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Taft Butcher

General Manager

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Taft Butcher

General Manager

Taft is from Maryville, TN and has lived here in Chattanooga for the last 21 years. He is married and has 2 daughters. This is Taft’s 30th year in the car business. He was with Toyota and Lexus and left to come to KIA because of the great product and wanted to be with a company that was on the cutting edge of technology and stood behind its 10-year, 100,000-mile warranty. He is a member of Christ United Methodist Church. In his free time, he enjoys boating, football, spending time with his beautiful wife and family, and yelling GO VOLS!
Boone Roach

General Sales Manager

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Boone Roach

General Sales Manager

Boone has been in the car business since 1985 started with Standefer Nissan until 2007 and then Ken Hunt at Hunt Nissan until starting here with us at KIA in 2018. Boone is married with a beautiful daughter. Boone enjoys the outdoors and spending time with his family.
Matthew Moreland

Used Car Manager

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Matthew Moreland

Used Car Manager

Matt grew up in Marietta, GA. He has 3 children and has been married for 15 years. Matt has been in the car business for 10 years. When not at work Matt is usually at the lake, pool or the movies.
Dirk Emmett

Business Development Manager

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Dirk Emmett

Business Development Manager

Dirk has been with KIA of Chattanooga for 11 years and counting. He started in Sales and has progressed to a Sales Manager position currently in our Business Development Center (BDC) team. He is married with a beautiful daughter. His interests outside of work include hunting, fishing, and pulling for the Crimson Tide!
Clyde Dempsey

Finance Manager

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Clyde Dempsey

Finance Manager

Clyde is originally from Mississippi and now resides in Dalton, GA. He has been in the car business for 17 years, the last 11 here at KIA. Clyde has been married for 21 years and has 2 wonderful young men. He enjoys video games and spending time with his family. He is a big fan of the “Mouse” and goes to Disney every chance he gets.
Jeff Middlebrooks

Finance Manager

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Jeff Middlebrooks

Finance Manager

Jeff has been in the car business over 20 years, he is a father and a grandfather. Jeff is in our finance department and we are glad to have him. He likes golf, motorcycling and the Auburn Tigers.
Juan Salazar

Finance Manager

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Juan Salazar

Finance Manager

Juan is from Dalton GA. He has been in the car business 10 years the last 7 here at KIA of Chattanooga. Juan is a member of our finance team. Juan enjoys spending time with his family and is a fan of the Clemson Tigers.
Hank Brown

Sales Specialist

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Hank Brown

Sales Specialist

Hank is originally from Compton, CA, and moved to the Chattanooga area in 1991. He is married, has 5 children, and 9 grandchildren. He is a veteran of the United States Air Force and attended USC. Hank has been in the car business for 21 years and thrives on making the buying process easy.
Craig Pesnell

Sales Specialist

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Craig Pesnell

Sales Specialist

Craig is new to KIA of Chattanooga but not to the car business. He is a true professional and understands the importance of treating his customers the way he would want to be treated.
Brandon Pyles

Sales Specialist

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Brandon Pyles

Sales Specialist

We are very happy to have Brandon, he is brand new to the car business and has a real nack for the job, he is friendly, listens well and has a customer service attitude, ask for him for a stress free buying experience.
Brian Dougherty

Sales Specialist

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Brian Dougherty

Sales Specialist

Brian is a senior salesman on our staff, he is the proud father of a new baby girl and we are so happy for him. Brian enjoys the outdoors and being with his family.
Scott Kephart

Sales Specialist

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Scott Kephart

Sales Specialist

Scott is a homeowner in North Chattanooga, lives with his wife, son and rescued dogs. A car sales professional for over 16 years with hundreds of happy clients. He loves working out, sports, hiking and family.
Dustin Young

Sales Specialist

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Dustin Young

Sales Specialist

Dustin is a senior member of our sales staff with several years experience in the car business.
Arkeem High

Sales Specialist

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Arkeem High

Sales Specialist

Arkeem is new to our team and to car sales, he is a very good at listening and has great potential in this business.
Allie Kang

Business Development Agent

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Allie Kang

Business Development Agent

Allie is a senior member of the BDC Team. She is from South Korea and Argentina and speaks both Spanish and Korean. She is married and has 3 beautiful children; 2 daughters and a son. Allie has been in the car business for 8 years. Allie enjoys watching football and spending time with her family.
Lindsey Stone

