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  • Cathy Ellis, President
    Cathy Ellis
    770-279-3600

    Recognized as one of the top women business owners in America, Cathy Ellis Hendrix leads Atlanta Classic Cars with a combination of gentility and tenacity. This formula has served her, and the business, well during the past 25 years.
     
    The daughter of Mercedes-Benz dealer and founder of Atlanta Classic Cars, John Ellis, Sr., Cathy was exposed to her career path at an early age. Through her father, she gained valuable insights into the business and inherited a passion for success. Although he warned her that car sales is no place for a woman, she set her sights on dealer ownership and has made her own definitive mark on the industry.

  • Bob Crolic, General Manager
    Bob Crolic
    770-279-3600

    Bob Crolic joined Atlanta Classic Cars in September 2008 as General Manager.  Prior to joining ACC, he was the General Manager of 2 different Mercedes-Benz dealerships in South Florida for 5 years.  His retail experience was preceded by a 20 year tenure at Mercedes-Benz USA where he held various field and management positions.  Bob has been married for 35 years and he and his wife are proud parents of two children.  His main pastime is playing golf and enjoying outdoor activities.

    When you come to the store please stop by and say hello.

  • Kym Schumacher, Controller
    Kym Schumacher
    770-279-3960

    Kym graduated form the University of Missouri at St. Louis in 1980 and started working at Larson Allen, LLP, an automotive accounting firm.  He started working with the Ellis family in 1981, became a CPA in 1982, moved to Memphis in 1985 and finally came to Atlanta in 1989.  Over the years he has played a lot of golf, coached and officiated quite a few soccer games, rode at lot miles on motorcycles and bicycles and broke a few bones along the way.  He has been married 28 years and has raised two daughters who both graduated with honors from the University of Georgia.

  • Jack McCue, New Car Sales Manager
    Jack McCue
    770-279-3600

    Jack has enjoyed 32 years in the retail automotive industry with the last 15 exclusively with Mercedes-Benz.  He has been in management since 1982, focusing on New and Pre-Owned Sales and Leasing. He enjoys working with our sales staff, and more importantly meeting our customers both new and returning. 
     
    Married for 35 years to Beth with four grown children.  Jack is active, often running and playing golf when not at work, he also enjoys being an Atlanta Falcons Season Ticket Holder.

  • Steve Fraley, Pre-Owned Manager
    Steve Fraley
    770-279-3620


  • Brian Bhalla, Wholesale Manager
    Brian Bhalla
    770-279-3662

    Brian has called Atlanta home for over 40 years.  He has been in the automotive industry in Atlanta for over 20 years. 
    He lives in Sugar Hill with his wife and two daughters and is active in his local church and community. 

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  • Lisa Brennan, Finance Manager
    Lisa Brennan
    770-279-3630

    Lisa joined Atlanta Classic Cars in April 2009.  With over 23 year in retail sales and automotive lending, Lisa enjoys helping meet customers financial needs for their new purchase.  She lives near Athens with her husband, JB, and her four-legged children, Duke and Abby.  She loves spending time with her friends and family, traveling, and going to concerts.


  • Melissa Messeguer, Finance Manager
    Melissa Messeguer
    770-279-3628

    Melissa Messeguer joined the Atlanta Classic Cars team February 2008 as a Business Manager for the New Car Department. Prior to ACC Melissa had been in various positions in the automotive retail and lending businesses for over 24 years, primarily in Florida. Melissa resides in beautiful Sugar Hill Georgia with her two children, Anthony and Veronica and her two pet dogs Scooter and Libby. Her hobbies include playing golf, deep sea fishing and singing in a local rock band.

  • Nash Solanki, BDC Manager
    Nash Solanki
    770-279-3686

    Nash Solanki has been working for ACC since 2003.  He has a great passion for Mercedes-Benz vehicles and with a background in mechanical engineering, he fits right in.  He spends most of his time restoring American Muscle cars and building race engines.  His other hobbies are tennis, drag racing, spending time with friends and family, and traveling abroad.

  • Ashley Russell, Service Appointments
    Ashley Russell
    770-279-3823

    Ashley Russell joined the Atlanta Classic Cars Team in November of 2006 as a Customer Care Representative.  Here she has become certified with the MBUSA training program.  Ashley loves working with people and has enjoys assisting the many Mercedes Benz customers with their service needs.  She loves sports and the outdoors.  Her hobbies include watching the Atlanta Thrashers and the Atlanta Falcons, as well as bowling, boating, and roller skating.    


