Staff

Executive Management

  • Jessica Clayton

    Jessica Clayton

    Dealer Principal

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    Jessica Clayton

    Jessica Clayton

    Dealer Principal

    Employee Since: 2018-01-01
    Jessica was born in Knoxville, TN. She joined the team in January 2018. Interacting with customers and her co-workers are some of Jessica’s favorite things about working at Mercedes-Benz of Columbus.

  • Richard Joyner

    Richard Joyner

    General Manager

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    Richard Joyner

    Richard Joyner

    General Manager

    Employee Since: 2008-12-29
    Richard was born in Savannah, Georgia. He joined Mercedes-Benz of Columbus in December 2008. Richard has been in the car business since 1988 and has been a General Manager since 2004. He appreciates representing the brand and offering superior customer service. Richard also likes that the dealership is locally owned and supports the surrounding community through various charitable causes.

Sales

  • Brittany Whatley

    Brittany Whatley

    General Sales Manager

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    Brittany Whatley

    Brittany Whatley

    General Sales Manager

    Employee Since: 2016-11-01
    Brittany was born on Fort Benning, Georgia and was raised in Columbus, Georgia. She joined Mercedes-Benz of Columbus in November 2016. Brittany’s favorite aspect about working at Mercedes-Benz of Columbus is the way the dealership treats its customers. Brittany loves that the fact that the dealership is so customer-driven.

  • Kennedy McDonald

    Kennedy McDonald

    Assistant Sales Manager

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    Kennedy McDonald

    Kennedy McDonald

    Assistant Sales Manager

    Kennedy joined the Mercedes-Benz of Columbus team in February 2022, starting as an administrative assistant. She was then promoted to assistant sales manager in the fall of 2022. In Kennedy’s free time, she enjoys spending time with her twin sister who works in service, Haley.

  • Debi Lewis

    Debi Lewis

    Finance Manager

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    Debi Lewis

    Debi Lewis

    Finance Manager

    Employee Since: 2009-06-29
    Debi is from Columbus, Georgia. She joined the Mercedes-Benz of Columbus team in June 2009. She has been in the car industry since 1982 and has 15 years of finance experience. Debi really enjoys working with customers and cherishes her relationships with them.

  • Bob Blauvelt

    Bob Blauvelt

    Sales and Leasing Advisor

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    Bob Blauvelt

    Bob Blauvelt

    Sales and Leasing Advisor

    Employee Since: 2017-02-20
    Bob is a Columbus, Georgia native. He’s been with Mercedes-Benz of Columbus since February 2017. He has over ten years of experience in sales. Bob’s favorite thing about working here at Mercedes-Benz of Columbus is the connection he makes with his customers.

  • Earnest Jenkins

    Earnest Jenkins

    Sales and Leasing Advisor

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    Earnest Jenkins

    Earnest Jenkins

    Sales and Leasing Advisor

    Employee Since: 2020-08-17
    Earnest is from Geneva, Georgia. The US Navy Veteran joined Mercedes-Benz of Columbus in August 2020. Earnest’s favorite thing about working here is his relationship with his customers.

  • Evelyn Tolbert

    Evelyn Tolbert

    Sales and Leasing Advisor

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    Evelyn Tolbert

    Evelyn Tolbert

    Sales and Leasing Advisor

    Employee Since: 2020-12-01
    Evelyn is from Karlsruhe, Germany. She has 9 years sales experience. Evelyn joined the team in December 2020 and her favorite thing about working at Mercedes-Benz of Columbus is her interaction with her customers.

  • Joshua Andujar

    Joshua Andujar

    Sales and Leasing Advisor

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    Joshua Andujar

    Joshua Andujar

    Sales and Leasing Advisor

    Employee Since: 2011-08-29
    Joshua is from Columbus, Georgia. He joined the team in August 2011. With about 10 years of sales experience under his belt, Josh has proven to be an effective salesperson. Joshua’s two favorite things about working here at Mercedes-Benz of Columbus is the family-like atmosphere and exceeding customers’ expectations.

