Click on one of the people below to find out more information.
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- Tracie Maloney
- Vice President, Audi Atlanta
- tracied@jimellis.com
- 770-454-8200
Tracie is originally from New Orleans and graduated from Southeastern Louisiana University in 1994 with a BA in management. She joined the Audi Family in 1996 and was even a member of the very first graduating class of Audi Brand Specialists! On top of Tracie's daily management responsibilities, she also works hard to establish lifelong client relationships and is always willing to assist any employee in need. Tracie is the proud mother of two young children, and she enjoys spending her time volunteering at both of their schools. She also loves to relax and get away from it all by visiting her family's farm in Alabama. Tracie's favorite car is the 2018 Audi R8 V10 Plus Spyder.
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- Stacey Ellis Hodges
- Vice President, Jim Ellis Automotive Group
- staceyh@jimellis.com
- 770-234-7902
Stacey grew up in Cumming, Georgia and studied marketing at Georgia Southern University. She has been with Audi Atlanta since 2012. As Vice President of the Jim Ellis Group, Stacey works closely with the directors of multiple dealerships and ensures that their individual departments are running as smoothly as possible. Stacey and her husband have two children; she is heavily involved in both of their schools and loves relaxing with her family while vacationing at the beach. Stacey is a big fan of both vintage and classic cars.
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- Rob Waggoner
- General Manager
- rwaggoner@jimellis.com
- 770-454-5909
Rob was born in LaCrosse, Wisconsin and raised in Fort Wayne, Indiana. He graduated from Purdue University with a degree in Electrical Engineering and has worked in various industries including manufacturing, business brokerage, and advertising. No stranger to the car business, Rob previously owned an automotive performance facility in Duluth, Georgia and operated his own independent automotive dealership in Roswell. Since joining the Jim Ellis Automotive Group, he has worked his way through Sales and Finance before assuming his current role as our General Manager. Between work, five kids, and four dogs, Rob and his wife spend their spare time boating on Lake Lanier. His favorite Audi to drive is the RS 7 Performance.
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- Jerry Kimbrough
- Service Director
- jerryk@jimellis.com
- 888-377-0712
Jerry is originally from Woodson, Arkansas and graduated from the University of Arkansas in 1988. He has been with the Jim Ellis Family since 1993 and joined Audi Atlanta in 2007. As our Service Director, Jerry oversees the technical shop and manages the department's employees including our porters, courtesy vehicle drivers, and technicians. He enjoys spending quality time with his four boys and tinkering with classic cars. Jerry's favorite car is the 2018 Audi A7.
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- David Fillingim
- Parts Director
- dfillingim@jimellis.com
- 888-440-1369
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- Gerry Martel
- New Car Sales Director
- gerrym@jimellis.com
- 770-234-8092
Gerry is originally from Gilford, New Hampshire and has lived all over the country including Texas, Massachusetts, and California. He joined Audi Atlanta in 2011. Gerry started out in the automotive business washing cars during high school, and his love of Audis has been growing ever since. He now oversees our New Car Department while managing and keeping track of our vast inventory. Gerry and his wife have been married since October of 2018, and he loves to visit and spend time with his daughter in Houston every other weekend. His favorite car is an Audi RS 5.
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- Lee Andreica
- Finance Director
- andreica@jimellis.com
- 770-234-5948
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- Louis Long
- Used Car Sales Director
- louisl@jimellis.com
- 770-454-8200
Louis was born and raised in Troy, Michigan and has been a member of the Audi Family since 2011. He moved to Atlanta and joined our dealership in 2013. Louis started out as one of our dedicated Audi Brand Specialists and now oversees and manages our entire fleet of used vehicles. He enjoys playing golf, boating, and wake surfing. Louis' favorite car is a Pagani Zonda R.
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- Pete Kusminsky
- Sales Manager
- peterk@jimellis.com
- 770-454-8200
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- Ryan Asmer
- Sales Manager
- rasmer@jimellis.com
- 770-454-8200
Ryan was born in Fort Lauderdale, Florida and later raised in Suwanee. He joined Audi Atlanta in 2017. He always prioritizes meeting his clients face-to-face and strives to ensure that they are completely satisfied before driving their new car home. Ryan and his wife are the proud parents of two delightful children. He loves to spend quality time with his family and enjoys cheering on the Atlanta Falcons. Ryan's favorite car is the 2020 Audi Q8.
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- Travis Shapira
- Used Car Manager
- tshapira@jimellis.com
- 207-745-9615
Travis is originally from Maine and has worked with Audi since 2008. He joined our dealership in 2014. Travis initially started his career as an Audi Master Technician before joining the Audi Atlanta Sales Team. He now oversees our fleet of used vehicles and manages the buying and trading of our pre-owned inventory. Travis is an accomplished pilot and a certified flight instructor. His favorite car is an Audi RS 6 Avant.
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- Erica Dailey
- Sales and Marketing Manager
- ericad@jimellis.com
- 770-454-5913
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- Patrick Wolff
- Finance Manager
- patrickw@jimellis.com
- 770-454-5912
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- Early Pickett
- Finance Manager
- earlyp@jimellis.com
- 770-454-8200
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- Quintin Jagor
- Finance Manager
- qjagor@jimellis.com
- 404-931-9655
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- Antonio Medina
- Finance Manager
- antoniom@jimellis.com
- 770-454-5916
Antonio is originally from San Cristobal, Venezuela and studied to become an industrial engineer. He has been living in Georgia since 2015 and joined Audi Atlanta in 2017. Antonio and his wife have two children, and he is a passionate sportsman who loves playing soccer and tennis. His favorite car is the 2018 Audi Q7.
