
Meet Our Staff
Click on one of the people below to find out more information.
Management
- Roger Yiu
- Executive Manager Lexus Division
- ryiu@johnsonlexus.com
- (214) 649-1562
- Timothy Cox
- General Sales Manager
- tcox@johnsonlexus.com
- 919-433-8823
- Mostafa Ahmed Abou-Auf
- Pre-Owned General Sales Manager
- mostafa@johnsonlexus.com
- (919) 595-4651
Sales Department
- Richard Amadin
- Sales Manager
- ramadin@johnsonlexus.com
- (919) 433-8822
Richard joined the Johnson Lexus Team in May 2016. A transplant from Texas, he loves sports of all kinds, cooking, and traveling the world when he goes on vacations. Richard was the #1 volume Sales Associate for Johnson Lexus of Raleigh in 2017!
- Jeffrey Lyons
- Internet Sales Manager
- jlyons@johnsonlexus.com
- 919-433-8867
I'm a PSU grad who moved to NC in 2001. After 18 years in the restaurant business, I've decided to change careers to allow for more time with my family. I enjoy hiking, camping, and spending time with my family and dogs.
- Tim Carnes
- Sales & Leasing Associate
- tcarnes@johnsonlexus.com
- (919) 433-8899, Mobile: (919) 632-8926
Timothy Carnes is a born and raised Chapel Hill native and avid Tarheel fan. He has excelled in in the auto sales industry for over 20 years, having first worked in hotel management. Timothy enjoys singing musical theatre, opera and classical works, as well as Karaoke with his family. He has three grown children and is delighting in his first granddaughter. Timothy is usually the #1 volume sales associate in the Johnson Automotive organization, most recently in 2017.
- Eryk Rippenhagen
- Exchange & Retention Sales Manager
- erippenhagen@johnsonlexus.com
- 919-433-8827
Eryk joined Johnson Lexus in May 2018 with 10 years of previous auto industry experience. He enjoys kayaking, hiking, flying drones, photography, investments, playing golf, watching sports and spending time with his pup, "Bronco".
- Rick Singletary
- Sales & Leasing Associate
- rsingletary@johnsonlexus.com
- (919) 433-8879, Mobile: (919) 434-8905
Rick joined Johnson Lexus in 2011 and has 17 years automotive experience. He is originally from Columbus, OH and moved to the Triangle in 2004. His hobbies include watching sports, live jazz, movies and plays. Rick is a member at White Rock Baptist Church in Durham and is the proud grandfather of three. He is a regular platelet donor at Red Cross.
- Eddie Ruth
- Sales & Leasing Associate
- eruth@johnsonlexus.com
- 919-433-8898
- Brett Huntley
- Sales & Leasing Associate
- bhuntley@johnsonlexus.com
- (919) 433-8876, Mobile: (919) 749-8585
Brett joined Johnson Lexus in 2017. He enjoys listening to music, cooking, camping, spending time outside with his wife and dog and working with his hands.
- Arthur Wright
- Sales & Leasing Associate
- awright@johnsonlexus.com
- 919-433-8893
- Carl Morrishow
- Sales & Leasing Associate
- cmorrishow@johnsonlexus.com
- 919-433-8874
- Beverly Arrington
- Sales & Leasing Associate
- barrington@johnsonlexus.com
- 919-433-8875
- David Zales
- Sales & Leasing Associate
- dzales@johnsonlexus.com
- 919-433-8873
- David Wang
- Sales & Leasing Associate
- xwang@johnsonlexus.com
- 919-433-8861
- Corey Martin
- Sales & Leasing Associate
- cmartin@johnsonlexus.com
- 919-433-8877
- Sabin Cotten
- Sales & Leasing Associate
- scotten@johnsonlexus.com
- 919-433-8878
- Steven MacGilvray
- Sales & Leasing Associate
- smacgilvray@johnsonlexus.com
- 919-433-8896
- Adedeji Famoroti
- Sales & Leasing Associate
- afamoroti@johnsonlexus.com
- 919-433-8880
- Monica Brown
- Sales & Leasing Associate
- mbrown@johnsonlexus.com
- 919-433-8912
- Jamie Perry
- Sales Assistant
- jperry@johnsonlexus.com
- (919) 433-8831
Jamie joined Johnson Lexus in 2017. She enjoys reading, streaming music, collecting cigar boxes and photography as well as volunteering at church. A fun fact about Jamie is that she has never broken a bone.
