Staff

Originally from Detroit Michigan, Eric attended the University of Michigan (Go Blue!) and landed in Atlanta two years ago with a long stopover in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. With over 20 years in the automotive industry, Eric has always had a passion for all things Porsche since he was a child. Eric enjoys spending time with his wife, Veronica and their two sons ages 5 and 10. Eric is committed to providing a world class customer experience and honored to be a part of the Jim Ellis Automotive Family! Eric is a huge sports fan and enjoys skiing, boating, golf and football and any other sport there is.

Michael joined Jim Ellis Porsche in 2009 after moving to Atlanta from a small town in South Georgia. Since childhood, he has had a passion for everything automotive. His belief that Porsche is the pinnacle of engineering, design and quality has fueled his passion. He has enjoyed being a part of Porsche’s expansion over the last several years, and feels privileged to be a part of the Jim Ellis Automotive Family. 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 boating.

Ryan has always wanted to be around cars. Ever since graduating from college with an automotive marketing degree he has been pursuing that dream. Ryan has worked in many roles from washing cars, to writing service, to working the parts counter. His current role as Preowned Manager has been the most fun and rewarding job yet. Ryan feels very fortunate to be a part of the Porsche Atlanta Perimeter team because it’s a great place to work. We look forward to seeing you soon!

Chris is as true a Metro Atlanta native as one can be. Growing up in East Cobb, Chris received his BBA from Kennesaw State. A 14-year veteran in the automobile industry, customer service and client loyalty are his primary focus. Since childhood, Chris has admired elegant vehicles, and being part of Porsche Atlanta Perimeter is a dream come true. In his free time Chris enjoys travelling, fishing, and spending time with friends and family.

Brian joined Porsche Atlanta Perimeter in 2013 as a sales person, and joined the finance team in 2014. He has 29 years of automotive sales and management experience and loves the Porsche brand. Brian has owned two Porsches and is devoted to sharing his passion for the Porsche brand and the ownership experience of the world’s finest engineered vehicles. Brian has two beautiful daughters, Megan and Devon. They have resided in Georgia for 20 years. In his spare time, Brian enjoys time playing music and working with sound engineering.

Carol Duster was born in Okinawa, Japan, and grew up in Florence, AL. Carol has worked in the auto industry since 1998. She has experience with several high-end brands including Audi, Infiniti and Mercedes, and now her favorite, which is the Porsche brand. “I have always admired the brand and am very excited to be a part of the Jim Ellis organization. In my spare time and every chance I get, I look forward to traveling to Salt Lake City to see my first-born and my only grandchild.”

Chuck recently returned home to Atlanta to join Porsche Atlanta Perimeter following several years away in Texas and Tennessee. Chuck’s career has been spent in the highline automotive market and his extensive experience leading fixed operations, sales and finance departments provide him with a unique perspective regarding customer care. He strives to “Expect the Best” from himself and his staff with the idea of providing exceptional customer care with each encounter. Chuck is also an avid golfer as well as a fan of the Atlanta Falcons and everything college football. “I am very proud and honored to be part of the Jim Ellis Automotive family!”

Sierra was born and raised in Atlanta, Ga. She is graduated from Miles College in 2016 and is now working on her Masters degree at Clark Atlanta University. In her free time, Sierra enjoys going on adventurous trip with her friends,traveling, and working out. Sierra always brings a ball of glitter and rainbows wherever she goes.

Max has been with Porsche Atlanta Perimeter since July of 2013. His experience as a Service Advisor and ultimately Service Manager at Global Imports has served him well in current his role. He attended UCF in Orlando, and graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology. Although his grandfather owned an auto dealership, he chose to follow a different path. As many of us know, once cars are in your blood, it’s tough to get away from them. As a self-admitted “car-guy,” Max is now at a position where he’s comfortable. When not at work he can be found on the golf course or spending time with his wife of three years. Along with his wife, Max still lives with his college roommate; a 14 year old Boxer. Max is also a firearms collector, and packs his own munitions.

Originally from Moldova, small country in eastern Europe. Native language Russian. Loves cars. Hobbyist of HO scale models.

