Staff

  • Demitri Williams

    Demitri Williams

    Sales Consultant

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    Demitri Williams

    Demitri Williams

    Sales Consultant

    Hire Date: 11/26/2024

  • Jeff Schneider

    Jeff Schneider

    General Manager

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    Jeff Schneider

    Jeff Schneider

    General 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.

  • Connor Henkel

    Connor Henkel

    Sales Manager

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    Connor Henkel

    Connor Henkel

    Sales Manager

    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!

  • Brandon Ragland

    Brandon Ragland

    Used Car Director

    Brandon Ragland

    Brandon Ragland

    Used Car Director

  • Chad Elser

    Chad Elser

    Finance Manager

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    Chad Elser

    Chad Elser

    Finance Manager

    Hire Date 7/1/2021

  • Kareem Kusez

    Kareem Kusez

    Finance Manager

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    Kareem Kusez

    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!

  • Brandon Ayala

    Brandon Ayala

    New & Used Sales Manager

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    Brandon Ayala

    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.

  • Eddie Campbell

    Eddie Campbell

    Service and Parts Director

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    Eddie Campbell

    Eddie Campbell

    Service and Parts Director

    Hire Date: 06/11/2024

  • Bart DeJongh

    Bart DeJongh

    Service Manager

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    Bart DeJongh

    Bart DeJongh

    Service Manager

    Hire Date 08/17/2023 – Bart loves the Dallas area for its beautiful city skyline and awesome restaurants. He has much experience working in the automotive business, and he’s proud to be part of the Forest Lane CDJR team!

  • Wes Volkert

    Wes Volkert

    Parts Manager

    Wes Volkert

    Wes Volkert

    Parts Manager

  • Chelsea Gonzales

    Chelsea Gonzales

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

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    Chelsea Gonzales

    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 everything from safaris to wine country to beautiful beaches. In Dallas, Chelsea’s favorite place to hit up is the Forth Worth Botanic Gardens. 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 only to 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 are totally infectious! Chelsea embodies 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!

  • Hector Boone

    Hector Boone

    Sales Consultant

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    Hector Boone

    Hector Boone

    Sales Consultant

    Hire Date 7/1/2021 – Hector is a fun, outgoing, country-music-loving guy from Coahuila, Mexico. His journey in the automotive business began in 1987 as an Auto Parts Regional Salesperson for another dealership; fast forward to now, and he is thrilled to be part of the Forest Lane CDJR family! His favorite things about Dallas are the atmosphere, people, sports, and delicious food. His favorite artist is Luke Bryan, and when it comes to food, he’s a huge fan of Texas Roadhouse and authentic Mexican cuisine. The best places Hector has traveled to are San Francisco, CA, Pebble Beach, CA, and St. Louis, MO. In the future, he hopes to travel back to California because of the amazing weather. As for some more favorites, Hector’s go-to movie is Tombstone, his favorite song is “My Way” by Frank Sinatra, he roots for the 49ers, and his favorite CDJR model is the 392 Jeep Wrangler. At home, Hector has an adorable black labrador named Boomer. When asked who his hero is, he chose his father because he did everything to take care of his family. FUN FACT: Outside of work, Hector is an avid sand volleyball player!

  • Mario De La Rosa

    Mario De La Rosa

    Sales Consultant
    Top Gun 2022

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    Mario De La Rosa

    Mario De La Rosa

    Sales Consultant
    Top Gun 2022

    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.

  • Tony Herrera

    Tony Herrera

    Sales Consultant

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    Tony Herrera

    Tony Herrera

    Sales Consultant

    Hire Date 03/20/2023 – Tony was born in Grand Rapids, Michigan, and has been living in Texas since he was 10 years old. He enjoys spending his free time with his girlfriend and their German Shepherd, Sylvie (aka their “dog”ther). His hobbies also include learning new recipes, building Legos, and taking care of the many plants he has at home. When it comes to food, Tony is a total sucker for anything with peanut butter in it! His dream vacation is a trip to Europe, specifically Spain, Italy, and Greece. FUN FACT: Tony’s favorite model here at Forest Lane CDJR is the Ram 1500 TRX! He loves the way it sounds, drives, and its Baja Truck appearance.

  • Sommer Marcy

    Sommer Marcy

    Sales Consultant

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    Sommer Marcy

    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.

