Tom started working at the family dealership starting at age 9. He is versed in all dealership positions and processes. At home he has two cats and enjoys spending time with his family. He loves hanging out in Detroit and seeing live music. Other interests include design, motorsports, bicycles and board sports.
Peaches
Puplic Relations
If you've been to the Gene Butman Ford showroom recently, then you've more than likely met Peaches. Peaches is a Boykin Spaniel. She doesn't know a stranger! Her favorite things are attention, treats and her dad, Ken Butman!
Nicole Hodgkins
Inventory Manager
Phone:734-544-2823
Email:nicole@butmanford.com
Nicole has been a part of the Gene Butman Ford family for 20 years. She is a Belleville native, loves photography, and has one furbaby named Miller. Her favorite thing to do in her free time is cruising the trails of Northern Michigan with her husband in their RZR!
Michael Pluta
Commercial Vehicle Specialist
Phone:734-544-2842
Email:mikepluta@butmanford.com
Mike recently retired after working with us for 40 years. He is still available on an appointment-only basis.
Jarrett Dupuis
Sales & Leasing Consultant
Phone:734-544-2869
Email:jdupuis@butmanford.com
Jarrett has been part of the Gene Butman team since 2016. In his free time you can find him coaching cross country at Lincoln High School, traveling to the Keweenaw Peninsula, or going on nature walks with his mighty mini Dachshund - Nebula!
Ben Johnson
Fixed Operations Director
Phone:(734) 544-2829
Email:bjohnson@butmanford.com
Ben joined the team at Gene Butman Ford in early 2025 after working in the auto body repair industry for 31 years. He is a self proclaimed "workaholic" who is passionate about the industry and providing excellent customer service. He has 3 sons and spends his free time building 80's freestyle bmx bikes and lego sets!
Dominic Porta
Service Advisor
Phone:(734) 544-2858
Email:dominicporta@butmanford.com
Dominic has been a part of the Gene Butman Ford team for 7 years now! He likes to spend his free time traveling and staying active. One of his greatest achievements though, is that he can make minute rice in 30 seconds!
Francis "Hank" Burchett
Mobile Service Technician
Hank joined our team 3 years ago, and enjoys playing video games and working on cars with his friends in his free time.
Robert Esper
Estimator
Phone:734-544-2839
Email:resper@butmanford.com
Robert has worked in collision repair for 35 years! Outside of work he enjoys spending time with his wife, kids and grandkids, as well as camping and off-roading.
Jeff Blumel
Parts Admin Support
Jeff has been in the automotive industry for 13 years now, and a part of the Gene Butman team for 10 of those years! In his spare time, you can find him enjoying a good cup of coffee, playing guitar, and hanging out with his two cats.
Max
In Memoriam
Max was with us for 9 years before passing on June 21st, 2019. He was a mouse hunter and companion. The quickest way to his heart was with turkey and cheddar Fancy Feast!
