Meet the Staff of Freedom Family Auto Group, Tiplersville, MS, 662-223-3243

Derek Hopper - Owner

Derek became a used auto dealer in 2011, and has been providing quality vehicles to the MidSouth ever since. A car enthusiast from a young age, he enjoys keeping a finger on the pulse of the industry and sourcing just the right vehicle for the right customer. Derek attends auction weekly to keep our inventory full of sought after vehicles from sedans, to trucks, to minivans, to SUV's, and even a classic car here and there! When not in the office, Derek keeps himself busy with various projects, including restoring his great grandfather's 1956 Ford Customline, appearing in various tutorials on our Youtube channel, or spending time with his wife Rebecca, his daughters, son in law, and grandkids. Give us a call at (662)223-3243 and we'll be happy to help you!

Lars Bengtson - Salesman

662-223-3243 - lars@ridefreedomms.com

Lars takes pride in serving our customers with a transparent process from start to finish, and aims to provide a fast, frustration-free car buying experience. As a classic and modern car enthusiast, he enjoys educating himself and others about the different features of each vehicle we offer, learning how to enhance and maintain his own vehicles, and keeping up to date on the latest auto industry news. When not working at the office, you can find Lars spending time with his wife Jillian and their two children developing their small homestead, or in the woods hunting and fishing! Give Lars a call at (622)223-3243 and he'll be happy to help you find your next Freedom Ride!

Jillian Bengtson - Office Manager

662-223-3243 - jillian@ridefreedomms.com

Having grown up in the used car industry, Jillian brings a high level of passion and attention to detail in every facet of her work. From title work to bookkeeping, and a little of everything in between, she keeps our office running smoothly to give our customers a streamlined purchase process. Have a question about your title, tag, or just about anything after your purchase? She's got you covered! Outside of working, she loves spending time at home with her two babies and developing a small homestead with Lars. Contact Jillian with any of your questions and she'll be happy to help you!

Julie Hopper - Youtube Editor, Website

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Julie has been the creating force behind our Youtube channel since day one! She works daily with her sister Laura and dad Derek to create content that both educates and entertains. She loves bringing excellence to everything she does, and this results in thousands of viewers benefitting from her meticulous method of producing our DIY auto repair tutorials. She also helps maintain our online presence and keeps our website up to date with our latest inventory! When not at the editing desk, Julie enjoys pursuing her own creative endeavors, spending time with her family, serving her church family, and learning how to grow a variety of different plants to make her home thrive. Contact Julie with Youtube related questions and she'll be happy to help you!

Laura Hopper - Mechanic

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Laura began teaching herself to perform basic auto repairs in 2019, and hasn't looked back since! What began as a mission to help her dad keep costs down as the business started, has grown into managing our full reconditioning operation. From the moment they arrive at our shop, she is inspecting, servicing, and repairing our inventory to make sure each unit is ready to become your next Freedom Ride. She also stars in our YouTube videos and has a passion for providing quality, step by step instruction for others looking to teach themselves to repair vehicles just like she did! When not in the garage, you can find Laura pursuing her own creative endeavors, spending time with family, and participating in her local church. Contact us if you have repair questions and we'll be happy to help you!