Jim Ellis Volkswagen of Kennesaw
950 Barrett Parkway
Kennesaw, GA 30144
- Sales: 678-582-8130
- Service: 678-616-9499
- Parts: 678-582-8689
Meet our Team
Click on one of the people below to find out more information.
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- Steve Rotenstein
- General Manager
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- srotenstein@jimellis.com
- 770-370-3612
Steve lives in Woodstock Ga. He's a Veteran of the US Navy and has had a 20+ year career in the automotive industry.
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- Sandy Krekemeyer
- Controller
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- sandyk@jimellis.com
- 770-370-4883
With Jim Ellis since 1991.
Sandy is originally from Kingsport, Tennessee. She started working for the Ellis family in 1991.
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- Frank Dickenson
- New Car Manager
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- frankd@jimellis.com
- 770-370-3601
Frank is happily married with 7 children! He began his career with Jim Ellis as a member of the Sales Staff at one of our sister stores in 2013. He has been one our Sales Managers for 3 years and we are proud to have him as a part of our Volkswagen Family.
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- Adam Toms
- Pre-Owned Sales Manager
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- atoms@jimellis.com
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- Dan Wicker
- Parts Director
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Dan Wicker is a proud father of two who lives in Woodstock. He has been with Jim Ellis since summer of 2017, but has been in the dealer parts industry since 2003. In his spare time, he enjoys cooking, sports, Formula 1 racing, and all types of music except country.
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- Kevin Chung
- Finance Manager
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- kchung@jimellis.com
- 770-370-4900
Kevin moved to Atlanta in 2002 from Chicago and has been in the automotive industry for more than 10+ years! In his free time Kevin enjoys playing golf.
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- Curtis Wilson
- Finance Advisor
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- curtisw@jimellis.com
- 770-370-4900
Curtis is the newest member of our Finance team. Curtis is also a licensed pilot and takes advantage of every chance he gets to hit the sky!
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- Matt Rock
- Director of Finance
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- mattr@jimellis.com
- 770-370-4900
With Volkswagen since 2009.
Matt is originally from Sarasota, Florida.
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- Matt Hamby
- Service Director
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- Charlie Kimsey
- Assistant Parts Manager
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- charliek@jimellis.com
- 770-370-4861
With Volkswagen since 2002.
Charlie is a Georgia boy from Marietta.
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- Shannon Warren
- Maturity Manager
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- shannonb@jimellis.com
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- Lina Vallejo
- Business Development Rep.
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- linav@jimellis.com
- 770-370-3618
Lina is a valued member of our Business Development Team. She is originally from Colombia. She moved to New York when she was 8 years old. She has lived in Atlanta for the past 7 years. Se Habla Español!
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- Alex Tsankov
- Volkswagen Experience Specialist
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- alext@jimellis.com
- 770-370-3622
Alex is originally from Bulgaria! Alex has lived in Georgia for 9 years and has worked for VW for 5 years. In his spare time he enjoys traveling, hiking, and swimming with his adorable 6 year old daughter Sophia!
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- Larry Fitzpatrick
- VW Brand Specialist
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- lfitzpatrick@jimellis.com
- 770-370-4900
Larry is a joyful member of our sales team. He has an honorable background as a member of the US Army and nearly 20 years in the automotive industry.
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- Keenan Jones
- Sales Associate
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- keenanj@jimellis.com
- 770-370-4900
Keenan has been in the car business for 15 years. Father of 5 (1 girl and 4 boys). He truly loves working with people and has come to realize how vital customer relationships are is in the preparation of achieving success in all endeavors. Family is most important to him! It is with the same passion and innovation that he has had a Retired Realtor and Sales Manager. He hopes to bring these exemplary skills to your buying experience.
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- Gem Baydemir
- VW Sales Experience Specialist
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- cemb@jimellis.com
- 770-370-4900
Gem was born in Istanbul & but at the age of 19 he left his country to work as a Dining Waiter on Cruise Ships. He moved to Georgia in 2006 and has served in the Automotive Industry for 12 years. His love of helping people can be seen by the big smile on both his face and the faces of his happy Clients!
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- Jose A Vazquez
- VW Brand Specialist
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- josev@jimellis.com
- 770-370-4900
Jose is currently a USMC Reservist. His ability to speak fluent Spanish makes him a big asset to our sales team. #sehablaespanol
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- Raul Sanchez
- VW Brand Specialist
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- rauls@jimellis.com
- 770-370-3632
With Volkswagen since 2014.
Raul is originally from Los Angeles, California and he is a VW owner for over 3 years.
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- Oleg Robu
- VW Internet Sales
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- olegr@jimellis.com
- 770-370-3609
With Volkswagen since 2014.
Oleg is originally from Chisinay, Moldova.
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- Todd Brafford
- VW Brand Specialist
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- toddb@jimellis.com
Todd Brafford has had a very interesting career. He's gone from a professional football player, to movie star, to retired WWE Wrestler know as Todd Champion and now we are grateful to have him as a member or our sales team.
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- Gary Mollere
- Brand Specialist
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- gmollere@jimellis.com
Gary is originally from New Orleans, and moved to the Atlanta area in 1992. After a long career with IBM as a consultant, he's thrilled to join the Jim Ellis team to provide the best customer service in the metro area. Gary is happily married with 2 children and 2 grandchildren. In his spare time, he enjoys playing guitar and cooking.
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- Zach Boyanton
- VW Brand Specialist
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- jboyanton@jimellis.com
Zach is from Canton, Ga, and was in the Army for 4 years! He has been in the car business for 6 years and loves it! In his spare time he enjoys the outdoors, and loves to cook! Come see Zach for any of your car buying needs!
