Continental Corporate Staff

Emma Anderson

Event Coordinator

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Emma Anderson

Event Coordinator

Hire Date 02/03/2023 – Emma was born and raised in Denton, Texas with her two siblings and moved to San Marcos after high school to attend Texas State University. When she’s not working, Emma enjoys spending time with her golden retriever, Charlie (aka her BFF!). Charlie loves doing everything with Emma like soaking up the sunshine, going on walks, going out to eat, and taking a trip to Starbucks every Saturday for a “pup cup”. Emma also enjoys exploring new parks and trails in Austin, spending a night in the city with her friends, trying new restaurants, and attending as many events as she can at the Moody Center. Emma’s favorite meal is lasagna, especially her mom’s homemade recipe, and her favorite restaurant is Bar Peached because she can enjoy both pork buns and fries. Emma grew up listening to The Chicks and they are her favorite band of all time. She even got to see them perform at ACL Music Festival in 2022! FUN FACT: Emma grew up dancing and playing the violin. While she doesn’t do as much dancing anymore, she can still play some beautiful tunes on the violin!
Ana Angel

Sales Coordinator
Top Gun 2016, 2021

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Ana Angel

Sales Coordinator
Top Gun 2016, 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.
Maria Arellano Jaimes

Accounts Payable

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Maria Arellano Jaimes

Accounts Payable

Hire Date 12/18/2023 – Maria was born and raised in Mexico, and she loves living in Austin for the awesome festivals and beautiful nature scenes to take long walks in. At home, she has a Pomeranian named Princess. FUN FACT: Maria is a huge fan of the Hunger Games movie series!
Lydia Arredondo

Cash Management/Warranty Payables

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Lydia Arredondo

Cash Management/Warranty Payables

Lydia is from McAllen, Texas and she’s been a part of the automotive industry since 2019. She loves to rock out to Bon Jovi and catch a bite to eat at Pappadeaux whenever possible. One day, Lydia would like to travel to Europe and see Real Madrid-her favorite soccer team-play a match. At home, Lydia enjoys spending time with her Schnauzer, Figo.
Bree Arres

Accounts Payable

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Bree Arres

Accounts Payable

Hire Date 1/7/2025 – Bree was born in Chicago, but moved to Florida before making her way to Texas. In her free time, she likes baking and cooking, hiking, shopping, and exploring new towns and cities. Pluckers is one of her favorite restaurants, specifically for their spicy lemon pepper wings! When it comes to sports, Bree roots for the Chicago Bulls and Austin FC. At home, she has a golden pei named Logan and a cat named Batman.
Justin Baiko

Senior Analytics Engineer
Top Gun 2023

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Justin Baiko

Senior Analytics Engineer
Top Gun 2023

Hire Date 03/06/2023 – Justin comes to us from Round Rock, Texas, and this is his first job in the automotive world! His favorite food is pineapple pizza, and if he could travel to any destination, he would choose Space. At home, Justin has 2 dogs.
Trey Barstow III

Sales Coordinator

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Trey Barstow III

Sales Coordinator

Hire Date 10/25/2023 – Trey was born and raised in Dallas, Texas. While he loves living in Austin, he’ll always stick to his roots when it comes to sports, as he is a huge fan of the Dallas Cowboys, Dallas Mavericks, and Texas Rangers. Trey’s favorite restaurant is Raising Cane’s and his go-to order is the box combo, substitute coleslaw for extra sauce, butter on both sides of the bread, and an ice-cold sweet tea. At home, Trey has a shepherd mix named Chester and his favorite movie is The Prestige.
Rita Bautista

Warranty Payables

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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 CAG! 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.
Haley Blain

Online Reputation Specialist

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Haley Blain

Online Reputation Specialist

Hire Date 1/27/2020 – Haley is originally from Denville, New Jersey, and spent most of her childhood in St. Louis, Missouri. Her hobbies include working out, spending time with family, and enjoying cozy days at home. She’s a lover of all kinds of music, and Ariana Grande is her all-time favorite artist. Haley has two cats named Ducky and Teddy, who always get their way and are spoiled rotten.
Jacki Blancas

Office Manager
Top Gun 2011, 2015, 2020, 2021

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Jacki Blancas

Office Manager
Top Gun 2011, 2015, 2020, 2021

Hire Date 6/1/2009 – Jacki was born and raised in El Paso, TX. Looking for more adventure and opportunities, she officially began calling Austin home in 2004. Jacki now has 3 sons who keep her life very interesting and extremely busy, but she wouldn’t have it any other way! In their spare time, they like to hang out with their “giant” Chihuahua mix, Marley (another boy), going to the greenbelt, hitting up music festivals, farmers markets, and exploring all that Austin has to offer. One day Jacki hopes to travel the world.
Diana Blanco

Billing Clerk

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Diana Blanco

Billing Clerk

Hire Date 1/3/2025 – Diana is originally from Fort Worth, TX. She moved to Austin because her son and daughter-in-law had their first baby, Julian! She is always happy to share a picture if you ask. Her favorite thing about Austin is how nice and friendly the people are. Diana is a big fan of Mexican food, and she is currently on the hunt for a good tamale place in Austin. Diana enjoys all kinds of music so it’s hard to choose a favorite song, because it’s always changing! At home, Diana has a rescue pup named Summer. Summer hates crowds and loud noises, but she loves treats!
Dan Boone

Compliance Manager

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Dan Boone

Compliance Manager

Hire Date 02/20/2006 – Dan Boone is a third-generation auto industry professional. He is the son of a former Houston car dealer who handled many different makes from the late ’60s to the mid-’90s. Dan has worked full-time in the auto industry since his graduation from the University of Texas in 1985. He has experience in every automotive department and even spent some time with a manufacturer, too. Dan originally joined the CAG team in April of 2004, which gave him the opportunity to move back to the Austin area and to be closer to his Longhorns. During the spring and summer, Dan can often be found at Disch-Faulk field supporting the home team! Dan’s primary goal is customer satisfaction, stating, ‘My job is making my customers happy.’ Dan has worked with many lenders over the years and has developed the relationships and the expertise to help make his customer’s dreams a reality.

Dan’s Favorite Book: Raintree County by Ross Lockridge, Jr.
“Raintree County is a great American novel. James Mitchner spent several pages on it in his biography, “The World is My Backyard.” This book is set before, during, and after the Civil War. It weaves a compelling story of love, youth, heroism, duty, sorrow, freedom, and family. Every moment with this book is a treasure.”