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- Gunter Reichert
- Senior Audi Brand Specialist
- gunterr@jimellis.com
- 404-786-4962
Gunter is originally from Germany and has been with the Jim Ellis Family since 1999. He joined Audi Atlanta in 2010. Gunter combines his many years of experience with his true automotive passion to ensure that his clients are as happy as possible. He has been married to his beautiful wife since 2013 and enjoys sharing his love of German vehicles with his two sons. Gunter's favorite car is the 2018 Audi S6.
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- Audrey Brazier
- Lease Maturity Sales Manager
- audreyb@jimellis.com
- 770-454-5915
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- Cortlin Graber
- Internet Sales Manager
- cortling@jimellis.com
- 770-234-8013
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- George Katergaris
- Senior Audi Brand Specialist
- gkatergaris@jimellis.com
- 954-899-6933
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- Davian Quinn
- Senior Audi Brand Specialist
- davianq@jimellis.com
- 404-520-5477
Davian is a Georgia native, raised in Fayetteville. He has been a member of the Audi Sales Team since 2013 and currently works as one of our Internet Sales Managers. Davian prides himself on his ability to find the right vehicle that perfectly satisfies his customers' every need and want. In his free time, Davian enjoys spending quality time with his wife and two daughters. His favorite car is the Audi Q7.
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- Chris Lastinger
- Senior Audi Brand Specialist
- clastinger@jimellis.com
- 404-798-2906
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- Allan Johnson
- Audi Brand Specialist
- allanj@jimellis.com
- 404-281-4137
Allan is a Georgia native who grew up just outside of Stone Mountain. He has been with Audi Atlanta since 2015. Allan works as one of our Audi Brand Specialists and dedicates himself entirely to each of his clients. He is always willing to go over the moon and back for his clients and loves to see the smiles on their faces when they find their perfect vehicle. Allan has a tremendous passion for all things sports, especially football. He played college football while attending Georgia State University and now enjoys cheering on the Falcons and Bulldogs. Allan's favorite car is an Audi RS 7.
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- Sonia Gray
- Internet Sales Manager
- soniag@jimellis.com
- 404-435-0558
Sonia was born in Philadelphia and grew up in California. She has been working with Audi since 2014 and joined our dealership in 2018. As a member of our Internet Sales Team, Sonia assists our online clients and expertly responds to web-based inquiries. She also works with her customers face-to-face and is always willing to go the extra mile to ensure that they are completely satisfied for years to come. Sonia loves to experience new and exciting cuisines and is constantly on the lookout for the next sensational restaurant to try. She is a huge football fan who proudly supports her home team, the Philadelphia Eagles. Sonia loves all of the Audi RS models, but her absolute favorite is the Audi RS 7.
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- Jaelin Redfearn
- Audi Brand Specialist
- jaelinr@jimellis.com
- 704-780-9817
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- Alex Noh
- Audi Brand Specialist
- alexn@jimellis.com
- 678-431-4493
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- Lennon Jones
- Audi Brand Specialist
- ljones@jimellis.com
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- Justin Lloyd
- Audi Brand Specialist
- jlloyd@jimellis.com
Justin was born and raised in Pittsburg, Pennsylvania. He has been working in the automotive industry since 2008 and joined Audi Atlanta in 2016 as a Certified Audi Technician. He now used his Audi expertise as an Audi Brand Specialist. He is a proud Atlanta Falcons fan who enjoys playing video games. Justin's favorite car is a 1997 Nissan Skyline.
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- Bernardo Ibarra
- Audi Brand Specialist
- bernardon@jimellis.com
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- De'Andre Holton
- Internet Sales Manager
- dholton@jimellis.com
- 470-733-2197
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- Chani Smith
- Audi Brand Specialist
- chani@jimellis.com
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- Victoria McCartney
- Internet Sales Manager
- vmc@jimellis.com
- 770-243-5624
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- Ro Siddiqi
- Audi Brand Specialist
- rohails@jimellis.com
- 770-454-8200
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- Tiana Chichester
- Audi Brand Specialist
- tianac@jimellis.com
- 770-454-8200
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- Diana Dragidella
- Audi Brand Specialist
- dianad@jimellis.com
- 770-454-8200
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- Claudette Reynolds
- Audi Sales Coordinator
- claudetter@jimellis.com
- 770-454-8200
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- Will Lanford
- Sales Intern
- willl@jimellis.com
- 770-454-8200
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- Rosanne Hallisey
- Executive Assistant
- rosanneh@jimellis.com
- 770-454-7949
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- Lisa Grubb
- Tag & Title Coordinator
- lgrubb@jimellis.com
- 770-234-7017
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- Rosa Stevenson
- Tag & Title Assistant
- rstevenson@jimellis.com
- 770-234-7017
Rosa was born in Massachusetts and moved to Atlanta in 1993. She has been with our dealership since 2017. As the right hand of our Tag and Title Office, Rosa keeps the department well-organized and makes sure that every customer correctly receives their license plate. On the weekends, Rosa loves to feel the wind in her hair while riding with her husband on the back of their Harley motorcycle. Her favorite car is a convertible Mercedes S-Class.
