| New Vehicle Management |
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 | Leif Anderson - New Car Sales Director
Leif, originally from Rhode Island, has been a resident of Texas on and off since 1972 when he was honorably discharged from the U S Air Force. Leif began his career in the automobile business in 1983 with Mercedes Benz, followed by a seven year stretch with Cadillac before returning to Mercedes Benz for another seven years. Finally in 2004, he left the dark side and joined Classic BMW. Leif and his wife Brenda are the parents of four children and Poppa and Bebe to eight beautiful grandchildren. In his spare time, he enjoys golf with friends, dining out and just good old "down time".
landerson@classicbmw.com |  | Randy Des Camp - New Car Sales Manager
Randy couldn't get enough of us. He originally joined Classic in 1981. Randy spent 18 years holding various positions including Parts Manager, Service Manager and New Car Client Advisor during his first tour. He returned in January 2008 after spending time with Volkswagen and Audi dealers increasing his knowledge of other German brands.He enjoys both street and dirt biking, golf,serving in his church and spending as much time being a "husband and dad" to his beautiful wife Marla and children Lauren and Daniel.According to Randy, the M3 is the BMW that best describes him. Its a track car that can be civilized enough to drive on the street.
rdescamp@classicbmw.com |
 | John Kobell - General Manager
jkobell@classicbmw.com |
New Vehicle Client Advisors |
 | Wade Aguillard-Client Advisor
Wade has been in the automotive industry since 1998 in various capacities, however at one time he was also a chef. He joined the Classic BMW team in 2010. A homegrown Texan, Wade was born in Beaumont, Texas and now lives in Plano with his wife, daughter and two boxers. If you get in his car you will likely find his radio tuned to The Ticket. Outside of the office he makes time to spend with the family, knock some golf balls or squeeze in some ATV excursions.
waguillard@classicbmw.com |  | Kelly Bryan - Client Advisor
Kelly began his automotive career in 1979. He worked for a leasing company in Atlanta, then sold Toyota and Acura before transferring to Dallas in 1995 where he was sales manager for a Corvette store. Later he worked at a Cadillac dealer as a sales consultant and new car sales manager before joining the Classic BMW team in June of 2005. Kelly enjoys playing golf and spending time with his wife and two sons. Kelly says 5 series best describes him because its large enough for the family yet still agile and a blast to drive.
kbryan@classicbmw.com |
 | Larry Burkett - Client Advisor
After 8 years of selling import automobiles in Plano, Larry joined Classic BMW in September of 2004. Originally from Kansas, he is married to Jeannie and is the father of six children. Prior to the automobile industry, Larry spent 18 years in the wholesale beer business in Dodge City and Western Kansas. Larry is a long time member of Prestonwood Baptist Church.
lburkett@classicbmw.com
|  | Marvin Carter - Client Advisor
Marvin Carter joined Classic BMW in 2010. He started his career as a firefighter and became the youngest firefighter promoted to Lieutenant in Texas history. He then spent over 20 years in the IT industry and a couple of years in real estate before joining the automotive industry in 2004.
Born in Tacoma, Washington he has lived in Texas most of his life raising 3 adult children and becoming a grandpa. All work and no play is not in his script. He plays to win and walked away a winner in the 2008 EDS Byron Nelson Championship Classic Pro-Am. Marv is a certified EMT and also enjoys tennis, jogging,
scuba diving, darts and shooting pool.
mcarter@classicbmw.com |
 | Santiago Ceballos-Negret - Client Advisor
Santiago is a native of Bogota, Colombia and moved to the Florida in 1999 where he lived until moving to Dallas in 2010. Needless to say he is fluent in Spanish and ready to assist any of our Spanish speaking customers. He says it was his Grandpa's '64 VW Beetle that spurned his love for European cars. Santiago started his own company after attending school in Florida focused on customer VW/Audi aftermarket air suspension and parts before joining Classic BMW. He is single and focused on his career but grew up playing soccer and volleyball and still plays in a sand volleyball league.
sceballos@classicbmw.com |  | Jim Francis - Client Advisor
With roots in the great potato state of Idaho, Jim started with Classic in 2007. His past includes time behind the yoke of commercial planes. He is married with 2 children and 4 grandchildren. Not surprisingly his favorite foods include Idaho potatoes, prime steak and avacados and he loves to cook.Jim claims the 5 Series is the BMW that best describes him - smooth yet still responsive and athletic.