Dan also enjoys the writings of Craig Symonds – a historian who makes history come alive. From Symonds, Dan would recommend “The Battle of Midway, ” heavy with stories of ingenuity, courage, and sacrifice.
Jennifer Bottoms

Lead Office Manager

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Jennifer Bottoms

Lead Office Manager

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

Facilities and Maintenance Helper

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Keanu Bottoms

Facilities and Maintenance Helper

Hire Date 04/01/2024 – Bio coming soon!
Keith Bottoms

Maintenance Director

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Keith Bottoms

Maintenance Director

Hire Date 03/04/2024 – Keith is originally from Tucson, AZ but moved to Texas in 1990 after graduating high school and has been here ever since! His favorite musician is the local blues guitarist Monte Montgomery. For Keith, the automotive industry runs in the blood. There are many mechanics in his family and he’s been in the industry for over 30 years! If he could invite anyone to dinner, he’d invite Elvis because Keith has <em>many</em> questions he needs answered. Keith also has one black cat named Rose Royce, who he found and rescued from a car wash trench.
Joseph Brandao

Wellness Coach
Top Gun 2022

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Joseph Brandao

Wellness Coach
Top Gun 2022

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

Title Clerk

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Sherry Brock

Title Clerk

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

Centralized Warranty Clerk

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Courtney Brown

Centralized Warranty Clerk

Hire Date 1/27/2016 – Courtney was born and raised in Austin, and loves that it’s such a unique city. She enjoys chilling at home with her kids and her dog named Gizmo, and watching movies. She also draws in her spare time, particularly portraits!
Suzette Burrow

Chief Marketing Officer

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Suzette Burrow

Chief Marketing Officer

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

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

Director of Business Development

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Lisa Bustos

Director of Business Development

Hire Date 7/24/2017 – Born and raised in San Antonio, Lisa arrived in Austin in May 2017. She has a BA in Organizational Communication and Sociology, and when she’s not working, she enjoys being with her three dogs, attending film and music festivals, and spending time with family. Lisa is quite the adrenaline junkie, and someday she plans to run with the bulls in Spain! FUN FACT: Lisa was voted class clown in high school.

Lisa’s Favorite Book: Miracle Morning by Hal Elrod
“Top 3 Reasons:
1. “The first hour of your day matters. A lot.” – Elrod
2. I credit this book for kicking a bad “snooze alarm” habit
3. Sage + practical tactics to transform your life, one morning at a time.
#riseandshine”
Emily Callahan

Social Media Strategist

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Emily Callahan

Social Media Strategist

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

Inventory Clerk

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Jennifer Carrizales

Inventory Clerk

Hire Date 6/14/2021 – Jennifer is an Army brat who originally comes from Fayetteville, North Carolina. She has been working with vehicle titles since 2013 and may have gotten into the field by luck, but she can say that she truly loves what she does! Jennifer loves watching movies, listening to 80s rock music while cooking, going out for a good Chinese food buffet, and planning a dream vacation to Hawaii – she can’t wait to work on a really good tan! Her favorite movie is The Labyrinth, favorite song is Still Loving You by Scorpions, and her top band picks are Scorpions, Journey, and Stevie Nicks. Jennifer’s hero is her grandmother. She is the one that everyone goes to for everything and she never judges, but will always tell you the truth. Jennifer loves the way she always finds a way to make those around her feel better, whether it’s emotionally or physically. FUN FACT: Jennifer can’t stand eating alone and prefers the company of others when it comes to delicious meals!
Jacob Casey

Social Media Strategist

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Jacob Casey

Social Media Strategist

Hire Date 07/24/2024 – In Jacob’s free time, you can find him skating around in some of Austin’s great skateparks. When it comes to sports, Jacob has to support his hometown team, the Astros. Movies are a passion of Jacob’s, and he says The Grand Budapest Hotel is an amazing movie. Wes Anderson is one of his favorite directors and, fun fact, he went to UT Austin! If Jacob could travel anywhere, he would go to New Zealand because the landscape is so unique and he would love to experience it in person. Italian food is Jacob’s cuisine of choice, and he recommends North Italia for their delicious pesto chicken pasta!
Deyanira Cepeda

Office Manager

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Deyanira Cepeda

Office Manager

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

HR Generalist

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Julia Chaparro

HR Generalist

Hire Date 01/22/2024 – Julia is from El Paso and moved to Austin in 2017 to be closer to her family. In her free time, she enjoys getting dressed up to go out to eat and take pictures with her friends. Julia has been to Puerto Viejo, Costa Rica, and notes it to be the best place she’s visited thus far. In the future, she hopes to hit up Zanzibar, Africa for its beautiful waters. At home, Julia has a cat named Benjamin who is the sweetest lad!
Ana Chavez

Accounts Payable/Receivable
Top Gun 2012, 2018, 2020

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Ana Chavez

Accounts Payable/Receivable
Top Gun 2012, 2018, 2020

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

Groundskeeper
Top Gun 2012

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Jose Cienfuegos

Groundskeeper
Top Gun 2012

Hire Date 9/2/1997 – Jose is a veteran of the Continental Automotive Group. He grew up in a small town in Guerrero, Mexico, and has lived in Austin for more than 20 years with his wife and three children. Jose’s favorite vacation was when he and his family went to Disney World. Jose enjoys going to church on Sunday, playing volleyball and soccer, and watching the Mexican national team games.
Nio Clark

Sales Coordinator

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Nio Clark

Sales Coordinator

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

Accounting Clerk

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Debbie Clifton

Accounting Clerk

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

Inventory Clerk

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Jonathan Cruz Jaimes

Inventory Clerk

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

CAG Electrician

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Jason Davis

CAG Electrician

Hire Date 12/3/2024 – Jason is originally from New Orleans, LA. In his free time, he likes to drag race and ride ATVs. You might also find him jamming out to his favorite band, Bone Thugs-N-Harmony. His favorite food of all time is his aunt’s gumbo. There’s nothing like it in the world! When it comes to sports, Jason roots for the New Orleans Saints.
Grace Easley

Centralized Warranty Clerk

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Grace Easley

Centralized Warranty Clerk

Hire Date 05/03/2023 – Grace is originally from Colorado and loves how unique and delightful everyone is here in Austin. Outside of work, she enjoys playing volleyball, soccer, and softball, and she roots for the US Women’s National Soccer Team! Her other hobbies include hiking, playing card games, playing Skyrim, and reading. When it comes to food, Grace’s top two favorite restaurants are Steamies and Chuy’s, and she’ll tell you that the Moody Amphitheater is the best concert venue. Her favorite musical artist is Brandi Carlile and her favorite song of hers is “The Story”. Grace’s dream travel destination is Italy because she would love to experience the delicious food, landscapes, and architecture. Her hero is her grandmother because she is resilient and has a kind heart, and if she could invite anyone to dinner, Grace would choose Audrey Hepburn. At home, Grace has a dog named Misty and four cats named Little Bear, Luna, Sasha, and Tinka. FUN FACT: Grace is related to Abraham Lincoln!

