Staff

Sunny Rathore

General Manager

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Sunny Rathore

General Manager

Hire Date 4/8/2016 – Sunny was born and raised in New Orleans and moved to Texas after Hurricane Katrina. He says his favorite part about this beautiful state is the lakes. In his spare time, he likes spending time with his son Everest. He also enjoys basketball, and the Spurs are his favorite team. The New Orleans Saints, of course, are his favorite football team.
Desirae Acosta

Accounts Payable

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Desirae Acosta

Accounts Payable

Hire Date 10/18/2021 – Desirae is an Austinite who loves the food scene here. She enjoys trying new dishes and checking out all of the latest restaurants so she’s grateful that Austin has such a variety of culinary places to go. She also can’t get enough of the live music here, especially when coupled with lovely patio sitting areas and good meals. If she could travel anywhere, Desirae would choose Greece thanks to all of the picturesque images she’s seen of it, and stateside, Desirae is a fan of Colorado. She once went there with her family and her son and they had the best time enjoying all kinds of activities and the wonderful nature. As of 2021, Desirae added a furbaby to the mix, a sweet mini Dachshund named Thunder.
Ana Angel

Sales Coordinator
Top Gun 2015, Top Gun 2021

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Ana Angel

Sales Coordinator
Top Gun 2015, Top Gun 2021

Hire Date 4/6/2015 – Ana graduated from Johnson and Wales University with a Bachelor in Food Service Management, she later transitioned to the Automotive industry in 2015 when she was looking for change and growth. Ana believes in treating people the way you want to be treated and uses her positive attitude and sparkly energy to give clients a world-class experience. Ana is bilingual in English and Spanish and is currently teaching her children to be bilingual as well. Ana’s greatest pride was the birth of her first child in July 2016 and the arrival of her twins in December 2018! Two of her favorite Holidays are Halloween and Christmas. Who doesn’t love dressing up in cool costumes and decorating! Every year Ana makes sure she does not miss the trail of lights held in December in Austin, TX. FUN FACT: During a private dinner in Kittery, Maine, Ana served former President, George W Bush. As she poured the wine, she was nervous and overfilled the glasses, but he was so kind that he just laughed.
Diego Arambula

Express Technician

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Diego Arambula

Express Technician

Hire Date 03/22/2023 – Diego is from Irving, Texas, and he grew up helping his dad work on his personal cars when they needed maintenance. This inspired him to join the automotive business in 2022, and he’s excited to continue the journey with Forest Lane CDJR! When he’s not busy fixing cars, Diego enjoys spending time with his family and playing soccer with his friends. When it comes to food, his favorite meal is spaghetti and he would eat it every day if he could. Diego’s favorite band is Fuerza Regida, his top pick movie is any of the Cars movies, and his favorite video game is Call of Duty. Diego has done a road trip to Oregon in the past, and he hopes to visit Madrid in the future because that is where his favorite soccer team, Real Madrid, is from. If he could invite anyone to dinner, Diego would choose his favorite soccer player of all time, Cristiano Ronaldo. At home, Diego has 3 pets – 2 dogs, Biscuit and Estrella, and a bird named Kiwi. FUN FACT: The Dodge Charger Wide Body SRT Red Eye is Diego’s dream car!
Juan Avalos Jr.

Service Advisor

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Juan Avalos Jr.

Service Advisor

Hire Date 12/21/2022 – Bio coming soon!
Brandon Ayala

New & Used Sales Manager

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Brandon Ayala

New & Used Sales Manager

Hire Date 2/1/2019 – Brandon is originally from California. He’s been in the automotive industry since 2014. Outside of work, Brandon enjoys spending as much time as possible with his family – which also includes playing with Luna, his English bulldog! When it comes to sports, Brandon roots for the Dallas Cowboys.
Justin Baiko

Data Analyst

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Justin Baiko

Data Analyst

Hire Date 03/06/2023 – Bio coming soon!
Rita Bautista

Delivery Specialist

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Rita Bautista

Delivery Specialist

Hire Date 02/20/2023 – Rita was born in Dallas, Texas, and raised in Carrollton, Texas. She always had her eyes set on building a career in the automotive industry and she is excited about this opportunity with Forest Lane CDJR! She has been doing photography for 6 years, and in her free time, she enjoys taking pictures for her small photography business. This includes family pictures, portraits, and even car photography. Rita enjoys taking photos of any occasion and building cars with her dad. Her very first car was a 1988 Toyota MK3 Supra that she was able to build and restore with her dad’s help, and he also taught her how to drive a manual. When it comes to food, Rita enjoys trying out new places to eat! She loves sushi, but nothing beats a home-cooked meal by the best cook in the world – her mom. Rita’s favorite place to travel to is southern Oklahoma, and she enjoys visiting their state parks and going on hikes among the pine trees. Rita also loves hitting up the small towns and finding all of the hidden gems they have to offer. FUN FACT: Rita’s favorite Jeep model is the 6-speed manual Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon in the color blue with a lift kit.
John Birdsall

Sales Porter

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John Birdsall

Sales Porter

Hire Date 2/21/2019 – Bio Coming Soon!
Haley Blain

Online Reputation Specialist

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Haley Blain

Online Reputation Specialist

Hire Date 1/27/2020 – Haley was born in Denville, New Jersey. Around age 2, she moved to St. Louis, Missouri, where she spent most of her childhood. Finally, in the summer of 2013, Haley moved to Austin, Texas, and has loved it here ever since! She joined CAG in 2020 as a receptionist for one of the dealerships and now works for Macho Marketing, the internal marketing agency for CAG. Currently, Haley is going to school to earn her degree in Public Relations. Haley’s favorite thing about Austin is that it has an endless amount of cool things to do & yummy restaurants to eat at. She loves all kinds of music, but Ariana Grande will always be #1. When asked who her hero is, Haley chose her father because of everything he went through to make sure she had a happy childhood. Haley enjoys spending her free time with her boyfriend and their two cats, Ducky and Teddy, who are best friends and make it known that they run the household.
Joseph Brandao

Wellness Coach

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Joseph Brandao

Wellness Coach

Hire Date 5/2/2022 – Before moving to Austin, Joseph spent his whole life living in Hawaii and California. While he is new to the area, he is very excited to be in Texas for this next chapter of his life! In his spare time, Joseph enjoys all outdoor activities, discovering and trying new restaurants, going to the movies, and traveling to new places with his longtime girlfriend and their two Pomeranians, Grizzly and Milo! One day, Joseph would love to visit Portugal because he is half Portuguese and is very interested in seeing where his grandparents immigrated from. FUN FACT – Joseph is a huge fan of the Las Vegas Raiders and Golden State Warriors!
Aaron Booze

Master Technician

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Aaron Booze

Master Technician

Hire Date 9/4/2018 – Aaron is from right here in Dallas. He’s been in the automotive world since 1998 and is thankful that working on cars is truly a family passion. Both his father and his brother are also in the business! Aaron’s all time favorite band is Matchbox20 and he roots for the Dallas Stars every time they play. One day, Aaron would like to travel to Rome and see the colosseum, the Flavian Amphitheater.
Dylan Booze

Express Technician

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Dylan Booze

Express Technician

Hire Date 08/30/2022 – Dylan comes to us from Crandall, Texas, and he has been working in the automotive business since 2021 due to his passion for cars! In his free time, Dylan enjoys spending time with his friends and family, and his favorite musical artist is undoubtedly Koe Wetzel. When it comes to food, Dylan will never turn down some good crab legs, and his favorite thing about the DFW area would have to be the diversity of food, culture, and people. When asked who his hero is, Dylan mentioned his grandpa who is responsible for teaching him how to be a man. As for some more favorites, Dylan’s go-to movie is Step Brothers, his favorite song is Hippies and Cowboys by Cody Jinks, the RAM 1500 TRX is his favorite model at CDJR, and he roots for the Green Bay Packers. FUN FACT: If Dylan could travel to any destination, he would choose Colorado for its spectacular skiing slopes!

Dylan’s favorite book – It by Stephen King
Jennifer Bottoms

Lead Office Manager

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Jennifer Bottoms

Lead Office Manager

Hire Date 6/28/1993 – Jennifer was born in Little Rock, Arkansas, but it wasn’t long until she moved to the great state of Texas! She moved to the Austin area her freshman year of high school in her glory days where she was an undercover basketball star. She now resides in Pflugerville, Texas with her husband Keith, daughter Briana, son Keanu and her two interesting cats. In her spare time, she likes to cook and spend time with family. She also likes daydreaming about John Travolta, and one day meeting John Bon Jovi. She loves Italian food and hopes to one day travel to Italy. Her favorite aisle at the grocery store is the produce section and she has a love for chili peppers. Her favorite time of year is Autumn. Although Jennifer and her kids attended the same high school, they still think she’s the coolest mom ever. Aside from her curly red hair and an unmistakable laugh, she has other great assets that contribute to making CAG the company it is today.
Cameron Bourque

Master Technician

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Cameron Bourque

Master Technician

Hire Date 2/1/2021 – Cameron is a true car guy. He even spends his free time playing around with cars and prefers to make performance enhancements and go to the drag strip. Cameron’s favorite travel destination to date was a trip to Colorado where he was able to hike the mountains and visit the “South Park City” of Fairplay, CO. You can likely find Cameron listening to music by artists like Ryan Upchurch and Mac Miller. At home, Cameron loves to take his white and brown pitbull mix, Samson out for walks – almost as much as Samson loves to chase squirrels.
Yávon Brewster

Warranty Administrator

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Yávon Brewster

Warranty Administrator

Hire Date 4/15/2019 – Yávon is from Dallas, Texas and has worked in the automotive industry for over 20 years, all thanks to a referral. Away from work, she enjoys going to the lake or the park and always loves listening to the Bee Gees. Yávon’s first trip to the beach was to South Padre Island, and one day, she would like to travel out of the country and visit the beautiful scenery in Jamaica.
Sherry Brock

Title Clerk

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Sherry Brock

Title Clerk

Hire Date 7/8/2019 – Sherry was born in Houston and later spent 21 years out in Big Spring, the “Crossroads of West Texas”. For nearly 30 years she’s been doing title work and accounting. When she’s not working, Sherry likes to spend time with her family, which includes 3 kids, all married, and 7 grandkids. She also likes to play mind games, like puzzles and word puzzles, and watch sports–especially if it’s the Astros, Cowboys, or pro golfers, Tiger and Jason Day. Sherry is also a huge animal person. She currently has Ellie, a Cavachon (a mix of Cavalier King Charles spaniel and Bichon frise). Sherry suspects that Ellie may have more spaniel in her mix, as she’s an extremely playful and energetic little dog!
Suzette Burrow

Chief Marketing Officer

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Suzette Burrow

Chief Marketing Officer

Hire Date 1/14/2003 – Suzette grew up in a once little town near Austin, Texas called Dripping Springs. She started working for the Continental Automotive Group at the age of 17 as a receptionist where she met her husband, Andrew Burrow. After being a receptionist, she then bounced around CAG, and today she works as the Chief Marketing Officer for all of CAG! If you can’t get enough of her from the informative videos on the web, then you can often find her at Matt’s El Rancho, her favorite Mexican food restaurant in Austin.