- Brian Lonon
- Acquisition Manager
- 919-433-8916
- Ivette Calix-Valladares
- Acquisition Associate
- ivalladares@johnsonlexus.com
- 919-433-8914
- Jeff Zephrin
- Inventory Manager
- jzephirin@johnsonlexus.com
- 919-433-8815
Jeff joined Johnson Lexus in 2015. He started as a valet and became Inventory Specialist In 2016. Jeff was raised in Queens, NY and also lived in Connecticut and Boston before moving to Raleigh in 2014. When he's not at work Jeff enjoys spending time with his family and friends. His favorite sports teams to watch are the NY Knicks, Giants and Yankees.
- Anna Moseley
- Receptionist
- 919-433-8800
- Patricia Moore
- Receptionist
- 919-433-8800
- Ana Oqueli
- Receptionist
- 919-433-8800
Pre-Owned Sales Department
- Corin King
- Pre-Owned Sales Manager
- cking@johnsonlexus.com
- 919-595-4622
- Abdel Abou-Auf
- Pre-Owned Internet Sales Manager
- abdel@johnsonlexus.com
- (919) 595-4630, Mobile: (919) 200-9925
I speak Arabic! Abdel has been with Johnson Lexus since January 2016 and had worked in the automotive industry two years prior. Abdel is from Egypt and is one of five siblings. He has a B.A. in Fine Arts and a VFR pilot's license. During his free time (on the ground) he likes riding his motorcycle, playing soccer and going to the gym.
- Marquise Dalrymple
- Pre-Owned Internet Sales Manager
- mdalrymple@johnsonlexus.com
- 919-595-4623
- Benjamin Parnell
- Pre-Owned Inventory Manager
- bparnell@johnsonlexus.com
- 919-595-4620
- Brandon Bennett
- Pre-Owned Sales & Leasing Associate
- bbennett@johnsonlexus.com
- Office: 919-595-4635, Mobile: 330-957-6944
- Thomas Graves
- Pre-Owned Sales & Leasing Associate
- tgraves@johnsonlexus.com
- 919-595-4640
- Steven Weinberg
- Pre-Owned Sales & Leasing Associate
- sweinberg@johnsonlexus.com
- 919-595-4638
- Carolina Martinez
- Pre-Owned Sales & Leasing Associate
- cmartinez@johnsonlexus.com
- 919-595-4648
- Jae Kim
- Pre-Owned Sales & Leasing Associate
- jkim@johnsonlexus.com
- 919-595-4649
- Kareem Wilkin
- Pre-Owned Sales & Leasing Associate
- kwilkin@johnsonlexus.com
- 919-595-4646
- Carlos Morillo
- Pre-Owned Sales & Leasing Associate
- cmorillo@johnsonlexus.com
- 919-595-4636
- Ryan Davis
- Pre-Owned Sales & Leasing Associate
- rdavis@johnsonlexus.com
- 919-595-4631
- Bradley Rogers
- Pre-Owned Sales & Leasing Associate
- brogers@johnsonlexus.com
- 919-420-9081
- Stephen Smith
- Pre-Owned Sales & Leasing Associate
- ssmith@johnsonlexus.com
- 919-595-4644
- Rene Lewis
- Pre-Owned Sales & Leasing Associate
- rlewis@johnsonlexus.com
- 919-595-4652
- Michael Allen
- Pre-Owned Sales & Leasing Associate
- michaelallen@johnsonlexus.com
- 919-595-4653
- Aqeel Nisar
- Pre-Owned Sales & Leasing Associate
- anisar@johnsonlexus.com
- 919-595-4632
- Sofia Pitts
- Pre-Owned Sales & Leasing Associate
- spitts@johnsonlexus.com
- 919-595-4654
- Jamie Muller
- Pre-Owned Sales Assistant
- jmuller@johnsonlexus.com
- 919-433-8915
Finance Department
- Ed Hines
- Lead Finance Manager
- ehines@johnsonlexus.com
- 919-433-8820
Ed joined Johnson Lexus in 2013. He is originally from Greenville, NC and currently resides in Cary, NC. Ed is married to his beautiful wife Keli and has three wonderful children and loves spending time with them in his free time.