  • M. Dominique Waller

    M. Dominique Waller

    Sales and Leasing Advisor

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    M. Dominique Waller

    M. Dominique Waller

    Sales and Leasing Advisor

    Employee Since: 23-10-16

  • Malcolm Waller

    Malcolm Waller

    Sales and Leasing Advisor

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    Malcolm Waller

    Malcolm Waller

    Sales and Leasing Advisor

    Employee Since: 2017-09-12
    Malcolm is from Manchester, Georgia. He joined Mercedes-Benz of Columbus in September 2017. Malcolm brings over 22 years of sales experience to the team. His favorite thing about working at the dealership is selling a quality car to a deserving customer.

  • Rick Gilbert

    Rick Gilbert

    Sales and Leasing Advisor

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    Rick Gilbert

    Rick Gilbert

    Sales and Leasing Advisor

    Employee Since: 2012-10-08
    Rick is a native of Columbus, Georgia. He’s been apart of the Mercedes-Benz of Columbus team since October 2012. Rick has 25 years worth of sales experience and appreciates selling a high-quality product that people can have pride and confidence in.

  • Luis Diaz

    Luis Diaz

    Inventory Manager

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    Luis Diaz

    Luis Diaz

    Inventory Manager

    Employee Since: 2011-07-18
    Luis is from Columbus, Georgia. He joined the company in July 2011. He loves the fact that his job is challenging so it always keeps him on his toes. Luis also loves the family-like atmosphere of the dealership.

Service

  • Nadie Martin

    Nadie Martin

    Service Manager

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    Nadie Martin

    Nadie Martin

    Service Manager

    Employee Since: 2003-02-01
    Nadie is from Erlangen, Germany. She joined Mercedes-Benz of Columbus in February 2003. Nadie loves working for Mercedes-Benz of Columbus because it is an outstanding company and she gets to see smiling, happy faces every day.

  • Elizabeth Spitzmiller

    Elizabeth Spitzmiller

    Assistant Service Manager

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    Elizabeth Spitzmiller

    Elizabeth Spitzmiller

    Assistant Service Manager

    Employee Since: 2017-01-25
    Elizabeth is from Harris County, Georgia. She joined the Mercedes-Benz of Columbus team in January 2017. Elizabeth loves working at Mercedes-Benz of Columbus because of the amazing customers she serves daily.

  • Raul Navarro

    Raul Navarro

    Shop Manager

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    Raul Navarro

    Raul Navarro

    Shop Manager

    Employee Since: 2021-08-21
    Raul is originally from Connecticut. He joined the Mercedes-Benz of Columbus team in August 2021 as a Parts Advisor, and was promoted to Shop Manager in the Service Department, in March of 2023.  In his free time, Raul enjoys spending time with his family!

  • Lauren Farthing

    Lauren Farthing

    Service Advisor

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    Lauren Farthing

    Lauren Farthing

    Service Advisor

    Employee Since: 2020-08-03
    Lauren is from Columbus, GA. She joined the Mercedes-Benz of Columbus team in August 2020. Lauren loves working in the service department because she thrives in providing great customer service.

  • Rachelle Pennington

    Rachelle Pennington

    Service Advisor

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    Rachelle Pennington

    Rachelle Pennington

    Service Advisor

    Employee Since: 2021-09-27
    Rachelle is from Hartford, Michigan and joined the team at Mercedes-Benz of Columbus in September 2021. She has 7+ years of experience working as a service advisor. Rachelle’s favorite thing about writing service is working with her customers and making new friends.

  • Haley McDonald

    Haley McDonald

    Service Advisor

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    Haley McDonald

    Haley McDonald

    Service Advisor

    Employee Since: 2021-08-02
    Haley is from Phenix City, AL and joined the Mercedes-Benz of Columbus team in August 2021. Haley enjoys traveling and watching her favorite sports teams.

  • Blake Keefe

    Blake Keefe

    Warranty Clerk

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    Blake Keefe

    Blake Keefe

    Warranty Clerk

    Employee Since: 2017-10-30
    Blake is from Columbus, GA. He joined the Mercedes-Benz of Columbus team in October 2017 in detail and went to the Service Department in June 2020. Blake’s favorite thing about working at Mercedes-Benz of Columbus is putting a smile on customers’ faces.