  • Edu Rodriguez

    Edu Rodriguez

    Sales Consultant

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    Edu Rodriguez

    Edu Rodriguez

    Sales Consultant

    Hire Date 06/19/2023 – Edu comes from the small town of Farmersville and has been living in Dallas since 2014. He’s been working in automotive since 2019, and he’s excited to be continuing the journey with Forest Lane CDJR! In his free time, Edu enjoys fishing, playing baseball with his Sunday league, and doing virtually anything outdoors. You can also find him hanging out with his two dogs – Pluto, a Dane/Catahoula mix, and Luna, a German shepherd. When it comes to food, Edu will never turn down an invitation to a good Mexican restaurant. FUN FACT: Edu was named after a Brazillian soccer player who played for Monterrey Nuevo Leon, his family’s hometown. The chances of you meeting another person with his name are slim to none!

  • Dylan Hudson

    Dylan Hudson

    Sales Consultant

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    Dylan Hudson

    Dylan Hudson

    Sales Consultant

    Hire Date 09/04/2023 – Dylan is passionate about delivering impeccable experiences to his clients and helping them find the vehicle of their dreams!

  • Fernando Pena

    Fernando Pena

    Sales Consultant

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    Fernando Pena

    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!

  • Dana Menace

    Dana Menace

    Sales Consultant

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    Dana Menace

    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.

  • Tiric Williams

    Tiric Williams

    Sales Consultant

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    Tiric Williams

    Tiric Williams

    Sales Consultant

    Hire Date 08/19/2024

  • CJ Wilson

    CJ Wilson

    Sales Consultant

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    CJ Wilson

    CJ Wilson

    Sales Consultant

    Hire Date 08/22/2024

  • Caleb Suhl

    Caleb Suhl

    Sales Consultant

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    Caleb Suhl

    Caleb Suhl

    Sales Consultant

    Hire Date 10/1/2024

  • Pauline Golman

    Pauline Golman

    Sales Consultant

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    Pauline Golman

    Pauline Golman

    Sales Consultant

    Hire Date 09/25/2024

  • Heather Horton

    Heather Horton

    Parts Warehouse

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    Heather Horton

    Heather Horton

    Parts Warehouse

    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.

  • Austin Cuevas

    Austin Cuevas

    Service Advisor

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    Austin Cuevas

    Austin Cuevas

    Service Advisor

    Hire Date: 10-23-2024
    Employee #: 57119

  • Aime Gomez

    Aime Gomez

    Service Advisor

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    Aime Gomez

    Aime Gomez

    Service Advisor

    Hire Date 04/04/2023 – While Aime is originally from Fort Worth, her family comes from Delicias, Chihuahua, Mexico. Her journey in the automotive world began in 2015 and she has always worked for CDJR stores. Aime has also owned 4 different Jeep vehicles and spends most of her free time doing cool stuff with the people in her Jeep Club, so it’s safe to say she’s a true fan of the brand! Other hobbies include working out at the gym, reading, and spending time with her family. If you’re looking for a new Mexican restaurant to try, Aime recommends a family favorite, Los Molcajetes in Fort Worth. Recently, Aime took her son on a road trip from Texas to California as a surprise for his 6th birthday. They hit up multiple national parks, Disney World, Universal Studios, Big Bear Mountains, scenic routes in Nevada, and trails in Arizona. In the near future, Aime hopes to take her Jeep to Colorado and Utah, and one day, she would love to see Italy for its beautiful scenery and historic buildings. Aime’s hero is her father because he has always put his family’s happiness and safety first. She is proud to own her dream Jeep vehicles – a ’21 Jeep Gladiator (lifted with other additions for optimal off-road use) and a ’06 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon with a 4.0L engine and manual transmission. FUN FACT: In 2023, Aime is signed up for multiple 5ks and half marathons!

  • Edwin Jimenez

    Edwin Jimenez

    Service Advisor

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    Edwin Jimenez

    Edwin Jimenez

    Service Advisor

    Hire Date 09/20/2023 – Bio coming soon!

  • Eli Washington

    Eli Washington

    Sales Consultant

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    Eli Washington

    Eli Washington

    Sales Consultant

    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

  • Francisco Trevino

    Francisco Trevino

    Service Advisor

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    Francisco Trevino

    Francisco Trevino

    Service Advisor

    Hire Date 08/03/2023 – Francisco is passionate about cars. He loves coming to work each day to work with the FLCDJR team and to assist his clients with all of their vehicle’s servicing needs.

  • Cody Pasztor

    Cody Pasztor

    Service Advisor

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    Cody Pasztor

    Cody Pasztor

    Service Advisor

    Hire Date 08/12/2024

  • Paul Aceto

    Paul Aceto

    Commercial and Fleet Service Manager

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    Paul Aceto

    Paul Aceto

    Commercial and Fleet Service Manager

    Hire Date 10/2/2024

  • April Horton

    April Horton

    Accounting Clerk
    Top Gun 2022

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    April Horton

    April Horton

    Accounting Clerk
    Top Gun 2022

    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.

