Meet the Team

Wayne DuBois
Wayne DuBois
General Manager

Wayne has been in the automotive field since 1990. He started out selling new GMC Trucks and has since held multiple titles in Sales & Management capacities. When Wayne isn’t at the dealership or making a difference in our community he enjoys time with his family. He and his wife of 15 years, Camille, enjoy running together and spending time outdoors with their three children, Evan, Lena and Parker.
Debra O'Quinn
Debra O'Quinn
Office Manager

Debra has been Jim Hudson Hyundai's office manager for 13 years for the 22 years, and she is, without a doubt, our MVP girl Friday. Originally from Lexington, SC, Debra and her husband, Ric, are proud parents of 5 children and happy to be grandparents of 5 as well. In her spare time, Debra enjoys spending time outdoors, especially camping and riding the Harley with Ric.
Ronnie Pack
Ronnie Pack
Sales Manager

rpack@jimhudsonhyundai.com
Edward August
Edward August
Sales Manager

eaugust@jimhudsonhyundai.com
Brian Lindsay
Brian Lindsay
Sales Manager

blindsay@jimhudsonhyundai.com
Matt Hickey
Matt Hickey
Service Manager

Matt joins the Jim Hudson Hyundai family as an 18 year veteran of the business, with the past 7 being in Automotive Service Management. He loves working with people who have the same drive and passion that he does, and when not watching college football, he can more than likely be found camping or fishing with the family.
Dan Niblick
Dan Niblick
F&I Manager

Dan has been in the automotive business since 1999 and has been employed with Jim Hudson Automotive since 2006, when he was hired as the finance manager of Jim Hudson Toyota.
Brandon Smith
Brandon Smith
Pre-Owned Vehicles Sales Manager

Brandon comes to Jim Hudson Hyundai with over 12 years of experience in the automotive industry, most recently as a Director of Finance in Jacksonville, Florida. Brandon is a happily married (golf nut) of five years and he enjoys spending time with Beth and their son, Alexander.
Amy Renner
Amy Renner
F&I Manager

arenner@jimhudsonhyundai.com
Ted Bauer
Ted Bauer
Internet Marketing Manager

Ted has been the Internet Marketing Manager since early November 2010. As a certified inbound marketing specialist, his professional passions include SEO, content development and optimization, social media, and mobile marketing. Originally from Pennsburg, PA, Ted is a proud parent to 2 dogs (Tucker and Harley)and in his spare time, he enjoys riding his Harley, cooking, music, and being outdoors.
Howard Haller
Howard Haller
Parts Manager

Howard brings with him over 30+ years experience in the automotive industry, the majority of which has been spent as a parts manager. Howard has a beautiful wife named Donna, four children, two dogs and three cats (it's a full house)! In his spare time, Howard like to work on home improvement projects and riding his Harley Davidson.
Cathy Duncan
Cathy Duncan
Sales & Leasing Consultant

Originally from Columbia, SC, Cathy has been in the automotive service industry for 14 years and is one of our senior most employees. She is an active member of First Nazareth Baptist Church and enjoys floral design, traveling to the mountains, interior design, and wine tasting in her spare time. Cathy is the proud mother of 4 children-Trevis, Teresa, Tony, and Yakub-and is a grandmother of 8.
Henry Adams
Henry Adams
Internet Sales Manager

Since 2005, Henry has been a top Hyundai salesperson, sales manager & BDC manager. Originally from Columbia, SC, he has been happily married to Ashley for 31 years, and he is the proud father of 4 boys-Trey, Taylor, Tyler, and Tucker-and a 115-pound lab named Topher. In his spare time, Henry can be found more often than not on a golf course or in a tree stand.
Justin Goodwien
Justin Goodwien
Service Advisor

jgoodwien@jimhudsonhyundai.com
Todd Auton
Todd Auton
Internet Sales Manager

Todd comes to the Jim Hudson Hyundai family with over six years of automotive experience, most recently with our GMC/Cadillac/Buick store. A native of Michigan, Todd is a huge music, sports and family fan, and when not selling the hottest cars on the planet, he can be found spending time with his wife of 19 years and three children.
Garrick Turner
Garrick Turner
Internet Sales Manager

gturner@jimhudsonhyundai.com
John Cook
John Cook
Sales & Leasing Consultant

With over 25 years in the automotive industry, John brings with him a wealth of experience. Married to his beautiful wife Carol for over 6 years, John is the father of two wonderful children, A and B, and the proud Grandpop to his grandson, Kevin. In his free time, John loves to travel and spend time with his family.
Jared Miller
Jared Miller
Sales & Leasing Consultant

A relative "newbie" to the Jim Hudson Hyundai family, Jared brings a wealth of customer service & sales experience with him, as well as one heck of a golf swing. Jared is engaged to a wonderful gal named Becky and in his spare time, enjoys spending time with her and his daughter, Charlotte.
Rick Grainger
Rick Grainger
Sales & Leasing Consultant

