Jim Ellis Volkswagen of Kennesaw
950 Barrett Parkway
Kennesaw, GA 30144
- Sales: 678-919-3580
- Service: 404-600-0789
- Parts: 404-795-7463
Meet our Team
Click on one of the people below to find out more information.
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- Ryan McIntyre
- General Manager
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- ryanm@jimellis.com
- 770-370-3612
Ryan is a Georgia native and has been happily married for 3 years. He and his wife also have a puppy named Ruby that keeps them busy during their free time. Ryan also enjoys running and traveling. He has been a part of the Jim Ellis family full-time since 2007!
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- Brad Chafin
- General Sales Manager
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- bradc@jimellis.com
- 770-370-4900
Brad is a thirty-year veteran in the automotive industry. He has been with Volkswagen eight of those years. He is originally from Baton Rouge, Louisiana and is the proud father of his daughter, Mikenna.
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- Jaime Laverde
- Pre-owned Sales Manager
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- jaimel@jimellis.com
- 770-370-4900
Jaime has been in the automotive industry for just over twenty-five years. He is originally from Miami and is happily married with four beautiful daughters.
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- Chris Phillips
- Finance Manager
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- cphillips@jimellis.com
- 770-370-3636
- Chris has been in the automotive industry for fourteen years. He has been with Volkswagen in total for ten years. He resides in Smyrna with his wife and two beautiful girls. He is also an avid golfer in his spare time.
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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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- 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 Hamby
- Service Director
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- mhamby@jimellis.com
- 770-370-4871
Matt is a Georgia native, born and raised in Marietta. He is married and a proud father of two. He enjoys auto-racing, riding his UTV, and Disney world. He has been in the automotive business since 1993!
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- Charlie Kimsey
- Assistant Parts Manager
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- charliek@jimellis.com
- 770-370-4861
Charlie has been with VW since 2002. He was born and raised in Georgia.
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- Shannon Warren
- Internet Sales Manager
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- shannonb@jimellis.com
- 770-370-4870
- Shannon has been in the automotive industry for eight years. She has been with VW since 2017 and favors the classic VW Beetle. She is the mother to an adorable five-month old little boy.
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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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- Billy Atkinson
- Customer Experience Specialist
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- billya@jimellis.com
- 770-370-4831
Billy is a long-time car guy. He first worked with Volkswagen in 1975. He has experience with Chevrolet, VW, Mazda, Porsche, Audi, Kia, and Hyundai. You could say cars are his thing I guess!
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- Arianna Durham
- Service Advisor
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- adurham@jimellis.com
- 770-370-3634
Arianna has been with VW since 2017. However, with her family being heavily involved in automotive, she has been surrounded by the industry her whole life. She has two adorable puppies that keep her busy outside of work.
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- Steve Garvey
- Service Advisor
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- Steve has worked in the automotive industry for eleven years. Several years in that time-frame was devoted to high-line and luxury brands. His favorite VW is the GTI due to its' sport performance and manual transmission. He is the proud father of six children. He enjoys fishing and golfing when he is not writing service.
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- Maureen Williams
- BDC Service Agent
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- Kira Stafford
- Internet Sales 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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- Rob has been in the automotive industry for fifteen years, He enjoys retro video games. As a many of many talents, he is also starting a band.
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- Adam Gilham
- Express Tech
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He has been in the automotive industry for two years and is currently training diligently to expand is Volkswagen knowledge. He enjoys travel and has previously worked in a circus. He has hidden talents including but not limited to, stilt walking, juggling, and even uni-cycling.
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- Patrick Kelsey
- Certified Tech
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- Noel Morales
- Certified Tech
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He has been in the automotive industry for two years. His favorite VW is the GTI due to its' level of performance.
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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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- 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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- Erica Beeler
- Title Administrator
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- ericam@jimellis.com
Erica is from Macon, Ga. She has been working for the Jim Ellis family since 2016 and she has been married since 2017. In her free time, she paints and participates in local art markets.
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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
- Internet Sales Agent
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- katlync@jimellis.com
Kate is 21 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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Alyssa graduated from Kennesaw State University with a degree in photography. She is so passionate about the subject, she actually owns her own photography business outside of Jim Ellis. She is originally from Chicago and has just gotten engaged this year!
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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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