Suzette’s Favorite Book: First, Break All The Rules by Marcus Buckingham
“This was one of the first books I read when I was a new manager. It helped me so much. My only regret is that I didn’t read it sooner.”
Emily Callahan

Social Media Content Creator

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Emily Callahan

Social Media Content Creator

Hire Date 11/21/2020 – Emily is from Campbell, California. She loves taking photos, cooking, and could easily eat tacos every single day of the week! Emily’s mom is her hero and she’s thankful that she has shown her how to be strong in every way possible. As a sports fan, Emily cheers for the San Francisco Giants and the Portland Trailblazers. There are a lot of places she’d like to travel with her camera in hand, including Iceland, Thailand, and Greece. At home, Emily enjoys spending time with her two kittens, Willow and Marlon.
Amber Carrizales

Hiring Specialist

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Amber Carrizales

Hiring Specialist

Hire Date 01/10/2023 – While Amber is a military brat who’s lived all over the world, she’s proud to call Texas her home and will tell anyone “I wasn’t born in Texas, but I got here as fast as I could!”. She has a background in marketing but has had her eye on recruiting and human resources for a while, so she is extremely excited about this opportunity with CAG. In her free time, Amber enjoys listening to true crime podcasts, watching dramedies on TV, reading fantasy novels, going on hikes in Austin (Walnut Creek Metropolitan is her go-to place), and spending time with her friends and family. When it comes to music, she is a huge fan of Kesha and has gotten to see the singer live in concert 4 different times. Amber also loves Rob Thomas and looks forward to seeing his band, Matchbox Twenty, in concert in the summer of 2023. Amber will eat just about any kind of food, especially if it’s Vietnamese, Tex-Mex, or American comfort food. The best vacation Amber has been on was definitely her honeymoon. She and her husband flew to Puerto Rico and got to visit Aruba (amongst other fun locales) on a Royal Caribbean cruise. One day, Amber hopes to fulfill her dreams of visiting Santorini, Greece. When asked who her hero is, Amber chose her parents. Since having her son, Amber has become even more appreciative of what her parents sacrificed for her during her own childhood. As for some more favorites, Amber’s top-pick movie is 10 Things I Hate About You, her favorite song is “Little Wonders” by Rob Thomas, and she roots for the Dallas Cowboys and San Antonio Spurs. At home, Amber has 2 adorable dogs named Cooper (Chihuahua/Pug mix) and Maxy (Staffy/Pitbull mix). She also has a sweet little cat named Niles (Orange Tabby). FUN FACT: Amber absolutely loves roller coasters, skydiving, and just about anything that stimulates the feeling of butterflies in her stomach!

Amber’s favorite book – Own Your Past: Change Your Future by Dr. John Deloney

“Dr. Deloney is one of the radio personalities for Dave Ramsey, who I’m a huge fan of and who helped me on the path to financial wellness and freedom”
Jon Castillo

Maintenance Coordinator

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Jon Castillo

Maintenance Coordinator

Hire Date 03/20/2023 – Jon is from San Marcos, Texas. His favorite things about the Austin area are the music, the food, and Willie Nelson. When he’s not busy working, Jon is probably at the gym, hanging out at music festivals, or eating BBQ. Post Malone is his all-time favorite artist, and he will tell you that the Moody Center is the best music venue around! If you’re looking for a place with incredible breakfast tacos, Jon recommends Polvos or Güero’s Taco Bar. He’s also a huge fan of BBQ, in case we didn’t say that already. The most memorable place Jon has visited is Destin, Florida because it has a beautiful beach and delicious seafood. In the future, he would love to hit up Quebec City, Canada. Jon’s hero is Kobe Bryant because of the sheer will, hard work, and dedication he put into his career. He would also love to invite Gordon Ramsey to dinner to see if his cooking is any good. As for some more favorites, Jon loves playing Mortal Kombat on the Xbox, his favorite movie is Good Fellas, his top pick song is “Buying Time” by Lucky Daye, and he roots for the Texas Longhorns. At home, Job has two Labradoodles named Willie and Penny! FUN FACT: Jon’s guilty pleasure TV show is Fresh Prince of Atlanta. He is also a laid-back person who loves to help out whenever he can. Also, did we mention that he absolutely loves BBQ?
Karlos Cendejas

Express Technician

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Karlos Cendejas

Express Technician

Hire Date 10/11/2021 – Karlos was born and raised right here in Dallas, Texas. He is a huge fan of soccer and loves attending games with his friends or playing FIFA on the Xbox when he isn’t working. Additionally, Karlos’ favorite food is pizza, especially if it’s from Two Guys! Karlos’ favorite song is undoubtedly Un Porro by Jauria Santa, and his two favorite sports teams are Paris Saint Germain F.C. and the Vikings. If Karlos could drive any of the CDJR models, he would choose the Dodge Charger. FUN FACT: Karlos’ favorite color is blue!
Ana Chavez

Accounts Payable/Receivable
Top Gun 2012, Top Gun 2018, Top Gun 2020

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Ana Chavez

Accounts Payable/Receivable
Top Gun 2012, Top Gun 2018, Top Gun 2020

Hire Date 6/1/2009 – Ana is originally from California but has been living in Austin since 2007. She has a young daughter who is the light of her life. When she’s off, her and her daughter spend quality time together and enjoy walking along the greenbelt and hiking. Ana loves chocolate and would eat it for breakfast, lunch, and dinner if she could!
Nio Clark

Sales Coordinator

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Nio Clark

Sales Coordinator

Hire Date 4/12/2021 – Nio is from Houston, and he is a big fan of the energy and the weather in Austin. He’s looking forward to doing whatever he can to help clients make their dreams a reality. Anytime he’s not working, Nio is likely writing and creating music for his artist persona, Nio Sevens. He’s conquered a lot internally over the span of 2020 and is thankful to be able to see himself as his own hero these days. Nio never tires of eating meals like mac & cheese and salmon, listening to Kendrick Lamar, and playing Apex Legends on PS4. He wants to travel to Seattle one day, and believes that the ’08 Phoenix Suns were the best of the best when it comes down to sports teams. Overall, energy is everything to Nio, and he always wants to give out energy at the same level of what he expects in return–reciprocity is mandatory in life.
Wylane Clark

Accounts Payable
Top Gun 2011, Top Gun 2019

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Wylane Clark

Accounts Payable
Top Gun 2011, Top Gun 2019

Hire Date 11/27/1996 – Wylane was born in Casa Grande, Arizona. She grew up with a loving family, which is one reason she is such a loving and wonderful person; she misses her family tremendously. She has been married for 44 years to the same delightful mane, Ricky. Together they produced two fine daughters who have grown into beautiful loving mothers. Her whole family has a “God and faith-based life.”Wylane’s perfect weekend would be to be a “Biker Babe” and ride to the Grand Canyon. She is in awe of the views and feels totally humbled by the grandness of the canyon. Wylane moved to Austin in 1997, applied to the Continental Automotive Group, and was immediately hired. It has been a perfect fit; she loves life here, and we are very lucky to have her as a part of our family. When she retires, she wants a Welsh Corgi and wants to do nothing but needlework and cook for her family.
Stephanie Clegg

Level 1 Helpdesk Technician

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Stephanie Clegg

Level 1 Helpdesk Technician

Hire Date 2/15/2022 – Stephanie is from Miami, Florida, and her favorite thing about the Dallas area would have to be how diverse it is! She loves food, so it’s nice to see such a wide variety of cuisines from so many different cultures. In her free time, she loves all things crafting and DIY like making custom tumblers! The best vacation Stephanie has been on thus far was when she and her husband went to Cancun last year to celebrate both of their birthdays (they are only 10 days apart!). She says it was nice to relax on the beautiful beach and meet so many wonderful people after being locked down for so long due to Covid. Cancun was amazing, but Stephanie would definitely love to visit Italy, Switzerland, Germany and Spain one day! When it comes to sports, Stephanie will always root for her home town’s beloved team, Miami Heat! At home, she has an adorable brindle pit bull mix named Magnus, the biggest, sweetest, 80 pound wannabe lap dog you’ll ever meet! FUN FACT: Stephanie spent her entire childhood living overseas in La Ceiba, Honduras before permanently moving back to the United States for college. Although she wasn’t born there, Honduras watched her grow and will forever be in her heart as her first home.
Debbie Clifton

Payroll Specialist

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Debbie Clifton

Payroll Specialist

Hire Date 6/29/1992 – Debbie was born and raised in Texas, and came to Austin in 1984. Debbie has been in the car business since 85′ and is grateful to have been with CAG since 92′. She loves getting to travel around and visit her son, who is a Master Sergeant in the US Airforce. He has been stationed in Germany, Italy, Hawaii, Guam, and Korea, so she has had some great trips while visiting him! Debbie enjoys all of the time she gets to spend with her 5 grandkids, and has very happy memories of getting to watch her oldest grandson play baseball and watch him and his teammates grow up together. The one thing she is looking forward to more than anything, even more than her own retirement, is the retirement of her son from the Airforce, so that he can move back home.
Mark Corben

CAG Health, Safety, Maintenance Director

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Mark Corben

CAG Health, Safety, Maintenance Director

Hire Date 11/27/2006 – Mark owned his own general contracting business and worked for Mr. Hardeman and the Continental Automotive Group for many years before becoming a full time employee in November 2006. Mark says that during his time as a contractor he noticed what a wonderful company this was, and he wanted to become a part of the team. Mark has been the CAG Health and Safety Manager for over four years now. Mark plays the keyboard and organ for a Christian rock band at his church, The Journey. Mark has been into music since he was a teenager and also plays the bass guitar, guitar, and drums. Mark’s musical talents have led him play in several bands throughout the years: from rock and roll to country and now Christian rock! Besides his music, Mark enjoys riding motorcycles, watching movies, and spending time with his family.
Yvonne Cortinas

Accounts Payable
Top Gun 2021

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Yvonne Cortinas

Accounts Payable
Top Gun 2021

Hire Date 11/16/2020 – Yvonne is a born and raised Austinite. She loves traveling and has been to nearly half of the US for comic cons and plain fun! She visits NYC every year to visit friends and check out more areas around the city that she didn’t see the time before. Apart from getting to see the rest of the United States, Yvonne would also like to visit Japan and experience the culture there. Yvonne is a big fan of the original Pink Power Ranger and Wonder Woman for how they express girl power and positivity – true heroes. She spends her free time watching WWE, comedy and horror films, enjoying a bowl of fresh fruit with lemon lime salt or a great meal at Red Lobster, and hanging out with her two chihuahuas – Rudy and Bronx. FUN FACT: Yvonne is a true comic con aficionado. She has worked alongside talent agents and celebrities at these events including various members from Power Rangers, Wrestlers, Star Trek, Star Wars, voice actors, and many more!
Jonathan Cruz Jaimes

Inventory Clerk

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Jonathan Cruz Jaimes

Inventory Clerk

Hire Date 6/10/2021 – Jonathan is an Austinite who enjoys kicking it with Simba, his Shar Pei/lab mix. His favorite place to get a meal in Austin is hands-down, Sway, a Thai restaurant that should definitely be on your list to check out if you haven’t tried it yet. Most of the traveling that Jonathan’s done has been to see family, however he really enjoyed a trip to Colorado Springs where he vacationed for the sake of taking a vacation. One day, he hopes to add Los Angeles and New York to the list, with the main motivation being art – per movies and museums! In his free time, Jonathan likes to play video games on his PC and Xbox, and his favorite movie is Mad Max Fury Road.
Darrin Curran

Parts Specialist

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Darrin Curran

Parts Specialist

Hire Date 07/28/2022 – Darrin was born in Chicago, Illinois, and raised here in Texas. He has been working in the automotive business since 1984, and is happy to be part of the Forest Lane CDJR family! When he’s not busy working, you can catch Darrin riding his motorcycle and fishing (not at the same time, of course!). When asked who his favorite band/artist is, Darrin stated that was an impossible question to answer – there are so many amazing ones to choose from and he loves all kinds of music! Darrin says Florida is a beautiful place to visit and would love to vacation there in the future. As for some favorites, Darrin roots for the USA Women’s Soccer Team, and his top pick model at Forest Lane CDJR would have to be the Dodge Challenger. FUN FACT: At home, Darrin has two adorable dogs – a Dorkie and a Chihuahua!
Josh De Ford

Graphic Designer
Top Gun 2021

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Josh De Ford

Graphic Designer
Top Gun 2021

Hire Date 6/1/2021 – Josh is from Kingman, Arizona, and proudly roots for the Arizona Coyotes. If Josh’s not doing graphic design projects on the side for fun, you can likely spot him at a hockey game, hiking, listening to podcasts, or testing out a new camera lens. While he doesn’t play any video games, he’ll admit that Flappy Bird was boss. Josh enjoys long walks to the kitchen to happily devour pasta dinners, seafood, and sushi. His favorite song is anything and everything that’s sung by Niall Horan. FUN FACT: Josh grew up in Calgary, Canada. Don’t be alarmed if you happen to hear him drop an “eh” every once in a while!