  • Thomas Lytle

    Thomas Lytle

    Shuttle Service Coordinator

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    Thomas Lytle

    Thomas Lytle

    Shuttle Service Coordinator

    Employee Since: 2016-01-11
    Tom was born in Kansas City, Missouri. He was hired at Mercedes-Benz of Columbus in January 2016. Tom’s favorite thing about working at Mercedes-Benz of Columbus is helping to provide great customer service.

Parts

  • Robbie Weihl

    Robbie Weihl

    Parts Manager

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    Robbie Weihl

    Robbie Weihl

    Parts Manager

    Employee Since: 2000-07-01
    Robbie is from Columbus, Georgia. He joined Mercedes-Benz of Columbuss in July 2000. He’s been working in the automobile industry since 1982. Robbie’s favorite things about working at the dealership are his co-workers and making customers happy.

  • Ricky Thomason

    Ricky Thomason

    Parts Advisor

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    Ricky Thomason

    Ricky Thomason

    Parts Advisor

    Employee Since: 2010-01-25
    Ricky is from Columbus, Georgia. He’s been with the company since January 2010. He has been involved with the car industry since 1987. Ricky’s team and his love for customers are his favorite things about working at Mercedes-Benz of Columbus.

  • Nick Jones

    Nick Jones

    Parts Advisor

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    Nick Jones

    Nick Jones

    Parts Advisor

    Employee Since: 2019-02-04
    Nick is from Phenix City, Alabama. He started working at Mercedes-Benz of Columbus team in February 2019. Nick enjoys working at the dealership because of all the new things he learns every day.

Administrative

  • Linda Williams

    Linda Williams

    Assistant Office Manager/Title Clerk

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    Linda Williams

    Linda Williams

    Assistant Office Manager/Title Clerk

    Employee Since: 1993-10-04
    Linda was born and raised in Columbus, Georgia. Linda joined Mercedes-Benz of Columbus in October 1993 as a detail worker. Throughout the years, Linda worked in different departments, making her very knowledgeable about the automotive industry. Linda loves the positive atmosphere at the dealership and the people she works with.

  • Ashley Lavoie

    Ashley Lavoie

    Title Clerk

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    Ashley Lavoie

    Ashley Lavoie

    Title Clerk

    Employee Since: 2011-07-05
    Ashley is from Phenix City, Alabama. She joined the Mercedes-Benz of Columbus team in July 2011. Ashley believes her co-workers are like family and says that Mercedes-Benz of Columbus is her second home.

  • Tiffany Butterfield

    Tiffany Butterfield

    Marketing & Events Director

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    Tiffany Butterfield

    Tiffany Butterfield

    Marketing & Events Director

    Employee Since: 2006-01-16
    Tiffany is a Columbus, Georgia native. She joined Mercedes-Benz of Columbus in January 2006. She has over ten years of experience with the automotive industry. Tiffany’s favorite aspect of her job is the people that she works with.

  • Sherry Thomas

    Sherry Thomas

    Receptionist

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    Sherry Thomas

    Sherry Thomas

    Receptionist

    Employee Since: 2017-09-12
    Sherry is a native of Tampa, Florida. She joined the team in September 2017. Sherry’s favorite thing about working at Mercedes-Benz of Columbus is being able to give exceptional customer service.

  • Caitlyn Russell

    Caitlyn Russell

    Cashier/Admin Assistant

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    Caitlyn Russell

    Caitlyn Russell

    Cashier/Admin Assistant

    Employee Since: 2021-05-27
    Caitlyn is from Phenix City, AL and joined the Mercedes-Benz of Columbus team in May 2021. Catilyn’s favorite part about her job is meeting new customers and forming friendships with her co-workers.

  • Madison Norrell

    Madison Norrell

    Cashier

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    Madison Norrell

    Madison Norrell

    Cashier

    Madison started at Mercedes-Benz of Columbus in the fall of 2022, and is from Phenix City, AL.

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