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1080 N. State Street, Ste. A, Ukiah, CA 95482 · (707) 462-2626 · Owner: Tom Fletcher

Tom Fletcher started working at DFM when he was 18 years old, when booming stereos in mini trucks, cruising up and down State Street was a regular activity for Ukiah youth. DFM was the best place to get a tricked out stereo system and that is when Tom’s interest in car audio peaked. Now fast forward a few decades, Tom received assistance from EDFC with a CDFI (Community Development Financial Institution) business loan and is now the proud owner.

The business has evolved over the years. Initially DFM was strictly car audio but in 2007 DFM expanded their business to include home audio systems and furniture. Currently, DFM provides home furniture, home audio, car audio, leather seat installation and they also install Smart Start interlock systems. Tom has a dedicated staff of eight employees and he took ownership on November 17, 2021. Tom shared “DFM has the lowest prices on quality furniture in Ukiah.” There are couches, recliners, light fixtures, custom wood tables and more! When asked about his experience working with EDFC and our Executive Director/Lending Manager, Robert Gernert specifically, Tom shared originally he was trying to work with a local bank but after 6 months of run-around, the bank referred him to EDFC. “Robert (EDFC) did more for me in two months, than anyone else, and the process was smooth.” You can find Tom at the Hopland Fire Station where he is an active Firefighter, serving his community when he isn’t at DFM.

CDFI (Community Development Financial Institution) offers responsible, affordable lending so business ownership can be a reality. Visit DFM Car & Home Audio located at 1080 North State Street, Ste A, Ukiah, California for all of your car and home audio needs.