- Simon Lunt
- Finance & Insurance Manager
- slunt@johnsonlexus.com
- (919) 433-8821
Simon has been with Johnson Lexus since 2007 and has over 24 years of automotive industry experience. Originally from Liverpool, England, Simon has circumnavigated the globe twice. He is currently active in his neighborhood community and also enjoys cycling, playing trivia, collecting coins and antique militaria.
- Darius Mingo
- Finance & Insurance Manager
- dmingo@johnsonlexus.com
- 919-595-4616
- Devin McCullough
- Finance & Insurance Manager
- dmccullough@johnsonlexus.com
- 919-595-4618
Devin joined Johnson Lexus in 2017 and has worked in the car business since 2012. When not at work he can be found traveling with his wife or having dance parties with his three daughters. Devin was born in Oakland, CA from a military family. He attended NC State University.
- Jerome Deas
- Finance & Insurance Manager
- jdeas@johnsonlexus.com
- 919-595-4619
- Michael Ponce
- Finance & Insurance Manager
- mponce@johnsonlexus.com
- 919-595-4617
- Bo Darden
- Finance & Insurance Manager
- bdarden@johnsonlexus.com
- 919-595-4618
Lexus Technology Specialist
- Matt Spinak
- Technology and Delivery Manager
- mspinak@johnsonlexus.com
- (919) 433-8829
Matt has been with Johnson Lexus since 2008. When not at work Matt races motorcycles. He also plays the drums and is known for his freestyle beatboxing.
Lexus Delivery Specialists
- Stephen Parson
- Lexus Delivery Specialist
- sparson@johnsonlexus.com
- (919) 433-8831
Stephen has been with Johnson Lexus since 2014. His hobbies include drawing and painting and he enjoys watching sports. Stephen volunteers with Dream Center in Burlington, NC and is known for making a "killer" hamburger.
- Bryan Roque-Perdomo
- Lexus Delivery Specialist
- bperdomo@johnsonlexus.com
- 919-433-8831
- Brenson Brewer
- Lexus Delivery Specialist
- bbrewer@johnsonlexus.com
- 919-433-8831
- Oscar Murillo
- Lexus Delivery Specialist
- omurillo@johnsonlexus.com
Service Department
- Candice Rohrs
- Service Manager
- crohrs@johnsonlexus.com
- (919) 433-8841, Mobile: (919) 669-6323
Candice is from Alexandria, VA and joined Johnson Lexus in 1992 after graduating from East Carolina University with a Marketing Management degree. She has worked at both Johnson Lexus locations during her tenure here. She loves spending time with her family and friends and traveling the world.
- Max Robertson
- Assistant Service Manager
- mrobertson@johnsonlexus.com
- (919) 433-8836
Max joined Johnson Lexus in April 2009 and has gained experience in multiple roles around the dealership, including Master Technician and his current role as Internal Service Advisor. Born and raised in Durham, Max is an avid Duke fan, much to the dismay of his UNC alum wife, Kelsey. When not at home with his rescued Shepherd mix (Duke) and cats (Caroline and Finn), Max enjoys camping and spending time with friends.
- James Glenn
- Loaner Car Manager
- jglenn@johnsonlexus.com
- 844-805-4568
Jim joined Johnson Lexus in 2011. He is originally from Bethlehem, PA. Jim is an Army veteran and has worked with computer support and banking companies. He likes many outdoor activities and enjoys baking for his friends and family.
- Sandie McGannn
- Warranty Administrator
- smcgann@johnsonlexus.com
- (919) 433-8849
Sandie joined Johnson Lexus in 2006 and is Master Certified. She has been living in North Carolina for 19 years. Originally from Michigan, she also lived in upstate New York for five years. She enjoys keeping up with her young daughter and spending time with her husband. Her famous meatballs are requested at each company luncheon!