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- Clayton Hays
- Sales Associate
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- chays@jimellis.com
- 770-370-4900
Clayton is from Saint Simons Island and has worked for Volkswagen for 3 years.
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- Demarkus Tate
- Service Advisor
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- demarkus@jimellis.com
- 7703704877
Demarcus is originally from Gastonia, NC! He has two daughters 10 and 3. He enjoys watching sports, working out and spending time with friends! Come see Demarcus with any of your service needs!
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- Rafael Sandoval
- Assistant Service Manager
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- rafaels@jimellis.com
- 770-370-4878
Raphael's ability to speak fluent Spanish makes him an extremely valuable member of our service team. Se Habla Español
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- Karen Scott
- Warranty Administrator
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- karens@jimellis.com
- 770-370-4880
With Volkswagen since 2011.
Karen is originally from Savannah, Georgia and she is a VW owner for over 17 years.
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- Arianna Durham
- Service Advisor
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- adurham@jimellis.com
- 770-370-3634
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- Steve Garvey
- Service Advisor
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- Maria Maldonado
- Service Advisor
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- Maureen Williams
- BDC Service Agent
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- Kira Stafford
- BDC Service Agent
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- kiral@jimellis.com
- 770-370-4870
Kira was born, raised, and graduated from Kennesaw State University in Psychology. She hasn't left Kennesaw as she is newly happily married with a new house in Kennesaw. In her spare time she loves reading, playing video games, hanging out with friends and family, studying Japanese culture, and most of all spoiling her black cat Fuzzy.
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- Gib McClure
- Technician
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- gibm@jimellis.com
- 770-370-4870
With Jim Ellis since 1995.
Has 26 years of auto tech experience, 19 with VW.Gib is originally from Marietta GA.
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- Jeff Adams
- Technician
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- jeffreya@jimellis.com
- 770-370-4870
With Jim Ellis since 2013.
Has 23 years of auto tech experience, 5 with VW.Jeff is originally from New Hartford, Connecticut and is a VW owner for over 21 years.
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- Kevin Hartley
- Technician
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- khartley@jimellis.com
- 770-370-4870
With Jim Ellis since 2012.
Has 8 years of auto tech experience, 3 with VW.Kevin is originally from Savannah, Georgia.
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- Dustin Rhodes
- Technician
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- dustinr@jimellis.com
- 770-370-4870
With Jim Ellis since 2013.
Has 3 years of auto tech experience, all with VW.Dustin is originally from Marietta, Georgia.
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- Rob Snow
- Certified Tech
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- James Eldridge
- Certified Tech
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- Adam Gilham
- Express Tech
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- Jeff Stachowiak
- Certified Tech
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- Patrick Kelsey
- Certified Tech
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- Noel Morales
- Certified Tech
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- Joshua
- Express Tech
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- Pam Elder
- Wholesale Parts Consultant
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- pame@jimellis.com
- 770-370-3630
Pam is from Douglasville, Ga. She has 15 years of experience with Volkwagen and Audi. She has been with Jim Ellis since 2003!
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- Sandra Hernandez
- Wholesale Parts
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- shernandez@jimellis.com
- 770-370-4865
Sandra is from Syracuse, NY. She has 12 years in the Automotive Industry and has worked with VW since 2013.
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- Josh May
- Parts Advisor
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- joshuam@jimellis.com
- 770-370-4862
With Volkswagen since 2009.
Josh is originally from Atlanta, Georgia.
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- Jacob Puckett
- Wholesale Parts Assistant
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- jacobp@jimellis.com
- 770-370-4685
With Volkswagen since 2015.
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- Cathy Tague
- Accounts Payable
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- cathyt@jimellis.com
- 770-3704885
With Volkswagen since 1995.
Cathy is originally from Marietta, Georgia.
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- Brooke Mathis
- Accounts Payable
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- brookem@jimellis.com
- 770-370-4889
With Volkswagen since 2012.
Brooke is originally from Memphis, Tennessee.
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- Erica Beeler
- Title Administrator
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- Shannon Mitchell
- Office/HR Manager
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- shannonm@jimellis.com
- 770-370-4886
With Volkswagen since 2013.
Shannon is originally from Ft. Valley, Georgia and is a VW owner for over 3 years.
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- Mickey Patterson
- Employee Education Liason
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- mickeyr@jimellis.com
- 770-225-4837
Mickey has been employed with Jim Ellis since August 2011.
She is a Acworth,Ga native, and now lives on Red Top Mountain. She has two grown sons both employed at Jim Ellis. Mickey is married with 4 furry babies, and loves the beach and the mountains!
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- Kate Crockett
- Cashier
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- katlync@jimellis.com
Kate is 20 years old and has two dogs and a cat. She attends college for criminal justice in psychology!
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- Jay Worsham
- Photographer
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- jworsham@jimellis.com
- 770-370-4900
Jay lives in Waleska, GA with his wife and 3 of their 4 sons. He brings 25 years of professional photographic experience to the Jim Ellis family.
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- Alyssa MacQueen
- Photographer
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- Lizzy Clark
- Accounting Clerk
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- eclark@jimellis.com
- 770-370-4900
Lizzy is from Clarksville, Tennessee and is a proud dog mom of 2! She just got promoted to the Accounting department!
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- Michelle Bringhurst
- Receptionist
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- mbringhurst@jimellis.com
Michelle is originally from New Jersey and now currently resides in Dallas, Ga. She started her receptionist position at Jim Ellis Volvo in Marietta in 2017, has been with Volkswagen family since February!
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