Rick joins Jim Hudson Hyundai with over 25 years in the automotive industry, from sales and finance,to fleet management and operations. A "newlywed" of just over a month, Rick and his wife, Whitney can be found riding their Harley or playing with their toy poodle, Lucy.
Chant Craft
Chant Craft
Internet Sales Manager

Chant comes to Jim Hudson Hyundai as an experienced vehicle sales representative, and a brand new father! When not spending time with his one year old son, Carter, Chant can be found at Williams Brice on gameday or fishing at Lake Murray.
Kevin Sparks
Kevin Sparks
Sales & Leasing Consultant

Originally from Winston Salem, NC, "Spark-Plug" comes to the Jim Hudson Hyundai family with a world of experience in the transportation and customer relations arenas. A graduate of Appalachian State and a Marine, Kevin can often be found waterskiing, boating or watching college sports.
Thomas Martin
Thomas Martin
Sales & Leasing Consultant

tmartin@jimhudsonhyundai.com
Jason Seaberg
Jason Seaberg
Internet Sales Manager

jseaberg@jimhudsonhyundai.com
Scott Goodenough
Scott Goodenough
Sales & Leasing Consultant

Scott comes to us with over 5 years in the automotive industry, specifically with high-line luxury vehicles, a great fit for Hyundai! In his spare time, Scott can be found working out, watching football and rooting for the (am I really typing this) the Miami Hurricanes.
Brandon Mathias
Brandon Mathias
Sales & Leasing Consultant

A native of the Midlands, and graduate of Irmo High School Brandon comes to Jim Hudson with years and years of sales & customer service experience. Brandon is the lucky husband of his wife of eight years, Cindy, and proud father of his six-year old, Brandon Jr. In his spare time, Brandon can be found golfing, playing with "Jr.", or hanging out with his family.
Marshall Tanner
Marshall Tanner
Sales & Leasing Consultant

Marshall is a Midlands native, and a graduate of White Knoll High School. An avid baseball fan and previous member of the USC Sumter baseball team, Marshall can often be found spending time with his 1 year old daughter, or when time allows, hunting.
Lesley Alston
Lesley Alston
Sales & Leasing Consultant

Lesley was born and raised on the Northeast side of Columbia, graduating from Keenan High School's Class of '94. After several years of collegiate football, Lesley entered the workforce as a Service Center Manager, eventually coming to Jim Hudson Hyundai a little over a half a year ago. According to Lesley, he "wouldn't have it any other way!"
Michael Childress
Michael Childress
Sales & Leasing Consultant

mchildress@jimhudsonhyundai.com
Steve Goodwin
Steve Goodwin
Sales & Leasing Consultant

Steven has been in the automobile industry for 11 years, and he has brought a wealth of experience to Jim Hudson Hyundai. He is Star Certified on all Hyundai products, allowing him to better assist customers? buying needs, and he takes great pleasure in helping others achieve their goals. Originally from Columbia, SC, Steve is the father of 3 beautiful girls-Angel, Ajaunkie, and Anastasia-and in his spare time, he enjoys attending church, riding his motorcycle, cooking, and relaxing.
Vlad Rabinov
Vlad Rabinov
Sales & Leasing Consultant

Vlad has worked with the Hyundai Motor Company for over 10 years, and is one of our senior most sales consultants.
Luis Hernandez
Luis Hernandez
Pre-Owned Lot Assistant Manager

With over 30 years of automotive experience as a bodyman and mechanic, Louie brings an incredible amount of knowledge and passion to Jim Hudson Hyundai. Originally from Bayamon, Puerto Rico, Louie is a dedicated family man who has been married to his wife, Dinah, for 6 years and has 2 children, Sarah and Crystal. In his spare time, he enjoys performing as a Latin music singer.
Andrea Ambrose
Andrea Ambrose
Billing Clerk

aambrose@jimhudsonhyundai.com
Angela Snipes
Angela Snipes
Warranty Administrator

asnipes@jimhudsonhyundai.com
Hillary Henry
Hillary Henry
Title Clerk

hhenry@jimhudsonhyundai.com
Chrystal Templin
Chrystal Templin
Accounting Associate

A native of Columbia, SC, Chrystal joine the Jim Hudson Hyundai team a little over a year ago, bringing with her ten years of experience in the industry and an award winning smile. Chrystal graduated from South University, and enjoys reading, puzzles and playing with her son. Chrystal and her husban Matthew are expecting a family addition in July, 2012 !
Jennifer Bright
Jennifer Bright
Client Relations Manager

Our "Super-Smiley" Client Relations Manager thinks of the people at Jim Hudson Hyundai as family and is excited to come to work every day. Jennifer is very appreciative for the opportunity she has been given and strives to be effective in the company. When she is not at the dealership, Jennifer can be found hanging out with family and friends, watching a game or race, or reading a good book.
Letty Madrid
Letty Madrid
Accounting Associate