Grace’s favorite book – The Jasmine Throne by Tasha Suri
Josh De Ford

Lead Graphic Designer
Top Gun 2021

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Josh De Ford

Lead Graphic Designer
Top Gun 2021

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

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

Billing Clerk - Speaks: Spanish

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Jose Ulysses Dominguez

Billing Clerk - Speaks: Spanish

Hire Date 04/10/2023 – Ulysses is native to Austin, and he enjoys going out for nights on the town. He also enjoys playing a wide variety of PC video games with his friends. If you’re looking for a place with delicious food, Ulysses recommends his uncle’s food truck, CJ’s Tacos! At home, Ulysses has a chihuahua named Chiko and a Yorkshire Terrier mix named Dexter.

Ulysses’ favorite book – The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho
Sarah Fairchild

Billing Clerk

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Sarah Fairchild

Billing Clerk

Hire Date 04/10/2023 – Sarah is originally from Fullerton, California, but spent some time living in Maine before making her move to Texas. She has previous experience working in automotive sales and is now thrilled to be joining CAG! In her free time, Sarah enjoys going on drives through the hill country and spending time with friends and family. Her favorite food is sushi, but she loves restaurant recommendations and is always open to trying new places. In the near future, Sarah plans to visit Nice, France, and is super excited about that trip! Next on her list is either Japan or Australia. At home, Sarah has 2 cats and 2 dogs. 1 of each is on the older side, but that doesn’t stop them from having lots of energy!
Aline Ferreira

Senior Video Producer

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Aline Ferreira

Senior Video Producer

Hire Date 12/7/2020 – Aline (ah-leen-E) was born in Boston and raised in Austin. This is her first time in the automotive industry, and she’s happy to be learning and having first-hand experience with automotive filmmaking. Outside work, Aline enjoys hanging out with family and friends, singing at karaoke nights, being outdoors, traveling, and playing with Lylla, her Rottweiler puppy mix whom she adopted from APA! Aline’s favorite meal is the chicken pesto from North Italia, and speaking of food – Italy is one place at the top of her travel list thanks to the divine dishes available there. Second on her travel list is Greece, to live out her Mamma Mia fantasies! Around Austin, Aline’s favorite thing is the people. She loves that everyone here has a true love for Austin and keeps it weird. Her greatest inspiration is her brother, Lucas! Lucas stepped up when he was 18 years old and Aline was just 7. Lucas did all he could to take care of her and she is thankful for the great strength and selflessness shown as he put his life aside to help her.

Aline’s Favorite Book: The Four Agreements by Don Miguel Ruiz“This is my favorite book because it’s really changed my perspective in life and relationships. I apply it these agreements everyday and since then have become a better version of myself. It’s extremely helpful for personal growth and learning to relieve yourself from negativity in your life.”
Yolanda Fraga

Sales Coordinator

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Yolanda Fraga

Sales Coordinator

Hire Date 07/22/2024 – Yolanda was born and raised in Houston, TX and she moved to Austin to be with her fiance. She’s excited to officially become an Austinite! Yolanda previously worked in the automotive industry for 10 years, and since she’s naturally a people-person, she loved being around customers. When she moved to Austin and saw the opportunity to get back into the industry here at CAG, she couldn’t pass it up! Yolanda has a passion for travel, and her all-time favorite vacation was a solo trip to Puerto Rico. Traveling alone allowed her to make her own schedule, make new friends, and learn a lot about herself! She says Puerto Rico is a truly magical place. In the future, Yolanda would love to visit Switzerland, because it looks beautiful and she’s heard great things about the country! If Yolanda could invite anyone to dinner, she would invite her grandpa. He passed away when she was little, but the memories she has with him were wonderful. He was so much fun and so funny, and she would love to hear his laugh one more time.
Trey Fuentes III

L1 IT Technician

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Trey Fuentes III

L1 IT Technician

Hire Date 02/07/2024 – Trey is originally from Austin, Texas. In his free time, he likes to play basketball, play video games on his PC, and watch movies. His favorite movie is Jaws and his favorite video game is Valorant. When it comes to football, Trey roots for the Chicago Bears!
Courtney Galentine

Centralized Warranty Clerk

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Courtney Galentine

Centralized Warranty Clerk

Hire Date 05/31/2024 – Courtney was born in Lake Charles, LA but lived in Weatherford, TX from 2003 to 2010. His fondest vacation memory is from 2019 when he went to Fort Lauderdale and South Beach in Miami. The food was great and the scenery was even better! Courtney’s favorite things about Austin are that it has plenty of opportunities to grow in different industries, and it’s also a great place to raise a family. His favorite movie is Forrest Gump. He says it’s simply the best movie ever, not to mention Forrest played a role in every important American history event. At home, Courtney has two dogs – a labrador retriever named Sadie and a Jack Russell/weiner dog mix named Gunther – and two cats – Grace and Melvin.
Myra Garza

Title Clerk

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Myra Garza

Title Clerk

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

Inventory Clerk
Top Gun 2021

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Mary Gaytan

Inventory Clerk
Top Gun 2021

Hire Date 7/7/2021 – Mary is from Floresville, Texas, and she enjoys quilting and crocheting in her free time. When it comes to music, her favorite bands are The Strokes, Vampire Weekend, and Grateful Dead. If she could invite anyone to dinner, Mary would choose Jake Longstreth, a talented painter, musician, and radio personality. At home, Mary has a rat terrier/Schnauzer mix named Charlie!
Dustin "MVP" Giusti

L3 Senior IT Engineer
Top Gun 2017

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Dustin "MVP" Giusti

L3 Senior IT Engineer
Top Gun 2017

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

L1 IT Technician

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Ben Godkin

L1 IT Technician

Hire Date 06/03/2024 – Ben was born and raised in Bastrop, TX and he moved to Austin in 2009. In his free time, Ben likes to go on long kayak/camping trips down his favorite Texas rivers. However, the best trip he’s been on was a Summer trip to Italy with his whole family, including his 4 year old daughter, to visit relatives in Sicily. Ben’s favorite thing about Austin is all the natural swimming holes around town. At home, he has one dog, a mini-aussie named Camper.
Chelsea Gonzales