  • Pang Adamson, Client Care Specialist
    Pang Adamson
    7702793694

    Pang has been in client care and customer relations for Mercedes-Benz since 2007.  She worked in the automotive industry in the Business Development and customer service arena prior to joining the Mercedes-Benz family.  She has been married to her husband for 11 years and they have a 7 year old son.  In her spare time she likes to read and enjoy outdoor activities with her family.  Pang, Ron, son Jordan, and their dog Wrinkles call Braselton home.     


  • Jay Harward, Service Director
    Jay Harward
    770-279-3805

    Jay has been in the Automotive business for 24 years and has been with Atlanta Classic Cars since 1985. He passion is customer service. His hobbies include, golf, fishing, hunting, and spending time with family and friends.

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  • Ewell Shuff, Assistant Service Manager
    Ewell Shuff

    Ewell has been in the car business since 1990, and has studied the industry well before then.  He attended West Virginia Tech where he majored in automotive technical training for Ford Motor Company.  Ewell considers himself a lucky man to have married his best friend from high school, Rocksand, with whom he has a teenage son Mason.  When not enjoying his work in the automotive industry, he spends his time fishing, cooking, and spending time with family.

  • Tyler Black, Service Advisor
    Tyler Black
    770-279-3341

    Tyler moved to Atlanta from San Diego in 2008 and joined the team at Atlanta Classic Cars. He has a passion for cars, especially Mercedes-Benz. He loves to barbeque with family and friends and is famous for his pork ribs with homemade seasoning. He has a golden retriever named Chloe. Please call Tyler for any service needs 770-279-3341.

  • Rick Casanova, Service Advisor
    Rick Casanova
    770-279-3790

    Rick has a beautiful wife named Karen and 2 wonderful kids.  One girl 3 years old and a boy 19 months.  They have 3 dogs.  Rick enjoys boating, fishing, and watching cage fighting.  He likes to tinker a bit with wood working.  Rick has been in the automotive industry since 1989 and with Atlanta Classic Cars almost 10 years.

  • Kim Harward, Service Advisor
    Kim Harward
    770-279-3792

    I have been affiliated with Atlanta Classic Cars since the early 70's. My father started with the Ellis family when the dealer opened in Decatur. When I was fifteen I started my customer service career working at dry cleaners after school and on the weekends. During my college years I worked for the Athens Mercedes-Benz dealer in the service department. I graduated from Georgia State University in 1987 with a degree in Business Management and shortly afterwards went to work at a dealer. After 10 plus years working in the service industry I came back home to Atlanta Classic Cars. I married my wonderful husband on leap day in 1996 and 2 weeks later I started working for ACC. In 2000 I had a son named Connor and he is a gear head too! I enjoy what I do and I have the best clients anyone could ask for. My customers are my extended family as I now start taking care of their now adult children's cars. See you in the lane soon!!!!!

     

  • Christy Hicks, Service Advisor
    Christy Hicks
    770-279-3831

    Christy has been in the automotive industry since 1987 and has been at ACC since 2004.  She has 3 Yorkshire terriers and 1 Shihtzu that keep her busy.  She enjoys boating and loves going to car races.

  • Landon Hoffman, Service Advisor
    Landon Hoffman
    770.279.3783


    Landon Hoffman grew up and has lived in the Atlanta Area for 25 years and currently resides in Dunwoody. His father worked at Atlanta Classic Cars and RBM of Atlanta, so Landon has been associated with the Mercedes-Benz brand since 1986. In 2005 he joined Atlanta Classic Cars, and over the past six years, his experience as a Master Technician taught him many technical aspects of the automobile. In 2011, Landon began working directly with our valued customers as a service adviser. In his spare time, he enjoys running in his Vibram Five Fingers, Shootin' the Hootch, and walking up Kennesaw Mountain trail with his wife and two dogs.

