Austin Pugmire Acquires Pioneer Ford; Tony and Bob Esposito Acquire Havana Ford
March 24, 2025
DSMA facilitated the sale of Pioneer Ford in Bremen, Georgia to Austin Pugmire of Pugmire Automotive Group, with sellers Tammy Raciborski and Bob Winiarczyk. In a separate transaction DSMA also facilitated the sale of Havana Ford in Havana, Florida to Tony Esposito and Bob (Robert) Esposito from seller Ken Ball, reflecting regional consolidation and geographic expansion among Ford dealers in the Southeast.
- Buyers
- Pugmire Automotive Group, Tony Esposito, Bob Esposito
- Targets
- Pioneer Ford, Havana Ford
- Sellers
- Tammy Raciborski, Bob Winiarczyk, Ken Ball
- Industry
- Automotive
- Location
- United States
- Transaction Type
- Buyout
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