Tony was born and raised in Atlanta, Georgia. A graduate from Georgia State University, Tony pursued his career in the automotive industry. He has been with the Jim Ellis automotive group since 2003. Tony started at Jim Ellis Volkswagen where he served many roles before finally finding his niche as a service consultant. He transferred to the Porsche Atlanta Perimeter store in October of 2015 and is excited and grateful for what the future holds. When not at work, Tony loves spending time in the city with his wife, Lindsay, and friends.

Born and raised in Georgia, Katherine joined the Jim Ellis team in June of 2013 and transferred to Porsche in 2017. She obtained her BA in Marketing from NGCSU. Prior to coming to Jim Ellis, she worked as an insurance representative processing Property & Casualty liability claims. She is a highly skilled and energetic professional with over 18 years in customer service. When she’s not assisting customers on the service drive, Katherine loves spending family time with her husband (also a Jim Ellis team member) and their energetic 3-year old son, Brayden.

Anthony joined Jim Ellis Porsche in 2003 in the parts department, and in 2006 was promoted to Parts Manager. Anthony has been married to his wife Nicole for 12 years. They have 2 children, Phoebe, age 7, and Liam, age 2. In his spare time Anthony enjoys physical fitness and spending time with his family.

Steven Dooley was born and raised in the Atlanta area. Involved in the automotive industry since 1999, Steven first worked for Jim Ellis in 2002. He returned to Jim Ellis in 2005 and joined the Jim Ellis Porsche team in 2007. He was a Porsche service advisor from 2007 until he joined the Porsche Atlanta Perimeter internet sales team in 2013. Steven has been married for two years to his beautiful bride Jillian. Their first child was born in September of 2014. Steven enjoys spending time with his wonderful family and amazing friends. In his spare time you will likely find Steven enjoying the great outdoors, whether he is in the woods, on a pond, sitting on the beach, or just cutting the grass.

Daniel joined the Jim Ellis Team in 2003. He worked at Jim Ellis Collision Center as a porter for two years before joining the Porsche service team as a loaner vehicle supervisor. He has been working in the parts department since 2006. Daniel enjoys his free time by traveling, playing golf, coaching his son’s 4 year old soccer team and spending time with his wife of seven years.

Chris started working for Porsche Atlanta Perimeter in 2015 as a Parts Inventory Specialist. He is proud to work for the premiere German car brand with one of the finest dealerships in Atlanta. In his spare time he enjoys the outdoors, the local Atlanta music scene, and is an avid film enthusiast. Chris looks forward to gaining more knowledge and experience in the automotive industry, learning more about the rich history of Porsche, and is very excited to be a new member of the Porsche Atlanta Perimeter team.

Rick started his 40 year career with Porsche back in December of 1974 after spending 2 years at an automotive technical school. The first Porsche dealerships he worked for were located in TN where he worked for 10 years. In January of 1986, Rick made the move to Atlanta and joined the Jim Ellis family. In December of 2014 will be his 40 year mark as a Porsche Parts Specialist. Over the years, he has made friends with customers and coworkers alike. Many of these friendships remain to this day. Rick has been married to his wife Susan for 26 years. They have a daughter, Meghan who works as a school teacher in Cobb County and a son, Cole who works alongside his father at Porsche Atlanta Perimeter. In his spare time Rick enjoys motorsports and is an involved member of Hamilton Mill Christian Church.

Travis started as a delivery driver in October 2009. He worked his way up to into the Porsche parts department in May 2012 and became a counterman the following year. Travis is a huge fan of baseball and football, especially the Braves and the Auburn Tigers. Travis has been married to his wonderful wife of 5 years, Mindy, who is currently pursuing her PHD at Georgia State University. They love watching sports together and playing with their two cats, Aubie and Newton.

I grew up in Fort Wayne, IN, and lived there for most of my life. Graduated from Carrol High School in 2007 and then attended Ohio Technical College to become a service technician in 2008, but quickly found myself drawn to service and parts. I joined the Jim Ellis team in June of 2017. It’s been a dream of mine to work for a top Porsche dealer ever since I got involved with Porsche in 2012. Prior to working for Jim Ellis I was a certified parts advisor for Porsche, Audi, and FCA in Fort Wayne, IN for 5 years. In my free time I like to spend time with my amazing girlfriend, Alexandra. My hobbies include playing hockey as much as possible, everything automotive, and computers. I’m currently attending online college courses in pursuit of a Computer Science degree.

