WILSONVILLE, Ore. -

Swickard Auto Group recently announced that it acquired Brien Ford of Everett, Wash., the company’s second dealership in the Pacific Northwest.

The Seattle-area Ford dealership has been renamed Epic Ford but will continue to sell and service both new and used Ford cars, trucks and SUVs.

“This purchase is an ideal platform for growth in the Puget Sound region with the coveted Ford brand,” Swickard Auto Group president and chief executive officer Jeff Swickard said in a news release.

“This transaction represents a great opportunity for our customers and employees. We’re pleased to welcome Epic Ford as the newest member of the Swickard Auto Group family. We are excited to work with the great team at Epic Ford — which shares our passion for customer experience.”

Epic Ford will retain former co-owner Casey Salz as general manager in addition to most current employees such as the dealership’s current management team, according to Swickard Auto Group.

The combined businesses will employ about 200 people. Epic Ford’s facility has been in operation since 1971.

Swickard Auto Group is headquartered in Wilsonville, Ore. The company also owns Mercedes-Benz of Wilsonville, which it acquired in May 2014.

Since its acquisition, the dealership has had the top Mercedes-Benz sales volume in the state.

“Our commitment to service has helped make Mercedes-Benz of Wilsonville the No. 1 Mercedes-Benz dealer in Oregon in new-car sales volume and we were recognized by Mercedes-Benz last year as a Best of the Best Dealer,” Swickard said.