Josh’s Favorite Book: And The Good News Is… by Dana Perino
“I picked up this book in high school, and it transformed how I viewed pursuing my professional career. Before I had finished the book, I had already accepted my dream position at the time which indirectly jumpstarted a career in freelance graphic design work that paid for most of my college tuition for the next 5 years. Those opportunities all sprouted from “And The Good News Is” giving me the confidence to say ‘yes’ to a rather scary job offer at such a young age.”
Mario De La Rosa

Sales Consultant

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Mario De La Rosa

Sales Consultant

Hire Date 9/18/2018 – Mario is from Brownsville, Texas. He’s been in the automotive industry since 2005 and is thankful to his brother who showed him how to enhance his people skills. From his time around cars, he’s sure that the RAM truck is his ultimate dream car. Outside of work, Mario enjoys running the trails in Plano and spending time with his wife and four kids. He never tires of listening to Coldplay, and Paradise is surely his top track.
Korey Doutaz

Parts Specialist

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Korey Doutaz

Parts Specialist

Hire Date 10/18/2022 – Korey is originally from Aubrey, Texas, a small town located just outside of Dallas. His favorite thing about the DFW area would have to be the endless amount of opportunities here. Ever since he got his first car, Korey has had a passion for the automotive industry and decided to start his career in it in 2020. Fast forward to now, and he is excited to be part of the Forest Lane CDJR family! When he isn’t working, Korey enjoys playing video games on the PS5 and PC, sailing, and spending time with his family. When it comes to food, Korey says you can never go wrong with steak and mashed potatoes, and his go-to movie is Transformers. Korey once went snowboarding in New Mexico, and he’ll happily tell you all about its breathtaking views and fun activities. Next on Korey’s list of destinations to hit up? Hopefully Belize for its beautiful beaches and wonderful atmosphere! Korey really enjoys music, but his favorite artist would have to be Morgan Wallen, who is also the artist of his favorite song, “Wasted On You”. As for some more favorites, Korey roots for the Red Bull Racing F1 team, his favorite movie is Transformers, and his top-pick model at CDJR is the 2015 RAM 1500. Korey’s hero is undoubtedly his stepdad because he stepped up to show him what a real father looks like, and that family goes beyond being blood-related. If Korey could invite anybody to dinner, he would choose his great-grandfather so that he could get to know him as an adult. FUN FACT: Korey is a super tall guy!

Korey’s favorite book – Wonder by R.J. Palacio
Jesus Escamilla

Sales Consultant

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Jesus Escamilla

Sales Consultant

Hire Date 10/29/2019 – Jesus is from Dallas, Texas and he’s glad to be here surrounded by all of his family. He got into the automotive industry back in 2016 thanks to a friend and never looked back! When he’s not working, Jesus enjoys spending time cooking, listening to Metallica, playing Apex on PS4, watching Step Brothers, rooting for the Dallas Cowboys, finding great restaurants for prime surf & turf meals, and spending time with his son whenever possible. One day, Jesus plans to travel to Greece per a strong interest in Greek mythology. His mom is his ultimate hero for the way she made it through struggles and still did a fantastic job at raising him all on her own as a tough, funny, sweet, and caring mother. If he could have dinner with anyone, he’d love to sit down with Jeff Bezos to pick his brain, absorb wisdom, and talk about how he made it this far in life. FUN FACT: Jesus would love to have a Charger SRT Redeye Widebody in his garage someday!
Eduardo Esmeralda

Sales Consultant

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Eduardo Esmeralda

Sales Consultant

Hire Date 5/4/2020 – Eduardo is from Mexico and now living life in Dallas, he loves that literally everything you can think of is absolutely great in the DFW area. He’s been in the automotive world for over ten years and loves that working with cars and people is his career. Away from work, Eduardo enjoys sports, listening to music like Sting, rooting for the San Francisco 49ers, and finding restaurants for superb Italian food and Mexican food. Eduardo has also seen Good Fellas more than any other film, and never tires of listening to Sting’s hit Fields of Gold. He dreams of riding in a Jeep in either Cabo San Lucas or Cancun to soak up some sun and enjoy the beautiful beaches. Eduardo’s hero is hands-down his father, and at home, Eduardo has two fur-babies, Luka and Fluffy.
Joseph Espinoza

Level 2 Technical Specialist

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Joseph Espinoza

Level 2 Technical Specialist

Hire Date 10/1/2019 – Joseph was born and raised here in Austin. He loves that there is a variety of things to do and that there’s something here for everyone. In his free time, Joseph likes to go trail running through the greenbelts like Barton Creek and play drums per metal and math rock genres. One day, Joseph would like to travel the world starting with the Swiss Alps! Joseph has big dreams and he has a plan to achieve them. He would like to become a successful investor–successful enough to become a philanthropist, to be exact.
Cassandra Freitag

Lead Graphic Designer
Top Gun 2018, Top Gun 2019

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Cassandra Freitag

Lead Graphic Designer
Top Gun 2018, Top Gun 2019

Hire Date 5/26/2016 – Cassandra started out as a receptionist for the company but always had one eye on the Marketing department. She has always loved to be creative and enjoyed showcasing her talents in drawing, sketching, and designing. When given the opportunity, she would volunteer for anything involving Macho Marketing to get her name out there. After two years of working for CAG, a position in the Marketing department opened up. They hired her on as a graphic designer and she has been living the dream ever since!
Myra Garza

Title Clerk

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Myra Garza

Title Clerk

Hire Date 8/17/2020 – Myra is from McAllen, Texas. She has been in the automotive world for nearly ten years and started off working at the DMV. Anytime she’s not working, you can find Myra painting, listening to music, cheering for the Dallas Cowboys, spending time outdoors, planning her dream vacation to Hawaii/or any island, and hanging out with her fiancé and their dogs–3 chihuahuas and 1 pitbull. (Myra also became the grandma to three chihuahua puppies in 2021!) Myra’s grandmother is her hero and she is thankful to have a very close relationship wit her. As of 2021, Myra is excited to welcome her first child soon and is looking forward to motherhood.
Dustin "MVP" Giusti

Level 3 Technical Specialist
Top Gun 2017

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Dustin "MVP" Giusti

Level 3 Technical Specialist
Top Gun 2017

Hire Date 8/29/2016 – Dustin was born in San Antonio and lived in Pflugerville and Boerne growing up. He moved to Austin in 2016. In his spare time, he likes playing challenging or competitive video games and puzzles, and watching TV series online with his friends. He likes to tell people that his favorite movie is Spiderman 3, mainly because of the reaction it gets from his friend and fellow IT person, Walker. His favorite grocery aisle is… not. It’s Amazon Prime. One day, he would like to visit Germany and the Netherlands to enjoy the scenery.
Chelsea Gonzales

Office Manager
Top Gun 2016, Top Gun 2017, Top Gun 2019

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Chelsea Gonzales

Office Manager
Top Gun 2016, Top Gun 2017, Top Gun 2019

Hire Date 7/6/2015 – Chelsea is a breakfast loving lady from Childress, Texas. Seriously, anything breakfast related, and you’re good in her book! Chelsea has been in the automotive industry since 2015 and got her footings right here with CAG. Having previously worked in retail, she knew she wanted something fast paced and she’s continually grateful that she found and fell in love with CAG. When she’s not working, Chelsea loves to take her two rescue pups (Bandit a long haired Dachshund and Bear the Yorkie) out hiking, enjoying a good cup of tea while soaking up the sun, getting crafty, going fishing, and watching fishing shows like River Monsters and Deadliest Catch. If she could travel anywhere, she would like to visit the Cape Town area of South Africa. A sucker for great scenery, Chelsea’d love to explore all over from safaris to wine country to beautiful beaches. In Austin, Chelsea could rave about so many things, but her favorite has to be that even while the city is forever expanding, it still has an easy-going, small town vibe–plus, great coffee and food! Inspired most by her Marine-Medal-of-Honor grandpa–lovingly dubbed, Papaw Thomas–she’s taken one of his sayings to heart: “Don’t be anyone’s dancin’ chicken,” meaning to only make decisions that feel right and true to you. If she could have dinner with anyone, Chelsea would choose Nicole Lapin, her favorite author. All of Lapin’s books are about empowering women to take control of their life, wealth, and career. Chelsea also makes sure to catch her podcasts and will tell you that her energy and confidence is totally infectious! Chelsea is the embodiment of her favorite song: Here Comes the Sun by The Beatles. FUN FACT: Chelsea loves to stop and read all of the historical makers that she finds!
Lizet Gonzales

Accounts Payable

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Lizet Gonzales

Accounts Payable

Hire Date 4/18/2022 – Lizet comes to us from Reno, Nevada, and she has been working in the automotive industry for the past 11 years! Her favorite thing about Austin, Texas would have to be the selection of good restaurants and live music scene. She loves doing anything outdoors, especially if a beautiful view is included, and her favorite style of cuisine would have to be Thai. When it comes to good music, Lizet’s favorite artists are undoubtedly Pink Floyd, The Doors, and Luke Combs. Lizet’s favorite vacation thus far was when she stayed in a treehouse in Tulum, Mexico, but she would one day love to visit Greece and Italy to experience the history and archaeology. When asked who her hero is, Lizet said her parents because of how hard-working, kind, and inspiring they are.
Tiffani Gonzales

Cash Management

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Tiffani Gonzales

Cash Management

Hire Date 10/3/2019 – Tiffani is from Bristol, Texas of the Dallas area. When she’s not working, she loves to read, do makeup, listen to horror podcasts while playing the Sims 4, and play video games like Zelda, Splatoon 2, and Pokémon. In Austin, she would recommend Kerbey Lane to anyone in the area and enjoys the paddleboarding and kayaking available near Zilker. Tiffani is always down to catch an alternative or hardcore rock music concert at Come and Take It Live. She’s also been out to Pennsylvania to visit family and ending up loving it there. Plus, she got to go hiking in part of the Appalachians! One day, Tiffani plans to go to Japan for the culture she loves that she’s seen through watching Japanese dramas and anime. Tiffani has five pets! Two dogs; Koda and Riley, and 3 cats; Sheba, Cinder, and Dexter.

Tiffani’s Favorite Book: November 9 by Colleen Hoover
“This book got me out of a bad reading slump a few years ago. It was my first Colleen Hoover book.”
Evan Gool

Level 1 Helpdesk Technician

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Evan Gool

Level 1 Helpdesk Technician

Hire Date 3/21/2022 – Evan was born and raised right here in Austin, Texas, and is very excited to be joining the CAG family! The best thing about Austin, in Evan’s opinion, would have to be how busy the city is and that there is always something exciting happening. In his free time, he enjoys reading sci-fi/fantasy novels and comics, traveling, and playing video games. He plays on both the PS5 and the PC, and his all-time favorite game series would have to be the Dark Souls series. Evan once went on a cruise to St. Thomas in the Caribbean with his family, which he says was amazing, but he would one day love to travel to New Zealand because of its beautiful scenery and interesting culture.
Harrison Gool

Level 1 Helpdesk Technician

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Harrison Gool

Level 1 Helpdesk Technician

Hire Date 10/24/2022 – Harrison was born and raised in Austin, Texas, and he is excited to be working for Continental Automotive Group! When he’s not busy working, Harrison’s interests include baseball, playing guitar, and watching movies. His favorite movie of all time has to be none other than Jurassic Park, which he will tell you is the quintessential blockbuster. Harrison also enjoys playing video games and a few of his favorites are Halo, Garry’s Mod, and any of the Spider-Man games. When it comes to sports, Harrison roots for the Houston Astros. FUN FACT: If Harrison could vacation to any destination, he would choose Japan for its fascinating culture!

Harrison’s favorite book – Moneyball by Michael Lewis
Laura Granger

Title Clerk

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Laura Granger

Title Clerk

Hire Date 6/30/2021 – Laura is from California. She has three senior Chihuahuas: Lolly, Brigid, and Tuna (pictured). Laura moved to Austin on a whim in 2020 with her Chihuahuas and is ever grateful for that decision.
Phillip Guzman

Senior Content Producer
Top Gun 2020

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Phillip Guzman

Senior Content Producer
Top Gun 2020

Hire Date 12/5/2019 – Phillip is from San Antonio, though he grew up in southern Bavaria, Germany. He has a strong passion for creating great videos and photos. In his free time, Phillip likes to write, enjoy good food and music, and spend time with his wife and both of their families. Phillip is always down for a meal with flavor, especially Italian, Greek, and Mexican dishes. A few top picks for Phillip? His favorite song is Good Vibrations by The Beach Boys, he roots for the San Antonio Spurs, and he’s a big fan of the movie Miller’s Crossing by the Coen Brothers. In fact, if Phillip could invite anyone to dinner, he’d choose the Coen Brothers! In the film world, Phillip is also an admirer of John Cassavetes for the way he chose to invest his own money–made from acting–to create his own really unique independent films. FUN FACT: Phillip and his wife also have three wonderful dogs, Oliver, Arlo, and Hamilton!
Jami Hamel

Graphic Designer

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Jami Hamel

Graphic Designer

Hire Date 09/14/2022 – Jami comes to us from Iowa and is very excited to be joining as a Graphic Designer for Macho Marketing, CAG’s internal marketing agency! When she has spare time, Jami enjoys painting and keeping up with the Iowa Hawkeyes, her all-time favorite sports team. Jami once vacationed in Montana and says it is the best place she has visited thus far; nothing beats Yellowstone and Glacier National Park! As amazing as that vacation was, Jami hopes to one day venture to Egypt so she can check out the beautiful pyramids.

