George C. Chaconas of Performance Brokerage Services Advises on the Purchase of Gateway Harley-Davidson in St. Louis, Missouri

Performance Brokerage Services, the leader in dealership buy-sell activity, announces the purchase of Gateway Harley-Davidson in St. Louis, Missouri from Matt Chiappetta to Evan Schipper

IRVINE, Calif., June 13, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Performance Brokerage Services, North America's highest volume dealership brokerage firm, is pleased to announce the purchase of Gateway Harley-Davidson in St. Louis, Missouri from Matt Chiappetta to Evan Schipper.

Gateway Harley-Davidson has proudly served the St. Louis community since 1948. Originally founded as Broadway Harley-Davidson by Earl Widman, a World War II D-Day veteran and member of the American Motorcycle Association Hall of Fame, the dealership quickly became a trusted destination for motorcycle enthusiasts in the region. In 2002, the dealership was relocated a few miles south of Interstate 55, near historic Route 66, where it currently resides. Visible from the dealership is the iconic Gateway Arch, a symbol long associated with the city and its history.

Matt Chiappetta, who owned Gateway Harley-Davidson from 2016 to 2025, continues to operate Open Road Harley-Davidson in Fond Du Lac, Wisconsin.

Over the last 5 years, Performance Brokerage Services has advised on the sale of nearly 400 dealerships, making it the highest volume dealership brokerage firm in North America. George C. Chaconas, Senior Partner, Courtney A. Bernhard, Partner, and Juan C. Pardo, Partner of the Harley-Davidson & Powersports Division for Performance Brokerage Services were the exclusive buy-side advisors for this transaction.

George Chaconas commented, "It was very exciting to once again exclusively represent Evan Schipper and his family in the acquisition of Gateway Harley-Davidson in St. Louis, marking their fourth Harley-Davidson dealership transaction through our firm. This strategic move allowed Evan to consolidate by closing Doc's Harley-Davidson and merging it with Gateway Harley-Davidson under one new ownership—St. Louis Harley-Davidson. I am very grateful and blessed to have helped facilitate this transaction and support Evan, and I wish him continued success and growth. I would also like to wish Matt Chiappetta success in the future, as we were previously privileged to assist him in acquiring Open Road Harley-Davidson in his hometown of Fond du Lac, Wisconsin."

Evan Schipper has been part of the Harley-Davidson industry since 2006. The Schipper family owns five Harley-Davidson dealerships located in Fort Wayne (Indiana), Louisville (Kentucky), St. Louis (Missouri), Evansville (Indiana), and Perrysburg (Ohio).

Evan Schipper merged Gateway Harley-Davidson with Doc's Harley-Davidson, relocating inventory to the Gateway location. Evan Schipper shared, "We are excited to consolidate the market and provide more product, events, and a bigger staff to best support the St. Louis riding community."

Gateway Harley-Davidson will be renamed St. Louis Harley-Davidson and will remain at its current location at 3600 Lemay Ferry Road in St. Louis, Missouri.

About Performance Brokerage Services

Performance Brokerage Services, Inc. is North America's highest volume dealership brokerage firm, specializing in buy-sell activity for automotive, RV, commercial truck, powersports, and equipment dealerships.

With over 30 years of experience, 900 dealerships sold, and a 90% closing rate, the company's reputation is unmatched and governed by the utmost ethical conduct and integrity.

The company offers a unique approach by providing complimentary estimates of value with no upfront fees or retainer, no reimbursement of costs, and paid a success fee only after the transaction closes.

Headquartered in Irvine, California and supported by 12 regional offices across the United States and Canada, clients benefit from national exposure with local representation.

As trusted and respected experts in the field, the company utilizes an extensive network of industry related attorneys, accountants, hundreds of registered buyers, and longstanding relationships with various vehicle manufacturers.

For more information about the services offered by Performance Brokerage Services, visit https://performancebrokerageservices.com. 

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