Local Dealership Changes Hands, Voyda Family Expands Jacksonville Holdings

Ray and Bradley Voyda completed the purchase of Jacksonville Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram from Tullis Automotive on December 5, 2025, adding the franchise to their existing local holdings. The owners already operate United Chevrolet GMC in Jacksonville and Freedom Chevrolet Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram in Virden, and they plan to operate the newly acquired store at its Morton Avenue location under the name United Chrysler Dodge Jeep. Terms of the sale were not disclosed.

The takeover preserves an established sales and service site in Morgan County while transferring ownership to a dealer family with prior regional experience. The Voydas said the acquisition enables them to deepen their commitment to Jacksonville and bring their customer service approach to Chrysler Dodge Jeep and Ram customers. The dealership will continue to serve buyers and vehicle owners who rely on local sales, parts and maintenance services.

For Jacksonvillians the immediate impact is continuity. The facility will remain on Morton Avenue, which limits disruption for customers who use the dealership for scheduled maintenance, warranty work and parts purchases. Local auto retail operations are typically important sources of hourly and salaried work, and maintaining the location supports the employment base tied to vehicle sales and service in Morgan County.

Economically the change reflects a wider pattern of consolidation and regional expansion among independent dealer owners. Concentrating multiple franchises under common ownership can create operational efficiencies in inventory, parts stocking and service bay utilization. Those efficiencies can lower operating costs, and over time they may affect local inventory availability and promotional activity for new and used vehicles. Sales tax receipts and related economic activity tied to vehicle transactions will continue to flow to county and municipal governments as transactions occur at the Morton Avenue location.

Residents can expect a familiar facility under new ownership, with promises of sustained customer focus and community engagement. The dealership will operate as United Chrysler Dodge Jeep at the same address, and observers will watch whether the ownership change brings different inventory choices, service offerings or community partnerships in the months ahead.