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- Tonia Shamily
- Office Manager
- tonias@jimellis.com
- 770-457-0077
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- Katrina Marrero
- Billing Clerk
- kmarrero@jimellis.com
- 770-454-8200
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- Nadiyah Abdullah
- Finance Coordinator
- nadiyaha@jimellis.com
- 770-454-8200
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- Rick Fortnam
- Audi Service Manager
- rickf@jimellis.com
- 770-454-3322
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- Chris Lee
- Senior Audi Service Advisor
- chrisl@jimellis.com
- 678-230-6018
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- Matthew Hunter
- Audi Service Advisor
- mhunter@jimellis.com
- 770-454-5910
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- Steve Stewart
- Audi Internal Service Advisor
- steves@jimellis.com
- 770-454-5933
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- Mitchell Stanfield
- Audi Service Advisor
- mitchells@jimellis.com
- 770-454-5933
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- Jovon Hawkins
- Audi Service Advisor
- jovonh@jimellis.com
- 770-454-5628
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- Oscar Leguizamo
- Audi Service Advisor
- oscarl@jimellis.com
- 770-234-7919
Oscar was originally born in Oceanside, California and later grew up with his family here in Atlanta. He has been with Audi Atlanta since 2011. Oscar works with our clients in the Service Department and provides them with expert advice on the best parts and procedures to help maintain their vehicle. He is an avid German car enthusiast with a sincere passion for both VW and Audi vehicles. Oscar loves to stay healthy and work out in his free time, and he is a big supporter of the Atlanta Falcons. His favorite car is the Audi B8 S4.
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- K.C. Ansley
- Audi Service Advisor
- kennetha@jimellis.com
- 770-454-3322
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- Andrew Clark
- Audi Service Advisor
- andrewc@jimellis.com
- 770-454-3322
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- Heidi Turner
- Audi Service BDC Manager
- heidit@jimellis.com
- 770-234-7556
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- Andrea Drinkard
- Audi Service Coordinator
- audi1service@jimellis.com
- 770-454-3322
Andrea grew up in Marietta, Georgia and attended both the University of Georgia and Kennesaw State University. She has been with Audi Atlanta since 2013. Andrea is a liaison between our customers and the Service Department who works to schedule appointments and arrange alternate client transportation. Since 2014, she has volunteered at McKenna Farms and the Chastain Horse Park, where she assists those with various disabilities through therapeutic horseback riding. Andrea's favorite car is the Audi RS 5.
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- Sabrina Panetta
- Audi Service Coordinator
- sabrinap@jimellis.com
- 770-454-3322
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- Jason Dancy
- Mobility Manager
- jdancy@jimellis.com
- 770-454-8081
Jason was born in Abbeville, Louisiana and grew up in Las Vegas. He has been in the automotive industry since 2015 and worked with Jim Ellis Hyundai before starting with Audi Atlanta in 2018. Jason is a die-hard Saints fan and enjoys the occasional escape from the routine of daily life with a soothing cruise to the Bahamas or Caribbean Islands. He is also, in his own words, "infatuated" with gold jewelry and loves the thrill of searching for new pieces to add to his collection. Jason's favorite car is a 2018 Porsche Macan GTS.
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- Darrien Dean
- Mobility Coordinator
- ddean@jimellis.com
- 770-454-8081
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- Shane Rose
- Mobility Coordinator
- shanerose@jimellis.com
- 770-454-8081
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- Ben Acree
- Mobility Strategist
- benjamina@jimellis.com
- 770-454-8081
Ben joined our Audi Service Department in 2018. He and his wife, Adria, have been happily married since 2004, and together they love spending time as a family and teaching their young daughter, Lucy, how to cook. However, Ben might want to take a few lessons himself before passing on his culinary skills considering he once put a pizza in the oven completely upside down. Outside of their kitchen, he and his wife like to try and experience as many new cuisines and cultures as possible. Ben's favorite car is the Audi RS 5.
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- Greg Savitt
- Rental Concierge
- gsavitt@jimellis.com
- 404-391-3312
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- Paul Johnson
- Logistics Manager
- paulj@jimellis.com
- 678-620-7303
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- Patrick Ellievi
- Service Valet
- 770-454-3322
Patrick is originally from Ghana and has been living in Atlanta since 2003. He joined Audi Atlanta in 2006. Patrick welcomes each of our service clients with a warm smile as they pull into the Service Drive. He then takes the customer's vehicle to one of our expert Audi Technicians and returns their car once service has been completed. Patrick treats everyone he meets with kindness and always goes above and beyond to make sure that our clients are completely satisfied. He is an active sports fan and especially loves to watch live soccer matches. Patrick's favorite car is a 2017 Audi A5.
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- Rich Wetzstein
- Service Valet
- richardw@jimellis.com
- 770-454-3322
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- Eric Lane
- New Car Inventory Manager
- ericl@jimellis.com
- 770-454-8200
Eric is originally from Troy, Alabama and later moved to Georgia when he was 14-years-old. He has been with Audi Atlanta since 2008. Eric oversees the extensive pre-delivery inspections for all of the new Audis that arrive at our dealership. He also transports vehicles for special dealership events and ensures that all of the cars in our showroom are always looking their best. Before joining our Audi Team, Eric spent one year living in Hawaii. He loves to tinker with computers and is happily married to his wonderful wife, Rachael, whom he met right here at our dealership. Eric's favorite car is the 2017 Audi RS 7.
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- Jay Johnson
- New Car Inventory Coordinator
- jayjohnson@jimellis.com
- 770-454-8200
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- Roderick Smith
- Used Car Recon Manager
- rodsmith@jimellis.com
- 770-454-3322
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- Vickie Kijanski
- Warranty Administrator
- vickiek@jimellis.com
- 770-454-5936
Vickie is originally from New Orleans, Louisiana and has been living in Georgia since 2000. She joined Audi Atlanta in 2013. Vickie is a dedicated member of our Audi Team and works as an administrator in the Warranty Office. She processes our warranty claims and also ensures that each of our technicians is properly paid on time. For the past few years, Vickie has been a passionate "soccer mom" for her three sons and proudly supports each of their teams, both on and off the field. She is a devoted Volkswagen enthusiast and has been exclusively driving VW models for over 12 years. It should come as no surprise then that her favorite car is, in fact, a Volkswagen.