Office Manager
Top Gun 2016, 2017, 2019

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Chelsea Gonzales

Office Manager
Top Gun 2016, 2017, 2019

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

Cash Management
Top Gun 2022

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Tiffani Gonzales

Cash Management
Top Gun 2022

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

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

Accounts Payable
Top Gun 2023

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Lizet Gonzales

Accounts Payable
Top Gun 2023

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

Facilities Coordinator

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Christian Gonzalez

Facilities Coordinator

Hire Date 07/01/2024 – Christian is originally from Colorado. In Christian’s free time, he enjoys long runs at Lady Bird Lake and lifting weights in the gym. Health and fitness is a big part of his life, and it’s what makes him happy! However, he’s still always down for a slice of pizza. When it comes to sports, Christian roots for the Dallas Cowboys, and has his fingers crossed for a Super Bowl win in his lifetime. His favorite thing about Austin is how nice everyone is and all the beautiful running trails around town!
Sheri Gordon

HR Director, Infrastructure & Risk Manager

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Sheri Gordon

HR Director, Infrastructure & Risk Manager

Hire Date 2/13/1989 – Our one-of-a-kind HR gal was born in Arkansas but moved to Texas as quickly as she could! Sheri has two wonderful daughters, four adorable granddaughters, 2 grand-dogs, and 1 crazy cat, Fred. If she could live anywhere, it would be along a coastline so that she could relax on the beach with her feet in the sand. Sheri offices out of our flagship store and says her dream car is a convertible. With over 700 employees group-wide now, Sheri’s a busy girl but never too busy to keep our CAG crew cared for; it’s what she does best!
Laura Granger

Title Clerk

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Laura Granger

Title Clerk

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

Warranty Payables
Top Gun 2012, 2017

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Ashley Green

Warranty Payables
Top Gun 2012, 2017

Hire Date 12/28/2007 – Ashley grew up in Austin and is currently taking classes at ACC. She wants to be a first-grade teacher and have a really big family (she loves kids). The beach is Ashley’s favorite place to vacation, but, even though she loves the water, she thinks that jet skiing is the scariest thing ever. Ashley has never been outside of Texas but would love to travel. Florida is the place that she would most like to visit, and she wants to be in two places at once.

Ashley’s Favorite Book: Mark of the Lions series by Francine Rivers
“It’s spiritual and just very moving.”
Jami Hamel

Graphic Designer

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Jami Hamel

Graphic Designer

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

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

Chief Financial Officer
Top Gun 2019

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Ty Hammonds

Chief Financial Officer
Top Gun 2019

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

CAG Insurance Agent

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Jeff Hand

CAG Insurance Agent

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

Twin Sister
Visionary & Co-Owner

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Joy Hardeman

Twin Sister
Visionary & Co-Owner

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

Cutest Employee Ever

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Lily Geneva Hardeman

Cutest Employee Ever

Hire date 7/8/2016 – Lily is creative and athletic and serves as creative director for the Hardeman household. Whether she’s perfecting her flips in gymnastics, dominating the tennis court, or sinking shots as the top scorer on her basketball team, Lily brings energy and determination to everything she does. Most importantly, she is a wonderful older sister and shares her love of dancing, rainbows, and sparkles with her two younger sisters. She looks forward to announcing the winners on stage every year at the CAG company holiday party and can be found stealing the show on the dance floor.
Penelope Elle Hardeman

Cutest Employee Ever

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Penelope Elle Hardeman

Cutest Employee Ever

Hire Date 4/1/2020 – Penelope is the brains behind the operation. With a sharp mind and a playful spirit, she’s always ready to tackle a challenge—whether it’s a tricky puzzle, a riveting book, or a fast-paced basketball game. Penelope is a true all-rounder, excelling at piano, gymnastics, tennis, swimming, and more, all while filling the house with her infectious laughter. She is a loving older sister to her baby sister Primrose and the two are thick as thieves. Penelope also loves to unleash her artistic talents, often sketching masterpieces in her dad’s office or forging new friendships in the Honda Lily Pad playroom.
Primrose Holiday Hardeman

Cutest Employee Ever

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Primrose Holiday Hardeman

Cutest Employee Ever

Hire Date 4/29/22 – As a dedicated younger sister, Primrose enjoys doing whatever her two older sisters are doing. Whatever they’re up to—whether it’s dancing, drawing, swimming, or flipping through gymnastics class—Primrose is right there, giving it her all with her signature “I can do it!” attitude. One of her favorite adventures? Grabbing a snack from the Honda coffee bar (because every star needs fuel!) before heading off to the Lily Pad playroom.
William B. Hardeman

Brother - Managing Partner

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William B. Hardeman

Brother - Managing Partner

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

Director of Human Capital

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Chris Hill

Director of Human Capital

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Genny Hill

Dealer

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Genny Hill

Dealer

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

Cutest Employee Ever

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James Hill

Cutest Employee Ever

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

Cutest Employee Ever

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Margot Hill

Cutest Employee Ever

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

Cutest Employee Ever

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Reese Hill

Cutest Employee Ever

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

L1 IT Technician

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Jason Heimbecker

L1 IT Technician

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

Sales Coordinator

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Sally Hernandez

Sales Coordinator

Hire Date 05/15/2024 – Bio coming soon!
Jonathan Holt

IT Director

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Jonathan Holt

IT Director

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

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

Office Manager

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Joyce Hornor

Office Manager

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

Centralized Warranty Clerk
Top Gun 2021

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Cynthia Hughes

Centralized Warranty Clerk
Top Gun 2021

Hire Date 4/19/2016 – Cynthia has lived in Austin since she was 2 months old. She has one daughter and four grandchildren who all live in Ohio. Her favorite place is Garner State Park. In her free time, she enjoys playing bingo.
Brendon Hunt

Macho Marketing Intern

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Brendon Hunt

Macho Marketing Intern

Hire Date 10/16/2024 – Brendon was born and raised in Austin, TX. In his free time, he enjoys hunting, fishing, and playing college baseball at Concordia University. His number one favorite team is the Texas Rangers and they are the reason he started playing baseball in the first place. The band Brendon can’t stop listening to at the moment is Treaty Oak Revival. At home, Brendon has two cats named Fuzzy and Socks.
Ari Jardine-Hunt

