Meet Ace Cooley: Experience That Shows Up Where It Matters Most
April 23 2026
Ace Cooley

Meet Ace Cooley

Experience That Shows Up Where It Matters Most

Meet Ace Cooley, one of the Real People at Chalmers Ford who has spent 25 years helping customers find the right vehicle.

With a quarter century of Ford experience and the past year and a half at Chalmers, Ace brings something you can't rush or replicate: perspective. In a role where customers are often making one of the biggest purchases of their lives, that perspective shows up in every conversation.

For Ace, this job has always been about more than selling vehicles. In his words, it is about “putting dreams in driveways.”

Experience

Experience You Can Feel

There’s a difference between knowing vehicles and knowing how to guide someone through a decision.

Across customer reviews, one theme shows up consistently: people trust Ace. Not because he pushes, but because he listens, explains, and makes the process feel simple.

David M. described it this way:

“No pressure. Ace was very friendly and knowledgeable. Probably the best dealer experience I’ve had.”

Others highlighted the same approach in different ways: clear information, helpful guidance, and a process that felt smooth from start to finish. One business customer shared that Ace personally delivered trucks and paperwork to their office to save them time. That’s not just service. It’s understanding what matters to the customer and acting on it.

Transaction

More Than a Transaction

Buying a vehicle is rarely just about transportation. For some people, it’s a work truck that keeps a business moving. For others, it’s the family SUV they saved up for, or the truck they've had their eye on for years. Whatever the reason, there’s almost always something more behind it.

Ace understands that. He knows that what he's really doing is helping people arrive at something they care about. And with a purchase this significant, both financially and personally, getting it right matters.

“I recognize that I am helping people with the second largest purchase of their lives,” Ace says.

That responsibility shows up in how he approaches every interaction: steady, informed, and focused on getting it right the first time. From first conversation to final delivery, customers describe an experience that is clear, efficient, and pressure-free. That doesn't happen by accident. It comes from someone who takes the responsibility seriously.

Culture

A Culture That Shows Through

Ace brings that same investment to the people beside him every day. Chris Taylor, General Sales Manager, sums it up well:

"Ace is always willing to help and loves to teach. He shares the knowledge he's gained over the years and serves as a strong mentor to the younger sales staff."

And when you ask Ace why, the answer is simple: Chalmers makes it easy to care.

"The culture. There are a lot of great people here. You feel that at all levels, and it sticks with you."

That's what a culture of great people looks like in practice.

Real People. Real Value. Real Simple.

For customers, working with Ace means a process that feels clear, straightforward, and built around their needs.

For the team, it means having someone who leads by example and invests in others.

And for Chalmers, it’s exactly what our brand stands for: real people creating real value through simple, honest experiences.

Ace, thank you for the care, consistency, and experience you bring to every customer and every conversation.

Get to Know Ace

Position Salesperson
How long have you been part of the Chalmers team? 1.5 yrs with Chalmers, 25 years with Ford
What do you enjoy most about what you do here? I enjoy helping clients find the right vehicle. "Putting dreams in driveways"
What’s one thing people might not realize about working in your area? You're most likely helping people with the second largest purchase of their life.
What do you like most about working at Chalmers? The culture. A lot of great people here.
What would you tell someone who is considering applying at Chalmers? You're not just another number; people really do care about you here.
What did the employee’s manager say?

Chris Taylor, General Sales Manager: Helpful and loves to teach and share all the knowledge he has gained over the years. Serves as a good mentor to the younger sales staff.