Cole was born and raised in Sugar Hill, Georgia. Cole grew up playing baseball and then eventually switched to motorsports around age 11. He raced WKA go-karts for about 7 years then switched to cars and participated in many Porsche club events. Cole’s interest in motorsports drove him to take a position at Jim Ellis Porsche. In his spare time he enjoys listening to and discovering new music, attending concerts and eating delicious food.

Chad’s passion for cars started at an early age. Growing up in Northern Illinois he spent his childhood restoring and showing classic cars with his dad. He continued his passion by attending Universal Technical Institute, where he graduated with honors and was accepted to Porsche Technology Apprenticeship Program. Chad joined the Jim Ellis family in 2001 as a certified Porsche technician. Over the next 15 years he expanded his knowledge and became a gold level tech. In 2016 Chad made the leap into sales where he is able to share his passion for Porsche with his clients. In his spare time, Chad enjoys spending time at the lake with his wonderful wife Jennifer and son Gavin. As a former member of the Professional Bowlers Association, Chad continues to bowl in local and regional tournaments. He also enjoys working on his project cars in his spare time.

Duffy has been with the Jim Ellis organization since 2001. He started as a porter for Porsche/Audi/Mazda pre-owned sales while he was a senior in high school. He then spent time photographing all Jim Ellis pre-owned vehicles for the websites before he came back to Porsche as the inventory manager. After that he spent a few years in the Parts department before making his way into sales. He is a true Porsche nut and has owned a Boxster and a Cayman. Duffy (his real name by the way) is a native of Atlanta and a huge Braves and Falcons fan. He is also a big motorsports fan and enjoys watching sports car racing and Formula 1. When he is away from work he loves spending time with his wife Jane and daughter Lisa.

May was born in the Philadelphia suburbs, attended Temple University, Philadelphia Musical Academy and has travelled the world. Prior to September 11, 2001, she built a successful 10-year career in airline travel management and finance as an outside corporate sales executive. Today, May has over 11 productive and profitable years with Audi and Porsche in retail sales as a Manager, Certified Brand Specialist, and certified Global Brand Ambassador, and is proud to work for the best Porsche dealership in Georgia, if not the USA – Porsche Atlanta Perimeter.

Danny began his career with Porsche Atlanta Perimeter in June of 2013 after over 10 years with Global BMW. He has been in the luxury automotive segment for over 25 years. Danny has been married to wife Kathy for 31 years and they have three children and 4 grandchildren. He enjoys family gatherings and is involved with his church.

Originally from New Jersey, Gerald moved to Atlanta in 1983 which is when he bought his first Porsche 911 Targa. Gerald spent 25 years with MetLife as a Vice President, working with high net worth individuals. The last three years Gerald spent with Lexus and now with Porsche Atlanta Perimeter. Gerald is thrilled to be with his favorite automaker. With his experience and understanding of the needs of this discerning clientele, Gerald is ready to earn your business. He enjoys playing golf and traveling with his fiancée Julie to exotic places to dance the Tango.

Originally from Delaware, Carl started in the automobile business in 1984 after attending the University of Delaware (Go Blue Hens). He moved to Georgia in 1997 & has been catering to Atlanta’s luxury market with impeccable service for 19 years. In his free time Carl enjoys watersports, boating, bluewater sport fishing & international travel. His most memorable vacation was spending one month in Vietnam enjoying their culture & some of the most beautiful beaches in the world. He’s been driving Porsche Passion since 2011.

Tommy has been with Porsche Atlanta Perimeter since August of 2014. He started working for the Parts department, and in July of 2016 made his way into sales. Tommy has worked for Honda, Acura, Volkswagen and Mercedes Benz in both the parts and service departments. Porsche is his passion and he is very happy to be working for his dream company. Purchasing a 1983 944 at the age of 16, it was exciting to be the only one in high school with a Porsche. Soon thereafter, Tommy bought a 1986 944 Turbo, Tommy is brand loyal! His uncle is a Porsche Cars North America employee which helps fuel his passion for Porsche. Tommy also enjoys riding his Ducati and racing go-karts. Whether on two or four wheels, he is an avid fan of motorsports!