Sales Coordinator

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Ari Jardine-Hunt

Sales Coordinator

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

Centralized Warranty Clerk
Top Gun 2017, 2018

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Lori Johns

Centralized Warranty Clerk
Top Gun 2017, 2018

Hire Date 9/15/1999 – Lori is a native Austinite with a long career in the automotive industry. She spent 17 years with BMW before coming to CAG over 11 years ago. Lori says that working here is wonderful, and she is very grateful to be working for the best employer in Austin. Lori has been riding motorcycles all her life, and on the weekends she enjoys riding her Harley and going to motorcycle rallies. Lori also spends time at home watching her two favorite television shows: The Biggest Loser and Survivor.
Michael Keck

L4 System Administrator

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Michael Keck

L4 System Administrator

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

Billing Clerk

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Madison Kite

Billing Clerk

Hire Date 10/18/2022 – Madison is a native Austinite, and while this is her first time professionally working in the automotive world, she began working on cars during her childhood! In her free time, Madison enjoys playing video games and spending time with her friends. As for some favorites, Madison is always down to grab a bite to eat at Waffle House, her favorite video game is Call of Duty Modern Warfare on the Xbox, and her top-pick movie is Beauty and the Beast. Madison once got to visit Costa Rica, and says it was undoubtedly the best vacation she has been on! Next on her list of places to travel to? Greece for its beautiful scenery, interesting history, and delicious food! If Madison could invite anybody to dinner, she would choose Stephen King, and she has an adorable cat named S’more. FUN FACT: Madison has never broken a bone in her body (knock on wood!).

Madison’s favorite book – On Writing: A Memoir of the Craft by Stephen King
Megan Lassiter

Accounts Payable
Top Gun 2022

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Megan Lassiter

Accounts Payable
Top Gun 2022

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

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

Hiring Specialist

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Carmen Lee

Hiring Specialist

Hire Date 1/11/2021 – Carmen is an Austinite. She loves cars and was excited to join the transformational team that we have here! In her free time, Carmen loves to nap, write horror movie scripts, and listen to music–especially Led Zeppelin. She’s seen both The Shining and Jurassic Park too many times and yet, she’s always down to watch them again. Her favorite thing about Austin is the food scene, and one day, she’d like to travel to Switzerland–or move there to have a farm. At home, Carmen enjoys time spent with her two dogs, Nellie the black pug, and Frankie Joe the Boston terrier. FUN FACT: If she could choose anyone to have dinner with, Carmen would choose Harrison Ford!
Lizeth Lopez

Title Clerk

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Lizeth Lopez

Title Clerk

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

Title Clerk

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Anahly Macedo

Title Clerk

Hire Date 11/16/2023 – Anahly was born and raised in Austin, Texas. She prefers summer over winter; in her free time, she enjoys going to the lake or pool and hitting up Congress Ave for some great food. At home, Anahly has two pets – a Shih Tzu named Bella she’s had since she was 6, and a Husky/Blue-Heeler named Spike. In the future, Anahly hopes to visit all 50 states to experience the different sceneries!
Julie Machonga

Wellness Coach

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Julie Machonga

Wellness Coach

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

Senior Analytics Engineer
Top Gun 2018, 2021

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Clayton Main

Senior Analytics Engineer
Top Gun 2018, 2021

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

Billing Clerk

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Thalia Maldonado

Billing Clerk

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

L1 IT Technician

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Carlos Martin III

L1 IT Technician

Hire Date 06/08/2023 – Carlos comes to us from Jacksonville, Florida. His passion for this business extends into his free time, as his hobbies include building/working on computers, doing automotive photography, and working on his personal vehicles. If he’s in the mood for a more chill day, Carlos enjoys playing video games on his PC and PS5, preferably Final Fantasy VII Remake. When it comes to travel, Carlos has been to Madrid and he looks forward to visiting Dubai one day. FUN FACT: Carlos has a gorgeous Pomeranian named Sweet Pea!

Carlos’ favorite book – The Artemis Fowl Series by Eoin Colfer
Aubrey McCreary

Marketing Manager

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Aubrey McCreary

Marketing Manager

Hire Date 01/23/2023 – Aubrey is from Houston, Texas. Her interests include rock climbing, camping, traveling, and doing anything outdoors. On the other hand, she loves staying home and reading or having a game night with her friends. Aubrey has traveled much in her life, but the best places she’s been to thus far are Switzerland, Greece, and Sardinia. She and her sister have always wanted to visit Japan, and she would love to see Thailand for its incredible food, beautiful beaches, and elephants! Aubrey lives for Beyond Meat Tacos, her favorite movie is Into the Wild, and she roots for the USA Climbing Team. FUN FACT: Aubrey broke her spine in 2021 due to rock climbing, and she says it’s probably the most interesting thing about her!

Aubrey’s favorite book – Lanny by Max Porter
Chloe McKenna

Senior Video Producer
Top Gun 2023

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Chloe McKenna

Senior Video Producer
Top Gun 2023

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

Sales Coordinator

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Arlie Melo

Sales Coordinator

Hire Date 09/03/2024 – Arlie is originally from sunny Miami, FL. Her favorite thing about Austin is the live music scene. She loves going to everything from small intimate shows to massive music festivals. If Arlie could invite anyone to dinner, hands down she would invite Audrey Hepburn. Arlie is addicted to her PS5 and her favorite game at the moment is Persona 5. At home, Arlie has a pug named Tom Sawyer who is the light of her life.
Annica Mendiola

Accounts Payable/Receivable

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Annica Mendiola

Accounts Payable/Receivable

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

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

Facilities and Maintenance Helper

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Larry Merritt

Facilities and Maintenance Helper

Hire Date 08/20/2024 – In his free time, Larry likes to hit the fairways at his local golf courses. Afterwards, you might find him refueling at his favorite restaurant, Enchiladas Y Mas. Larry’s favorite thing about Austin is all the BBQ joints throughout the city. His favorite movie is Step Brothers, because Larry loves a good laugh! When it comes to sports, Larry roots for the Texas Longhorns and the Houston Texans.
Ryan Million

L1 IT Technician

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Ryan Million

L1 IT Technician

Hire Date 07/10/2024 – Ryan was born and raised in Austin, TX. When he’s not working, you might find him playing Rocket League on his Nintendo Switch. The best vacation Ryan’s ever been on is the time he traveled to Europe on his honeymoon during Christmas. Ryan is a lifelong Texas Longhorn football fan. At home, he has a dog named Lily and two cats named Pluto and Chester.
Hannah Mjos