Business Development Agent

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Lindsey Stone

Business Development Agent

Lindsey has several years experience in the car business having been in sales and worked as a BDC agent for over 4 years. She enjoys outdoor activities, animals and spending time with family and friends.
Samantha Dollmont

Business Development Agent

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Samantha Dollmont

Business Development Agent

Samantha has several years experience a BDC agent, she is the mother of two wonderful boys. Samantha enjoys gaming, relaxing and spending time with her family.
Lisa Young

Business Development Agent

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Lisa Young

Business Development Agent

Lisa is new to the car business but is a fast learner and detail oriented, She is a great member of our BDC team.
Charlie Puckett

Service Advisor

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Charlie Puckett

Service Advisor

Charlie is a service writer here at KIA of Chattanooga, he is very knowledgeable, friendly and genuinely cares about all of his customers. He gets many complements and people like working with him.
Jon Phipps

Used Car Coordinator Service

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Jon Phipps

Used Car Coordinator Service

Jon is a life long resident of Ringgold GA. he is married and has no children but does have a cat and a dog. Jon has been in the automobile business for 25 years and KIA of Chattanooga for the past 14 years. He is a big fan of the Georgia Bulldogs, enjoys shooting sports and video gaming.
Ian Stead

KIA Technician

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Ian Stead

KIA Technician

Ian is new to our shop and is training to become a certified KIA tech.
Alec Binns

KIA Technician

Alec Binns

KIA Technician
Gregg Finger

Parts Manager

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Gregg Finger

Parts Manager

Gregg was born in Knoxville TN. but has lived in the Chattanooga area most of his life. Gregg has been in the car business for 20 years and with KIA of Chattanooga the past 5. Gregg has 2 boys to keep him busy. When not working he loves college football and anything to do with the outdoors and the TN VOLS !
Mike Johnston

Parts

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Mike Johnston

Parts

Mike is from the big city of Soddy Daisy TN. Mike has been in the automobile parts industry for the past 15 years, the last 5 with KIA of Chattanooga. Mike is married and has 3 children. When not working selling parts he is coaching his youngest daughters softball team, which occupies most of his free time. When not at the ball fields he can usually found on the lake catching Crappie or Bass fishing.
Mike Johnston

Lot Manager

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Mike Johnston

Lot Manager

Mike has been with KIA of Chattanooga the last 11 years. He is married and has 2 children. When not working Mike is a Bass Fisherman and enjoys a round of golf when he can. He is a life long fan of the Alabama Crimson Tide. “Roll Tide”
Darian Johnson

Detail

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Darian Johnson

Detail

Darian has been with KIA going on 3 years, she is excellent in her profession and we are thankful to have her.
Tom Teas

Warranty Administrator

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Tom Teas

Warranty Administrator

TWO Words describe TOM, ROLL TIDE !!!!
Angie Lee

Controller

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Angie Lee

Controller

Angie is the glue that keeps KIA of Chattanooga together and going strong. She is from the great state of Alabama is a fan of the Crimson Tide. Angie has over 28 years experience in the car business, the last 6 here at KIA of Chattanooga. She is married and has 4 children. When away from here, she enjoys gardening and being on the farm.
Joyce Mathews

Accounting

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Joyce Mathews

Accounting

Joyce was raised in Belpre Ohio, moved to Nashville, TN. in 1982 and to Chattanooga in 1995 (she does consider herself a Tennessean). Joyce has been in the car business for 12 years, the past 7 at KIA of Chattanooga. She enjoys her job and working with a great team. Joyce has 1 daughter, a son in law and a precious grandson. She enjoys spending time with family and friends, loves the beach and watching her grandson play baseball.
Liz Fiallo

Accounting

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Liz Fiallo

Accounting

Liz is from Cuba, has lived in Chattanooga the past 14 years and really enjoys the Chattanooga area. Liz enjoys photography and living life to the fullest, this is her 5th year in the car business.
Kendra Hiett

Title Clerk

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Kendra Hiett

Title Clerk

Kendra has been with Kia of Chattanooga for 2 years, as the title clerk, and cancellation specialist. I enjoy being outdoors, playing with my kids and dogs, and watching sports. GO DAWGS!
Frances Reason

Receptionist

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Frances Reason

Receptionist

We are lucky to have her…..Francis is a true gem in our dealership.