jfrancis@classicbmw.com |
 | Bill Griffin - Client Advisor
After graduation from Baylor University, Bill was employed by Braniff Airlines. Since then he has sold luxury cars including Lexus, Jaguars and his favorite - BMWs. Bill is the proud father of three and has four grandchildren. He spends his spare time riding his touring Harley with his wife and playing tennis. Bill and his family are active members of Prestonwood Baptist Church.
bgriffin@classicbmw.com |  | Clint Hanson - Lease Portfolio Manager
Clint is originally from Minnesota and has lived in New Jersey and California before settling in Plano. He has four sons, all grown, who keep producing grandchildren with the count now at six and still growing. Clint spent 35 years with the 3M Company in the electronic component business prior to getting into the automobile industry. After two years selling Toyota's Clint joined Classic BMW and has been here since 2000. Clint enjoys being with family, reading good fiction and all sports.
chanson@classicbmw.com |
 | Allen Holmes - Client Advisor
Allen Holmes joined Classic BMW in 2011. He was in insurance sales before a segue into the automotive industry in 2005. Allen is a "Tar Hill" by birth from Ahoskie, NC but has been in Texas since 1982 and currently lives in The Colony. Allen is married with four children and two grandchildren. His radio is often tuned to KNON, Jack FM or Sirius Smooth Jazz. He enjoys a good game of golf or cooking up some of his specialties - Grilled Salmon Florentine or Catfish Opelousas.
aholmes@classicbmw.com |  | Joe Kelley - Client Advisor
Joe's experience in the automobile industry started in 1998. He is from the home of the Pittsburgh Steelers but surprisingly his main interest isn't football. He enjoys F1, super cross and motor cross races, and cycling. He has one daughter. jkelley@classicbmw.com |
 | Bill Lang - Client Advisor
A native of Ohio, Bill "got here as soon as he could". He is a graduate of TCU and has been in the car business for over 15 years. Prior to the car business, Bill was a financial planner and minister. He enjoys meeting new people and has set a goal to make the car buying experience positive and exciting.
blang@classicbmw.com |  | Robin McCormick - Client Advisor
Robin understands customer service. With 18 years of experience in Hotel Management and fine dining, he has continued serving customers by putting them behind the wheel instead of behind a table. He has worked in the automotive industry since 1994. His tenure with Classic began in 2000 where he is a member to the 200+ sales club and a BMW Victory lap winner 3 years in a row, BMW’s highest honor. Before moving to Texas in 1987, Robin lived and worked in the Pacific Northwest. Married since 1989 to his lovely bride, they have raised twin daughters who are starting their own adventures. In his free time, Robin and his wife enjoy fine dining, concerts and traveling.
rmccormick@classicbmw.com |
 | Larry Patton - Client Advisor
Larry is a native Dallasite and has been in sales and management of import automobiles since 1980. He is married and proud of his son and daughter who are graduates of UT. When he is not working you will find him on the golf course and after dark you might catch him watching Boston Legal or Law & Order on the tube.
lpatton@classicbmw.com |  | Paul Payne - Client Advisor
Paul has been in automotive sales and management since 1980 and came to Classic in 2001. Married in 1977, he and his wife live in Southlake. Their joy -- twin daughters whom they have prepared to make their own mark in this world. He is a member of Classic's 100 sales club. Paul enjoys a good game of golf and baiting the hook for that big catch when he has time to cast his reel.
ppayne@classicbmw.com |
 | Bill Restmeyer - Client Advisor
Bill’s background in the automotive industry includes 20+ years of marketing and communications management roles with Mack Trucks and Ingersoll-Rand, and a personal passion for cars. Originally from New Jersey and a University of Virginia grad, he moved to McKinney in 2005. He joined Classic BMW in 2011. Bill and his wife Chris parent three teenagers (including twins), and devote much of their time to lacrosse, baseball, football, basketball and horseback riding schedules. Bill also enjoys an occasional round of golf, bicycling, cooking, jazz and spending time with good friends—as well as representing a strong brand and great product to new friends. brestmeyer@classicbmw.com | | |
Pre-Owned Management |
 | Lon Lowery - Pre-Owned Sales Director
Multi-talented, entertaining and charismatic, Lon has been a Salesperson, Body Shop Manager, New Car Manager and Pre-Owned Manager for almost two decades. He also can do a great Elvis impersonation with the right audience.