  • John Phan

    John Phan

    Accounting Clerk

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    John Phan

    John Phan

    Accounting Clerk

    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 goofy 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!

     

  • Dalia Jimenez

    Dalia Jimenez

    Billing/Title Clerk

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    Dalia Jimenez

    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!

  • Rita Bautista

    Rita Bautista

    Warranty Payables

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    Rita Bautista

    Rita Bautista

    Warranty Payables

    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.

  • Sindy Medrano-Santos

    Sindy Medrano-Santos

    Receptionist

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    Sindy Medrano-Santos

    Sindy Medrano-Santos

    Receptionist

    Hire Date 01/16/2024 – Sindy loves living in Dallas for the vibrant culture, beautiful city skyline, and amazing food. She’s looking forward to learning and growing her career with Forest Lane CDJR!

  • Haley Blain

    Haley Blain

    Online Reputation Specialist

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    Haley Blain

    Haley Blain

    Online Reputation Specialist

    Hire Date 1/27/2020 – Haley spent most of her childhood living in New Jersey and Missouri before moving to Austin, Texas in 2013. 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 attending college to earn her degree in Public Relations. Her favorite thing about Austin is that you can always find something new and cool to do, and there are plenty of yummy restaurants to try. Haley enjoys all kinds of music but tends to gravitate towards songs released before 2010 – music was just better back then. She does love Ariana Grande, however, because there’s no denying her amazing vocals. When asked who her hero is, Haley chose her parents because, despite the hard circumstances they both went through, they always put her well-being first. In her free time, Haley enjoys being with her boyfriend and their two cats, Ducky and Teddy, who are best friends and believe they are in charge.

  • Tommy Kim

    Tommy Kim

    Photographer

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    Tommy Kim

    Tommy Kim

    Photographer

    Hire Date 11/1/2018 – Tommy was born in Korea and raised in Dallas. He made his way to Austin to attend school at UT, where he made some great friendships! Altogether, he and his friends have gone on a road trip and they are all excited to go out on more road trips together. Though, it’ll have to be shorter weekend road trips due to everyone’s class schedules! Tommy recently made his way back to the Dallas area and is excited about this new opportunity with Forest Lane CDJR.  He has no fear of heights and looks forward to fulfilling his skydiving dreams in Colorado, where he can free-fall somewhere truly beautiful. Tommy is also a big fan of live music and attending shows. He listens to a lot of Ariana Grande and attends a show from each tour she does whenever she plays in Texas. FUN FACT: Tommy has an adorable rescue dog named Freya.

  • TJ Cannon Elbert

    TJ Cannon Elbert

    Warranty Administrator

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    TJ Cannon Elbert

    TJ Cannon Elbert

    Warranty Administrator

    Hire Date 09/26/2023 – Bio coming soon!

  • Cameron Bourque

    Cameron Bourque

    Master Technician

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    Cameron Bourque

    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.

  • Kyle Bussey

    Kyle Bussey

    Main Line Technician

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    Kyle Bussey

    Kyle Bussey

    Main Line Technician

    Hire Date 11/12/2024

  • Ryan Dietderich

    Ryan Dietderich

    Main Line Technician

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    Ryan Dietderich

    Ryan Dietderich

    Main Line Technician

    Hire Date 11/12/2024

  • Alex Stachoulas

    Alex Stachoulas

    Main Line Technician

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    Alex Stachoulas

    Alex Stachoulas

    Main Line Technician

    Hire Date 11/12/2024

  • Marc Zaha

    Marc Zaha

    Master Technician

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    Marc Zaha

    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!)

  • Diego Arambula

    Diego Arambula

    Express Technician

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    Diego Arambula

    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!

  • Paul Buie

    Paul Buie

    Technician

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    Paul Buie

    Paul Buie

    Technician

    Hire Date 10/31/2023 – Bio coming soon!

  • Christopher Cordova

    Christopher Cordova

    Technician

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    Christopher Cordova

    Christopher Cordova

    Technician

    Hire Date 08/05/2024

  • Carlos Cruz

    Carlos Cruz

    Technician

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    Carlos Cruz

    Carlos Cruz

    Technician

    Hire Date 04/14/2023 – Carlos was born and raised in Carrollton, Texas, and has been working in the automotive business since 2018. When he’s not busy fixing cars, he enjoys playing soccer, fishing, attending car events, and traveling. On his bucket list of places to visit, he’s got Europe, Hawaii, and the Bahamas. Carlos loves anything do to with bbq, burgers, and wings, and his favorite restaurant is Pluckers. At home, he has a German shepherd named Max and hopes to get a corgi in the future. FUN FACT: Carlos is a first-generation college graduate in his family!