Jami’s favorite book – The Catcher in the Rye by J. D. Salinger
Linda Hammond

Service Advisor

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Linda Hammond

Service Advisor

Hire Date 11/10/2021 – Linda is from Port Hueneme, CA, right next to Oxnard – which is where the Cowboys go for training! In 1988, Linda was newly married, had just moved to a new state, and was in need of a job. She found herself in a receptionist position within the automotive world and never really looked back from there. She now happily drives her third Chrysler 300C. In her free time, Linda enjoys hanging out with her man and her dogs, reading, doing puzzles, watching NASCAR & Netflix, listening to Home Free and pretty much anything from the 70’s & 80’s music era. Around the DFW, Linda would recommend going to Uncle Julio’s for tasty Mexican meals and to Salt Grass for a good steak. FUN FACT: Linda once went to Bermuda for FREE, thanks to one of her husband’s work trips! It’s easily one of her top travel memories.
Ty Hammonds

Corporate Controller

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Ty Hammonds

Corporate Controller

Hire Date 10/29/2018 – Ty was born and raised in the small town of Pittsburg, TX. He made his way to Austin to go to school at UT and ended up with a degree in Mathematics. In his free time, Ty enjoys playing basketball, watching movies, and hanging out with his wife, Jaclyn. One of their favorite things to do together is to take their dogs, Lewis the Anatolian Shepherd mix and Riley the Staffordshire Terrier mix, out to go paddling on the lake. One day, Ty would like to travel to Italy, as he minored in Italian. He can’t wait to see the coast, try all the foods, and travel throughout as much of the areas as he can!
Jeff Hand

CAG Insurance Agent

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Jeff Hand

CAG Insurance Agent

Hire Date 9/30/2015 – Jeff is a long-time Austinite and has been a licensed insurance agent since 2009. In his spare time, Jeff enjoys biking, music, and reading. He enjoys helping everyone with their insurance needs and is available at 512-380-7474 to assist you with your home, auto, boat, motorcycle, life, or other insurance needs.
Alex Harrington

Technician
Top Gun 2021

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Alex Harrington

Technician
Top Gun 2021

Hire Date 10/3/2018 – Alex is from Arlington, Texas. Back in 2011, he had been working at Schlotzsky’s where life brought him face-to-face with a Service Director who saw something special in Alex. He was given an opportunity to join the automotive world then and hasn’t looked back! Outside of work, Alex enjoys hanging out with his daughter and wife to fly kites and climb jungle gyms at parks in the area. They currently have five extremely close-knit dogs, a pair of lab/German shepherd mixes who are father and son, a boxer/rottweiler mix, a blue pitbull, and a red heeler/Chihuahua mix. In the DFW area, Alex likes knowing that so much is available close-by, including pool halls. Alex and his wife actually both play pool and met at Regionals! If Alex could invite anyone to dinner, he’d choose to have one more meal with his mom who passed away when he was just 17. To have more time with her now that he’s grown up and has a family of his own would be an absolute dream. Alex is thankful that he has his dad and looks up to him for his tough-love and logical, manichean views. He’s down to celebrate more things in life at Benihanas, and gets a kick out of using vacation days for beach trips down in Galveston to build sand castles. One day though, he’d love to plan a trip to New Zealand to experience less buildings and more scenery. Alex grew up playing soccer in the DFW area for Solar Red and relishes his soccer days through cheering on the USA team during the World Cup. Alex never tires of watching the Home Alone series every year around the holidays and his top tracks are Unwell and Bent by Matchbox Twenty. FUN FACT: Alex’s grandpa had owned a drag strip and that is where Alex first became interested in cars at all and the 2013 Chrysler 300 SRT – white exterior, light brown interior, and silver chrome wheels – is his picture perfect dream car.
Joy Hardeman

Twin Sister
Visionary & Co-Owner

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Joy Hardeman

Twin Sister
Visionary & Co-Owner

Hire Date 2/17/2984 – Joy received her undergraduate degree from The University of Texas in 2005. After going on a leaf peeping cruise with her Grandmother Hardeman in the fall of 2005, Joy was hired by CAG and worked in various positions over the next 3 years. In 2012, Joy received her law degree from The University of Texas School of Law. After law school Joy spent 2 years in Washington DC and was rehired by CAG in 2016. Joy enjoys crossword puzzles, an occasional Peloton class, and selling cars to friends. Recently, Joy sold a Ram truck to a friend with the question, “Did you know we have a Ram dealership in Dallas?” Joy looks forward to playing doubles with her twin sister, Genny, on the local tennis circuit where they go by the name “The Twin Towers.” Joy’s brother Will wants her to be a race car driver. Joy and Will compete under the name “Air Hardeman.” Overall, it’s safe to call her the Joy of all trades.
William B. Hardeman

Brother - Managing Partner

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William B. Hardeman

Brother - Managing Partner

Hire Date 7/18/1981 (Will) – William B. is an Austin recreationalist: an avid cyclist, triathlete, competitive skier, and outdoorsman who enjoys all the air, land, and water that Austin has to offer. These activities have made William B. more in tune with local environmental issues, and in his construction and development focus at the Continental Automotive Group, William B. brings with him a strong commitment to preserving Austin’s natural beauty. William B. grew up in west Austin and graduated from the University of Texas at Austin.
Lily Geneva Hardeman

Cutest Employee Ever

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Lily Geneva Hardeman

Cutest Employee Ever

Hire date 7/8/2016 – Lily is named after her great grandmother Geneva Hardeman. She loves to spend time with her family, including her cousins James, Margot and Reese Hardeman-Hill, and her grandparents. She likes to swim, dance, paint, draw, play dress up, and do gymnastics. Lily offices alongside her dada Will and enjoys saying hello to everyone at the dealership and judging the annual employee Halloween costume competition. She oversees the Continental Cafe and creates seasonal drinks like the Lily Lavender Latte.
Penelope Elle Hardeman

Cutest Employee Ever

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Penelope Elle Hardeman

Cutest Employee Ever

Hire Date 4/1/2020 – Penelope (Poppy) is baby sister to Lily and enjoys dancing, laughing, playing with her dog Nash, and being an all-around angel. Poppy likes to do whatever Lily is doing and has inspired drinks at the Continental Cafe including the Poppy Peppermint Latte.
Genny Hill

Dealer

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Genny Hill

Dealer

Hire Date 2/17/1984 – Genny was born and raised in Austin, and after earning her degree in Finance and Spanish at Southern Methodist University in Dallas, she returned to Austin to work in investment banking. After two years, she decided to join the family business and has split her time between several of our dealerships. Genny enjoys spending time with her teddy bear of a husband, little James, sweet baby Margot, and their three dogs. You might recognize her, she’s the girl jogging around the neighborhood, pushing a stroller with one hand and holding two dogs with the other. Her favorite things in life are James and Margot, who come to the dealership with her almost every day and love to smile at everyone that stops by their office to say hi.
James Hill

Cutest Employee Ever

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James Hill

Cutest Employee Ever

Hire Date 9/8/2015 – James’ first day on the job was just one week after being born, making him Continental Automotive Group’s youngest employee ever. He’s been voted “Cutest Employee Ever” and get’s his daily dose of caffeine at INFINITI’s coffee bar. Now that James has been accepted to preschool, his presence has decreased, but he still attends monthly management meetings to stay up-to-date on dealership operations. He’ll be the one sweeping the floors, pulling parts and detailing cars during his teens. So say hi!
Margot Hill

Cutest Employee Ever

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Margot Hill

Cutest Employee Ever

Hire Date 5/22/2017 – Margot weighed only 5 lbs on her first day of work. Like her older brother James, she enjoys greeting customers at Austin INFINITI’s coffee bar and cruising around the showroom.
Reese Hill

Cutest Employee Ever

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Reese Hill

Cutest Employee Ever

Hire Date coming soon! – Reese is a sister to James and Margot who enjoys spending her mornings at the gym alongside her parents, Genny and Chris.
Jason Heimbecker

Level 1 Helpdesk Technician

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Jason Heimbecker

Level 1 Helpdesk Technician

Hire Date 9/13/2021 – Jason is from Spring Branch, Texas. He’s brand new to the automotive world, but he comes with over 10 years of IT experience! Jason enjoys collecting action figures, making unboxing videos for youtube, and finding all kinds of great pasta dishes – spaghetti, lasagna, tortellini… you name it! Jason also likes playing games like Monster Hunter Stories 2 on his Nintendo Switch and is always down to watch any of Luc Besson’s movies. FUN FACT: Jason spent time traveling through China while learning all about the Ming dynasty.
Brandon Henderson

Technician

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Brandon Henderson

Technician

Hire Date 02/27/2023 – Bio coming soon!
Connor Henkel

Sales Consultant

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Connor Henkel

Sales Consultant

Hire Date 02/21/2023 – Connor was born in San Diego, California, and spent some time living in Fredericksburg, Virginia before moving to Texas. He loves the number of places, businesses, and restaurants that are always opening in the Dallas area. Connor has been working in the automotive business for almost 10 years. He has always loved cars and helping people, so he figured “why not make a career out of combining the two?”. Fast forward to now, and he is thrilled to be part of the Forest Lane CDJR family! When he’s not busy delivering awesome experiences to his clients, Connor enjoys playing paintball, fishing, and taking his kids to different parks. When it comes to music, he loves everything from country music to EDM. Connor’s favorite restaurant here in Dallas is San Diego Tacos – they make awesome carne asada burritos that remind him of growing up in California. The best vacation Connor has been on so far was a road trip he took to San Diego with his family during Covid. One day, he hopes to visit Germany so he can experience the lineage aspect, snowboarding, and driving a Porsche on the autobahn. When asked who his hero is, Connor chose his father not only for his military/government service for our country but for how well he did in taking care of his family. He set an example for helping people, growing, and doing everything you can to achieve your goals. If Connor could invite anyone to dinner, he would choose Mac Miller because he loves his music and never got the chance to see him perform live. As for some more favorites, Connor roots for Ohio State and Washington Capitals, his top-pick movie is Tommy Boy, his favorite video games are Call of Duty and NHL on the Xbox, and his favorite CDJR model is the new Jeep Grand Cherokee. FUN FACT: Connor has a beautiful wife named Sarah and three kids – Lilly, William, and Nikolai!
Karina Hernandez Gonzalez

Sales Coordinator

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Karina Hernandez Gonzalez

Sales Coordinator

Hire Date 5/6/2020 – Karina is from Arlington, Texas. She’s been in the automotive world since she was just 17 years old, and first gained an insight to the industry from her dad who worked for an auto body and paint shop. While she does consider herself a car enthusiast, the real reason she joined the team here at FLCDJR, was because she loved the way the people treated her when she bought her car here! She’s grateful to be in a welcoming place where she also gets to learn something new every day. Outside of work, Karina loves hiking the trails with her friends and rooting for the Dallas Cowboys. In the DFW, Karina would encourage you to try a dish called La Parrillada Mexicana from El Ranchito Arlington. The restaurant is beautiful and the food is simply amazing! FUN FACT: Karina’s dream truck is the Dodge Laramie 2500.
Maria Herrera

Accounting Clerk
Top Gun 2016

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Maria Herrera

Accounting Clerk
Top Gun 2016

Hire Date 7/26/2007 – Maria was born in Mexico City and she has been enjoying life in Austin since the early 2000’s. She’s been working with CAG since 2007, and loves her job. Maria enjoys watching action movies and telenovelas in her spare time. Her family includes her two sons she’s very proud of, as well as her puppy Maltese “Taz.” If she could visit anywhere in the world, she would definitely go to Paris, France.
Tony Herrera

Sales Consultant

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Tony Herrera

Sales Consultant

Hire Date 03/20/2023 – Bio coming soon!
Jonathan Holt

IT Director

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Jonathan Holt

IT Director

Hire Date 4/4/2022 – Jonathan comes to us from Corsicana, Texas. His favorite thing about Austin is how much it embraces the music, film, and art scene. While this is his first time working in the automotive industry, he has been working in the IT field for over 8 years! In his free time, Jonathan enjoys backcountry hiking, mountain biking, concerts and spending time with his family. Jonathan says Moody Theater is the best music venue in Austin and dreams of seeing Odesza there. While Austin is known for its great cuisine, Jonathan’s favorite restaurant is The Preachers Son, located in Bentonville, Arkansas. Jonathan and his wife once had the amazing opportunity to spend a week at a private resort called PlayaNix, and he says that is the best vacation he has ever been on. One day, Jonathan would love to do a road trip from Omaha Beach to Berlin and see all of the WWII sites. FUN FACT – Jonathan’s favorite movie is Forrest Gump.