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- Tangela Robertson
- Warranty Administrator
- tangelas@jimellis.com
- 770-454-3322
Tangela grew up in Fayetteville, Georgia as the youngest child of four. She graduated from Georgia Southern University in 2011, received her master's degree from Central Michigan University, and joined Audi Atlanta in 2015. Tangela manages customer accounts and communicates with extended warranty companies on behalf of our clients. She spent three years working as a teacher before joining our dealership and has been a die-hard Atlanta Falcons fan since childhood. Her favorite car is the 2018 Audi S5 Sportback.
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- Philip Anipong
- Shop Attendant
- philipa@jimellis.com
Philip was born and raised in Ghana. He has been living in Atlanta since 2011 and joined our Audi Team in 2014. Philip works with our Service Department and ensures that every inch of our shop is properly cleaned and attended to. Thanks to his dedication and hard work, our Service Shop is kept in pristine condition and extremely well-maintained. Philip is a tremendous sports fan who enjoys cheering on the Atlanta United and the Falcons. He greets everyone he sees with a sincere smile and is always eager to meet new and exciting people. Philip's favorite car is an Infiniti.
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- Ben Saintvil
- Detail Specialist
- bens@jimellis.com
- 770-454-8200
Ben spent many years living in New York before moving to Atlanta and joining our Audi Team in 2015. He works as our talented Detail Specialist and excels in making sure that our vehicles look absolutely gorgeous after they are sold. Ben enjoys attending the Church of St. Ann on the weekends. He loves to stay active and spends his time playing many different sports including soccer, volleyball, tennis, golf, and basketball. Ben's favorite car is a 1974 Chevy Monte Carlo.
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- Lee Ludolph
- Shop Foreman, Certified Audi Master Technician
- leel@jimellis.com
- 770-454-3322
Lee was originally born in Oakley, Kansas and grew up right here in Georgia. He has been working in the automotive industry for the past 30 years and joined Audi Atlanta in 2001. Lee has earned his Audi Master Technician Certification, and as the Foreman of our Service Shop, he oversees and assists each of our technicians as they maintain our clients' vehicles. Lee comes from an enthusiastic family of drag racers and has personally driven in a multitude of fast-paced events throughout his life. He has passed his love of racing onto his daughter and acts as both her maintenance man and crew chief when she competes in Junior Dragster races. Lee loves classic muscle cars, but his absolute favorite is the classic 1960's Dodge Charger.
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- Danny Pritchett
- Production Manager, Certified Audi Master Technician
- dannyp@jimellis.com
- 770-454-3322
Danny was raised in North Georgia and has been working in the automotive industry for over 34 years. He joined Audi Atlanta in 2001. Danny is certified as one of our skilled Audi Master Technicians and also works as the Production Manager in our Service Department. He ensures that each client's vehicle receives expertly performed, expedient service and also assists our technicians with their daily responsibilities. Danny is a proud family man and the loving father of eight children. He relishes spending every free moment with his loved ones and looks forward to seeing their smiling faces at the end of each day. Danny's favorite car is the Audi RS 7.
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- Jamie Ludolph
- Certified Audi Master Technician
- jludolph@jimellis.com
- 770-454-3322
Jamie was originally born in Oakley, Kansas and later raised here in Georgia. He has been working in the automotive industry for the past 25 years and joined Audi in 2002. Like his brother Lee, Jamie works as one of our Master Guild Technicians and provides our clients with a wide range of vehicle services. In addition, he specializes in engine rebuilds and diesel work. Jamie loves to tinker with classic American cars and even spent time working as a technician on a Pro-Mod Racing team. Jamie's favorite car is a 1969 Chevrolet Chevelle.
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- Gabriel Mann
- Certified Audi Master Technician
- gabem@jimellis.com
- 770-454-3322
Gabriel is an Atlanta native and a proud graduate of the Universal Technical Institute. He has been working in the automotive industry since 2003 and joined Audi Atlanta in 2005. Gabriel is one of our highly-trained Certified Audi Master Technicians and uses his many years of experience to perform various vehicle services for our clients. He and his wife have been married for six years, and together they have a one and a half-year-old son. Gabriel is a true auto enthusiast and gearhead who spends the majority of his free time either driving or modifying track cars. His favorite car is a 1999 Nissan Skyline GT-R R34.
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- Ves Ignatov
- Certified Audi Master Technician
- veselini@jimellis.com
- 770-454-3322
Ves is originally from Bulgaria and has been working in the automotive industry since 1998. He joined Audi Atlanta in 2006. Ves is one of our brilliant Master Audi Technicians and uses his years of expert experience to provide clients with a range of vehicle services. He also specializes in electrical work. Ves is a tremendous fan of Formula One racing and has been honing and practicing his own Karting skills ever since he was a child. To Ves, picking a favorite car is as difficult as picking a favorite child; however, he does favor any vehicle that he can drive quickly around a track.
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- Sean Whitlock
- Certified Audi Technician
- seanw@jimellis.com
- 770-454-3322
Sean is originally from Michigan and has been working in the automotive industry for over 25 years. He joined Audi Atlanta in 1993. Sean works as one of our highly-trained Audi Technicians and uses his many years of expert experience to tackle any job, no matter the size. He is extremely detail orientated and always gives his best to ensure that our clients' vehicles leave the shop in excellent condition. Sean's entire world revolves around his family, and he embraces every opportunity to spend quality time with his loved ones. He is also an avid bowler. Sean loves every model in the Audi line, and he is a true enthusiast who loves to get his hands dirty while working with them.