Alex has enjoyed the privilege of assisting the automotive industry’s greatest enthusiasts – Porsche owners. He has enjoyed international and domestic careers in luxury automotive sales for over 15 years. Having been with Porsche for over 6 years, Alex was honored to have earned the title of Certified Porsche Brand Ambassador in 2012. It is his pleasure to help clients own the Porsche of their dreams, and he strives to make each client’s experience worthy of the Porsche namesake where you can always expect the best. Enjoying his 2015 Boxster S, Alex is truly a Porsche enthusiast!

A Miami native, Brent moved to Atlanta in 1993. Having been in the auto industry for 20 years, he is happy to be a part of Porsche Atlanta Perimeter. Very involved at Ebenezer United Methodist, Brent also participates in Fellowship of Christian Athletes. He also cherishes time with his two grown daughters, cooking, a good game of golf, or any outdoor sport.

Julia was born and raised in the beautiful city of Medellin, Colombia (coffee capital of the world). She’s been in the automotive industry ever since she was 16. She’s previously worked at Mercedes-Benz and Audi. After she obtained her BBA with a concentration in international business and studied abroad in France, Belgium, and Switzerland, she began pursuing a career in law. Realizing it wasn’t meant to be, she went back to what she was truly passionate about – German engineering. She believes Porsche is the epitome of German engineering and perfection. You can find Julia spending her free time trying new restaurants, reading, or shopping.

Jay joined the Jim Ellis organization in 1993 when he moved to Atlanta from CT. He has held various sales and management positions with our Volkswagen store and came to Porsche Atlanta Perimeter in 2017. Working with Porsche is a highlight in Jay’s career at Jim Ellis. Motorsports is one of Jay’s passions and when he’s not at work or spending time with his family, you can find Jay on the golf course.

Roman Williams was born and raised in Santa Cruz, California. He attended Morehouse College and after graduation decided to jump head first into the automotive industry. For the past 10 years he has had numerous jobs within the field. However, his passion has always been in racing automobiles. “As the Motorsport specialist at my previous store I enjoyed tailoring the experience for all of my clients, I will continue to provide that unique and exceptional experience to my previous and new clients as well. With Porsche, there is no better manufacturer that has such a rich history that can be combined with day to day usability. I look forward to helping you make your own history with the Jim Ellis Porsche Family.”

The enthusiasm that I have for the Porsche brand comes from my father owning a signal orange 911T when I was a kid. I loved it when he would say, “Let’s go out for a drive.” The sights, sounds, smells and excitement of driving through the mountains and backroads cemented their imprint in my mind of what and how I now compare to all sports cars.

My goal with each and every client is for them to leave feeling that same anticipation and eagerness when they see their Porsche, get in their Porsche, and drive their Porsche. It’s something that once experienced, needs no further explanation, and something that you just can’t wait to tell other people about.

Outside of work, I enjoy spending time with my wife and our chocolate lab (Lola), traveling, trying new cuisine, horology, fitness, and of course driving.

Jonathan has over 15 years of experience with Porsche. He took his hobby of working on cars and turned it in to a career he is passionate about. Jonathan graduated from the Porsche Technology Apprenticeship Program and relocated here to Atlanta.

Born and raised in the Buffalo, New York area, Pete has always been surrounded by and involved in the automotive technical world. After serving three combat tours in the Marine Corps following high school, Pete graduated from Universal Technical Institute and the Porsche Technology Apprenticeship Program. He continued his love for all things automotive at Porsche Atlanta Perimeter. Pete has a passion for giving quality service and ensuring that each vehicle arriving in the shop is given the same care and attention that he gives his own vehicles. When not in the shop or continuing his military service in the reserve forces, Pete enjoys spending his time with his wife of 10 years and two daughters ages 4 and 6.

Johnny is a native to Atlanta and an avid Falcons fan. Having been in the automotive industry for a number of years, he is happy to be a part of the Jim Ellis family. In his free time Johnny practices Mixed Martial Arts such as Muay Thai and Brazilian Jujitsu. Planning to compete again, he hopes to become a world champion.

