Hayes Auto Sales has welcomed a new member to its team.

Jason Niblett should be a familiar face to the people of Gloucester County. Formerly of Auto Max, Niblett first got into the business of car sales in 2001, and worked with his father Danny until the elder Niblett’s death in 2011.

Though new to the staff, Niblett has already become comfortable in this new setting. Owner Keith Rodgers’ energy matches Jason’s. The two get along like old friends, and Jason is aware of it. “Keith reminds me of my dad every day,” said Niblett. “We’re having fun.” What helps Niblett adjust so well is that Hayes Auto Sales is a small family-owned business, an environment he knows very well after working with his family for years.

The new partnership between Niblett and Rodgers aims to be fruitful and long-term. The expressed goal is for Rodgers to leave the dealership to Niblett after his eventual retirement sometime down the road. This would keep the business in local hands, allowing Hayes Auto Sales ...