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 where 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 paddle boarding.

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.

Kevin has years of automotive experience having started in the business in 1994. Kevin's dealership experience isn't just limited to service. Kevin has held positions in parts, sales, finance, new & used car management, and service management. While Kevin has enjoyed his experiences in other departments, his true passion is helping customers get their vehicles back on the road. In his free time, Kevin enjoys golfing and vacationing with his family

Caleb started with i.g. Burton Auto Group in 2007. Since then, he has held several positions, including Service Porter, Parts Advisor, Parts Manager, and Import Parts Director. He feels that i.g. Burton is a great company to work for because it has helped him grow his love for the automotive industry. Caleb is now Parts Director for all i.g. Burton Auto Group locations. In his time away from work, he likes visiting Delaware beaches with friends and family, touring local breweries, and spending time with his dog.

Sara has been a valued member of i.g. Burton Auto Group since 2025, where she brings passion and energy to community engagement and business promotion. With a professional background in marketing, promotions, and sales, Sara thrives on connecting people and organizations in meaningful ways. As a former director of a nonprofit, she understands the importance of giving back and the impact of aligning businesses with like-minded partners to achieve shared goals. Her experience allows her to create opportunities that not only support growth but also strengthen the communities the dealerships serve. A proud Delaware native with roots going back over five generations, Sara is deeply committed to her local community. She is dedicated to helping foster growth and connection across all i.g. Burton Auto Group dealership communities.