Meet Our Team

Charlie Burton is the 5th Generation owner of the i.g. Burton Auto Group. A Graduate of Roanoke College, Charlie initially did not work in the family business. He pursued a career in the automotive finance and insurance business working for Ryan Associates for several years. One day in the 90s, Charlie got a call asking him to come back and run the family business. Since then, he has taken ownership and expanded the company to what it is today. He is most proud of the growth of his employees. "It's a great feeling knowing you give your employees the opportunities to develop and grow and be successful."

MJ Lofland has been with the i.g. Burton Auto Group since 1995. He is the first person in company history to hold co-ownership of an i.g. Burton dealership since the company's establishment in 1908. In 2021, he joined Charlie Burton - President of i.g. Burton Auto Group - in purchasing i.g. Burton of Newark. Over the years has been the Director of First Impressions, Sales Professional, Salesperson, Sales Manager, and General Manager. In 2007 he was promoted to the Operations Management Team as Director of Sales. Today, MJ is the Vice President/Chief Operating Officer of i.g. Burton Auto Group. In his spare time, MJ enjoys hunting and spending time with his family.

Lisa started her automotive career in 1999 working at a private repair shop where she wore many hats, including receptionist, car washer, parts person, and customer service representative. It was there that her love for the automotive business began. After a few years, she applied for a job at a local dealership and started as the Service Receptionist before becoming a Service Advisor, and then Service Manager. Her love for all things outdoors eventually drew her to the Delaware beach area. In 2008 she joined i.g. Burton as the BMW Service Manager. After working at i.g. Burton BMW for over a decade, she earned the opportunity to be part of the i.g. Burton Auto Group Executive Management team. When away from the dealership, she enjoys spending time with her family, playing with their two dogs, traveling, camping, and paddleboarding.

Bernadette Jasmine joined the Executive Management Team of i.g. Burton Auto Group in July 2019. She is currently the acting HR Director. Bernadette has over ten years of experience in the automotive industry previously working for General Motors as a District Manager. Prior to the automotive business, she worked for a town government and ran a daycare center. Bernadette enjoys family time on the beach, fishing, and kayaking.

I'm from Delmar, DE, and I currently live in Salisbury, MD., with my husband, Jeff. My goals both personally and professionally are to make a positive difference in the lives of my family, friends, co-workers, and customers.I was raised to believe you can achieve your goals as long as you are willing to put in the work and maintain a positive attitude. The two core values I live by are honesty and integrity. I am a graduate of The National Dealers Academy and I've also had many years of ongoing manufacturer training. My family is and always has been my "why" in life. There is nothing I love more than spending quality time with family and my best friend, Gemma. Gemma is our black Labrador Retriever, and she was recently titled at the National Master Hunt Test in Oklahoma.

I started with i.g. Burton Auto Group in 2007. I have help multiple positions, including service porter, parts advisor, parts manager, import parts director, and now parts director for all i.g. Burton locations. i.g Burton is a great company to work for and has helped grow my love for the automotive industry. In my spare time I Enjoy spending time on Delaware beaches with friends and family, visiting local breweries, and spending time with my dog.

Mark has been in the car business with i.g. Burton since August of 1999. He has worn many hats at the dealership. He has been General Sales Manager, New Car Manager, Used Car Manager, Commercial and Fleet Manager, as well as Business Manager in the Chevrolet and Chrysler stores. He has been married for over 20 years and resides in Rehoboth Beach DE. He also has a 7th degree Black Belt in Tae Kwon Do and is a Master Instructor. He has been on 5 United States teams as competitor and coach and has competed around the world in World Championships and World Cups.