Staff

Eric was born and raised in the Motor City where he attended the University of Michigan, Go Blue!  He landed in Atlanta 10 years ago after a long stopover in South Florida.  He is married with two sons and enjoys skiing, snowmobiling and football.  Eric is proud to represent his hometown brand!

Kevin is originally from Columbus, GA but grew up in a military family and traveled all over the country during his younger years.  After serving eight years in the Navy, he landed his first job in 1989 at a Ford dealership in Greenville SC.  He relocated to Atlanta in 1996 and has spent the last 30 years helping people get a new or pre-owned vehicle.  Kevin has been happily married for 30 years with four daughters and two granddaughters.  His hobbies are playing golf, lifting weights, taking long walks on the beach with his wife and volunteering in the community.

Ariel has spent 30 years in the automotive industry with a true passion for what he does.  He spent 27 years of those years in South Florida with the past three being here in Georgia.  Ariel originally hails from Brazil.  He loves to cook and enjoys playing music.

Billy has been married for 36 years with one child and one grandchild.  He is a USAF Veteran and has spent 37 years in the auto industry professionally.  He is certified with four automotive manufacturers. Billy enjoys fishing, camping and other outdoor sports.

Michael has spent 21 years in the automotive industry.  He is a girl dad to a nine-year-old and has one of the best beards at Jim Ellis.  Michael likes cats, watching movies and spending his free time hanging out with his friends and family.

Lauren is originally from Lancaster, PA.  She is newlywed as she recently married her husband, Anthony.  They have two dogs, Freya and Molly.  Lauren enjoys cooking and CrossFit.

Mark was born in Chicago but followed his family to Georgia in 1985 where he has lived ever since.  He has worked in the automobile dealership business for 33 years and has experience in parts, sales and service.  Mark is married with two daughters and enjoys any and all activities that include his family.

John has been in the auto business since 1985.  In his free time, he plays tennis and watches his favorite sports teams.  John is well traveled and has been to many countries where he enjoys meeting new people and seeing the sights.

Ross has been enjoying his time in the auto industry for a year and looks forward to more!  His passions include doing whatever his dog wants.  You can find him in dog parks, on hiking trails and kayaking when he's not helping people get into their dream car.

Kameelah has been with the Jim Ellis organization for seven years and counting.  She is originally from a small town in South Carolina where she grew up on a farm and graduated top of her class from the University of South Carolina, Home of the Gamecocks!  Kameelah considers herself a full-fledged country girl and enjoys gardening, riding horses, 4-wheelers and roller skating. 

Gio was born and raised in Metro-Atlanta.  In 2020, he started his career in automotive sales but has always been a car enthusiast.  He credits his great communication skills and ability to always leave you laughing to being a former bartender.  Gio is a former competitive Powerlifter that can grow a mean handlebar mustache.  He enjoys going on various adventures and driving his slow but fun Focus ST.

Originally from sunny San Diego, CA, Thom has spent 11 years in the automotive industry.  He is Ford Certified and happens to love the Mustang Shelby GT 350.  Thom is also a big Atlanta Braves fan.

Denis was born in West Africa.  He has been in the automotive business for 14 years.  His passion is music, sports and spending time with his family.

Tavis grew up in Atlanta, GA.  He's a natural salesman though he's only been selling cars for a short period of time.  His favorite car is the BMW M550i.  Tavis' hobbies include riding his bike and shopping.

Emilie grew up with her dad and younger brother by the beach in Tocama, WA which is about 30 minutes south of Seattle.  She moved to Atlanta, GA in February 2021 and absolutely loves it here.  One of her many hobbies include playing volleyball.  Currently, she is really enjoying learning how to code. 

Keyvonte spent his younger years in Jacksonville, FL.  In high school, he won All-Region Wide Receiver after placing number one out of 500 players.  He proceeded to play football as the Safety Receiver for the Arkansas Razorbacks.   He is new to the automotive industry but looks forward to growing and learning with the Jim Ellis Family.  When Keyvonte's not at work he likes working out, playing video games and throwing 7O7 Football Tournaments.