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- Alan Fraleigh
- Service Quality Inspector, Certified Audi Technician
- afraleigh@jimellis.com
- 770-454-3322
Alan has lived in Georgia for the majority of his life and joined our team at Audi Atlanta in 1985. After his fellow Audi Technicians have finished working on a vehicle, Alan performs one crucial and final service before the car leaves our shop. He carefully inspects each element of the vehicle and takes it out on the road to ensure that every part is properly repaired and working in excellent condition. Alan loves to travel throughout the year with his family. Together, they enjoy experiencing the natural beauty of the mountains and relaxing on the sandy beaches of the East Coast. Alan's favorite car is a classic Ford Mustang Shelby GT500.
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- Micah Brooks
- Certified Audi Technician
- micahb@jimellis.com
- 770-454-3322
Micah was born into a large family in Bennington, Vermont and grew up as one of eleven siblings. He has been working in the automotive industry for nearly 20 years and joined Audi Atlanta in 2008. Whether he is performing routine maintenance or other essential service procedures, Micah works extremely hard to ensure that our clients receive excellent service and leave our shop with a smile on their face. Throughout his life, Micah has traveled all over the world and lived on three different continents including North America, South America, and the southern tip of Africa. He is a passionate musician who has been practicing his skills as a drummer and guitar player since he was 14-years-old. Micah's favorite car is a BMW E30 M3.
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- Dusty Shaw
- Certified Audi Master Technician
- dustins@jimellis.com
- 770-454-3322
Dusty is originally from Fort Fairfield, Maine and moved to Georgia in 1998. He joined our team at Audi Atlanta in 2010. As one of our certified and highly-skilled Audi Master Technicians, Dusty provides our clients with a range of expert services and vehicle maintenance procedures. He loves to work with his hands, building hot rods in his free time, and even spent three years working as a member of the Cunningham Motorsports racing team. Dusty is an enthusiastic Harley motorcycle rider and owns both a 2009 Streetglide and 2000 Fatboy Harleys. His favorite car is a 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air.
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- Chris Peek
- Certified Audi Technician
- cpeek@jimellis.com
- 770-454-3322
Chris grew up in Cumming, Georgia and has been working in the automotive industry since 2004. He joined Audi Atlanta in 2010. Chris works as a Certified Audi Technician in our Service Department and specializes in engine work. He is a huge motorcycle enthusiast and the owner of three lovable dogs, whom he constantly plays with and showers with affection. Chris is also a proud soon-to-be parent who is excitedly awaiting the birth of his first child, due later this year. His favorite car is a 1960 Mercedes-Benz 190B.
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- Tom Groch
- Certified Audi Technician
- tomg@jimellis.com
- 770-454-3322
Tom was born and raised in Altuna, Pennsylvania. He has worked in the automotive industry for over 26 years and joined Audi Atlanta in 2007. As a dedicated technician in our Service Department, Tom works to maintain our clients' vehicles and performs oil changes, electrical work, and timing changes. Tom is the proud and loving father of his newborn daughter, whom recently celebrated her first birthday. He is a passionate auto enthusiast and loves to ride his Harley motorcycle on the weekends. Tom's favorite car is a 1967 Chevy Nova.
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- Caleb Pritchett
- Certified Audi Technician
- calebp@jimellis.com
- 770-454-3322
Caleb was raised in Cornelia, Georgia and has been working in the automotive industry for the past 10 years. He joined Audi Atlanta in 2010. As one of our highly-trained Audi Technicians, Caleb provides our clients with expert level vehicle maintenance and offers services ranging from basic diagnostics to engine repair. Ever since he was a child, Caleb has been a tremendous motorcycle enthusiast. His passion continues to this day, and he now enjoys collecting and riding many as different types of motorcycles as he can. Caleb's favorite car is the 2018 Audi S4.
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- Marcus Kirksey
- Certified Audi Technician, Diagnostic Technician
- marcusk@jimellis.com
- 770-454-3322
Marcus was born and raised in Travelers Ridge, South Carolina. He has been working in the automotive industry since 1991 and joined Audi Atlanta in 2012. In addition to his typical responsibilities as an Audi Technician, Marcus specializes in diagnostic and engine rebuilds. Marcus is an avid car enthusiast and spends most of his time tinkering with and repairing any vehicle he can get his hands on. He is a huge Dallas Cowboys fan and enjoys relaxing in the warm sun and refreshing breeze of the Florida beaches. Marcus' favorite car is a 2018 Ford Mustang.
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- Ryan Waggoner
- Certified Audi Technician
- ryanw@jimellis.com
- 770-454-3322
Ryan was born and raised in Indiana and has been working in the automotive business for the past 10 years. He joined Audi Atlanta in 2011. Ryan uses his many years of experience as a technician to perform various routine services and maintenance procedures for our clients, ranging from tire changes to engine work. Whether he is shredding the slopes on his snowboard or flipping through the air on a wakeboard, Ryan loves to fill his life to the brim with excitement and adventure. His favorite car is the Audi RS 7.
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- Derrick Jackson
- Certified Audi Technician
- derrickj@jimellis.com
- 770-454-3322
Derrick was born and raised in Jackson, Mississippi. He has been a proud member of the Jim Ellis Family since 2000 and joined Audi Atlanta in 2012. Derrick uses his finely-tuned skills as an Audi Technician to provide our clients with expert vehicle services, maintenance, and repairs. He also inspects all of the vehicles in our new car inventory and ensures that each one is in pristine condition before it is sold. Derrick and his wife have been married for the past 15 years. Together they enjoy relaxing as a family while vacationing in Florida with their 17-year-old son and 12-year-old daughter. Derrick's favorite car is the Audi S7.