David was born and raised in Atlanta. A 2014 Georgia State graduate, David has worked for Porsche for eight years. He is passionate about the Porsche brand! In his free time, David enjoys spending time outdoors, hanging out with friends, and traveling.

Hector was born in Bogota, Colombia and came to the US in 2002. He joined the Jim Ellis Buick Mall of Georgia family in 2010 and became a Porsche parts team member in 2016. He has been married to his wife, Yelenne, for 12 years and they have raised 2 wonderful daughters, Morgan and Mikayla. Hector is an all-sports enthusiast but his passion is NASCAR and soccer. One of his favorite teams is the German team, Bayern Munich. He enjoys dancing, hiking, the beach and spending quality time traveling with his family.

Penny was born and raised in North Carolina and has been a loyal member of the Jim Ellis family for over five years. She started out as a Client Loyalty Specialist and has since become the Senior Client Communications Manager for Porsche Atlanta Perimeter. Working closely with the mangers and sales reps from training to everyday affairs, Penny is there every step of the way and is an important part of the Porsche team! In her spare time, Penny enjoys reading, and spending time with family.

Originally from Valparaiso, Indiana, Rhonda moved to Atlanta in 1987. She has been with Jim Ellis since 2005 and was promoted to Warranty Administrator in 2008.

In her free time, Rhonda enjoys traveling and spending time with her husband Robert of 35 years. Robert is also employed with Jim Ellis as a certified technician. They have four children, five grandchildren, and four dogs.

Proud to be a Georgia native, Taylor joined the Jim Ellis family in 2013 as a cashier. She transitioned to Porsche Atlanta Perimeter’s Warranty Booker position in 2015. Taylor spends her free time with her family, dear friends, and two wonderful dogs, Halo and Grimice. She also enjoys drawing and has an extensive and beautiful collection of pinned bugs, many of which were caught by friends who appreciate her affinity for rare creatures. Many may think Taylor’s hobby a bit odd, but she classifies herself as simply “unique.”

Darrell Cox was born in 1958 at Grady Memorial Hospital, and has lived in Georgia all his life. In 2004 he joined Porsche working as a porter. He is currently working as the wash and detail coordinator as well as handling upkeep in the service shop. Darrell has been a long and valued employee for over a decade and is loved by all those around him. When not working, he enjoys watching sports and movies. Darrell is always willing to go the extra mile to make sure every customer’s car is clean from front to back before leaving the dealership. If anyone needs tips on how to keep their car in pristine condition, he is the answer man.

Tom Lucas started his automotive career three years ago working as a driver for another car brand before joining the Ellis family. He is currently working as the quality inspector for the service department. Most customers that have had their vehicles in for service stand a good chance that Tom has driven it after service work to make sure everything went smoothly. His cheerful smile is a common sight at Porsche Atlanta Perimeter. Having played college football he is an avid sports enthusiast.

Charlotte Shores joined the Jim Ellis family in November of 2017. Later in 2018 she joined Porsche Atlanta Perimeter as the cashier for parts/service. Charlotte has been married for 28 years to John Shores Jr, who has been part of the Jim Ellis family for over 29 years. They have 3 children; John Shores, 26, Jacob Shores, 22 and Joshua Shores 21. In her spare time she enjoys their lake property at Lake Sinclair with family and friends.

Alexa joined Jim Ellis Porsche Atlanta Perimeter family in 2017. She was born and raised in San Juan, Puerto Rico. She is happy to be a part of the Jim Ellis family. In her spare time Alexa enjoys spending time with her family, visiting Puerto Rico and going to the Caffeine & Octane events.

A quirky and amiable guy at heart, Timothy has spent the last ten years living in Atlanta. He is now a university student working on two degrees (Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science in Engineering) while working for Porsche Atlanta Perimeter. At Porsche, he is often seen running around managing the Service Drive as well as assisting customers with their needs. He enjoys tinkering with gadgets and studying Japanese in hopes of travelling there one day.

Aaron Dixon joined the Porsche team in 2018, and is a native of Atlanta. He earned his bachelor’s degree in environmental geoscience. He loves cars, especially Porsche models and is thrilled to be part of the Porsche Atlanta Perimeter family.