Hank Brown

Sales Specialist

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Hank Brown

Sales Specialist

Hank is originally from Compton, CA, and moved to the Chattanooga area in 1991. He is married, has 5 children, and 9 grandchildren. He is a veteran of the United States Air Force and attended USC. Hank has been in the car business for 21 years and thrives on making the buying process easy.
Craig Pesnell

Sales Specialist

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Craig Pesnell

Sales Specialist

Craig is new to KIA of Chattanooga but not to the car business. He is a true professional and understands the importance of treating his customers the way he would want to be treated.
Brandon Pyles

Sales Specialist

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Brandon Pyles

Sales Specialist

We are very happy to have Brandon, he is brand new to the car business and has a real nack for the job, he is friendly, listens well and has a customer service attitude, ask for him for a stress free buying experience.
Brian Dougherty

Sales Specialist

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Brian Dougherty

Sales Specialist

Brian is a senior salesman on our staff, he is the proud father of a new baby girl and we are so happy for him. Brian enjoys the outdoors and being with his family.
Scott Kephart

Sales Specialist

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Scott Kephart

Sales Specialist

Scott is a homeowner in North Chattanooga, lives with his wife, son and rescued dogs. A car sales professional for over 16 years with hundreds of happy clients. He loves working out, sports, hiking and family.
Dustin Young

Sales Specialist

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Dustin Young

Sales Specialist

Dustin is a senior member of our sales staff with several years experience in the car business.
Arkeem High

Sales Specialist

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Arkeem High

Sales Specialist

Arkeem is new to our team and to car sales, he is a very good at listening and has great potential in this business.

Charlie Puckett

Service Advisor

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Charlie Puckett

Service Advisor

Charlie is a service writer here at KIA of Chattanooga, he is very knowledgeable, friendly and genuinely cares about all of his customers. He gets many complements and people like working with him.
Jon Phipps

Used Car Coordinator Service

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Jon Phipps

Used Car Coordinator Service

Jon is a life long resident of Ringgold GA. he is married and has no children but does have a cat and a dog. Jon has been in the automobile business for 25 years and KIA of Chattanooga for the past 14 years. He is a big fan of the Georgia Bulldogs, enjoys shooting sports and video gaming.
Ian Stead

KIA Technician

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Ian Stead

KIA Technician

Ian is new to our shop and is training to become a certified KIA tech.
Alec Binns

KIA Technician

Alec Binns

KIA Technician
Mike Johnston

Lot Manager

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Mike Johnston

Lot Manager

Mike has been with KIA of Chattanooga the last 11 years. He is married and has 2 children. When not working Mike is a Bass Fisherman and enjoys a round of golf when he can. He is a life long fan of the Alabama Crimson Tide. “Roll Tide”
Darian Johnson

Detail

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Darian Johnson

Detail

Darian has been with KIA going on 3 years, she is excellent in her profession and we are thankful to have her.
Tom Teas

Warranty Administrator

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Tom Teas

Warranty Administrator

TWO Words describe TOM, ROLL TIDE !!!!

Mike Johnston

Parts

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Mike Johnston

Parts

Mike is from the big city of Soddy Daisy TN. Mike has been in the automobile parts industry for the past 15 years, the last 5 with KIA of Chattanooga. Mike is married and has 3 children. When not working selling parts he is coaching his youngest daughters softball team, which occupies most of his free time. When not at the ball fields he can usually found on the lake catching Crappie or Bass fishing.

Taft Butcher

General Manager

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Taft Butcher

General Manager

Taft is from Maryville, TN and has lived here in Chattanooga for the last 21 years. He is married and has 2 daughters. This is Taft’s 30th year in the car business. He was with Toyota and Lexus and left to come to KIA because of the great product and wanted to be with a company that was on the cutting edge of technology and stood behind its 10-year, 100,000-mile warranty. He is a member of Christ United Methodist Church. In his free time, he enjoys boating, football, spending time with his beautiful wife and family, and yelling GO VOLS!
Boone Roach

General Sales Manager

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Boone Roach

General Sales Manager

Boone has been in the car business since 1985 started with Standefer Nissan until 2007 and then Ken Hunt at Hunt Nissan until starting here with us at KIA in 2018. Boone is married with a beautiful daughter. Boone enjoys the outdoors and spending time with his family.
Matthew Moreland