Letty has over 16 years experience in the automotive industry, eight of them with the Jim Hudson Automotive Group. Originally from ElPaso, TX, she enjoys being a soccer mom to three girls, and spending as much time as possible with her husband and two dogs. Even though she is from Texas, Letty is a HUGE Gamecock fan !!
Pat Hosely
Pat Hosely
Courier

phosely@jimhudsonhyundai.com
Brian Luberto
Brian Luberto
Service Advisor

Brian has been employed with the Hudson Automotive name since 1996, starting when our facility carried the Mitsubishi nameplate. Born in Pittsburgh, PA, Brian attended Columbia High School and Midlands Tech. He enjoys spending time with his son & his fiancee, Michelle, and remaining active president of his community HOA.
Keith Scott
Keith Scott
Service Advisor

kscott@jimhudsonhyundai.com
Ron Holston
Ron Holston
Service / Shop Foreman & Technician

A seven-year veteran of the US Marines and a three-year veteran of the US Army, Ron has been with the Hyundai franchise since 2005 and Jim Hudson Hyundai since 2007. After attending Sumter HS, the University of Maryland and SC Vocational Technical School, Ron received his Hyundai Gold Certified Technician credentials, well utilized as our Shop Foreman. He enjoys hot rodding Mustangs and spending time with his four children.
Scott West
Scott West
Service Technician

swest@jimhudsonhyundai.com
Bernard Keys
Bernard Keys
Parts Advisor

With 28 years of service under his belt, you can be certain that when it comes to parts, Bernard knows his stuff! A graduate of Camden High, he enjoys running and spending time with his family of five.
Latoya Watson
Latoya Watson
Parts Consultant

Latoya has worked in the parts department of Jim Hudson Hyundai for 5 years. After beginning her career here as a delivery driver in 2005, she has worked her way up to being a very productive and positive parts counter-person. Originally from Columbia, SC, Latoya enjoys making her own jewelry and recycling items for practical home use in her spare time.
James Robertson
James Robertson
Detail Technician

When not in his garden or in a tree stand, James can be found fishing for "whatever's biting." A member of the Jim Hudson family for 7 years, James was born and raised in Lexington, SC, and attended Richland-Lexington High School.
Kevin Jowers
Kevin Jowers
Detail Technician

When not found fishing or playing sports with his five children, Kevin can be found devoting his time to his faith and reading. He was born and raised in Columbia, SC, and attended Columbia High School.
Otis Branch
Otis Branch
Detail Technician

obranch@jimhudsonhyundai.com
Roger Pendleton
Roger Pendleton
Quick Lube Technician

One of the newer members to the service department, Roger was born and raised in Morgantown, NC and is an avid weight lifter and reader. "I'll ready anything I can get my hands on....I just love learning," he said, and that's the spirit we love at Jim Hudson Hyundai !
Grace Sanchirico
Grace Sanchirico
Photographer

A realtive newbie to the automotive industry, Grace brings with her a wealth of education and experience - When not spending time with her five year old son, Grace can be found cooking, playing poker or practicing karate.
Dez Dorsey
Dez Dorsey
Service Technician

ddorsey@jimhudsonhyundai.com
Brandon Wofford
Brandon Wofford
Service Technician

Brandon brings over 12 years of experience in the automotive industry to our service department and it shows in his Bronze Certified Hyundai Technician credential. Originally from Portales, NM, he enjoys keeping a close relationship with his family. "At the end of the day, family is all you have," he said, and we're glad to have him part of ours. Brandon has been happily married to his High School sweetheart for three years and they plan to have children in the near future.
Sam Glover
Sam Glover
Detail Specialist

With over 43 1/2 years of experience, Sam is an absolute professional when it comes to detailing. A native of Columbia and a graduate of Lower Richland High School, Sam enjoys acting, dancing and spending as much time as possible with his five children.
George Wilson Jr.
George Wilson Jr.
Detail Manager

One of the newest members of the Jim Hudson Hyundai team, George comes to us with over 20 years of experience in Detail Department Management. Originally from Beaufort, he attended Beaufort Hight School as well as Beaufort-Jasper Small Engine Repair School. When not playing racquetball or walking, George likes to spend time with his wife and two boys, Andre and George.
Phillip Torrez
Phillip Torrez
Service Technician

Hailing from The Big Apple, The Bronx, New York, Phillip attended Richland Northeast High School and LOVES going to Gamecock football games. When not working on cars or spending time in the mountains of North Carolina & Tennessee, he likes spending time with his beautiful wife of seven years.
Emily Brown
Emily Brown
Receptionist

A naitive of Columbia, SC, Emily recently transferred to Jim Hudson Hyundai from our Ford store. A graduate of USC (go Gamecocks!), Emily enjoys reading and watching movies when not spending time with her friends.
Tony Dooley
Tony Dooley
Sales & Leasing Consultant

Tony is our newest Sales & Leasing Consultant, a graduate of USC Aiken and a HUGE Gamecocks fan. In fact, if he isn't helping folks on our lot, he is probably watching the Garnet & Black play....something !
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