Click on one of the people below to find out more information.

  • John Coppus
    Owner

    John started part-time in the family business in the summer of 1975 while still in High School. John began full-time in 1980 after graduating from Heidelberg college with a degree in Business. He acquired its complete operations in the late 80's.

    John believes in the commitment to providing exceptional service to every customer as well as building long term relationships. This is the same philosophy that his father and grandfather had before him and is the foundation that the company has been built around for over 90 years.

    8c03c14b0b944848958f0c2723d2b897
  • Tom Zirger
    Sales Manager

    Long-standing sales manager, Tom Zirger, joined the Coppus Motors team right out of college, making him a veteran salesman of 35 years. Tom has been a Chrysler Certified Sales Manager for 22 of those years.

    7bfb12a85ac94212a4fa4b108b39ae63
  • Ron White
    Sales & Leasing Consultant
    419-447-8131 x 16

    Ron, also known as Whitey, has been a certified sales consultant at Coppus Motors for 26 years. Previously, Ron worked across from Coppus Motors at Highway Oil Gas Station for 16 years. Ron grew up in Tiffin and is proudly still calling it home with wife Connie and 4 children, Miriah, Garrett, Marcus, and Conner.

    20a95c98f494440284016aefdf6f5f94
  • Kevin Baker
    Sales & Leasing Consultant
    419-447-8131 x 29

    Kevin is approaching his 8th anniversary at Coppus Motors as a salesman. Within that short time, Kevin was awarded MVP (most valuable professional) specializing in 4-wheel drive systems, a 5 year RAM Expert, a 3 year Jeep Expert, a 3 year UConnect Expert, a 1 year Mopar Expert, and is already a 6th year Certified Specialist for Fiat Chrysler Automobiles. Kevin is a lifelong resident of Tiffin and has over 14 years of sales experience. He has been proudly married for 33 years and has 2 children.

    684bffebc1a84150992d99028a3ba24f
  • Joe Hammer
    Sales & Leasing Consultant
    419-447-8131 x 23

    Joe grew up in Tiffin and has been a salesman at Coppus Motors approaching nine years. Eight of those years, Joe has been a certified specialist sales consultant for Chrysler. His prior work experience has led him to be involved with sales for 19 years.

    7ce14f8dc37946b0943e9aba2ff57e5a
  • Ian Schock
    Sales & Leasing Consultant
    419-447-8131 x 17

    Ian is the newest member to the Coppus team. He was born and raised in Tiffin, where he still resides with his husky, Avalanche and 3 year old daughter, Lily. Ian has 2 years of FCA sales experience and is currently working on becoming a certified specialist.

    593bfbf8d7c549ccb2a1ed8ebe23381a
  • Sunny Wildman
    Special Financing
    419-447-8131 x 40


    2daf295720ee48c7acd956933cf67875
  • Barb Dornan
    Finance Manager
    419-447-8131 x 25

    Barb is Certified in multiple areas for Finance and Insurance and has been taking care of the paperwork for Coppus Motors clients for 25 years.

    ad91773ed9f143e6897eeee04d3bdc3f
  • Ken Ziebold
    Parts Manager
    419-447-8131 x 32

    Ken is a Master Certified Parts Manager who has been with Coppus Motors for 27 years. He recently was awarded the "Best of the Best"  by Mercedes-Benz which recognizes outstanding customer service and management. He has also been recognized for 26 years as a certified specialist for Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, Ram, and Mopar.

    e084914e13e446a986f29517e5ad7d83
  • Chris Hammond
    Sales & Leasing Consultant /Commercial Van Mgr
    419-447-8131 x 15

    Chris joined Coppus Motors in 2014 with almost 30 years of Automotive Retail experience.  Chris was General Manager of Saturn of Findlay and has over 20 years of experience representing luxury cars as well as commercial truck experience. Both will enable him to serve well the Mercedes-Benz and Sprinter clients!

    He is married and has three girls and 3 grandchildren. Chris has always been active in the community and serves on the Boards of Cancer Patient Services and The Curtain Raisers Society for the Performing Arts at the University of Findlay. He is also a 30+ year member of the Findlay Elks Lodge # 75 having served as the Exalted Ruler 3 times and as the District Deputy Grand Exalted Ruler for the Ohio Elks Association

    21b4e61bbfa6410aa09757417d46448b
  • Rod Cramer
    Mercedes-Benz Sales Manager
    419-447-8131 x 31

    Rod grew up in Tiffin and has been assisting Mercedes-Benz Clients for Coppus Motors for 10 years. He previously worked in the Automotive Industry, so has over 20 years experience. 

    Rod and his wife of 35+ years have two daughters.

    6fba0fe0043742c185c2278d68e47e01
  • Frank Longo
    Service Manager
    419-447-8131 x 21

    Frank is a Master Certified Mercedes-Benz Service Manager who has been with Coppus Motors for over 20 years. He recently was selected for the "Best of the Best" award from Mercedes-Benz which recognizes outstanding customer service.

    1c2bdd2ef8f64ea29c5bf7bac50b3c88
  • Adam Karl
    Mercedez-Benz Technician


    013b3f8c27ef44edafa3da428dbeb155
  • James Crowther
    Master Certified Mercedes-Benz Technician

    James joins us after previously working with Mercedes-Benz at another location. He has 8 years experience with 7+ as a Mercedes-Benz Technician. He is Master Certified with Mercedes-Benz and is also Certified with Mercedes-Benz Sprinter.

    93b7399773a04b2d8b558426a692c978