Performance Brokerage Services, the leader in dealership buy-sell activity, announces the purchase of Mansfield Motor Group, a three-rooftop Nissan, Honda, and Volvo dealership group, in Mansfield, Ohio, from Dirk Schulter & Brett Schulter to Penuel “Raj” Clement of Clement Auto Group.

IRVINE, Calif., Sept. 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Performance Brokerage Services, North America’s highest volume dealership brokerage firm, is pleased to announce the sale of Mansfield Motor Group, a three-rooftop Nissan, Honda, and Volvo dealership group, in Mansfield, Ohio, from Dirk Schulter & Brett Schulter to Penuel “Raj” Clement of Clement Auto Group.

Founded in 1947 by Frank “Whitey” Schluter, Mansfield Motor Group is a family-owned dealership group with 79 years of history serving Mansfield and the surrounding Northeast Ohio communities. Originally known as Whitey’s Auto Mall, the company is recognized as one of the early pioneers of the multi-franchise auto mall concept, bringing multiple manufacturers together. The Schluter family grew the business across four generations, with brothers Dirk and Brett Schluter taking ownership in 2001. Throughout their leadership, the brothers continued the family’s commitment to the Mansfield community through support of local schools, nonprofits, hospitals and community organizations, including initiatives that expanded access to cancer screening.

Clement Auto Group is a first-generation automotive dealership group based in the Greater St. Louis area. Founded in 2012, the group began as a used-car dealership and expanded in 2019 with the acquisition of Clement Ford in O’Fallon, Missouri. The company continued its growth with the addition of Clement Hyundai in Wentzville, Missouri, in 2022, followed by Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram dealerships in Columbia, Illinois, and Florissant, Missouri, in 2024. The group ranked No. 6 on the St. Louis Business Journal’s 2024 list of the region’s largest auto dealers. Clement Auto Group enters Ohio for the first time with the acquisition of Mansfield Motor Group.

Upon the closing, Penuel “Raj” Clement, Founder, Chairman & CEO of Clement Auto Group, shared, “Performance Brokerage Services was instrumental in helping me acquire Mansfield Motor Group and establish my first dealerships in Ohio. Mark Shackelford, Sr. and Mark Shackelford, Jr. brought the opportunity to my attention and worked closely with me throughout the entire process, coordinating with the seller’s broker and helping navigate the transaction from our initial conversations all the way through closing. What stood out to me was their accessibility and commitment throughout the process. They were always available when I needed them, helped keep the transaction moving forward, and were a valuable resource every step of the way.”

Over the last 5 years, Performance Brokerage Services has advised on the sale of nearly 450 dealerships, making it the highest volume dealership brokerage firm in North America. Paul Kechnie, Mark Shackelford, Sr. and Mark Shackelford, Jr., the Texas & Midwest Partners of Performance Brokerage Services, were the exclusive buy-side advisors for this transaction.

“Mark, Sr. and I truly enjoyed working with Raj Clement on his acquisition of Mansfield Motor Group,” Mark Shackelford, Jr. commented. “From the beginning, Raj was professional, decisive, and a pleasure to work with throughout the entire transaction. We’re excited to welcome him into the Ohio automotive market and look forward to watching him build upon the strong foundation of his new Honda, Nissan, and Volvo franchises. We wish Raj and his team tremendous success and hope this is the first of many opportunities we have to work together in the years ahead.”

The dealerships will remain at their current locations and will be renamed Clement Honda, Clement Nissan, and Clement Volvo Cars of Mansfield.

Penuel “Raj” Clement was represented by Chris Kuhnhein of Cors & Bassett, LLC.

Dirk Schulter & Brett Schulter were represented by Phil Nichols of Shayne Nichols, LLC and Don Hoover of Weldon Huston & Keyser, LLP. William Beck & Todd Berko of Bel Air Partners were the sell-side advisors of this transaction.

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, marine, powersports, commercial truck, and equipment dealerships.

With over 30 years of experience, more than 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 retainers, no reimbursement of costs, and paid a success fee only after the transaction closes.

Headquartered in Irvine, California and supported by 12 regional offices across the United States and Canada, 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.

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jesse@performancebrokerageservices.com

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