Evan Schipper Acquires Gateway Harley-Davidson (St. Louis)
June 13, 2025
Dealer principal Evan Schipper purchased Gateway Harley-Davidson in St. Louis, Missouri from seller Matt Chiappetta and will consolidate it with Doc's Harley-Davidson under the new name St. Louis Harley-Davidson. Performance Brokerage Services advised the buyer on the transaction; the move is intended to consolidate the local market and expand Schipper's multi-dealership footprint.
- Buyers
- Evan Schipper
- Targets
- Gateway Harley-Davidson
- Sellers
- Matt Chiappetta
- Industry
- Automotive
- Location
- Missouri, United States
- Transaction Type
- Buyout
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