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Growing up there was never a shortage of Porsches for Brian to be around. Throughout his childhood, both his mother and father owned and drove the cars daily. Cars ranging from 944s to 911s, they were never really a minivan type of family. At the age of fourteen Brian purchased his first car and it was only fitting that it would be a Porsche. Motorsports also ran in the family’s blood. Brian would grow up racing karts and eventually moving into sports car racing. While racing, he had his first experience of the business side. During his first year of college, Brian accepted a job at the Porsche Experience Center where he would spend the next three years constantly learning how the finest sports cars in the world and business interacted together.  Moving forward Brian’s passion for Porsche still burns brightly as he continues his education with his focus set on physics and business. For Brian, Porsche has always been and always will be the top bar of excellence, engineering and the endless pursuit of perfection.

Spencer moved from London to Atlanta four years ago. In his native England he worked in Banking and more recently Advertising. Spencer is a true ‘Petrol Head’ so decided to seek a fresh challenge working with specialist cars when he relocated here with his wife who is an Atlanta native. Spencer first worked in Jaguar Land Rover sales before finding his way to working with his number one automotive passion – Porsche. He looks forward to sharing his enthusiasm with his clients and providing an exceptional experience worthy of Porsche. 

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.

Chad grew up in the southwestern US and has traveled extensively. He has always loved the Porsche brand. Twenty three years in higher education and software sales taught him the importance of product expertise and superior customer service. The last seven years in high line automobile sales reconnected him with his first love. He is thrilled to join the Jim Ellis family at Porsche Atlanta Perimeter to help people choose the car of their dreams. When not connecting customers with vehicles that fuel their passion, Chad can be found spending time with his wife Linda and their 140 pound rescue dog Kaine, off roading, working out with is younger son or visiting his older son who teaches in China.

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.

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.

Ervin has been in the auto industry since 1998. His passion for creating exceptional customer experiences and providing top quality service is what distinguishes him. Ervin has an extensive history of working in highline luxury brands including both Italian and German manufacturers where he worked in both service and sales. His love for cars and his heart to help people is what led him to start a career in the auto industry.

Rey joined Porsche Atlanta Perimeter in May 2019. He moved to Atlanta from Miami, FL and is originally from Caracas, Venezuela. His parents, Hugo and Rita, have always supported his love of cars, even at a very young age, often taking him to local car shows. He has loved his experience within the Jim Ellis family and hopes to continue his growth with them for many years to come. When Rey has some free time, he enjoys spending time with his family, his wife Dina, his dogs, watching baseball and motorsports, as well as traveling.

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.

Tyler Heinzelmann is proud to join the Jim Ellis family after a career with Porsche Cars North America. Tyler has been racing since he was eight years old, and was chosen out of 12 people in the United States to compete in the Road to Indy shootout. In the past, Tyler has owned a driver development business, and enjoyed every aspect of Motorsports.

In his spare time, Tyler likes to travel with his girlfriend, and take care of his Miniature Schnauzer. Customer experience is Tyler’s priority, and he is here to make sure you are treated like 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.

I started with Porsche in 2002 and through the years I got to experience the different generations of Porsche models. I came to realize that Porsche, besides being a sports car company, is an engineering company. This is why each model is unique and special. When I get asked, “what’s your favorite model of a Porsche?” it’s hard to say, because they’re all special and unique in their own way. To sum it up, it’s a brand for the enthusiast, and produces the finest sports cars in the world.

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.”

Jack is a native of Atlanta and has been a car enthusiast from a very young age, buying his first car at 14 years old. He left Atlanta for 21 years after joining the United States Navy, serving on active duty for eight years and lived in Tokyo, Japan for almost 14 years as a consultant.   He has two beautiful sons, Julius and Alex, wife Chiho, who he met in Japan and a 87 pound Doberman, Maximus, the youngest son.

Jack has worked in the luxury brand market since beginning his automotive career.  He loves the looks and enjoyment that people get from driving a Porsche.  In his free time Jack enjoys playing golf with his wife, traveling, football, basketball and F1 racing.

Umar was born in Queens, NY and raised in GA. He is currently attending school part-time at Kennesaw State majoring in Business and Information Systems. He has been passionate about cars as a young kid, and it has been a dream of his to make a career out of it. In his free time, Umar likes attending sporting events, car shows, and hanging out with friends in the city. He’s a big sports fan, with his favorite being football. Umar is excited to have the opportunity to work for the Jim Ellis Automotive Group and being a part of the team at Porsche Atlanta Perimeter.

Darlene is originally from Kampala, Uganda, but was raised right here in Atlanta, Georgia. She is currently pursuing her first degree at Georgia State University. New to the Jim Ellis family, she is excited for all the learning opportunities and experiences that the Porsche dealership has to offer her.  She hopes that one day she will be able to own one of the gorgeous cars herself. In her spare time, Darlene enjoys spending quality time with her friends and family.

Ann was born and raised in Marietta, Georgia. Bringing more than fifteen years of specialized customer experience and copious attention to detail combined with management & strategic development makes Ann an exceptional asset working in the automotive industry. Ann’s focus is to help contribute a concerted effort with each individual customer as they can truly rely on her readiness to assist every step of the way. Ann’s desire is to make clients continuously feel like they can “Expect the Best” as our #1 priority!  In her spare time, Ann enjoys spending time with her husband and two handsome sons, reading, and is an avid half marathon runner. Ann is very excited about being a part of the Jim Ellis family and Porsche brand.

Larry Hood is an Atlanta Georgia native. He begin employment with the Jim Ellis organization in 2004. Larry takes pride in working hard and being a team player with an awesome work family.