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Management
- Michael McGregor
- General Manager
- michaelmc@jimellis.com
- 770-370-4900
Michael joined the Jim Ellis family in 2009 after moving to Atlanta from a small town in South Georgia. Since childhood, Michael has had a passion for everything automotive. He first joined our Porsche team in 2009 and enjoyed being a part of Porsche's expansion. He feels privileged to be a part of the Jim Ellis Automotive Family, and is very excited to be a part of our Volkswagen team. He embraces the fact that the Ellis organization encourages employees to always put the customer's needs first and treat each person as we would want to be treated, especially when making a large purchase. When Michael is not at the dealership, he enjoys hiking and dirt biking.
- Brad Chafin
- General Sales Manager
- 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.Â
- Clayton Hays
- Certified Pre-Owned Manager
- chays@jimellis.com
- 770-370-4900
Clayton is from Saint Simons Island and has worked for Volkswagen for 7 years.
- Brett Jones
- Sales Manager
- brettjones@jimellis.com
- 770-370-4900
- Rafael Sandoval
- Service Manager
- rafaels@jimellis.com
- 770-370-4878
Rafael has been in the automotive industry for 23 years. He joined the Jim Ellis family in 2016. Rafael is a big fan of Volkswagen, having owned 11 different models and always looking for more. He is also currently on the Volkswagen Nation Service Council which helps create bridges between the manufacturer and dealers.
In his spare time he enjoys spending time with his family, watching movies and listening to music.
- Charlie Kimsey
- Parts Manager
- charliek@jimellis.com
- 770-370-4861
Charlie has been with VW since 2002. He was born and raised in Georgia.Â
- Elizabeth Parr
- Internet Sales Manager
- eparr@jimellis.com
- 770-370-3615
- Madison Magnus-Scott
- Marketing Manager
- madisonm@jimellis.com
- Madison joined the Jim Ellis group in 2020 after working in advertising and marketing. She attended KSU and later transferred to Georgia State University where she got her Bachelor's in Film. Madison loves anything and everything creative, whether it's working on our social content, or taking photos of our VW models. When she's not in the dealership, Madison loves going on hikes with her husband.Â
Sales
- Cem Baydemir
- VW Brand Specialist
- 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!
- Harley Durden
- Customer Loyalty Manager
- hdurden@jimellis.com
- Ken Haynes
- VW Brand Specialist
- kenhaynes@jimellis.com
I have 20 years experience in the automotive industry. I am originally from Lynchburg, VA and have lived in the metro Atlanta area for 50 years. I am happily married and have six grandkids that I love to spoil. I will always treat my customers like they are family.
- Tarrance Jackson
- VW Brand Specialist
- tarrancej@jimellis.com
- Seth Kubow
- VW Brand Specialist
- sethk@jimellis.com
- Greg Landry
- VW Brand Specialist & Lease Maturity Manager
- gregl@jimellis.com
- Bitsy Mayer
- Brand Specialist
- mmayer@jimellis.com
My name is Bitsy Mayer. I am a native of Atlanta, and I have been in the auto industry 6 years. As a former nurse and a former restaurant GM this was quite a change, but I absolutely love it! In my spare time I rescue cats and dogs and place them. I have been in the pet industry for over 25 years. I look forward to earning your business and get you in the vehicle of your dreams!
- Gary Mollere
- VW Brand Specialist
- 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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- Raul Sanchez
- VW Brand Specialist
- rauls@jimellis.com
- 770-370-3632
With Volkswagen since 2014.Â
Raul is originally from Los Angeles, California and he is a VW owner for over 3 years.
- Joseph Scott
- VW Brand Specialist
- joseph.scott@jimellis.com
- Andrew Tuck
- VW Brand Specialist
- andrewt@jimellis.com
Andrew is born and raised in Atlanta but loves to travel. He is an animal lover! He grew up riding and showing horses in dressage and jumping. He has three dogs that he goes hiking with on his off days. He is new to the automotive industry but is learning quickly and is grateful for the opportunity to be apart of the Jim Ellis Automotive Group.
- Tess Valdez
- VW Brand Specialist
- tessv@jimellis.com
Service
- Karen Scott
- Warranty Administrator
- karens@jimellis.com
With Volkswagen since 2011.
Karen is originally from Savannah, Georgia and she is a VW owner for over 17 years.
- Brittany Miller
- Internal Adviser
- brittanyg@jimellis.com
- 770-370-3637
Brittany worked at Jim Ellis VW for a year in 2013 as a cashier when the dealership first opened. She found her way back here in September of 2018 as an internal adviser. She has a dog named Roxy and a cat named Juno. In here spare time she listens to true crime podcasts and watches any scary movie she can find!
- Brad Gallimore
- Service Advisor
- Steve Garvey
- Service Advisor
- 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.
- Jesus Gutierrez-Flores
- Service Advisor
- jesusg@jimellis.com
- Desi Shirkova
- Service Advisor
- desishirkova@jimellis.com
- Noah Verhine
- Service Advisor
- noahv@jimellis.com
- Maureen Williams
- BDC Service Agent
- Scotty Elrod
- Detail Manager
- scottye@jimellis.com
Parts
- Codie Kittiphanh
- Wholesale Parts Specialist
- Josh May
- Parts Specialist
- joshuam@jimellis.com
- 770-370-4862
With Volkswagen since 2009.
Josh is originally from Atlanta, Georgia.
- Jacob Puckett
- Parts Specialist
- jacobp@jimellis.com
- 770-370-4685
With Volkswagen since 2015.
Photography
- Jay Worsham
- Photographer
- 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.
Reception
- Carol Woolridge
- Receptionist
F&I
- Kevin Chung
- Finance Director
- kchung@jimellis.com
- 770-370-4900
Kevin moved to Atlanta in 2002 from Chicago and has been in the automotive industry for more than 15+ years! Kevin has been part of our team at Volkswagen of Kennesaw since 2016. In his free time Kevin enjoys hanging out with his kids as well as playing golf.
- Chris Phillips
- Finance Manager
- 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.Â