Barry Cooper

Barry was the first salesman hired when Friendly Chevrolet Buick was launched in 1997. He is a Mark of Excellence winner. Barry grew up on a farm in Stanly county, where he lives today with his charming wife Jane, and 2 children, Kevin and Stephanie. Barry's passion is farm equipment, auctions, and old cars. Barry has 15 years experience in the business. We are proud to call Barry a part of our family.

Lane Eudy

Lane has been a leader on the Friendly Chevrolet Buick team since March of 1998. He and his lovely Wife Melinda have 2 daughters, Chloe, and Chelsea, and reside in Ashboro, NC. Lane has been a GM Mark of Excellence winner for 10 years running. He is a retired Go - Cart racer ( with many trophies to his credit ). He is a leader in his church and community. We are proud to have him as a loyal member of our team.

Woody Maness

Woody Maness, has been a member of our Friendly Team since 2008. He is retired from his family owned business, he also served many years as fire chief for our local fire station. He is extremely quick witted and has more fun at work than most people have on vacation. He's not pretty to look at, but, one of the finest natural sales talent sales people we've seen. His passion is bass fishing, and spending time with his beautiful wife Barbara.

CJ Eudy

It has been said that CJ goes with the building. CJ has been with this dealership for about 20 years. CJ is a proud US Army veteran, who finished his career with the railroad and lucky for us he was way too young to hit the rocking chair. CJ handles all of our wholesale accounts with dealers and wholesalers and is a welcome edition to our team. CJ works his own hours (he's earned the right), you'll find him here from 10 am thru 5pm Monday through Thursday. CJ enjoys gardening and watching his beloved Duke Blue Devils with his lovely wife ,"Ms Jean".

Nathan Clements

Nathan is the newest addition to the Friendly sales team. He moved to Albemarle in the year 2000 where he got his first start in the car business. Nathan was born and raised in Black Mountain, NC. He graduated from Western Carolina University, where he met his lovely wife Meredith. He enjoys watching sports, working out, cooking for his wife and obsessing about his lawn. He also enjoys chasing Clyde (our mascot) around the show room floor.

Clyde Odom

Hi, my name is Clyde.   I am a “wire-haired pointing griffon”. Around here I am also known as the deal making pup! My job is to find amazing deals and then “point” them out to you…our valued customer. I got started in the car business when I was a new born puppy, fresh off the paper.   Now I am all grown up. You will usually see me walking around the store or popping in and out of our sales videos located on YouTube. I also have my own blog located on our website. Simply go to the home page and click on “Check out our Forum” and then click on “Clyde’s Corner”. Stop on by sometime to see me and do not forget to bring a Frisbee or treat please!