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- Hunter Brock
- Audi Apprentice Technician
- hunterb@jimellis.com
- 770-454-3322
Hunter is a Georgia native who was born and raised in Woodstock. He has been working with Audi Atlanta since 2015. As an Audi Apprentice Technician, Hunter studies under one of our expert Certified Audi Technicians and continues to hone his skills while learning the ins and outs of our shop. In his spare time, Hunter not only enjoys automotive racing as a fan, but he also loves to get in on the action by building exhilarating racing vehicles and swift drift cars. His favorite car is a 1979 Chevrolet C10.
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- Bill Bailey
- Certified Audi Technician
- bbailey@jimellis.com
- 770-454-3322
Bill is originally from Castle Rock, Colorado and has been working in the automotive industry for the past 37 years. He joined Audi Atlanta in 2015. With nearly four decades of experience as an Audi Technician, Bill has mastered every technique and skill needed to provide our clients with an assortment of bumper to bumper services and maintenance procedures. Bill and his wife have been happily married for the past 27 years and together they have two adult children. He is a massive football fan and proudly cheers on his home team, the Denver Broncos, during every game. Bill is a true Audi enthusiast and loves all of the models in the Audi line; however, his absolute favorites are the A6 and the A4.
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- Jonathan Kaldes
- Quick Lube Technician, Audi Assist Vehicle Driver
- jkaldes@jimellis.com
- 770-454-3322
Jonathan grew up in Johns Creek, Georgia and has been working in the automotive business since 2013. He joined Audi Atlanta in 2016. As a Quick Lube Technician, Jonathan performs an assortment of speedy vehicle services and repairs. In addition, he also drives our Audi Assist Vehicle, which he uses to aid any clients who are out on the road and in need of a tire change, jump start, or gas delivery. Jonathan is a spirited motor enthusiast who loves to take his M3 through winding mountain roads and on long highway drives during the weekends. His favorite car is the European 2015 Audi RS 6.
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- Chris Shuffler
- Certified Audi Technician
- cshuffler@jimellis.com
- 770-454-3322
Chris was originally born in Riverdale, Georgia and spent three years living with his family in Trinidad before returning to the United States. He has been working in the automotive industry since 2006 and joined Audi Atlanta in 2016 as one of our talented Audi Technicians. Chris is extremely passionate about every aspect of the automotive world and has been absolutely obsessed with motorsports since childhood. Before joining our Audi Team, he even spent two years working on a crew for a competitive road racing team in Florida. Chris' favorite car is a classic 1966 Shelby Cobra.
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- Jon DeLamar
- Certified Audi Technician
- jdelamar@jimellis.com
- 770-454-3322
Jon is an Atlanta local who has been working in the automotive business since 2008. He joined Audi Atlanta in 2017. Jon provides our customers with a wide range of vehicle services including software updates and changes for oil, tires, and brakes. He and his wife are the proud parents of two wonderful children. Jon is a die-hard Atlanta Falcons fan and an avid Audi S4 enthusiast. His favorite car is an Audi B5 RS 4 Avant.
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- Justin Scott
- Certified Audi Technician
- jscott@jimellis.com
- 770-454-3322
Justin is a Georgia local who grew up near Stone Mountain and attended the Universal Technical Institute in Houston, Texas. He has been working in the automotive industry since 2000 and joined Audi Atlanta in 2017. Justin is a practicing photographer and enjoys building exciting racing vehicles in his spare time, including the Mitsubishi Evo that he is currently working on. His favorite car is an Acura NSX Type R.
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- Lindel Riley
- Quick Lube Technician
- lindelr@jimellis.com
- 770-454-3322
Lindel is from Lithonia, Georgia and has been working in our Speed Shop since 2017. He began his love of cars at a young age and accumulated a collection of over 400 Hot Wheels toys during his childhood. Lindel has since traded up from the plastic models to the real deal and loves to get his hands dirty while working on them whenever he can. His favorite car is a 1998 BMW E36.
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- Omar Guevara
- Certified Audi Technician
- omarg@jimellis.com
- 770-454-3322
Omar is originally from Managua, Nicaragua and has been working in the automotive industry for over 15 years. He has been with the Jim Ellis Family since 2002 and joined Audi Atlanta in 2017. Omar works as one of our talented Audi Technicians and prides himself on completing his work impeccably the first time. He and his wife, Britney, have been married for 10 wonderful years, and together they are the proud parents of two young children, Omar and Olivia. They spend all of their spare time together as a family while enjoying fun activities like Cub Scouts, Tee-ball, and apple and strawberry picking. Omar's favorite car is a 2004 Volkswagen Golf R32.
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- Brandon Gramajo
- Quick Lube Technician
- bgramajo@jimellis.com
- 770-454-3322
Brandon is a Georgia native who was born and raised right here in Atlanta. He is multilingual and speaks fluent English, Spanish, and French. Brandon joined our Audi Team in 2017. As one of our talented Quick Lube Technicians, he performs a variety of swift vehicle services including oil changes, tire replacements, and software updates. Brandon is truly passionate about soccer and loves to experience the thrill of a live match, whether he is playing in a friendly game or watching at home as a fan. His favorite car is a Nissan Maxima, which holds a special place in his heart as the first car that his family ever owned.