  • Branden Feagins

    Branden Feagins

    Technician

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    Branden Feagins

    Branden Feagins

    Technician

    Hire Date 7/1/2021

  • Fernando Mendoza

    Fernando Mendoza

    Technician

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    Fernando Mendoza

    Fernando Mendoza

    Technician

    Hire Date 11/06/2023 – Fernando has always been passionate about cars and the mechanics of how they work. He’s thrilled to be part of the Forest Lane CDJR team and looks forward to expanding his skillset and working with a supportive team! When it comes to Dallas, Fernando loves the beautiful city skyline and awesome restaurants.

  • Danny Bowman

    Danny Bowman

    Technician

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    Danny Bowman

    Danny Bowman

    Technician

    Hire Date 07/01/2021

  • Malik Little

    Malik Little

    Express Technician

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    Malik Little

    Malik Little

    Express Technician

    Hire Date 12/28/2022 – Malik is from Atlanta, Georgia, and loves the beautiful city skyline here in Dallas. He has always been a gearhead and is excited to be kicking off his journey in the automotive world with Forest Lane CDJR! When he’s not busy fixing cars, Malik is probably playing sports, reading, or listening to music. His favorite artist is Future and his favorite restaurant is American Deli in Atlanta. Malik once visited the Bahamas where he got to swim with dolphins and try amazing new foods. This is his most memorable vacation to date, and one day, he hopes to hit up Dubai to see what life is like on the other side of the world. Malik’s heroes are his uncles because they have instilled great values in him, and if ever given the opportunity, he would love to have dinner with Barack Obama. At the moment, Malik is looking to get a Dodge RT Charger and hopes to get a wide-body Charger at some point down the road. FUN FACT: Malik plays the drums at his church!

    Malik’s favorite book – Monster by Walter Dean

  • Carlos Martinez

    Carlos Martinez

    Express Technician

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    Carlos Martinez

    Carlos Martinez

    Express Technician

    Hire Date 09/12/2023 – Bio coming soon!

  • Tiger Shamout

    Tiger Shamout

    Express Technician Apprentice

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    Tiger Shamout

    Tiger Shamout

    Express Technician Apprentice

    Hire Date 06/27/2023 – Tiger is originally from Jordan and he has been working in automotive since 2021. He enjoys this business because it is rapidly evolving and the growth opportunities are endless. Tiger’s favorite hobby is riding sportbikes and he loves listening to Migos, particularly their song “Fight Night”. When he’s hungry, the first thing that pops into his head oftentimes is homemade Russian salad. His favorite thing about the Dallas area is the lively atmosphere, and if he could travel to any place, he’d visit Germany because they have an incredible work ethic. Tiger will tell you that his family is always #1, and when asked who his hero is, he chose his father because he has a solution for everything. Tiger has a dog named Bully and his dream car is the Dodge Ram TRX!

    Tiger’s favorite book – The Art of Negotiation by Tim Castle

  • Jesus Ibarra

    Jesus Ibarra

    Technician Helper

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    Jesus Ibarra

    Jesus Ibarra

    Technician Helper

    Hire Date 6/7/2023

  • Ben Tidwell

    Ben Tidwell

    Delivery Specialist

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    Ben Tidwell

    Ben Tidwell

    Delivery Specialist

    Hire Date 02/16/2023 – Ben was born in Ottawa, Canada, located in the southeast region of Ontario. He moved to Texas at a young age and hasn’t left since! Ben began working in the automotive industry in 2015, and he enjoys attending car shows/meets whenever he can. His hobbies also include playing piano and guitar, and spending time with his girlfriend, friends, and family. Ben has an adorable miniature Goldendoodle puppy named Toby, with whom he also loves to hang out with. As you can see in Ben’s photo, Toby is the goodest boy in the whole wide world. When it comes to food, Ben loves Mediterranean and Venezuelan dishes. For Mediterranean food, his top two picks are Afrah and Spitz, and for Venezuelan, his favorite place is Lucy’s Bakery in Lewisville. Ben wants to travel around the whole world! His goal is to hit up every beautiful place in the United States, and in the future, he hopes to visit Greece, Italy, Switzerland, Latin America, Japan, and more. FUN FACT: Ben’s favorite models at CDJR are the Jeep Wrangler 392 and the Grand Wagoneer!

