Meet Our Staff
Whitney Russell
Customer Care Representative
Question: What is your favorite Hyundai vehicle???
Answer: The Sonata!!! It's soooo... SPORTY Looking!!
Question: What is your local hang out???
Answer: The water park... Fun with the family!
Question: What do you like about being a team member at Tarr Hyundai ???
Answer: They treat me like Family and we work as a TEAM!!
Jamie Pietri
Customer Care Representative
What is your favorite Hyundai vehicle and why?
Santa Cruz are my favorite because they get good gas mileage like a car but you can haul stuff in then like a truck
What is your favorite local hangout?
I'm a drag racer so I like going to Knoxville dragstrip on the weekends and when I'm not there I'm usually at one of the dirt tracks.
What do you like most about being a teammate at Tarr Hyundai?
I think it's lovely that Scott Shaffer the owner cares about his employees.
Mia Gudger
Customer Care Representative
What is your favorite Hyundai vehicle and why?
I like the Santa Fe because it's an SUV and it's pretty.
What is your favorite local hangout?
The local park and the mall.
What do you like most about being a teammate at Tarr Hyundai?
I like the car dealership atmosphere, and my coworkers in the customer care department.
Keith Murrow
Finance Manager
What is your favorite Hyundai?
I really like the look and value in the Hyundai Santa Fe - SEL
What is your favorite local hang out?
I really appreciate the time I get to spend with my family!
What is your favorite thing about being a team member at Tarr Hyundai?
The sense of family atmosphere that Scott Shafer creates and the very helpful associates we have.
Scott Shafer
Dealer
Phone:423-200-5200
Email:sshafer@tarrchevrolet.com
What is your favorite Hyundai vehicle and why?
The palisade because I fit perfectly in them and the ride is amazingly smooth!
What is your favorite local hangout?
I love good food. El Parriso, El Sauzon and Lisa's Country Kitchen in Jefferson City are great. I go to Aubreys and Good Ole Days in Morristown as well.
What do you like most about being a teammate at Tarr Hyundai?
I love the culture and the atmosphere at Tarr. We operate as a team. People come to work with a smile and one purpose which is to the care of our customers. We have fun and work together to make sure we are "Treatin' People Right"
Dennis Edwards
General Sales Manager
What is your favorite Hyundai vehicle?
I really like the Santa Fe because of the size and the fuel economy.
What is your favorite local hangout?
Spending time with my family on Douglas lake.
What do you like about being a team member of Tarr Hyundai?
I enjoy all of my fellow employees. It's truly a family atmosphere.
Tommy Lane
Sales Manager
What is your favorite Hyundai vehicle and why?
The Palisade because it's so spacious and economical for an SUV
What is your favorite local hangout?
I would say Texas Roadhouse because they have really good food.
What do you like most about being a teammate at Tarr Hyundai?
It has such a Family atmosphere, and the people are great to work with.
Julie Tuttle
Hyundai Sales Receptionist
Phone:423-200-5200
Email:julie@tarrhyundai.com
What is your favorite Hyundai vehicle and why?
They are all awesome , but Im leaning towards the sporty Hyundai Veloster.
What is your favorite local hangout?
I enjoy spending time with my family.
What do you like most about being a teammate at Tarr Hyundai?
Everyone here is awesome. Very helpful and very nice.
Katrina Hicks
Hyundai Sales Specialist
Phone:423-200-5200
Email:katrina@tarrhyundai.com
What is your favorite Hyundai vehicle and why?
Hyundai Palisades.I have four grandkids and it fits their car seats. It has a lot of great space.
What is your favorite local hangout?
When I am not working with my clients. I am spending time with my Grandbabies.
What do you like most about being a teammate at Tarr Hyundai?
Family-like atmosphere. We are a team.
Brendon Brown
Sales Associate
Phone:423-200-5200
What is your favorite Hyundai vehicle and why?
The new Sonatas because I like the new design they put in them. I think they’re extremely stylish, and I like the new features as far as the tech that they put in them.
What do you like to do on your downtime when you’re not at work?
I like spending time with my family and if I’m not spending time with my family, I’m usually playing some type of sport basketball golf is whatever to get active
What is it about working at Tarr Hyundai that makes it such a compelling place to work workplace?
It’s the people here that make it pleasant experience and friendly environment and I really like the competition that we have among sales people. We all want to see each other succeed.
Chris Bond
Sales Associate
Phone:423-200-5200
What’s your favorite Hyundai product and why?
The Kona, because I own one, it’s a perfect affordable family car fits 3 kids in the back seat comfortably and safety rating is the best in its class.
What do you like to do on your down time, when you’re not working?
My wife would say work, but I try to be at home as much as possible with my wife and 3 kids.
What is it about Tarr Hyundai that makes it a compelling place for you to work?
That’s easy, our owner Is a really good man that treats us like family, I don’t work for a corporate company that just cares about money. He genuinely cares about his customers as much as his business.
Ray Cline
Sales Associate
Phone:423-200-5200
What is your favorite Hyundai product and why?
I like the Sonata due to the stylish and luxury fill at the price point it’s at.
So tell me, what do you do on your downtime when you’re not working?
If I’m not working, I’m not normally hanging with my dogs or golfing. Me and my fiancé are constantly planning new trips and adventures to go on as well.
What is it about working for Tarr Hyundai that makes it so compelling?
The compelling atmosphere and helpful people make it a great place to work.
Lynn Wolfe
Fixed Operations Director
What is your favorite Hyundai vehicle?
It's easy it's a Hyundai palisade because of the bang for the buck you get a Lotta luxury SUV for a normal price.
What is your favorite local hangout?
I would say probably hiking at Panther Creek Park, etc. enjoy doing.
What do you like about being a team member of Tarr Hyundai?
It's a family oriented company everybody here makes you feel like family.
Cody Hatfield
Parts and Service
What is your favorite Hyundai vehicle and why?
I like the Santa Cruz for the comfort rug and a bed the haul.
What is your favorite local hangout?
Good old days good food good friends good times.
What do you like about being a team member of Tarr Hyundai?
Good environment great staff.
Dawn Magouirk
Service Advisor
What is your favorite Hyundai vehicle and why?
It's the Santa Fe for its sleek and modern design and also being so roomy comfortable with a very safe and secure feeling while driving it.
What is your favorite local hang out?
I would have to say the ATV parks we love 4 wheeling kayaking and canoeing, and so we enjoy pretty much anything outdoors, but especially the ATV parks
What do you like about being a team member at Tarr Hyundai?
My favorite part is my amazing coworkers and the wonderful wonderful customers I get to meet every single day and have a relationship with.
Nick Cline
Service Advisor Assistant
What is your favorite Hyundai product and why? I like the new Santa Fe because the redesigned body is very sleek looking and it’s a perfect family car at an affordable price. What do you do when you’re downtime when you’re not at work? I like spending time with my family and watching the Vols. What makes working at Tarr Hyundai a compelling place? The family atmosphere is very welcoming, and everyone is always ready and willing to help out.