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- Randy Woodall
- Certified Audi Technician
- twoodall@jimellis.com
- 770-454-3322
Randy was raised in the Atlanta area and has been a member of the Jim Ellis Family since 2007. He joined Audi Atlanta in 2017. Randy works as an Audi Technician in our Service Shop and ensures that all of our customers' vehicles are kept in tip-top condition. He skillfully performs an assortment of routine services, maintenance procedures, and also handles other minor repairs that a vehicle may require. Randy is a devoted NASCAR fan and enjoys relaxing in his free time while playing golf. His favorite car is his 2012 Chevrolet Camaro.
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- Symetri Harlow
- Certified Audi Technician
- symetrih@jimellis.com
- 770-454-3322
Symetri grew up in New York and moved to Georgia with her family when she was 11-years-old. She has been working in the automotive industry since 2009 and joined Audi Atlanta in 2017. Symetri is one of our brilliant Audi Technicians and provides our customers with a series of expert services, including brake maintenance and oil changes. She is the proud mother of an adorable seven-year-old and is happily married to her wonderful husband, who is also a member of our Jim Ellis Family. Together, the two of them enjoy traveling all over the world and visiting exciting destinations like Cuba, Bermuda, and Niagara Falls. Symetri's favorite car is a 2016 Audi S7.
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- Devin Laughlin
- Quick Lube Technician
- devinl@jimellis.com
- 770-454-3322
Devin was originally born in New Orleans, Louisiana and has been living in Georgia since 2000. He started working in the automotive industry in 2012 and spent two years at Jim Ellis Volkswagen before joining Audi Atlanta in 2018. Devin's love for German cars began at a very young age. He shares this passion with his mother, Vicki, who is also a member of our Audi Team. Devin is the father of a one and a half-year-old daughter and enjoys playing video games on his computer. His favorite car is a Porsche Gt3.
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- Edgar Bryant
- Quick Lube Technician
- ebryant@jimellis.com
- 770-454-3322
Edgar is a Georgia native who was born and raised right here in Atlanta. He joined Audi Atlanta as one of our speedy Quick Lube Technicians in 2018. Edgar began honing his mechanical skills as a teenager while attending the Maxwell High School of Technology. Edgar loves to play soccer on the weekends and is a huge fan of both the Barcelona and Mexico National professional teams. His favorite car is the 2002 B6 Audi A4.
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- Nathan Book
- Audi Apprentice Technician
- nbook@jimellis.com
- 770-454-3322
Nathan started with us in 2018 and works as one of our Audi Technicians. He was practically born with a wrench in his hand and has spent his entire life working on cars either professionally or as a hobby. When not in the shop, Nathan spends his time playing the drums and honing his already impressive musical skills. He has been drumming for the past decade and enjoys playing rock and roll like his favorite band, Tool. Nathan is a veteran of the United States Navy, and his favorite car is a 1968 Boss Mustang.
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- Darrell Poff
- Audi Apprentice Technician
- darrelp@jimellis.com
- 770-454-3322
Darrell is bilingual and speaks fluent Spanish thanks to his mother, who is originally from Peru. He joined our dealership in 2018 and has been working as a technician since 2003. Darrell is a talented musician and his passion began as a child when his father taught him how to play the drums. Nowadays, he spends his free time performing in a blues rock band with his girlfriend and tossing around a slime-covered tennis ball with his dog and best buddy, Sprocket. Darrell's favorite car is a Subaru WRX STI.
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- Austin Addington
- Audi Apprentice Technician
- aaddington@jimellis.com
- 770-454-3322
Austin is from Cleveland, Georgia and joined Audi Atlanta in 2018. He discovered his automotive passion in 2013 while tinkering in his garage, and is currently advancing his skills through the hands-on training of his Audi Technician Apprenticeship. Austin is a bit of a thrill-seeker and enjoys adjusting his cars to achieve the best performance possible by reducing their weight and adding custom engine modifications. He is currently working on a special Acura RSX and looks forward to the day when he can finally unleash it on the track. Austin's favorite car is a 1965 Ford Mustang.
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- Jack Hibbs
- Certified Audi Technician
- hibbs@jimellis.com
- 770-454-3322
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- Alex Blagg
- Certified Audi Technician
- ablagg@jimellis.com
- 770-454-3322
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- Dylan Barr
- Certified Audi Technician
- dbarr@jimellis.com
- 770-454-3322
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- Nathan Gomez
- Audi Service Technician
- ngomez@jimellis.com
- 770-454-3322
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- Josh McAlexander
- Audi Service Technician
- jmcalexander@jimellis.com
- 770-454-3322
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- Dane Brown
- Audi Service Technician
- daneb@jimellis.com
- 770-454-3322
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- Jasmine Lawrence
- Audi Service Technician
- jasmine@jimellis.com
- 770-454-3322
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- Ryan Pugh
- Audi Technician
- rpugh@jimellis.com
- 770-454-3322
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- Will Ramos
- Audi Technician
- wramos@jimellis.com
- 770-454-3322
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- Chris Mitchell
- Technician
- cmitchell@jimellis.com
- 770-454-3322
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- Julia Ivonina
- Audi Tint Technician
- jivonina@jimellis.com
- 770-454-3322
Julia comes to us all the way from Russia and is currently working towards her marketing degree at Georgia Gwinnett College. She started with Audi Atlanta in 2018 and has been working in the automotive industry since 2015. "It is extremely satisfying to get all of the little bubbles out when tinting windows," she said. "It's almost like watching one of those relaxing videos on YouTube every day." Julia is a talented photographer who specializes in taking personal portraits and beautiful shots of nature. She has two massive saltwater fish tanks and loves to play with her dogs, Stella and Bella, as well as her family's pet pig, Squeaky. Julia's favorite car is a Subaru WRX STI.