Jonathan’s Favorite Book: Frozen in Time by Mitchell Zuckoff
“This book helps remind me that people do impossible things all the time. No reason I can’t also do impossible things.”
Joyce Hornor

Office Manager

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Joyce Hornor

Office Manager

Hire Date 7/7/2021 – Joyce was an Airforce brat who lived all over and most recently moved to Central Texas from Louisiana. Around Austin, Joyce is enraptured by the overall diversity of the city. She’s no stranger to the automotive world and has been enjoying her time in the field since 1988. Outside of work, Joyce enjoys spending time with her family and her dogs, going for bike rides, and planning her next trip to the beach with her family. Some of her favorite memories have been made at the beach with them. At home, Joyce revels in quality time with her two dogs, a Malamute and a mutt, Mavs and Penny.
Charles Horsley

Finance Manager

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Charles Horsley

Finance Manager

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April Horton

Accounting Clerk

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April Horton

Accounting Clerk

Hire Date 1/29/2020 – April is from Dallas, Texas and loves that there are endless things to do here. If you’re looking for a great chicken fried steak, April will tell you that Po Melvin’s in Irving is the spot! She’s been in the automotive industry since 2017 and has enjoyed all of the different teams she’s had the opportunity to work alongside. Outside of work, April enjoys swimming and barbecuing with family, playing Mario Kart on the Nintendo Switch, rooting for the Texas Rangers, online shopping, going to the lake, and hanging out with her two dogs, Hank the basset hound, and Molly the goldendoodle. April is grateful to have such an amazing mom who is her biggest supporter and who she considers as her strong backbone. One of the best trips April ever went on was to Saint Helens, Oregon where she was able to attend the Halloweentown festival which is the location of where her favorite movie (Halloweentown) was filmed! One day, April would also like to travel to New York City during the holidays to see the city all lit up with lights. Her dream car vision includes riding in a Jeep Grand Cherokee L while listening to her favorite Koe Wetzel playlist.
Heather Horton

Photographer

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Heather Horton

Photographer

Hire Date 7/1/2020 – Heather is from Carrollton, Texas. She loves being in the DFW area because there is so much to do and there’s truly something for everyone. She’d recommend trying the crawfish from Nate’s Seafood over in Addison. Outside of work, Heather enjoys making art, kayaking, being outdoors, listening to music (live or at home) and taking on DIY projects. While she’d like to travel to more places, Heather recalls fond memories of getting married in New Orleans where she was able to take in the culture, history, food, music, and architecture. Heather is a fan of the Dallas Stars, loves riding in her wife’s Jeep Renegade, and has a few awesome pets – Ringo Star, a corgi/Australian shepherd mix, and two cats, ZJ and Drezden.
Aaron House

Sales Manager

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Aaron House

Sales Manager

Hire Date 02/07/2023 – Aaron is from Amarillo, Texas, and he has over 20 years of experience working in the car business! He has a beautiful wife and 3 awesome daughters, who he loves spending time with in his free time. Aaron also enjoys weight training and his favorite restaurant is Steve Fields Steakhouse. When it comes to music, Aaron is a huge fan of Luke Combs, and while he doesn’t have any pets currently, he hopes to adopt a bulldog in the future. Here at Forest Lane CDJR, Aaron’s favorite model is definitely the Jeep Wrangler Rubicon. FUN FACT: Aaron is a gentle giant!
Stephanie Houston

Parts Specialist

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Stephanie Houston

Parts Specialist

Hire Date 10/20/2022 – Stephanie is from Midlothian, Texas, a little town located just outside of Dallas. She has over 20 years of experience in the automotive world, and she is delighted to be part of the FLCDJR team! In her spare time, Stephanie enjoys spending time with her family and friends, and she loves visiting the beach whenever she can. Country music will always be a top pick of Stephanie’s, and her favorite model at FLCDJR is the Jeep Grand Cherokee. At home, Stephanie has five pets – one dog and four chickens. FUN FACT: Stephanie has a medical degree, but she prefers having a job with lots of customer interaction!
Renee Howard

Service Coordinator

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Renee Howard

Service Coordinator

Hire Date 1/10/2022 – Renee comes to us from Houston, Texas. When she’s not working, she loves spending time with her husband and her friends by playing video games together! Renee and her husband managed to get their hands on a PS5 and they love playing all kinds of games on it. Interestingly enough, they have met many of their friends from all around the world through gaming! If she could have dinner with anyone, living or deceased, Renee would invite her mother. She would love nothing more than for her mom to meet her husband and laugh at all of his silly jokes. FUN FACT: At home, Renee has several cats whom she loves dearly.
Adam Jackson

Level 1 Helpdesk Technician

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Adam Jackson

Level 1 Helpdesk Technician

Hire Date 10/12/2022 – Adam is originally from Columbus, Ohio, and has been working in the automotive business since 2019! His interest in vehicles began early on, as he spent a good amount of his childhood in the garage. In his free time, Adam loves exploring national and state parks, and he is well-versed in the Martial Arts world. Many of his evenings include training in Jiu Jitsu and Muay Thai! As for some more favorites, Adam loves listening to music by The Weeknd, his top-pick thing about Austin is the food, “The Book of Eli” is his go-to movie, and he roots for the Ohio State Buckeyes. The best vacation Adam has been on was the time he visited the Colorado Rocky Mountains, but he would one day love to visit the Galápagos Islands for their incredible wildlife. If Adam could invite anybody to dinner, he would undoubtedly choose Barack Obama. FUN FACT: At home, Adam has two cats named Mighty and Yhandi!

Adam’s favorite book – The Code of Trust by Cameron Stauth and Robin Dreeke
Dalia Jimenez

Billing/Title Clerk

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Dalia Jimenez

Billing/Title Clerk

Hire Date 9/10/2018 – Dalia is a Scorpio who was born in Mexico and raised in the Rio Grande Valley. She’s been in the automotive world since 2008 and it was all thanks to her sister-in-law. Dalia loves that she has the chance to learn something new every single day in this position! Outside of work, Dalia enjoys spending time with her family, avoiding the Dallas traffic as much as possible, hanging out with her Australian shepherd/pitbull mix named Suez, and rooting for the Dallas Cowboys and the Texas Rangers. She loves getting to be with her husband and their two children, especially for cookouts together. Every day, Dalia is thankful for her mom. She is inspired by the way she raised six children, single-handedly and always showed her that no matter the situation, never give up. FUN FACT: Dalia’s dream Jeep is a hot pink Wrangler Rubicon!
Tiffani John

Sales Coordinator
Top Gun 2021

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Tiffani John

Sales Coordinator
Top Gun 2021

Hire Date 4/18/2019 – Tiffani is from Dallas, Texas. She loves how you can do something different in each city of the DFW – however, downtown Dallas is her favorite place to visit. Tiffani’s been in the automotive industry for nearly ten years now and originally got into the BDC when her uncle was the GM of a dealership. Tiffani can also easily tell you that her dream car is surely a Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat. Outside of work, Tiffani enjoys spending time with her family, reading, writing poetry, listening to music like the News Boys, making dinner plans at Benihanas, and taking her kids on adventures just about every weekend. She’d love to travel to Jamaica and Trinidad to see her family there, and also fondly recalls one of the best trips she ever went on was visiting her grandmother in New York. Tiffani was able to experience the mix of cultural cuisines there, such as Caribbean, Cuban, and Indian, and she was able to try out the subways and go shopping, too! FUN FACT: Tiffani’s favorite movie is Coming to America! Classic.
Deyanira Juarez

Office Manager

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Deyanira Juarez

Office Manager

Deyanira is from Edinburg, Texas and she’s been in the automotive industry since 2004. When she’s not working, she enjoys painting and trying to keep her two Boxers from destroying anything they find. Her favorite restaurant is Olive Garden, and someday, Deyanira would like to visit Hawaii for the amazing beaches there.
Sia Kamalipour

Sales Consultant

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Sia Kamalipour

Sales Consultant

Hire Date 06/14/2022 – Sia is from Dallas, Texas, and has been working in the automotive industry since the early ’90s! He says the best thing about Dallas is that it is a big city with endless opportunities. Sia is a family man, so if he’s not working, he’s likely spending quality time with his loved ones. As for some favorites, Sia loves Mexican cuisine, he roots for the Dallas Cowboys, and he is a huge fan of all the old rock bands like Pink Floyd and Queen. Additionally, Sia says he always has fun visiting Mexico and hopes to vacation there again very soon. When asked who his hero is, Sia mentioned his son because of how smart and well-behaved he is. FUN FACT: Sia is always super motivated to take care of business and get stuff done!
Michael Keck

System Administrator

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Michael Keck

System Administrator

Hire Date 3/1/2022 – Michael is from a small town called Defiance in northwest Ohio. He is new to the automotive industry but has been working in the IT field since 2008! Michael’s favorite band is Tool, and he enjoys creating and playing music in his free time. He plays guitar, bass guitar, and even dabbles in EDM a little bit! Michael also enjoys gaming on the Playstation, watching UFC fights, and hanging out with his adorable Australian Shepherd / Dachshund mic named Willa!
Kumary Keil

Sales Coordinator

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Kumary Keil

Sales Coordinator

Hire Date 7/2/2015 – Kumary was born in Miami, Florida, moved to Austin when she was 8, and was raised in Guatemala. She can speak both English and Spanish, which she says is very useful. She enjoys anything outdoors. Her favorite movie is The Dark Knight and her favorite food is pizza. Yellowstone has been her favorite place that she’s visited so far, and she says it had beautiful scenery and she loved the weather.
Julie Kelly

Wellness Coach

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Julie Kelly

Wellness Coach

Hire Date 7/12/2021 – Julie is from the East Coast, New Jersey to be exact! She originally moved to Texas to go to grad school at Texas State, then moved away to Mississippi for a brief 3 years before coming back to Austin in November 2020. In Austin, Julie likes that there is a constant variety of things to do, like the ability to have brunch downtown, hang out on the water, or get lost in the woods – all in the same day. An endless amount of things to do, food to eat, and sights to see! Her favorite movie is a Walk to Remember and her favorite sports teams are the New York Giants and all of the teams at Mississippi State University. In her free time, Julie likes working out, biking, hiking, reading, and playing with her golden retriever/German shepherd mix, Gracie. She gets great fulfillment through finding ways to make fitness accessible and fun for those around her. Overall, Julie is excited to help others with their health and wellness goals. FUN FACT: Her favorite foods (that she misses from New Jersey) are pizza and bagels!
Kareem Kusez

Finance Manager

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Kareem Kusez

Finance Manager

Hire Date 12/31/2022 – Kareem is originally from Orange County, California, and his career in the automotive world began around 2010/2011. Outside of work, he is passionate about meditation and even attends a week-long meditation retreat every other year. When it comes to restaurants, Kareem has really been enjoying JRs Pizza, a local delicacy that happens to have the best burrito in town. He doesn’t listen to a lot of music, but he does enjoy tuning in to the Lex Friedman podcast. Kareem has two dogs and two cats, and his favorite model at Forest Lane CDJR would have to be the redesigned Grand Cherokee because it is beautiful and has a truly exceptional value proposition. FUN FACT: If you ever meet Kareem in person, he will likely talk to you about meditation and breathwork!
Megan Lassiter

Accounts Payable

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Megan Lassiter

Accounts Payable

Hire Date 10/27/2021 – Megan is from California and enjoys spending her free time reading and hanging out with her family. Megan roots for the Denver Broncos and finds time to play Skyrim on her Xbox 1. FUN FACT: Megan also has a sweet cat named Mocha.