Although born in Spokane, WA, Mick has spent most of his life on the East Coast.  He attended college at the University of Tennessee and then joined the Army right after 9/11.  Upon return, he attended graduate school at Georgia State University and earned two Master's Degrees.  He spent the next three years teaching during the day and working in fine dining at night, leading to a management position.  Mick left the restaurant world after the industry was hit hard by the pandemic and found a new home at Jim Ellis Ford.  Using his customer service skills and building upon his desire to create the best possible experience for his clients, Mick discovered an environment where he could thrive.  During his off time, he enjoys hiking, rock climbing, watching Atlanta sports and spending time with his wife, Olya. 

Dallas grew up in Tallahassee, Florida.  He has been in Atlanta for close to a year and is fairly new to the Jim Ellis Family.  He began selling cars with us about four months ago.  When he's not at work, Dallas likes to watch and play sports.  He previously played football in college for Jacksonville State University. 

Born in Buenos Aires, Argentina, Ezequiel grew up in California and moved to Georgia in 2018.  He has been in the auto industry since 1998.  His favorite car is the Ford GT40.  Ezequiel's hobbies are playing guitar, hiking, hanging outdoors, cooking, reading and spending time with friends and family.  His goal is to always try to contribute.

Originally from Durham, NC and the youngest of nine, Mark relocated to Georgia in 2003.  He joined the Jim Ellis Family that same year and has served across many brands since being with the organization.  He's been named the Top Sales Performer many times along this journey.  Mark enjoys spending time with his family, traveling, cooking and basketball.

Born in Yerevan, Armenia, formerly USSR, Vachagan who goes by Robert, obtained his Masters in Eastern Studies and PhD in International Relations and Political Science.  He spent his teaching career at Moscow State Institute of International Relations.  Robert also worked as a consultant for many years in the Middle East and Africa.  His extensive background expands to being a Journalist and Editor at RIA Novosti, Russia's largest news agency, on to his entrepreneurial businesses; including, pharmacies, restaurants, healthcare products and a commercial bakery.  Robert is a proud father of four children.  He loves people and plans to do his best to make Jim Ellis Ford a great place to work and buy cars.

Taylor was born in Atlanta, raised in Lawrenceville and currently resides in Duluth, GA.  She started as a porter/shuttle driver four years ago.  From there she moved into service advising for a few years and on to car sales before landing here at Jim Ellis Ford.  Taylor is working towards becoming a Neurosurgeon as she is in school pursuing her Bachelor's Degree in Neuroscience and Biology.  Her dream car is her manual 2011 329i xDrive BMW.  In her free time, Taylor likes to watch movies, eat and read.

Dave was born in Ulm, Germany and raised in Wellington, OH, the oldest of four brothers.  He has a diverse background expanding 30+ years in retail, commercial fleet and government sales.   In 1994, he moved to Georgia and took a took a position as a Truck Engine Account Manager with Yancey Bros., the Nation's oldest Caterpillar Dealer.  By 1998, Dave was one of the top 25 Caterpillar truck managers in the nation and won a cruise from Puerto Rico to the islands of Saint Maarten and Saint Thomas.  He married his wife, Joy, while on that cruise becoming the 1st employee in Caterpillar history to get married during an official company function.  He has a daughter and a son, and two grown grandchildren.  Dave enjoys home improvement projects, playing bass guitar and his classic 1955 Chevy pickup truck.  He is also a 33-year Mason and a Past Master of the Roswell Lodge #165.

Tommy lives in Alpharetta, GA and is married with two sons and a grandson.  He began his career in the automobile industry 28 years ago in his hometown of Louisville, KY.  He enjoys playing golf, cheering on the Atlanta Braves and helping his wife take care of feral cats.  Tommy has a strong love for animals and is always willing to help those in need.  He is also a part time caretaker for his in-laws.

