Meet Our Staff

Mike Taylor
Dealer
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Mike Taylor has worked at Taylor Automotive for nearly 40 years. He enjoys golfing, antique car collecting, and going to horse shows with his wife, Camiel, and children, Nick and Emma. They have a busy household, with 3 horses, and 3 dogs. His dream car is a 1955 Chevy Bel Air.

Chris Hayden
Sales Manager
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Chris has been with Taylor Automotive for 3 years, and enjoys the family atmosphere it houses. He is married and has 2 kids. Chris is passionate about his work, but outside of Taylor Automotive he coaches his daughter's softball team, and helps his wife run their restaurant.

Alex Campbell
Finance Manager
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Alex Campbell has spent 10 years with Taylor Automotive. He loves having the chance to work with his family and friends daily. When he is not working hard as a Finance Manager, Alex loves golfing, and is a big sports fan. He loves watching UT football and basketball, and Tennessee Titans football. He also enjoys spending time with his wife, Lauren, and his five year old daughter, Presley. They have 2 Goldendoodles, and 1 Aussiedoodle in their family also. Someday he hopes to be behind the wheel of his dream car; a 1969 Chevrolet Camaro.

Camiel Taylor
Controller

Cindy Long
Assistant Controller
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Cindy has made a big impact on Taylor Automotive in her 1 year on the team. She enjoys the family atmosphere, and how dedicated the entire staff is to helping customers. Cindy stays busy with her 6 grandchildren, cat, and dog. She loves being outdoors, and can be found gardening, canoeing, and taking care of her land when not at Taylor Automotive. She is a personal fan of the GMC Yukon, and hopes to own her own someday.

Preston McClain
Sales
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Preston has spent over 15 years with Taylor Automotive. He enjoys the family atmosphere and makes every day fun. When he is not at work, he is very involved in his church, and enjoys spending time with his 2 daughters, Bentleigh and Keeleigh. His dream car is a RAM 1500 Limited Crew Cab.

Don Lane
Sales
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Don has been a part of the team at Taylor Automotive for 2 years. He loves the family oriented atmosphere, and loves meeting unique people from all over. When not enjoying his work at Taylor Automotive, Don enjoys spending time with his daughter Taylor and son Collin, and their Pitbull, Reese. He also enjoys hunting and going to the beach. His dream car is a 2020 RAM Rebel.

Lloyd Essary
Sales
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Lloyd has spent 1 year with Taylor Automotive, and enjoys the family atmosphere. He loves working on and researching old cars. Lloyd would love to drive a 2020 GMC Yukon Denali so that he has plenty of room for his 2 grandchildren, and his dog.

Madison Mesimer
BDC

Bud Goudey
Fixed Ops Director
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Bud has been a key part of the team for 25 years. He says his favorite thing about Taylor Automotive is "It's my home,". He not only has 4 kids, but also has dogs, horses, cats, and a lizard! Someday Bud would like to own a 69 Chevelle.

Jacki Davidson
Service Adviser
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Jacki has been a part of the Taylor Automotive team for nearly 4 years. She is a huge coffee fanatic, and enjoys gardening and cooking. She enjoys her co-workers at Taylor Automotive, but stays busy with her 2 German Shepherds, and husband, Denver, when she is not there. Someday, she dreams about getting behind the wheel of her own Maserati or Gran Turismo.

BJ Goudey
Parts Adviser

Richard Tharpe
Warranty Administrator
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Richard has been a key part of the Taylor Automotive for 26 years, and he loves being challenged in his role. Richard is married, and loves spending time with his wife outside of work. He also loves to read. Richard would love to get behind the wheel of his own 1970 T/A Challenger, 1969 Charger 500, or 1966 Cobra someday.

Bennett Fuqua
Service Adviser
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