Megan’s Favorite Book: The Morcyth Saga (Series) by Brian S. Pratt
“I have re-read this series at least 6-7 times. It’s main character is the epitome of someone who was a follower and through his own personal struggles became the hero and leader of his own story. He learned more about himself and who he could be by taking charge and inspiring those around him. I’ve read this series of books when I’m sad, happy, or even angry over and over again.”
Lisa Litchfield

Event Coordinator

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Lisa Litchfield

Event Coordinator

Hire Date 9/20/2021 – Lisa is originally from Seattle, Washington. She may be new to the automotive world, however she’s been a customer of CAG since 2016! After spending nearly 20 years staying home and raising her kids, she was ready to reenter the workforce. Previous to having kids, Lisa had worked in Sales and Marketing for Marriott. With CAG, she is glad to see the same level of dedication to customer satisfaction and product quality, which were both very important to her decision to join the team here. She’s experienced a great transition and is so happy to be a part of the team now. Outside of work, Lisa loves to spend time with her kids, movie nights with the family, day indoors cooking up all kinds of recipes, and getting outdoors to go hiking with her dogs – Jim, a yellow lab who loves playing ball more than anything else in the world, and Gracie Lou, a young French bulldog that loves hiking the trails. After having lived most of her life in the northwest, Lisa can easily say that she is a huge fan of the daily sunshine that Austin brings. Being able to be outdoors every day and enjoy all of the trails and experiences that Austin has to offer is something she is continually thrilled about.
Malik Little

Express Technician

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Malik Little

Express Technician

Hire Date 12/28/2022 – Bio coming soon!
Liz Lopez

Title Clerk

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Liz Lopez

Title Clerk

Hire Date 11/2/2021 – Liz moved to Austin from San Francisco. She enjoys working in the automotive field, as it’s been a positive experience since she’s been a part of it. Outside of work, Liz enjoys watching movies, cooking, cleaning, playing video games like Super Nintendo and Super Mario, finding great spots for Indian food and sushi, and playing around with her pets – Randy and Vern, her two cats, and a bearded dragon named Princes Mushu. Around Austin, Liz likes to relax and take in the scenes at the lakes and rivers. When it comes to travel, Liz would like to visit Machu Picchu, go anywhere that she can see the aurora borealis, and can highly recommend a stay at an all-inclusive resort in Cancun, Mexico. Liz’s maternal grandmother, Luz Elena, is her hero as she taught Liz how to appreciate everything and work hard. Among amazing females, Liz would invite Cleopatra to dinner if she could sit down with anyone across all of history to be able to ask her how she was so powerful during her era. FUN FACT: Liz has been skydiving and she loves tattoos!
Clayton Main

Data Scientist
Top Gun 2018, Top Gun 2021

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Clayton Main

Data Scientist
Top Gun 2018, Top Gun 2021

Hire Date 8/21/2017 – Clayton was born and raised in the San Antonio area, and moved to Austin in February 2016. In his free time, he enjoys playing video games on his PS4 and sometimes his PC. He’s really looking forward to Destiny 2! Clayton used to spend a fair amount of time bouldering (indoor rock climbing) at places like Austin Bouldering Project and Crux Climbing Center. His top goal on his bucket list is to go to space, but not as an astronaut, and have “crazy amounts of money” is a close second. You could say that they go hand-in-hand. FUN FACT: Clayton can type out the first 101 numbers of Pi – from memory!
Thalia Maldonado

Billing Clerk

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Thalia Maldonado

Billing Clerk

Hire Date 6/7/2016 – Thalia was born and raised in Austin, TX, and she loves it’s weirdness. She likes going out and having fun with her two kids. She also enjoys visiting Port Aransas when she has the chance.
Sommer Marcy

Sales Consultant

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Sommer Marcy

Sales Consultant

Hire Date 8/31/2020 – Sommer grew up in multiple cities across the US and is thankful to have such an awesome woman as her mom and inspiration. She’s close to her family and would say that home-cooked meals at her sister’s house are better than any restaurant she can think of. In her free time, Sommer enjoys boats, planes, fast cars, all kinds of music, and being in the sunshine. Her travel history includes an amazing trip to Micronesia where she was able to experience exotic marine life. FUN FACT: Sommer’s dream Dodge is the Challenger Super Stock.
Chloe McKenna

Production Coordinator

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Chloe McKenna

Production Coordinator

Hire Date 12/10/2020 – Chloe is from Los Angeles, California. She moved to Texas in 2015, and she’s grateful that everyone was so nice and welcoming. She’s been a big fan of cars since she got her first car when she turned 16. When she’s not busy working, Chloe enjoys playing the piano and ukulele, and singing every now and again, too. As of the end of 2020, Spotify told her that her most listened to artists were Blackbear and Dua Lipa. She thinks volleyball is the best sport, she’s always down for a chicken sandwich, and Pretty Woman is her favorite movie because of how much she loves Julia Roberts. Chloe is an animal lover and has two mini Australian shepherds, Jasper and Bailey, as well as a golden retriever/chow mix, named Shandy. At the top of her travel list, you’ll find England and Ireland as that’s where most of her family lineage is from. Chloe is her own hero, because even through many challenges in her path, she always gets through them and doesn’t let them slow her down.
Annica Mendiola

Accounts Payable/Receivable

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Annica Mendiola

Accounts Payable/Receivable

Annica is from Elsa, TX and has been in the auto industry since 2016. Her biggest heroes in life are her parents, and she is grateful that they have always stood by her and loved her unconditionally. In her free time, she likes to hang out with her awesome kids Isabella Renee and Olivia Grace, play Duck Hunt on Nintendo, watch My Big Fat Greek Wedding, cheer for the Dallas Cowboys, and listen to George Strait as often as possible. In fact, if she could invite anyone to dinner, it’d be George Strait, and she’d hope for him to sing “I Cross My Heart” for her… Don’t worry, her husband’s cool with it! Annica and her husband met when she joined the Army National Guard at 28 years old. She loved going to Disney World with her family and hopes to get out to Hawaii for the beaches there, someday in the future. Overall, Annica loves to laugh and make others laugh, too.

Annica’s Favorite Book: Everything is Figureoutable by Marie Forleo
“It made me realize nothing is impossible.”
Dana Menace

Sales Consultant

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Dana Menace

Sales Consultant

Hire Date 6/1/2021 – Dana is originally from Indiana. He’s been in the automotive industry since 2002 and enjoys being in the field. Outside of work, Dana loves to travel! Miami was one of the top spots he’s visited and would say that thanks to the people there. One day, Dana would like to go out of the country to beachy places like Costa Rica. Around the DFW area, Dana loves that there are so many great places to grab a bite to eat. He’d recommend Kitchen + Kocktails, a unique comfort food restaurant that offers an assortment of fried foods, waffles, and all of your Southern faves. FUN FACT: Dana roots for the Dallas Cowboys.
Jaime Mesa

Express Technician

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Jaime Mesa

Express Technician

Hire Date 12/19/2022 – Bio coming soon!
Johanna Monterola

Sales Coordinator

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Johanna Monterola

Sales Coordinator

Hire Date 11/2/2020 – Johanna has been in the automotive world since 2018 and she loves it. Outside of work she enjoys partaking in recreational activities whenever possible. Johanna is grateful to her father, her hero, because she is who she is today all thanks to him. One day, Johanna would like to travel to Hawaii because its beauty looks similar to Venezuela. Johanna loves the 2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee, and dreams of the 2022 model!
Alyssa Montes

Accounts Payable

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Alyssa Montes

Accounts Payable

Hire Date 10/15/2016 – Alyssa was raised in Austin, and is happy to call it her home. She currently splits her time between working and attending Concordia University with a major in Business. In her spare time, she enjoys shopping, spending time with her Pomeranian named Dory, and going downtown.
Jill Moyer

Accounting Clerk

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Jill Moyer

Accounting Clerk

Hire Date 11/23/2020 – Jill is from St. Petersburg, Florida and has been in the automotive field since 2005. In Austin, Jill enjoys being at the edge of the Hill Country, which is not a way she expected the area would be. When she’s not working, she loves paper crafting, traveling, hiking, watching the Harry Potter series, listening to Celine Deon, grabbing a bite to eat from Trulucks, and hanging out with her boys! One of Jill’s favorite trips was out to Washington, DC and someday, she’d like to go Hawaii for the best of both worlds: the beach and the mountains! Jill and her boys have four dogs, 1 mini dachshund and 3 dachshund mixes – Lily, Lucky, Angel, and Coco.
Trevor Myhre

Technician

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Trevor Myhre

Technician

Hire Date 02/23/2023 – Bio coming soon!
Jackie Orewiler

HR Generalist
Top Gun 2017

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Jackie Orewiler

HR Generalist
Top Gun 2017

Hire Date 7/4/2016 – Jackie was born and raised in Wheaton, Illinois. She has a chihuahua mix and golden retriever puppy that take up most of her time on the weekends. In her free time, Jackie enjoys sudoku, hiking, watching movies, and anything to do with dogs!

Jackie’s Favorite Book: A Court of Thorns and Roses (Series) by Sarah J. Maas
“All of the characters are displayed in different angles and it’s so neat to see each individual’s motivations, decisions, and emotions throughout the series. Everything seems so realistic when you’re reading the books and it also leaves a lot to your imagination.”
Michelle Overton

Office Manager

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Michelle Overton

Office Manager

Hire Date 6/8/2006 – Michelle grew up just up the road in Georgetown, TX. After graduating from UT, she started with CAG in 2006. She can be found spending her free time with her husband Dano, their baby, three cats, and one goofy little dog.
Jessica Palomares

Billing Clerk

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Jessica Palomares

Billing Clerk

Hire Date 6/25/2021 – Jessica was born in Austin and spent her early childhood in Mexico. She’s looking forward to trips down to visit her family and friends in the area of Mexico that she considers home. Austin is just as much home as Mexico though, as they truly go hand-in-hand in her heart. She’s proud to be an Austinite thanks to it being a city that not only accepts, but embraces the color of everyones skin, LGBTQ+ customs, amazing music, unique fashion, pets, wellness, and FOOD! Jessica is thankful to her dad who raised her as a single father, showed her hardworking customs, and to top it all off – he makes the best carne asadas. FUN FACT: Jessica is a huge fan of music, but don’t ask her to pick a favorite song. There are too many to choose from!
Fernando Pena

Sales Consultant

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Fernando Pena

Sales Consultant

Hire Date 4/27/2022 – Fernando is from Durango, Mexico, and his favorite thing to do outside of work is shopping! As for his favorites, Fernando loves Mexican food, his top pick artists are Chalino Sanchez and Beto Quintanilla, he roots for the Dallas Cowboys, and he loves the Ram TRX. One day, Fernando would love to travel to Egypt so he can visit the infamous pyramids they have there. At home, Fernando has a black cat with a white stripe on his head whose name is Zorrillo, which translates to “skunk”! FUN FACT: Fernando speaks Mandarin Chinese!
Ashley Pennington

Title Clerk
Top Gun 2021

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Ashley Pennington

Title Clerk
Top Gun 2021

Ashley is from Houston and the Texans and Astros are forever her two favorite teams. She’s been in the automotive world for a while as Ashley was used to the idea of the car business thanks to her Grandpa, who had owned a few used car lots when she was growing up. She is very close to her family. Ashley misses her Tita who passed away and she idolizes her nana who never gave up, always took care of her family, and always showed unconditional love. Through these examples, Ashley has the best outlook and support for her own children, Liam Ryder and Leila Rose. When Ashley isn’t at work, she likes to be with her kids, play darts, and spend time with her dogs, a cocker spaniel mix, Max, and blind terrier mix, Bella Fred. Ashley likes traveling and loved the time she spent in Puerto Rico, and can’t wait for the day she can go Santorini, Greece! FUN FACT: Ashley is a fan of old school Nintendo/Super Nintendo, Deadpool, and anything and everything Marvel!
Hunter Perrin

Sales Consultant

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Hunter Perrin

Sales Consultant

Hire Date 5/4/2022 – Hunter is from Farmersville, Texas, and is thrilled to be joining the Forest Lane CDJR family! In his spare time, Hunter enjoys playing poker for fun and playing Apex Legends on the Xbox. When it comes to food, Hunter says you can never really go wrong with Texas Roadhouse! It has always been a dream of his to visit Colombia and hopes to take a vacation there sometime in the future. As for some more favorites, Hunter’s top-pick song to listen to is “Middle of a Memory” by Cole Swindell, and he roots for the Dallas Cowboys! At home, Hunter has two adorable dogs – an American Bully and a Doberman, both girls! FUN FACT: Hunter’s favorite model here at Forest Lane CDJR is the Jeep Grand Cherokee.
John Phan

Sales Consultant

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John Phan

Sales Consultant

Hire Date 02/20/2023 – John grew up in San Jose, California, and made his move to Texas in 1998. He has been working in the automotive industry since 2018 and is excited to be part of the Forest Lane CDJR family! John is an absolute “phan” of books and traveling … and, as you can see, he’s guilty of horrible puns. Mediterranean food has been an obsession of his lately, and if given the opportunity to vacation to any destination, John would love to revisit Greece. What is John’s favorite model at CDJR, you ask? As a veteran, he’s gotta go with the Jeep Wrangler. FUN FACT: At home, John has a cat named Riley!
Faith Qualls

Service Coordinator

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Faith Qualls

Service Coordinator

Hire Date 03/09/2023 – Faith is from McKinney, Texas, and this is her first time working in the automotive business. She wanted to find a new career path that allows her to be customer service oriented, so this seemed like the perfect fit! Faith’s favorite part about the DFW area is simple – it feels like home and it’s super convenient. Her hobbies include watching The Office, thrift shopping, and painting. Faith loves attending any concert at the Red Rocks Amphitheater, and her favorite meal would have to be crab legs. Hawaii is definitely the best place Faith has traveled to thus far because she loves cliff jumping and snorkeling. In the future, her goal is to renovate a school bus so she can travel across the country. Faith’s favorite movies are psychological thriller movies, anything made by Christopher Nolan, and anything that features John Cusack. Her favorite song at the moment is “Say It” by Maggie Rogers, and she roots for the University of Texas sports teams. At home, Faith has an adorable dog named Paisley who is her absolute favorite!