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  • Marcus Huntley, Loaner Cars
    Marcus Huntley
    770-279-3327


  • Tom Keenoy, Collision Center Manager
    Tom Keenoy
    678-924-4150


  • Scott Sabia, Parts Manager
    Scott Sabia
    678-924-4258

    Scott started his career with Mercedes-Benz in 1980 at a Mercedes-Benz and BMW dealer in Westmont Illinois. He moved to Ga in 1986 and has been with Atlanta Classic Cars ever since. He enjoys playing billiards, Classic Car shows and a variety of outdoor activities.

  • John Sageder, Collision Center Manager
    John Sageder
    678-924-4156

    John Sageder started with Mercedes-Benz 1960 in Munich, Germany.45 years with MBUSA.This is his 6th year with ACC.

    After finishing his apprenticeship at the Factory Store in Munich he moved to the US.He served 2 year active duty with the US. Army and an additional 6 years with the Air force and Naval Reserves.

    John is an avid pilot and flight instructor.John states it is great to be affiliated with one of the finest high-tech dealerships in the US.

  • Marc Brumberg, New Car Sales
    Marc Brumberg
    770-279-3660

    Marc has been in the automobile business since 1966, and has been with Atlanta Classic Cars since 1977. Marc is ALL about customer service from purchase, through ownership, and with many of his loyal customers, on through the next Mercedes-Benz. One of the rewards for his dedication was the Master Guild Trip, which included a tour of the Mercedes-Benz factory in Sindelfingen, the Mercedes-Benz Museum, Classic Car Center, AMG factory (WOW), and more. Marc is "CRAZY" about Formula 1, and sports car racing. Has he told you about his cutest and smartest in the whole world Granddaughters?

  • Jesse Cannon-Wallace, New Car Sales
    Jesse Cannon-Wallace
    770-279-3680

    Jesse started with Atlanta Classic Cars in 2003 as a Delivery Specialist, teaching clients how to use all of the features in their new cars. In 2004, she joined the sales team with an in-depth understanding of the vehicles. She has parlayed this knowledge into several market and regional presentation awards from Mercedes-Benz. Most importantly, this knowledge allows her to match the right vehicle and features with the right client so they are happy and informed. Jesse lives in Lawrenceville and enjoys tending her vegetable garden, running at the local park and hosting her family when they visit from the frigid north. 

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  • Jason Cho, New Car Sales
    Jason Cho
    770-279-3626

    Jason has been in the automobile business since early 2008 and with Atlanta Classic Cars Mercedes-Benz since early 2009.
    Originally operated his own business, Jason W. Cho, always valued honesty and kindness the most.
    Today, he makes zealous efforts to treat customers with honesty and kindness. He loves fishing and playing sports.

  • Bob Holton, New Car Sales
    Bob Holton
    770-279-3632

    Bob Holton has lived in Gwinnett County since 1984 and has been in the ACC family since 2003.  He and his wife Candy have been married for over 30 years, and have raised three great kids who have blessed them with six grandchildren.

    Bob has over 30 years of automotive experience, 6 years as Finance Manager, 8 years as Sales Manager, and 9 years as General Sales Manager and General Manager, but truly enjoys the ?relationship building? that only comes with dealing with the customer and automotive sales. 

    ?Come in and experience the difference of dealing with experience.?

     

  • Steve Oblas, New Car Sales
    Steve Oblas
    770-279-3692

    Steve has been in the automobile business since Moby Dick was a minnow, 1969! He has been with ACC since 1988. Steve's two passions are golf and his alumni, The University of Miami. Steve and his wife Cheryl have been married 40yrs and have two sons, Michael and David, and a grandson Bradyn. Making a major buying decision should be fun, thats what separates Steve from the rest. Please call Steve at 770-279-3692, you'll be happy you did!

  • David Phillips, New Car Sales
    David Phillips
    770-279-3642

    I am Master Certified and been with Atlanta Classic Cars since 1999. I really enjoy Mercedes Benz and have been in the Luxury Automotive industry over 25 years. Superior customer service is my goal and the most important asset I have is my customers. I have been the president of my homeowners association since 1998 and really enjoy the yard and all that goes with it. I am also an active member of the Buckhead YMCA.  With the help of Atlanta Classic Cars, I support Camp Twin Lakes every year.

  • Bo Planin, New Car Sales
    Bo Planin
    770-279-3618

  • Tony Roman, New Car Sales
    Tony Roman
    770-279-3646

    Tony has been with Atlanta Classic Cars since 1981.  He enjoys snow skiing, fine fashion, and spending time with his family and friends.