Dyshia has been with the Jim Ellis organization for nearly a year.  She is from Decatur, Georgia.  Her favorite color is blue and she likes to travel.  Along with exploring new places, Dyshia enjoys eating good soul food and you mustn't forget the complimentary bread.

Jason is from the Chicagoland area and is married with two boys.  He's been in the auto world for 17 years.  In his down time, Jason is a passionate reader.

David grew up in Montreal, Quebec and relocated to the United States in 1987.  He has always worked in automotive maintenance and jumped right into an advisor role when he hit the States.  As a member of the Atlanta Amateur Hockey League, you can catch him on the ice when he's not serving his service clients.  David's favorite car is the Ford Mustang.

Donna was born in Lawton, Oklahoma.   She moved to Prattville, Alabama when she was just a few months old before making her final stop in Georgia in 1990.  She's married with five children and resides in Dallas, GA.  She has been in the dealership world for 44 years.  Donna loves SEC football, of course, Alabama is her favorite team.  In her spare time, she works with our Veterans through the American Legion.

Josh really knows his way around the service department and has held several positions since joining the auto world nine years ago.  With a degree in Automotive Technology from Gwinnett Technical College, he has worked as a technician, parts salesperson and an advisor.  Josh grew up in Woodstock with his sister.  His favorite vehicle is the Corvette.  His hobbies include boating, water sports and cornhole tournaments.

Denise was born and raised in Brooklyn, New York.  She grew up loving Coney Island; the beach, the infamous Nathan Hot Dogs and the rides at the Wonder Wheel.  She attended Medgar Evers College in Brooklyn where she studied Teacher Education and Business.  Denise moved to Sandy Springs, GA in 2013 and began her automotive career in 2014.

Sheridan comes from a family of four.  He enjoys playing and listening to music.  He has only been with the Jim Ellis Family for a few short months but plans to spend many more. 

Aminah was born and raised in Michigan.  She currently works in our service department but looks forward to becoming a sales consultant one day.  She aspires to be a fashion designer and currently works in the hair care industry in her spare time.  Aminah enjoys shopping, traveling and trying new foods.

Dashonda grew up in Atlanta, GA where she attended Booker T. Washington High School.  She received a Certificate in Culinary Arts from Albany State University in 1999.  A wife of 21 years and a mother of seven, which includes a set of twin sons, Dashonda, enjoys cooking, baking, sewing and being a creative.  One of her best achievements is joining the Jim Ellis Ford Service team, she truly loves her job.

Krystal is originally from Brooklyn, NY, but moved to Georgia when she was about 10 years old.  She comes from a big family with 10 siblings total.  Krystal is in a long term relationship which includes an active three-year old son.  She attended Altierus Career College in Norcross to become a Dental Assistant but quickly figured out that it wasn't for her.  The Lexus IS250 and Jeep Wrangler Sahara are her favorite rides.  She has worked on the service side of the auto industry for 2 1/2 years.  Krystal's favorite thing to do is to go out on the town, if eating is involved that's even better.  She's also really into collecting crystals.

Mykal is from Richmond, VA, the oldest with two brothers.  He is a sickle cell survivor, relocating to Georgia at the age of 10 to be closer to a better children's hospital.  He has been with Jim Ellis Ford for a little over a year and has already held three positions, learning and working his way through multiple departments.  Mykal's favorite car is the BMW, he's a rap artist and has played the violin for five years.

Nequawnte is an Atlanta native who enjoys watching sports, grilling and bowling.  He is new to Jim Ellis but has been working with automotive parts for over three years. Nequawnte loves dogs and spends his time chasing after his puppy, Crown.

Fred hails from Jacksonville, FL.  He is the father of four children and has been in the auto industry for over 30 years.  His first car was a 1979 Ford Mustang.  He loves being out in the water and fishing.  Fred enjoys singing karaoke with his wife and kids.