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- Eric Casheba
- Assistant Parts Manager
- ericc@jimellis.com
- 888-440-1369
Eric is originally from Buffalo, New York and has been living in Atlanta for the past 20 years. He has worked in the automotive industry since 1994 and joined Audi Atlanta in 2002. As one of the leaders of our Parts Department, Eric helps manage each of our Audi Parts Specialists, as well as our parts inventory. In addition, he advises our clients and technicians on the right Audi parts to use during vehicle services. Eric and his wonderful wife have been married for the past 19 years. Together, they enjoy traveling with their 13 and 15-year-old daughters and spending their summers as a family while having fun in the Florida sun. Eric's favorite car is a 1988 Honda CRX.
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- Jeff Owens
- Audi Parts Specialist
- audi1parts@jimellis.com
- 888-440-1369
Jeff is a Georgia native who was born and raised just outside of Stone Mountain. He joined Audi Atlanta in 2003. Jeff works as one of our Audi Parts Specialists and advises our clients on the finest parts to keep their vehicle properly maintained over the years. He loves to spend quality time with his two daughters, and together they enjoy visiting the theater to watch live performances and plays. Jeff's favorite car is a 4x4 Chevy Silverado 1500.
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- Kyle Knipfer
- Audi Parts Specialist
- audi1parts@jimellis.com
- 770-454-5951
Kyle is an Atlanta native who grew up developing a strong passion for all things automotive. He has been with Audi Atlanta since 2013. Kyle works as one of our Audi Parts Specialists and provides all of the proper replacement and service parts that a vehicle may need. In addition, he also helps manage our fantastic in-house Audi Boutique and offers an assortment of casual, formal, and athletic Audi lifestyle pieces. Kyle is a skilled photographer and an avid motorcycle enthusiast who enjoys riding his 2009 Yamaha FJR1300 on warm, sunny days. Kyle's favorite car is the Audi R8 V10 Plus.
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- Craig Gerhardt
- Audi Parts Specialist
- craigg@jimellis.com
- 770-234-7918
Craig is originally from Glen Burnie, Maryland and moved to the Atlanta area in 2013. He has been working in the automotive industry since 1998 and joined our team in 2014. Craig works as an Audi Parts Specialists and offers his expert advice to our clients and technicians in the Parts Department. In addition, he works with and sells vehicle parts to outside wholesale accounts. In his spare time, Craig enjoys relaxing with his family and creating cherished memories that will last for years to come. His favorite car is a 1969 Chevy Camaro Copo.
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- Tom Goodner
- Audi Parts Specialist
- tgoodner@jimellis.com
- 770-454-5951
Tom was originally born in England, raised in Sierra Vista, Arizona, and moved to Atlanta in 1989. He has been working in the automotive industry since 1981 and joined our Audi Family in 2015. Tom works in our Parts Department and handles the dealership's various wholesale parts accounts. He also performs inventory control and advises our Audi Technicians on which parts to use during a vehicle's service. Tom comes from a large family and enjoys spending time with each of his loved ones, including his five children and six grandchildren. He is a dedicated football fan and is an extremely passionate supporter of the Georgia Bulldogs. Tom's favorite car is the Audi A7.
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- Dylan Simmons
- Shipping and Receiving Clerk
- dylans@jimellis.com
- 770-454-5951
Dylan was born and raised in Jefferson, Georgia. He worked in the construction industry for four years before joining Audi Atlanta in 2018. Dylan is a true country boy through and through who prides himself on spending time with his family and supporting our country. He is a firearms enthusiast and enjoys practicing his marksmanship at the range. Dylan's favorite car is a Ford F-250 Super Duty.
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- Zachari Barnette
- Audi Parts Specialist
- zachb@jimellis.com
- 770-454-5951
Zach is originally from Memphis, Tennessee and has been living in the Atlanta area since 2002. He has worked in the automotive industry for the past 15 years and joined our Parts Department in 2018. Zach is absolutely obsessed with both cars and motorcycles. He combines this passion with his love of photography by taking photos of his favorite vehicles. Zach enjoys experiencing new types of food, whether that involves going out to exciting restaurants or experimenting in his own kitchen. Zach's favorite car is a Porsche 911 GT3.
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- Victor Williams
- Audi Parts Specialist
- victorw@jimellis.com
- 770-454-8096
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- Kevin Cassara
- Audi Parts Specialist
- kevinc@jimellis.com
- 770-454-3322
Kevin is a Georgia native who was born and raised in Suwannee. He joined Audi Atlanta in 2017 as a technicians in our Speed Shop and is now a member of our Audi Parts Team. Kevin uses his technical skills to hand-build his own customized computers in his spare time. He also enjoys playing video games and hanging out with his friends on the weekends. Kevin's favorite car is the Audi B5 S4.
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- Mir Shams
- Audi Parts Driver
- mirs@jimellis.com
- 770-454-5951
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- Bill Patel
- Custodian
- bpatel@jimellis.com
- 770-454-8200
Bill is originally from Surat, India and has been a dedicated member of our Audi Atlanta Team since 2015. Bill makes sure that every inch of our dealership is properly cleaned, well-maintained, and as immaculate as possible. Thanks to his tremendous efforts and hard work, Bill helps create a welcoming atmosphere that imbues our clients with a perfectly balanced feeling of warmth and comfort. He loves to stay active and has mastered the art of making delicious and healthy smoothies, which he generously shares with his fellow employees daily. Bill is the proud grandfather of two and looks forward to seeing their smiling faces at the end of every day. His favorite car is the Audi S4.
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- Kathy Delahanty
- quattro Cafe Manager
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- Beronda Cheema
- Grill Cook & Barista
- 770-234-7900