• LuCKy the Lion

    LuCKy the Lion is the star of the show. When he is not roaming the lot looking for customers, he is at Medlar Field sharpening his baseball skills with the State College Spikes. Little known fact, LuCKy, once threw a no-hitter at the annual Lion Country Kia softball game.


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  • Tyler Boone
    Sales Manager
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    A familiar face to many customers for 15 years, Tyler brings a hometown touch to the Lion Country Kia showroom. Living in Howard with his wife and four children, he has a strong connection to the local community he serves. When he's not helping people find their perfect car, you can find him spending time with his family or enjoying his other passion: spending time in the great outdoors.


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  • Ed Runkle
    Used Car Sales Manager
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    Ed has been apart of Lion Country Kia since the beginning. He is an active member of many local organizations and enjoys giving back to the community he lives. The self-proclaimed "Mayor of Peru" can be found on the bowling lanes, where he has earned the nickname "Mr. 300."


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  • Elizabeth Runkle
    Finance Manager
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    Elizabeth, born and raised in Centre County, is the Finance Manager. She works with customers to secure financing and explore options to protect their investment in new or used vehicles. She graduated from Lock Haven University with a Bachelor of Science in Health Science in 2012. In 2014, she started as a finance assistance/accounts payable. She was promoted to Finance manager in December 2017. She enjoys traveling and spending time with friends and family.

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  • Tyler Neff
    Sales Manager/Controller
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    For over six years, Tyler has been a go-to guy at Lion Country Kia, balancing his role as Sales Manager and Controller with an easygoing approach. When he's off the clock, this Lamar local can be found enjoying the great outdoors with his future wife and their energetic Brittany, often riding his bike on the trails or heading out for a hike or walk. Whether he's hitting the pavement or hitting the trail, he brings that same relaxed energy to everything he does.

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  • Ryan Dann
    Product Specialist
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    Born and raised in Bellefonte, Ryan can usually be found helping customers find a stress-free buying experience. He can usually be found cheering on his son at his sporting event and cheering the Braves in the post season.

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  • Noah Gaus
    Product Specialist
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  • Jesse Phelps
    Service Manager
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  • Tim Frock
    Service Advisor
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  • Doug Lucas
    Parts Manager
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