Faith’s favorite books – The Great Gatsby by Scott F. Fitzgerald, and The Help by Kathryn Stockett
Guillermo Quezada

Sales Consultant
Top Gun 2021

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Guillermo Quezada

Sales Consultant
Top Gun 2021

Hire Date 11/19/2018 – Guillermo is from San Diego, California and has been in the automotive world since 2012. Around the DFW area, Guillermo loves that the people are traditional and the cost of living is fair! He enjoys playing piano, singing, and attending church on Sundays. Listening to Carlos Santana, finding great places for carne asada burritos or fries, and rooting for the Buffalo Bills are some things he’s passionate about. Guillermo’s been to the gorgeous gulf shores of Alabama and has plans to travel to Cancun in his future to experience fresh fruit waters while taking in the beautiful ocean sceneries. Guillermo is inspired by Jesus and in an effort to live toward a path of only ever aiming at making things better, you can just about always catch Guillermo in a positive mood! He has a deep love of people, learning new things, and teaching, too. FUN FACT: Guillermo’s favorite movie is Beat Street and he even used to be an old school break dancer in the ’80s!
Shelby Rae

Web Content Editor
Top Gun 2014, Top Gun 2016

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Shelby Rae

Web Content Editor
Top Gun 2014, Top Gun 2016

Hire Date 7/23/2013 – Shelby is an old soul. She’s a pure creative who sees the emotions in all medium of arts and partakes in many, too. For CAG, Shelby works on finding ways to make our websites more appealing and easier to use. She’s excelled at previous roles within the company and achieved CAG’s Employee of the Year “Top Gun” Award twice during her tenure. From inventory photographer to graphic designer, and now to editor, Shelby aims to make things better along the way. World Class is the goal, and high performance is the role. Outside of CAG, Shelby lives under a handful of pine trees with her family in Bastrop and you can always find the lyrical works of Mac Miller in her recently played tunes.
Michael Ramey

Parts Specialist

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Michael Ramey

Parts Specialist

Hire Date 02/20/2023 – Michael was born in San Antonio and moved to Victoria at a young age. Finally, around 1999/2000, he moved to the Dallas-Fort Worth area and hasn’t looked back since! He loves the infinite amount of activities and opportunities that lie in Dallas. Michael has been in and out of the automotive business since 2008, and over the past few years, he has been working in parts departments making a career for himself. In his spare time, Michael enjoys taking time to rest, unwinding at a local lounge, and catching a movie with his friends. He also loves the little joys in life, like catching up with a friend at Starbucks. Michael’s favorite musical artist is Harry Chapin and loves listening to his song “Taxi and Sequel”. If you’re looking for a new restaurant to try, Michael recommends Campisis Italian Restaurant and their delicious sampler plate. Michael’s favorite vacation thus far was a trip he took to visit his friend in 2022. In the future, he hopes to visit Germany and Japan for the interesting culture and amazing food. As for some more favorites, Michael’s favorite movie is Jungle Cruise, he roots for the Green Bay Packers, and his favorite CDJR model is the Hellcat Durango.

Michael’s favorite book – Richest Man in Babylon by George S. Clason
Mark Ramos

Service Manager

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Mark Ramos

Service Manager

Hire Date 10/6/2021 – Mark is from Fort Worth, Texas and has been in the automotive world since 2013. One of his favorite vacation spots on the planet is Cancun, Mexico. In his free time, Mark roots for the Saint Louis Cardinals and enjoys kicking back with his three huskies.
Justin Ray

Title Clerk

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Justin Ray

Title Clerk

Hire Date 02/20/2023 – Justin is from the southeast area of Texas, and he has been working in the automotive world since 2019. In his free time, he enjoys reading, painting miniatures, and playing video games (preferably Baldur’s Gate 3). Justin’s favorite musical artist is Amon Amarth, and his top-pick meal is crawfish etouffee. If he could travel to any destination, Justin would choose Germany to experience the beautiful scenery. As for a couple more favorites, Justin is a Lord of the Rings fan and his favorite song is The Empyrean Phoenix by Dimmu Borgir. FUN FACT: At home, Justin has an adorable German Shepherd named Ella!
Hilary Razo

Title Clerk

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Hilary Razo

Title Clerk

Hire Date 11/13/2017 – Hilary is originally from California but moved to Texas 15 years ago. She enjoys volunteering with Habitat for Humanity, painting, and crafting! Her family, friends, and community are very important to her! She’s totally obsessed with her Siberian Husky, Apollo! She loves hockey, and her favorite team is the Colorado Avalanche. Her biggest pet peeve is people spelling her name wrong. She loves living in Austin and embracing its weird culture! She also loves live music and being outdoors.

Hilary’s Favorite Book: Everything is Figureoutable by Marie Forleo
“I liked this book because she keeps it real, I found this book is very relatable. Marie gives you tools to achieve goals, make better use of your time, and handle criticism better. She delivers it in a way that really clicked with me and I still use some techniques she offered in the book in my day to day life.”
Conner Redlin

Executive Assistant

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Conner Redlin

Executive Assistant

Hire Date 5/24/2020 – Conner is from Pensacola, Florida. Now in Austin, Conner is a fan of the vibrant atmosphere and all of the live music that floods the city. Outside of work, Conner teaches piano in Austin and he graduated from college with a music performance degree in clarinet. He also enjoys getting out to go hiking and exploring, finding great spots for seafood, and hanging out with his English springer spaniel, Sadie. Conner’s favorite movie is The Birdcage starring Robin Williams, Gene Hackman, Nathan Lane, and Dianne West, and his favorite song is What a Wonderful World by Nat King Cole. Conner enjoys traveling and has been to many countries including, England, France, Malawi, Moldova, and Austria, with the most memorable trip being to Paris and London for New Year’s Eve. Conner is thankful for a hard-working family who always did their best to provide an amazing life and so many incredible opportunities for his entire family. FUN FACT: If he could invite anyone to dinner, he’d choose Selena Gomez, “cuz she’s a queen.”
Alex Reyes

Occupational Safety & Health Coordinator
Top Gun 2019

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Alex Reyes

Occupational Safety & Health Coordinator
Top Gun 2019

Hire Date 1/22/1990 – Alex is a proud father of six children and happily married to his wife! But his family count doesn’t stop at eight, you can also add two dogs to the mix! He is very proud of the fact he has been with the company for over 25 years!
Meredith Rials

Billing Clerk

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Meredith Rials

Billing Clerk

Hire Date 12/28/2020 – Meredith is an Austinite whose favorite thing is that there is always something to do! She loves Chuy’s, baking, and hanging out with her dogs, Kate the shih tzu mix and Gomez the yorkie mix. One of her top bucket list items is to visit all of the national parks on a very, very, very long road trip.
Javier Rivera

Hiring Specialist

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Javier Rivera

Hiring Specialist

Hire Date 6/1/2021 – Javier is from Houston, Texas. Now in Austin, Javier loves the cultural melting pot here, coupled with so many unique personalities, plus all of the outdoor sceneries. (And let’s not forget about the food!) While he is new to the automotive world, Javier feels that he has found an amazing opportunity with CAG and can’t wait to grow here. In his free time, he enjoys playing tennis, working out, cooking, finding great spots for Vietnamese food, and spending quality time with his friends and family. Javier’s parents are his role models as they moved from Mexico and persisted to do everything they could to give their children a better life. He’s down to catch live music at just about any venue, at just about any time! Javier enjoys traveling and was able to spend Thanksgiving with his family in Mexico. One day, he would like to travel to Australia to see the beautiful nature as well as the Australian Open Tournament for tennis! FUN FACT: Javier previously spent 8 years as a hairstylist!
Jackie Romero

HR Specialist
Top Gun 2011, Top Gun 2016

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Jackie Romero

HR Specialist
Top Gun 2011, Top Gun 2016

Hire Date 06/01/2010 – Jackie was born in California where she soon ended her west coast fun to be in Austin, TX. She has a dog named Bandit that she likes to take on walks. She enjoys the produce section at the grocery store and going to local pubs and farmers markets! If she won the lottery she would give Sheri money and pay off all of her expenses. Her dream car is an old school Shelby Mustang. She hates doing laundry but enjoys beef fajitas and her step dad’s home cooking. She aspires to one day visit the NASCAR Hall of Fame in North Carolina. With Jackie’s good looks, she often gets mistaken for Popeye’s girlfriend, Olive Oyl. She found her place at Mercedes-Benz of Austin by the fabulous Craigslist and has gone uphill from there! She enjoys football, hanging with friends and is a HUGE NASCAR FAN! Quote by Jackie: “Joy is contagious. Hang around joyful people and there’s every chance you’ll catch it.”
Jordyn Runte

Internal Service Writer
Top Gun 2021

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Jordyn Runte

Internal Service Writer
Top Gun 2021

Hire Date 7/6/2020 – Jordyn is from Flower Mound, Texas. Her journey in the automotive world began in 2020 when she decided to test the waters and see what it’s about. Fast forward to now, she absolutely loves being part of this business! Jordyn’s favorite genre of music is undoubtedly country music, and she says Joe T Garcias in Fort Worth has the best Mexican cuisine. When asked about the best vacation she’s ever been on, Jordyn said nothing beats the trip she went on to Cancun with her best friends. The Harry Potter movies are Jordyn’s favorite, and she says she will always have a soft spot in her heart for that series. FUN FACT – Jordyn has a total of 4 dogs at home! Their names are Oakley, Alto, Stanley, and Mia.
Jasmine Sanchez

Sales Coordinator

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Jasmine Sanchez

Sales Coordinator

Hire Date 01/30/2023 – Jasmine was born in Victoria, Texas, and she began working in the automotive business due to her curiosity about the scheduling aspect of it. She used to work as a receptionist and has a ton of experience running schedules, so she is excited to see what her new position with CAG will bring. In her free time, Jasmine enjoys reading, going to the movies, and spending time with her dog, Jasper, who is grumpy and acts like a grandpa but is only 4 years old and a true cutie. Being that she has two younger brothers, she’s also into video games and loves playing on the PlayStation with them. When it comes to music, Jasmine has been a die-hard Taylor Swift fan (aka a “Swiftie”) since she was young and looks forward to seeing Taylor in concert in March 2023! Jasmine’s favorite type of cuisine is Asian food, and her favorite meal would have to be the vermicelli bowl from Pho Hoang. A few years ago, Jasmine went to Tennessee and stayed in a cabin up in the mountains with her family and friends, and says it was the best destination she has been to thus far. Switzerland is definitely at the top of her list of places she wants to visit in the future. When asked who her hero is, Jasmine chose her dearest friend who she has known for half of her life. Despite some hardships her friend experienced, Jasmine has gotten to see her grow and better herself, and it means a lot to have had her in her life for so many years. As for some favorites, Jasmine’s top-pick movie is Super 8, her two favorite songs are “Cool Cat” by Queen and “Lovesong” by The Cure, and she roots for the Dallas Cowboys. FUN FACT: Jasmine is an open book and will answer any question with honesty, so don’t let her initial shyness fool you! She is also thrilled to be part of the CAG team.
Jim Schankel

Billing Clerk

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Jim Schankel

Billing Clerk

Hire Date 7/12/2021 – Jim is from Cypress, Texas. Outside of work, he’s big into being outdoors for activities like cycling and camping. His most fond travel memories come from a Hawaiian cruise he ventured.
Jeff Schneider

General Sales Manager

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Jeff Schneider

General Sales Manager

Hire Date 4/5/2017 – Jeff has been in the car business since 2003. He has three wonderful kids, Jack, Gillian, and Reid, with who he loves spending time. Hunting, fishing, and golfing are his other favorite pastimes. He enjoys all things sports and is a Cowboy season ticket holder.
Timothy Shook

Chief Operating Officer 🌱📚

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Timothy Shook

Chief Operating Officer 🌱📚

Hire Date 5/15/2004 – The Dalai Lama, when asked what surprised him most about humanity, answered “Man! Because he sacrifices his health in order to make money. Then he sacrifices money to recuperate his health. And then he is so anxious about the future that he does not enjoy the present; the result being that he does not live in the present or the future; he lives as if he is never going to die, and then dies having never really lived.”