Accounts Payable

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Hannah Mjos

Accounts Payable

Hire Date 1/3/2025 – Hannah was born in Pennsylvania and moved to Houston at 2 years old. She lived there until she was 18, when she moved to Austin to attend the University of Texas. She has lived here ever since and she loves it! In her free time, Hannah loves doing puzzles of all kinds – logic puzzles, jigsaw puzzles, anything to exercise her brain. Hannah’s ideal vacation is going to the beach. Anything with the sun and the water is a win! Hannah has one daughter who is the light of her life. She is also the most hilarious person that Hannah has ever met. The morning of Hannah’s first day at CAG, she asked her daughter if she thought she would do well, to which she confidently responded, “No!” At home, Hannah has one dog named Jax that she adopted from APA! He is a pit/german shepherd mix who loves to play and eat.
Alyssa Montes

Internal Auditor
Top Gun 2023

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Alyssa Montes

Internal Auditor
Top Gun 2023

Hire Date 06/22/2015 – Alyssa was raised in Austin, and is happy to call it her home. She currently splits her time between working and attending Concordia University with a major in Business. In her spare time, she enjoys shopping, spending time with her Pomeranian named Dory, and going downtown.
Christy Morgan

Sales Coordinator

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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
Jill Moyer

Accounting Clerk

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Jill Moyer

Accounting Clerk

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

Talent Acquisition Manager
Top Gun 2017

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Jackie Orewiler

Talent Acquisition Manager
Top Gun 2017

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

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

Office Manager

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Michelle Overton

Office Manager

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

Billing Clerk
Top Gun 2023

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Jessica Palomares

Billing Clerk
Top Gun 2023

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

Title Clerk
Top Gun 2021

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Ashley Pennington

Title Clerk
Top Gun 2021

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

Hiring Specialist

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Aubrey Pfeifer

Hiring Specialist

Hire Date 08/07/2024 – Aubrey was born and raised in Michigan. She grew up on the lakes and decided to head south to Austin in July of 2024. Her favorite things about Austin are how welcoming all the people are and all of the cool opportunities the city has to offer! Aubrey comes from a small town, so it’s great how many wonderful places Austin has to explore, and the lakes make her feel at home. On her days off, you can find Aubrey reading, going to concerts, and traveling to cool places. She loves immersing herself in new environments. You might also find Aubrey yelling at her tv on Saturdays and Sundays as she is a diehard football fan. She roots for the Detroit Lions and the Michigan Wolverines. Aubrey has two pups back home in Michigan named Millie and Merlot.
Mace Pitman

Inventory Clerk

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Mace Pitman

Inventory Clerk

Hire Date 12/28/2023 – Mace enjoys playing his guitar, visiting bookstores, and reading whenever he gets the chance. When it comes to music, his favorite band is Def Leppard and his top pick artist is Bob Segar. Mace’s favorite movie is Lord of the Rings, and in the future, he would love to travel to Greece and Italy to experience the beautiful scenery, spectacular landscapes, and iconic historical monuments. FUN FACT: During his teen years, Mace raced Motocross in Arizona!
Justin Ray

Title Clerk

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Justin Ray

Title Clerk

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

Billing Clerk

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Meredith Rials

Billing Clerk

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

Sales Coordinator

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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!
Zachry Rivkin

L1 IT Technician
Top Gun 2021

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Zachry Rivkin

L1 IT Technician
Top Gun 2021

Hire Date 7/31/2019 – Zachry was born and raised here in Austin. He can listen to Lynyrd Skynyrd all day and is a Filipino food fanatic! At Zachry’s previous job, he was sent all around the country. He’s literally been to half of the United States: 25 states!
Jackie Romero

HR Specialist
Top Gun 2011, 2016

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Jackie Romero

HR Specialist
Top Gun 2011, 2016

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

Title Clerk

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Joanna Romero

Title Clerk

Hire Date 12/20/2022 – Joanna is a native Austinite, and she has been working in the automotive industry since 2021 because she loves learning new skills and having a challenge! When she’s not busy working, you can find Joanna creating art and designing her own clothing. Being a passionate artist, Joanna loves expressing herself through art and loves how prominent the art scene is here in Austin. Her favorite musician at the moment is Omar Banos (aka CUCO), and her top-pick song from him is “Caution”. When it comes to food, Joanna will never turn down some good pizza, and she enjoys playing Minecraft and Little Big Planet on the Xbox and PlayStation. When asked about her favorite vacation, Joanna mentioned a recent trip she and her significant other took to Universal Studios in Florida, and says they had a fantastic time! Next on her list of destinations to visit? Hopefully Roswell, New Mexico to experience year-round jaw-dropping sightings of lights. One of Joanna’s favorite movies is Pulp Fiction! FUN FACT: Joanna’s favorite soda is Dr. Pepper, and her favorite colors are pink and light purple.

Joanna’s favorite book – The Dinner by Herman Koch

“This is a murder mystery type novel that I finished in a span of roughly 3 days. It was too good to put down!”
Maria Samaniego

Centralized Warranty Clerk

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Maria Samaniego

Centralized Warranty Clerk

Hire Date 10/30/2023 – Maria is native to Austin, Texas. She has family members who work in the automotive business and in 2022, she decided to pursue it as well so she could learn more about the industry that her family loves! Maria’s favorite movie is Dirty Dancing, and in the future, she hopes to visit Jamaica to experience the beautiful scenery and crystal-clear waters. FUN FACT: Maria has an adorable pet Daschund named Chiquis!
Jasmine Sanchez

Sales Coordinator

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Jasmine Sanchez

Sales Coordinator

Hire Date 01/30/2023 – Jasmine is originally from Edna, TX but she currently lives in Austin. Jasmine’s favorite thing about Austin is the culture. She loves how there are so many places to go and things to see. Jasmine is from a really small town of 5,000 people, so she loves how all-encompassing the city is. Another thing she loves about Austin is the music and catching a live show whenever she can. When she’s not working, you can always find Jasmine reading, browsing around a bookstore, listening to music, and going to late-night movies. The best vacation Jasmine has ever been on was when she went to the Great Smoky Mountains and stayed in a cabin. She spent time watching the trees change colors, drinking coffee on the deck, and hiking to waterfalls. It was the most peaceful she’s ever felt and she can’t wait to go back! At home, Jasmine has a menace of a Calico cat named Pickle who loves to eat garbage and steal food off of your plate. Jasmine is also the Godmother to her roommate’s sweet Russian blue cat named Wybie.
Dalila Sandoval