  • Mark Ramos

    Mark Ramos

    Parts Lead
    Top Gun 2022

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    Mark Ramos

    Mark Ramos

    Parts Lead
    Top Gun 2022

    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.

  • Nio Clark

    Nio Clark

    Sales Coordinator

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    Nio Clark

    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.

  • Faith Qualls

    Faith Qualls

    Service Coordinator

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    Faith Qualls

    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

  • Karina Hernandez Gonzalez

    Karina Hernandez Gonzalez

    Sales Coordinator

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    Karina Hernandez Gonzalez

    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.

  • Renee Howard

    Renee Howard

    Service Coordinator

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    Renee Howard

    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.

  • Ana Angel

    Ana Angel

    Sales Coordinator
    Top Gun 2015, Top Gun 2021

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    Ana Angel

    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.

  • Tiffani John

    Tiffani John

    Sales Coordinator
    Top Gun 2021, Top Gun 2022

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    Tiffani John

    Tiffani John

    Sales Coordinator
    Top Gun 2021, Top Gun 2022

    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.

  • Renee Velasco

    Renee Velasco

    Sales Coordinator

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    Renee Velasco

    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.”

  • Viviana Rivera

    Viviana Rivera

    Sales Coordinator

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    Viviana Rivera

    Viviana Rivera

    Sales Coordinator

    Hire Date 01/03/2024 – Viviana comes to us from Houston, Texas, and her favorite thing about Austin is paddleboarding and taking in the amazing views from the lake. When she has free time, she enjoys reading, hiking, and spending time with her family. Viviana has been to Cancun, Mexico and notes it to be the most beautiful vacation she’s been on thus far. FUN FACT: Viviana is an avid longboarder!

  • Emily Upton

    Emily Upton

    Sales Coordinator
    Top Gun 2017

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    Emily Upton

    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.

  • Jasmine Sanchez

    Jasmine Sanchez

    Sales Coordinator

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    Jasmine Sanchez

    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.

  • Ari Jardine-Hunt

    Ari Jardine-Hunt

    Sales Coordinator

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    Ari Jardine-Hunt

    Ari Jardine-Hunt

    Sales Coordinator

    Hire Date 05/11/2023 – Bio coming soon!

  • Christy Morgan

    Christy Morgan

    Sales Coordinator

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    Christy Morgan

    Christy Morgan

    Sales Coordinator

    Hire Date 05/01/2023 – Christy is an Austin native, and she spends much of her free time traveling and finding new restaurants to try. She loves Mexican food, and she will tell you that SXSW is the place to be for concerts. Christy has been to New Orleans and hopes to go on a site tour of all the countries in Europe one day. She roots for the Dallas Cowboys, her favorite song is Last Night by Morgan Wallen, and “Power” is her go-to TV show. At home, Christy has an apple head chihuahua named Mamas! FUN FACT: If Christy could invite anyone to dinner, she would choose Marilyn Monroe.

    Christy’s favorite book – Forgiving What You Can’t Forget by Lysa TerKeurst

  • Mike Drake

    Mike Drake

    Porter

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    Mike Drake

    Mike Drake

    Porter

    Hire Date 09/19/2024

  • Chris Knight

    Chris Knight

    Sales Porter

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    Chris Knight

    Chris Knight

    Sales Porter

    Hire Date: 11/25/2024

  • Ruben Ybarra

    Ruben Ybarra

    Shop Porter

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    Ruben Ybarra

    Ruben Ybarra

    Shop Porter

    Hire Date 10/10/2023 – Ruben has been working in the automotive world since 2022 due to his passion for cars. He loves the DFW area for its diversity and wide range of fun activities. Ruben’s favorite restaurant is a Tex-Mex place called Ojeda’s, and Yellowstone National Park is on his bucket list of places to travel.

  • Rodolfo Deleon

    Rodolfo Deleon

    Parts Counter

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    Rodolfo Deleon

    Rodolfo Deleon

    Parts Counter

    Hire Date 03/05/2024 – Bio coming soon!

  • Hugo Sanchez

    Hugo Sanchez

    Parts Specialist

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    Hugo Sanchez

    Hugo Sanchez

    Parts Specialist

    Hire Date 08/28/2023 – Hugo enjoys living in the Dallas area for the beautiful city scene and awesome restaurants. His favorite part about working at Forest Lane CDJR is the supportive culture.

  • Stephanie Houston

    Stephanie Houston

    Parts Specialist

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    Stephanie Houston

    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!