Timothy’s favorite book: The Untethered Soul: The Journey Beyond Yourself by Michael Alan Singer
Dest Smith

Sales Coordinator

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Dest Smith

Sales Coordinator

Hire Date 03/20/2023 – Dest grew up in Chicago, Illinois. She was inspired to join the automotive world after seeing the bustling business of it all and learning about how great of a company CAG is. Her favorite thing about the Dallas area is how big the city is! Dest is quite the foodie and enjoys trying new restaurants as often as she can.

Dest’s favorite book – Brave New World by Aldous Huxley
Ben Tidwell

Sales Consultant

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Ben Tidwell

Sales Consultant

Hire Date 02/16/2023 – Bio coming soon!
Sirfoss Toaiva

Level 1 Helpdesk Technician

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Sirfoss Toaiva

Level 1 Helpdesk Technician

Hire Date 1/24/2022 – Sirfoss is originally from Hawaii, but moved to Colorado in 2014. After spending a fair amount of time living there, he decided to make his move to Austin, Texas at the end of 2021! Although he is pretty new to the automotive industry, Sifoss is very interested in it and hopes to get more involved. He enjoys working out, and his favorite thing about Austin would have to be the beautiful exploration sites and the food scene. When asked what his favorite food is, Sirfoss was torn between sushi and Thai cuisine! One day, he would love to visit Japan because it is home to his favorite flower, the Cherry Blossom! While he’s there, he would love to explore the beautiful scenery and learn more about the culture… he says their tattoos have an interesting history! FUN FACT: Sirfoss’ favorite sports team is whichever Kevin Durant is playing on!
Noelia Torres

Internal Auditor

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Noelia Torres

Internal Auditor

Hire Date 5/16/2000 – Noelia is a Virgo, so she doesn’t lie and she doesn’t embellish. A consummate accountant, she is from Robstown, Texas, graduated from Texas State, and has lived in Austin for nine years. She works out regularly and describes her style as straightforward. She takes the TV show Ghost Whisperer quite seriously and is overcoming an unfounded fear of non-physical spirits.
Emily Upton

Sales Coordinator
Top Gun 2017

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Emily Upton

Sales Coordinator
Top Gun 2017

Hire Date 4/2/2015 – Emily was born and raised in Austin only briefly living in Waco while attending Baylor University. She loves animals of all species owning multiple cats, a Lab named Tippy, a Uromastyx named Remus and a 75 gallon fish tank. In her free time, Emily loves to curl up with a good book, play video games and spending time with her family.
Renee Velasco

Sales Coordinator

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Renee Velasco

Sales Coordinator

Hire Date 5/15/2017 – Renee moved to Round Rock from El Paso in 2010, and her favorite part about living in the area is all the friendly people. She has one dog–a husky named Nanook–and one cat–Shania. Reading, drawing, and listening to music are her favorite things to do in her free time, preferably with a cup of coffee in hand.

Renee’s Favorite Book: Everything is Figureoutable by Marie Forleo
“This book changed my life! While reading this book I was able to gain a new perspective on tackling my dreams and goals. I have always made some excuse to put off on getting my goals/dreams done, but after reading this book I learned that everything is figureoutable.”
Stephanie Verduzco

Inventory Clerk

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Stephanie Verduzco

Inventory Clerk

Hire Date 02/27/2023 – Stephanie originates from California, and her hunger for a new learning experience inspired her to join the automotive industry in 2023. She loves Texas because everyone is so warm and welcoming here. In her free time, Stephanie enjoys traveling and hanging out at the park with her two Shih Tzus, Leo and Mika. The best place she has traveled to is definitely Paris, and one day, she would love to visit Italy and Japan to experience the unique cultures and delicious foods. Stephanie’s two favorite foods are sushi and pasta. If she could invite anyone to dinner, she would choose Taylor Swift because she seems fun to be around. Stephanie’s favorite Taylor Swift song is All Too Well (10-minute version), and her top pick movie is The Aristocats.

Stephanie’s favorite book – The Little Prince by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry
Jesse Villarreal Jr

Level 2 Technical Specialist
Top Gun 2019

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Jesse Villarreal Jr

Level 2 Technical Specialist
Top Gun 2019

Hire Date 7/3/2019 – Jesse is from Palmview, Texas and he gets a kick out of fixing computers, phones, and tablets in his spare time. He also enjoys spending time with his family, listening to music like Nickelback or Mariya Takeuchi, playing video games like Apex Legends on his Xbox One, biking and weight training, playing board games, and cheering for Monterrey’s soccer team. His favorite movie is definitely Interstellar, simply because Murph let him go. If he could, Jesse would eat the tacos and baked potatoes from Taco Rico every day. One day, Jesse plans to travel to Japan, South Korea, and the Philippines for some true Asian cuisine and culture!
Eli Washington

Porter

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Eli Washington

Porter

Hire Date 10/31/2022 – Eli is from Chicago, Illinois, and he was offered his first automotive job in 2019. Fast forward to now, he has not looked back and is delighted to be part of the Forest Lane CDJR family! When he’s not busy working, you can find Eli shooting hoops at the basketball court, and he is always down to go out for sushi. As for some favorites, Eli’s top-pick movie is Den of Thieves, “You Rock My World” by Michael Jackson is his favorite song, his dream CDJR vehicle is the Dodge Charger, his favorite PlayStation games are Call of Duty and 2k Sports, and he roots for the Cowboys and Mavericks! If he could travel to any destination, Eli would choose Dubai so he can check out the luxurious architecture. When asked who his hero is, Eli undoubtedly chose his mother because of how much adversity she has overcome in her life. FUN FACT: At home, Eli has an adorable pitbull named Sincere!

Eli’s favorite book – Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill
Catalina Wells

Title Clerk

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Catalina Wells

Title Clerk

Hire Date 4/27/2021 – Catalina is from Copperas Cove, Texas. With previous work experience in a titling role for an insurance company, she felt like getting into the title side of things within the automotive industry would be a good move for her. When she’s not working, Catalina enjoys watching movies, eating seafood, listening to The Weeknd, and rooting for the Chiefs! Her husband is her hero as he truly works harder than anyone she knows, though she’d gladly invite Keith Urban to dinner if she could choose anyone. One of her best vacations was spent in Florida, and one day she’d like to go to Hawaii.
Randi Wells

Hiring Specialist

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Randi Wells

Hiring Specialist

Hire Date 11/28/2022 – Randi is a native Texan, born and raised right next door to Austin in Round Rock, TX. She loves listening to music by Post Malone and will tell you that Disney World is the best place she’s ever vacationed to. Randi absolutely loves dining in at Jack Allen’s Kitchen, and she roots for the Texas Longhorns.

Randi’s favorite book – I’m Glad My Mom Died by Jennette McCurdy
Morgan White

Title Clerk

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Morgan White

Title Clerk

Hire Date 6/28/2021 – Morgan is from Michigan. Here in the Austin area, Morgan enjoys spending time with her dog Oliver, and two cats, named Merlin and Firefox. One day, she’d like to make a trip to the Netherlands to visit her friends who live there.
Katie Wotipka

Accounting Assistant
Top Gun 2018

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Katie Wotipka

Accounting Assistant
Top Gun 2018

Hire Date 9/22/2016 – Katie is from Austin. Her favorite part about living in our beautiful city is the live music scene. In her spare time, she likes to read, and her favorite genre is fantasy. She has a dog named Dante and a cat named Ava.
Julie Young

Accounts Payable

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Julie Young

Accounts Payable

Hire Date 03/06/2023 – Julie is originally from La Verne, California, and she loves riding her bike and glass fusing when she’s not working. She once got to see Elton John perform at the Hollywood Bowl and says it is the best concert she has been to thus far. Julie’s favorite vacation was a trip she took to Sanibel Island before the hurricane hit, and she one day hopes to visit Iceland so she can see Aurora Borealis up close. Julie’s favorite thing about Austin is definitely the Wizard Academy – she has gotten to watch it grow over the last several years and tries to donate her time/money as often as possible. FUN FACT: At home, Julie has two adorable dogs – a Shorkie and a Toy Poodle!

Julie’s favorite book – Loving Someone with ADHD by Susan Tschudi
Marc Zaha

Master Technician

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Marc Zaha

Master Technician

Hire Date 9/17/2018 – Marc has been an automotive technician since 2009. He first got into the field thanks to the simple fact that vehicles are interesting! Marc works for fun and knows that his dream car is clearly a ’70 Dodge Charger, black on black. Marc also enjoys kicking back to watch horror/sci fi movies with his couch potato labrador, Harley. FUN FACT: Marc has 13 tattoos – so far – and his favorite one might just be the grease monkey he has on his arm. (Don’t tell the others!)

SAVED VEHICLES

Staff

Sunny Rathore

General Manager

Sunny Rathore

General Manager

Desirae Acosta

Accounts Payable

Desirae Acosta

Accounts Payable

Ana Angel

Sales CoordinatorTop Gun 2015, Top Gun 2021

Ana Angel

Sales CoordinatorTop Gun 2015, Top Gun 2021

Diego Arambula

Express Technician

Diego Arambula

Express Technician

Juan Avalos Jr.

Service Advisor

Juan Avalos Jr.

Service Advisor

Brandon Ayala

New & Used Sales Manager

Brandon Ayala

New & Used Sales Manager

Justin Baiko

Data Analyst

Justin Baiko

Data Analyst

Rita Bautista

Delivery Specialist

Rita Bautista

Delivery Specialist

John Birdsall

Sales Porter

John Birdsall

Sales Porter

Haley Blain

Online Reputation Specialist

Haley Blain

Online Reputation Specialist

Joseph Brandao

Wellness Coach

Joseph Brandao

Wellness Coach

Aaron Booze

Master Technician

Aaron Booze

Master Technician

Dylan Booze

Express Technician

Dylan Booze

Express Technician

Jennifer Bottoms

Lead Office Manager

Jennifer Bottoms

Lead Office Manager

Cameron Bourque

Master Technician

Cameron Bourque

Master Technician

Yávon Brewster

Warranty Administrator

Yávon Brewster

Warranty Administrator

Sherry Brock

Title Clerk

Sherry Brock

Title Clerk

Suzette Burrow

Chief Marketing Officer

Suzette Burrow

Chief Marketing Officer

Emily Callahan

Social Media Content Creator

Emily Callahan

Social Media Content Creator

Amber Carrizales

Hiring Specialist

Sales Coordinator
Top Gun 2015, Top Gun 2021

Sales Coordinator
Top Gun 2015, Top Gun 2021

Accounts Payable/Receivable
Top Gun 2012, Top Gun 2018, Top Gun 2020

Accounts Payable/Receivable
Top Gun 2012, Top Gun 2018, Top Gun 2020

Accounts Payable
Top Gun 2011, Top Gun 2019

Accounts Payable
Top Gun 2011, Top Gun 2019

Accounts Payable
Top Gun 2021

Accounts Payable
Top Gun 2021

Graphic Designer
Top Gun 2021

Graphic Designer
Top Gun 2021