Centralized Warranty Clerk
Top Gun 2020, 2021, 2022

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Dalila Sandoval

Centralized Warranty Clerk
Top Gun 2020, 2021, 2022

Dalila is from Weslaco, TX and first joined the automotive industry back in ’97. She originally started out as a cashier & filling clerk and even though she spent some time away, the automotive world just called out to her-so here she is! Enjoying life while continuing to assist the Service Department, loving the work she does. When she’s not at work, Dalila enjoys spending time with her two boys at the beach, going to the movies, and doing a little country dancing on the weekends. Her favorite restaurant is Hyashi Sushi & Grill, where you can’t go wrong with the lobster tail and shrimp (or the cucumber martinis)! If she could invite anyone to dinner, Dalila would have chosen her mother. Since her mom has passed away, Dalila misses their conversations, shared laughs, and mani/pedi adventures. At home, Dalila has two female miniature schnauzers: Misty and May, who love their noisy toys and running across the backyard.
Sheena Sharp

Centralized Warranty Clerk

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Sheena Sharp

Centralized Warranty Clerk

Hire Date 05/15/2024 – Sheena is originally from Snyder, TX. She’s been in the automotive industry for 21 years now. It was her first job and she loved it enough to stay for over two decades! In her free time, Sheena enjoys reading and traveling with her kids and boyfriend. Sheena has only been to two concerts so far in her life, but she’s working on changing that! Her favorite movie is Where the Heart Is. At home, Sheena has lots of pets, including chickens, rabbits, dogs, cats, sugar gliders, geckos, and fish!
Timothy Shook

Chief Operating Officer 🌱📚

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Timothy Shook

Chief Operating Officer 🌱📚

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

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

Assistant Event Coordinator

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Savannah Snowden

Assistant Event Coordinator

Hire Date 10/16/2024 – Savannah is originally from a small town called Keystone Heights, FL. It only has two stop lights! In her free time, she likes spending time outdoors, gardening, relaxing by the lake or the beach, or taking a walk through her neighborhood walking trails. When it comes to food, Savannah loves sushi and poke. You can always find her trying new places around town, or returning to old standbys, like Blue Sushi, Uchi, or Pokeworks. Savannah also loves all things Disney. She worked in the parks in Orlando for almost 5 years doing security. She hopes to travel to the other Disney theme parks in the future! At home, Savannah has a beagle mix – and certified 100% Good Girl – named Callie and a fluffy Maine Coon mix named Felix.
Rafael Soto

Centralized Warranty Clerk
Top Gun 2022

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Rafael Soto

Centralized Warranty Clerk
Top Gun 2022

Hire Date 05/24/2019 – Rafael was born and raised right here in the Rio Grande Valley. He and his wife have a rescue mutt that they lovingly call Firulais. In his free time, Rafael likes to collect guns and knives and get out to go hunting. Someday, Rafael would love to travel to see the Northern Lights and experience so much natural beauty. Prior to becoming a member of the warranty team, Rafael was a technician here! FUN FACT: Rafael’s favorite color is blue.
Sean Sousa

Cash Management
Top Gun 2022

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Sean Sousa

Cash Management
Top Gun 2022

Hire Date 1/22/2018 – Sean moved to Austin from Massachusetts along with some of his friends in 2012. When he’s not working, he enjoys hanging out with his family, bowling, watching movies, and catching up on tv shows. He’s also a big sports fan, and his favorite teams are the Patriots and the Celtics.
Eric Steyer

Junior Analytics Engineer

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Eric Steyer

Junior Analytics Engineer

Hire Date 06/26/2023 – Eric is from Ames, Iowa. When he’s not busy working, you can find him golfing or attending various sporting events. During college, Eric played on the Iowa State basketball team and still roots for the Iowa State athletics teams. He’s also a St. Louis Cardinals fan! FUN FACT: Eric’s favorite destination to visit is Hawaii.
Yessica Suarez

Hiring Specialist

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Yessica Suarez

Hiring Specialist

Hire Date 06/17/2024 – Yessica was born in Toluca, Mexico but has been in Austin for 23 years now. When she’s not working or busy being a mom, she loves to go to pop-up markets. She’s also got quite the green thumb, and she loves plant shopping and gardening. When it comes to food, Mexican cuisine has her heart, and it’s definitely a comfort food for her. However, she also loves exploring and trying new restaurants since Austin is full of culinary options! Yessica has long been a supporter of Mexico’s soccer team and is now, thanks to her partner, a Baltimore Ravens fan. At home, Yessica is officially a crazy cat lady with 3 adorable feline friends. Their names are Cylus, Benito, and Luna (the problem child).
Jullian Thomas

HR Admin Assistant

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Jullian Thomas

HR Admin Assistant

Hire Date 12/10/2024 – Jullian is originally from El Paso, TX. His favorite things about Austin are the diversity and all of the cool events that happen year round. Jullian decided to join the automotive industry because he loves cars and being around great people. The best vacation Jullian has been on was in 2019 when he went to EDC Las Vegas with all of his friends. When it comes to food, Jullian’s favorite restaurant is Chi’Lantro.
Noelia Torres

Internal Auditor

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Noelia Torres

Internal Auditor

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

Sales Coordinator
Top Gun 2017

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Emily Upton

Sales Coordinator
Top Gun 2017

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

Inventory Clerk

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Stephanie Verduzco

Inventory Clerk

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

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

L2 IT Specialist
Top Gun 2019

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Jesse Villarreal Jr

L2 IT Specialist
Top Gun 2019

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

L1 IT Technician

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Dylan Walker

L1 IT Technician

Hire Date 06/17/2024 – Dylan came to Austin from Nashville, TN. He stays true to his roots by supporting the Tennessee Titans. All of Dylan’s favorite vacations have been at the beach. In addition to being a beach lover, he’s also a music lover. His favorite band is The Sacred Souls. In his free time, you can find Dylan playing video games on his PC.
Jessica Watkins

Inventory Clerk

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Jessica Watkins

Inventory Clerk

Hire Date 9/16/2019 – Jessica loves the sense of community in Austin; the embrace of being strange and different all while living happily. Her mom lives in New York City and Jessica loves to travel to visit her and the vibrancy of NYC as often as she can. She says there are so many options of things to do–plus, she’s a huge fan of the show Broad City, and it’s always fun to find another location that they used in filming there! Jessica also got to fulfill one of her bucket list items in 2018. She got to meet a sloth and hang out with it for an hour! Dream come true!
Grace Watson

