
Conston and his brother, Jeff
Conston, throughout the entire transaction. It became very
apparent why the duo has been successful in their dealership and
has such a committed, long-tenured staff. Ken and Jeff were always
responsive when I needed anything and were extremely helpful
working with the buyer through all the challenges of a buy-sell. I
have no doubt that Jim Batterton and
his family will be set up for success for many years to come. I
appreciate Jim's positive attitude and tenacity working through the
manufacturer applications, dealer licensing, and the many other
hoops that came up until the very end. Thank you to everyone
involved!"
George Chaconas added, "It was an
honor and a privilege to exclusively represent the sellers of
Dutchess Recreational Vehicles, Jeff and
Ken Conston. I would like to thank both the buyer and seller
for working together to help facilitate a smooth transaction. In
addition, I am very proud of my partner, Courtney Bernhard, as she demonstrated hard
work, determination, and professionalism with managing this
buy-sell to the finish line. I would like to congratulate all the
parties and wish everyone great success."
Jim Batterton brings extensive
senior leadership experience from IBM and Kyndryl, along with
specialized knowledge in powersports from his involvement with his
family's pre-owned dealership, Kent Road Motorsports. Passionate
about the industry, Jim and his wife Emily, along with their
family, are dedicated powersports enthusiasts and customers.
Jim Batterton shared, "When the
opportunity to acquire Dutchess Recreational Vehicles came up, I
was very excited because they have a great reputation and have
served the Hudson Valley, New York
and tri-state area for decades. Their involvement with and support
of the rider community is excellent. The other big key to their
success has been a great group of enthusiast employees. We are
honored to be taking over for the Conston family and hope to carry
on the Dutchess Recreational Vehicles legacy."
Jim Batterton added, "While the
transaction was not simple with eight linemakers involved, we would
have had a much more difficult time without the aid of Courtney Bernhard and the Performance Brokerage
team. We found Courtney to be a great advisor as we went through
it, and she quickly helped us build a great partnership with the
sellers that enabled the transaction to proceed. She was also
instrumental in introducing us to some other professional services
firms that were experienced in buy-sell transactions, which aided
us greatly."
Dutchess Recreational Vehicles will remain at its current location
at 737 Freedom Plains Road in Poughkeepsie, New York.
About Performance Brokerage Services
Performance Brokerage Services, Inc. is North America's highest volume dealership
brokerage firm, specializing in buy-sell activity for automotive,
RV, commercial truck, powersports, and equipment dealerships.
With over 30 years of experience, 900 dealerships sold, and a
90% closing rate, the company's reputation is unmatched and
governed by the utmost ethical conduct and integrity.
The company offers a unique approach by providing complimentary
estimates of value with no upfront fees or retainer, no
reimbursement of costs, and paid a success fee only after the
transaction closes.
Headquartered in Irvine,
California, and supported by 9 regional offices in
Utah, Texas, Illinois, Florida, Virginia, Ohio, New
Jersey, Alberta and
Ontario, clients benefit from
national exposure with local representation.
As trusted and respected experts in the field, the company
utilizes an extensive network of industry related attorneys,
accountants, hundreds of registered buyers, and longstanding
relationships with various vehicle manufacturers.
For more information about the services offered by Performance
Brokerage Services, visit
https://performancebrokerageservices.com.
Pull Quote
"Thanks so much to Courtney
Bernhard and her team at Performance Brokerage Services for
helping out with the sale of our dealership." - Ken Conston
Media Contact
George C. Chaconas, Performance
Brokerage Services, 813.569.6250,
george@performancebrokerageservices.com, https://performancebrokerageservices.com
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