    Please give Tony a call at 770-279-3646 to experience the absolute best in customer service!

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  • Ben Ajani, Pre-Owned Sales
    Ben Ajani
    770-279-3674

    Ben Ajani has been in the highline automobile industry since 1995.
    He joined ACC in 2003 and is Mercedes-Benz Master Certified.

    He lives in Lawrenceville with his wife and two sons.

    Ben enjoys sports, music and spending time with his family.


  • Jim Cox, Pre-Owned Sales Associate
    Jim Cox
    770.279.3654

    Jim Cox was born and raised in Germany and has always admired German engineering as well as their work ethic.  Jim joined Atlanta Classic Cars in 2011 with over 16 years of automotive retail sales experience.  Jim believes customer service to be the cornerstone of every successful business relationship.  
      He looks forward to working with, and for, the clientele of Atlanta Classic Cars.  His hobbies include traveling, reading and playing in a local cover band.


  • Nick Karaca, Pre-Owned Sales
    Nick Karaca
    770-279-3640

    Nick has been in automotive business for 15 years and started at ACC in 2006. Nick is master certified with Mercedes-Benz and always takes care of customers. He lives in Suwanee Forsyth county with his wife and daughter. Nick went to college in South Florida and has a degree in business and accounting. When not at work, Nick loves to spend time with his family and play tennis.

  • Greg Rabideaux, Pre-Owned Sales
    Greg Rabideaux
    770-279-3652

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    Greg has been in the automobile business for 20 years and with Atlanta Classic Cars since 1996.  Greg has been salesman of the year for 19 out of 20 years in the car business and has led the entire Southeast US in Mercedes-Benz annual pre-owned sales more than 10 times. His true passion is taking care of his clients.  His extreme professionalism and attention to every possible detail has helped him create a very loyal customer base.  Greg's other passions include golf (scratch golfer), yard work, and spending time with his family and friends.

     

    Please give Greg a call at 770-279-3652 to experience the ULTIMATE in Mercedes-Benz customer service.

  • Boz Rizvanovic, Internet Sales Manger
    Boz Rizvanovic
    Office 770-279-3676 Cell 678-978-1654

    Boz is originally from Bosnia & Herzegovina, aka former Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia, aka the Jungle.  He came to the United States with his family 1999 in pursuit of the American Dream.   His favorite saying is "I love America".  He has four beautiful sisters. While not pursuing his College Education, Boz likes to eat, sleep, work-out and full contact box, often at Lifetime Fitness. He is a certified consultant with several brands, but a self proclaimed Mercedes-Benz Fanatic: "All around the world there is a saying 'all cars are cars but Mercedes is Mercedes.'"

  • Jon Lease, Sales Consultant
    Jon Lease
    770-279-3644

    Jon Lease has been in the automotive industry since 2005, and has grown up in the business, mostly Mercedes-Benz, his whole life.  Originally from Michigan.  He now lives in Lawrenceville, GA.  In his off time he likes to spend time with his family .

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  • Bruce Wile, Internet Sales Manager
    Bruce Wile
    770.279.3672

    Bruce has been selling Mercedes-Benz in the Atlanta market for more than 20 years, and is a Master Certified Sales Consultant.  Bruce has been working with Internet sales for the past 12 years.  Bruce now lives in the Grayson area with his wife Beth and three children Melissa, Brian, and Rachel.  Call me to see how easy buying a car can be.  770 279 3672


  • Omar Leatherman, Internet Sales Manager
    Omar Leatherman
    770.279.3658

    Omar Leatherman is a recent addition to our Internet sales team and brings with him over 30 years experience of automotive sales and management.  Omar was hired after college by the Lincoln Mercury Division of Ford; he owned a Chrysler dealership in Charlotte, NC for six years, served as GM of two new vehicle franchises in Charlotte NC and Baltimore, MD.  Omar is engaged to be married in June 2012 to the lovely Francine Harmon.  He is the father of two beautiful adult daughters and grandfather of four great young men ranging in age from 12 to 19.  He serves as a Trustee at First Congregational United Church of Christ.  An avid golfer and member in good standing of the BGA (Bad Golfers Association), he is a Detroit jazz enthusiast and gourmet cook of New Orleans style Cajun delicacies.