HR Manager
Top Gun 2022

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Grace Watson

HR Manager
Top Gun 2022

Hire Date 12/1/2020 – Grace is from Bastrop, Texas. With an interest in learning and growing in the HR field, Grace was eager to join the team here at Continental Automotive Group. She’s excited at the learning aspects in her position that will help her tenfold in life! When she’s not working, Grace enjoys shopping, listening to live music, trying great Mexican restaurants, finding things to do in Austin and discovering new adventures. Grace went on an amazing cruise vacation to Cozumel, Mexico & Progresso, Mexico and can’t wait for her next one! She’s hoping to go to either Alaska or the Bahamas on her next cruise vacay. Grace is a Texas sports fan who cheers for the UT Longhorns and the Dallas Cowboys. At home, Grace has a sweet furbaby named Lacey, an aussie/lab mix.
Catalina Wells

Title Clerk

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Catalina Wells

Title Clerk

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

Accounts Payable
Top Gun 2023

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Morgan White

Accounts Payable
Top Gun 2023

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

Accounting Assistant
Top Gun 2018

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Katie Wotipka

Accounting Assistant
Top Gun 2018

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

Sales Coordinator
Top Gun 2019

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Kristina Wright

Sales Coordinator
Top Gun 2019

Hire Date 10/1/2018 – Kristina moved to Austin by way of El Paso when she was 10. In Austin, she really likes getting out and running the trails at Town Lake. Kristina currently spends most of her time working, going to school, and studying. She is really looking forward to the day that she graduates and has her degree in Sonography. Kristina got married in 2018 and can’t wait to travel a bit with her husband before they think of having children. She is hoping that they will be able to travel to Greece, because it’s so pretty and the water is so blue!
Adrik Yacelga

Graphic Designer

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Adrik Yacelga

Graphic Designer

Hire Date 09/09/2024 – Adrik is originally from California. His family is from the Bay Area, but he grew up in a small town in the Sierra Nevada called Quincy. Adrik’s favorite thing about Austin is the city’s ability to balance lush green nature with big city life. It reminds him of his favorite parts of California. Adrik is an avid video game enthusiast. While he’s always on team PlayStation, he did build his own PC in order to take advantage of all that system has to offer. His all-time favorite game is Horizon: Zero Down. “Open world RPGs are my favorite!” As for some more favorites, Adrik’s favorite movie(s) is the Star Wars franchise. Although Disney’s creative choices aren’t great, the original and prequel trilogy will always stand the test of time! Since he grew up playing sports, Adrik has been following professional sports his entire life. His two favorite teams are the Colorado Rockies and the Philadelphia Eagles. Go Rox & Go Birds!
Cassandra Young

Senior Design Strategist
Top Gun 2018, 2019

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Cassandra Young

Senior Design Strategist
Top Gun 2018, 2019

Hire Date 5/26/2016 – Cassandra started out as a receptionist for the company but always had one eye on the Marketing department. She has always loved to be creative and enjoyed showcasing her talents in drawing, sketching, and designing. When given the opportunity, she would volunteer for anything involving Macho Marketing to get her name out there. After two years of working for CAG, a position in the Marketing department opened up. They hired her on as a graphic designer, and after doing that for a number of years, she worked her way up to being Senior Design Strategist!
Julie Young

Accounts Payable

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Julie Young

Accounts Payable

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

Julie’s favorite book – Loving Someone with ADHD by Susan Tschudi
Mari Zuniga

Centralized Warranty Manager
Top Gun 2022, 2023

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Mari Zuniga

Centralized Warranty Manager
Top Gun 2022, 2023

Hire Date 5/24/2019 – Mari is an Austinite who loves to spend time going on hikes with her dog Misha. She also likes to simply hang out at home with Misha, and her cat, Ophelia, too! If you want to grab tacos in Austin, Mari highly recommends trying out Chuy’s or Torchy’s for your next Tex Mex craving. One day, Mari would like to travel to places like Australia, Italy, and the Pacific Northwest. Mari’s also a fan of comedies, dramas, and romantic films like The Proposal and Titanic.

Continental Corporate Staff

Emma Anderson

Event Coordinator

Emma Anderson

Event Coordinator

Ana Angel

Sales CoordinatorTop Gun 2016, 2021

Ana Angel

Sales CoordinatorTop Gun 2016, 2021

Maria Arellano Jaimes

Accounts Payable

Maria Arellano Jaimes

Accounts Payable

Lydia Arredondo

Cash Management/Warranty Payables

Lydia Arredondo

Cash Management/Warranty Payables

Bree Arres

Accounts Payable

Bree Arres

Accounts Payable

Justin Baiko

Senior Analytics Engineer Top Gun 2023

Justin Baiko

Senior Analytics Engineer Top Gun 2023

Trey Barstow III

Sales Coordinator

Trey Barstow III

Sales Coordinator

Rita Bautista

Warranty Payables

Rita Bautista

Warranty Payables

Haley Blain

Online Reputation Specialist

Haley Blain

Online Reputation Specialist

Jacki Blancas

Office ManagerTop Gun 2011, 2015, 2020, 2021

Jacki Blancas

Office ManagerTop Gun 2011, 2015, 2020, 2021

Diana Blanco

Billing Clerk

Diana Blanco

Billing Clerk

Dan Boone

Compliance Manager

Dan Boone

Compliance Manager

Jennifer Bottoms

Lead Office Manager

Jennifer Bottoms

Lead Office Manager

Keanu Bottoms

Facilities and Maintenance Helper

Keanu Bottoms

Facilities and Maintenance Helper

Keith Bottoms

Maintenance Director

Keith Bottoms

Maintenance Director

Joseph Brandao

Wellness Coach Top Gun 2022

Joseph Brandao

Wellness Coach Top Gun 2022

Sherry Brock

Title Clerk

Sherry Brock

Title Clerk

Courtney Brown

Centralized Warranty Clerk

Courtney Brown

Centralized Warranty Clerk

Suzette Burrow

Chief Marketing Officer

Suzette Burrow

Chief Marketing Officer

Lisa Bustos

Director of Business Development

Lisa Bustos

Sales Coordinator
Top Gun 2016, 2021

Sales Coordinator
Top Gun 2016, 2021

Senior Analytics Engineer
Top Gun 2023

Senior Analytics Engineer
Top Gun 2023

Office Manager
Top Gun 2011, 2015, 2020, 2021

Office Manager
Top Gun 2011, 2015, 2020, 2021

Wellness Coach
Top Gun 2022

Wellness Coach
Top Gun 2022

Accounts Payable/Receivable
Top Gun 2012, 2018, 2020

Accounts Payable/Receivable
Top Gun 2012, 2018, 2020

Groundskeeper
Top Gun 2012

Groundskeeper
Top Gun 2012

Lead Graphic Designer
Top Gun 2021

Lead Graphic Designer
Top Gun 2021