llowery@classicbmw.com |  | Eddie Sanchez - Assistant Pre-Owned Manager
Eddie is a native Texan whose family is from Costa Rica. He enjoys spending time with his beautiful wife, Stephanie, and wonderful dog, Rossi. He spends as much free time as possible on his sportbikes at the race track. Eddie loves to travel, work out and eat. He's been with Classic BMW since 1991 as a porter, service advisor, salesman, new car sales manager and finance manager. He ran with the Olympic torch in 1996 for Classic BMW and donated a kidney in 2004 to his Father-in-law.
esanchez@classicbmw.com |
 | Doug Robbins - Pre-Owned Internet Manager
Doug actually grew up in the automobile industry and has been working in some capacity within the industry since 1989. Doug rejoined the Classic BMW family in 2004 and is a member of Classic's 200 club. His hobbies include motorcycles, creating 5 star culinary dishes, and (of course) driving a BMW! An avid OU Sooner football fan, his joys are his wife, his three sons, and his Harley.
drobbins@classicbmw.com |  | Frank Kearns - Pre-owned Internet Manager
A native New Yorker from White Plains, Frank moved to Texas in 1984. Frank’s sales and management experience in the automotive industry started in 1988. Married in 1988, Frank and his wife are proud parents of three daughters. Frank will always greet you with a smile!
fkearns@classicbmw.com |
Pre-Owned Client Advisors |
 | Roger Abbott - Client Advisor
rabbott@classicbmw.com
|  | Bob Cawthon - Client Advisor
A proud native of Oak Cliff, Bob grew up in the auto parts business. His automotive sales career began in 1985 selling BMWs. He originally joined Classic in 1990, working in sales and management. He recently returned after spending 17 years with Lexus and Honda. Bob enjoys spending time with his wife of 41 years and their 3 children.
bcawthon@classicbmw.com |
 | Scott Gillis-Client Advisor
Scott is excited to join the pre-owned sales team at Classic BMW. Since 1998, he has worked with most of the staff in different capacities and looks forward to being a part of the growing business that Classic offers in their pre-owned and certified pre-owned lines. Scott lives in Lake Highlands with his wife,Jan of almost 30 years. They are life long members at First Baptist Church in Dallas and spend most of their time with their four children.
sgillis@classicbmw.com
|  | Pedro Gutierrez- Client Advisor
Originally from Aguascalientes, Mexico and fluent in Spanish, Pedro came to Dallas, Texas over twenty years ago with the dream of becoming a commercial pilot. He ended up flying recreationally after getting involved in the restaurant and wine business which allowed him to become a world traveler. However, his desire to be at home more with his wife and children led him to the BMW family. He has been selling BMWs since 2005 and joined Classic BMW in 2011. Pedro says " these machines are as close to flying as you can get on the ground."
pgutierrez@classicbmw.com |
 | David Hall - Internet Sales Assistant
A Texas native from Farmersville, David is a father of 3 sons. He attended Texas Tech on a football scholarship and has a background in law enforcement. He began his auto career in 1983 and returned to the industry in 1999.
dhall@classicbmw.com |  | Michael Snyder - Client Advisor
Michael Snyder was born an Okie. However, we don't hold that against him since he attended not only OU but UT-Austin too. He got his start in the automotive business in 1974 and takes pleasure in meeting new people and sharing a great product. He became part of the Classic BMW team in 2010. While a single parent when he has spare time he enjoys a good game of golf, wake boarding, water and snow skiing or cruising on his motorcycle.
msnyder@classicbmw.com |
 | Christopher Thomas - Client Advisor
A native of Mississippi and alumni of Jackson State University, Chris began his career at Classic BMW in September 2004. He has experienced monumental success in selling high-end luxury cars since 1999 and has received numerous sales awards. During this time, he has been a client advisor for Mercedes, Lexus and Porsche customers. However, the vehicle he is most excited selling is BMW. He proudly states to anyone that would listen, "there is no other luxury vehicle that is as exhilarating to drive as a Bimmer". Moreover, his family currently has three BMW vehicles (all purchased at Classic). Chris, is an ordained minister at the Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church in Plano, TX, and is a proud husband and father of four.
cthomas@classicbmw.com |  | Brett Warren - Client Advisor
Born in Iowa where the tall corn grows Brett discovered he loved cars more than tractors. He spent almost three decades in the men's fashion industry before starting his automotive career in 2006. Brett joined Classic in 2008. His all-time favorite movie is Braveheart. Brett says that the M3 coupe best describes him - it's on the cutting edge. bwarren@classicbmw.com |