Used Car Manager

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Matthew Moreland

Used Car Manager

Matt grew up in Marietta, GA. He has 3 children and has been married for 15 years. Matt has been in the car business for 10 years. When not at work Matt is usually at the lake, pool or the movies.
Dirk Emmett

Business Development Manager

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Dirk Emmett

Business Development Manager

Dirk has been with KIA of Chattanooga for 11 years and counting. He started in Sales and has progressed to a Sales Manager position currently in our Business Development Center (BDC) team. He is married with a beautiful daughter. His interests outside of work include hunting, fishing, and pulling for the Crimson Tide!
Gregg Finger

Parts Manager

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Gregg Finger

Parts Manager

Gregg was born in Knoxville TN. but has lived in the Chattanooga area most of his life. Gregg has been in the car business for 20 years and with KIA of Chattanooga the past 5. Gregg has 2 boys to keep him busy. When not working he loves college football and anything to do with the outdoors and the TN VOLS !
Angie Lee

Controller

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Angie Lee

Controller

Angie is the glue that keeps KIA of Chattanooga together and going strong. She is from the great state of Alabama is a fan of the Crimson Tide. Angie has over 28 years experience in the car business, the last 6 here at KIA of Chattanooga. She is married and has 4 children. When away from here, she enjoys gardening and being on the farm.

Allie Kang

Business Development Agent

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Allie Kang

Business Development Agent

Allie is a senior member of the BDC Team. She is from South Korea and Argentina and speaks both Spanish and Korean. She is married and has 3 beautiful children; 2 daughters and a son. Allie has been in the car business for 8 years. Allie enjoys watching football and spending time with her family.
Lindsey Stone

Business Development Agent

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Lindsey Stone

Business Development Agent

Lindsey has several years experience in the car business having been in sales and worked as a BDC agent for over 4 years. She enjoys outdoor activities, animals and spending time with family and friends.
Samantha Dollmont

Business Development Agent

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Samantha Dollmont

Business Development Agent

Samantha has several years experience a BDC agent, she is the mother of two wonderful boys. Samantha enjoys gaming, relaxing and spending time with her family.
Lisa Young

Business Development Agent

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Lisa Young

Business Development Agent

Lisa is new to the car business but is a fast learner and detail oriented, She is a great member of our BDC team.

Joyce Mathews

Accounting

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Joyce Mathews

Accounting

Joyce was raised in Belpre Ohio, moved to Nashville, TN. in 1982 and to Chattanooga in 1995 (she does consider herself a Tennessean). Joyce has been in the car business for 12 years, the past 7 at KIA of Chattanooga. She enjoys her job and working with a great team. Joyce has 1 daughter, a son in law and a precious grandson. She enjoys spending time with family and friends, loves the beach and watching her grandson play baseball.
Liz Fiallo

Accounting

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Liz Fiallo

Accounting

Liz is from Cuba, has lived in Chattanooga the past 14 years and really enjoys the Chattanooga area. Liz enjoys photography and living life to the fullest, this is her 5th year in the car business.
Kendra Hiett

Title Clerk

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Kendra Hiett

Title Clerk

Kendra has been with Kia of Chattanooga for 2 years, as the title clerk, and cancellation specialist. I enjoy being outdoors, playing with my kids and dogs, and watching sports. GO DAWGS!

Clyde Dempsey

Finance Manager

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Clyde Dempsey

Finance Manager

Clyde is originally from Mississippi and now resides in Dalton, GA. He has been in the car business for 17 years, the last 11 here at KIA. Clyde has been married for 21 years and has 2 wonderful young men. He enjoys video games and spending time with his family. He is a big fan of the “Mouse” and goes to Disney every chance he gets.
Jeff Middlebrooks

Finance Manager

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Jeff Middlebrooks

Finance Manager

Jeff has been in the car business over 20 years, he is a father and a grandfather. Jeff is in our finance department and we are glad to have him. He likes golf, motorcycling and the Auburn Tigers.
Juan Salazar

Finance Manager

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Juan Salazar

Finance Manager

Juan is from Dalton GA. He has been in the car business 10 years the last 7 here at KIA of Chattanooga. Juan is a member of our finance team. Juan enjoys spending time with his family and is a fan of the Clemson Tigers.

Frances Reason

Receptionist

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Frances Reason

Receptionist

We are lucky to have her…..Francis is a true gem in our dealership.

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