- Rene Cardoso
- Service Consultant
- rcardoso@johnsonlexus.com
- (919) 433-8852, Mobile: (919) 533-7363
Yo hablo español. Rene joined Johnson Lexus of Durham in February 2007. Prior to 2007 he worked for a Lexus dealer in Miami since 1993. Rene has been a Lexus Master Certified Service Consultant Since 2001. On his days off he likes to spend time with his wife and three daughters
- Ron Kerr
- Service Consultant
- rkerr@johnsonlexus.com
- (919) 433-8855
Ron is a Durham native. He attended Hillside High School and Methodist college. He has been in the automotive industry for over 30 years. He has been with Johnson Automotive since 2005. He is married to Elizabeth Pearce from Biloxi Mississippi. Together they have taken care of their parents. Ron loves the outdoors and takes advantage of it when possible.
- Michael Stevens
- Service Consultant
- mdstevens@johnsonlexus.com
- (919) 433-8853, Mobile: (919) 261-0362
Michael joined Johnson Lexus in August of 2015 after traveling across the country from his previous home in Las Vegas. Originally from NY, Michael has spent his 20+ year career in the automotive industry. He came to us as a master certified service advisor and continues to strive for maximum awareness of our car line. In his spare time you can find him listening to heavy metal music either in his Lexus or at a concert. Make sure you check out the candy on his desk!
- Brenda Lacy
- Service Consultant
- blacy@johnsonlexus.com
- 919-433-8856
Brenda has been with the Johnson Lexus Automotive Group since June 27th, 2011. She is from Texas and lived in California for 14 years before moving to North Carolina in 2001. Brenda likes to keep active doing anything outdoors and traveling. Being from Texas, she is still a True Blue Cowboy fan and as well a Texas Longhorn Fan even though her daughters are NCSU Graduates.
- Rudy Padilla
- Service Consultant
- rpadilla@johnsonlexus.com
- (919) 433-8851, Mobile: (919) 213-0779
Yo hablo español. Rudy joined Johnson Lexus 19 years ago. He enjoys outdoor activities such as rock climbing, backpacking, mountain biking and photography. Rudy attended Yucatan University and was once the Tae Kwon Do Champion of Mexico. He spends some of his free time volunteering at the Food Bank
- Quintin Bellamy
- Service Consultant
- qbellamy@johnsonlexus.com
- 919-877-8866
- Rachel Colpitts
- Service Consultant
- rcolpitts@johnsonlexus.com
- 919-433-8858
- Michael Linthicum
- Service Consultant
- mlinthicum@Johnsonlexus.com
- Matthew Anhaiser
- Service Consultant
- manhaiser@johnsonlexus.com
- 919-433-8836
- Tyler Smith
- Service Consultant
- tsmith@johnsonlexus.com
- 919-433-8863
- Michael Stevens
- Service Consultant
- mwstevens@johnsonlexus.com
- 919-433-8843
- Taylor Hardee
- Service Consultant
- thardee@johnsonlexus.com
- 919-433-8854
- Linda Wagers
- Service Representative
- lwagers@johnsonlexus.com
- (919) 433-6059
Linda joined Johnson Lexus in 2001. She is an Appalachian State University graduate and enjoys attending football games. Her other favorite things to do include family time, running and following the Carolina Hurricanes.
- Amber Wiggs
- Service Follow-Up
- (919) 433-8844
Amber joined Johnson Lexus February 2017. She attended Mount Olive College. In her free time, Amber enjoys traveling, shopping, and spending time with family and friends.
- Tonya Lee
- Service Appointment Coordinator
- servicejld@johnsonlexus.com
- (919) 443-8838
Tonya joined Johnson Lexus in July of 2014. She is originally from Missouri went to Central Missouri State University. She loves spending time with her two rescue dogs Claudia Giroux and Gostisbehere (Ghost).
- Evelyn Wilkinson
- Service Appointment Coordinator
- ewilkinson@Johnsonlexus.com
- 833-812-3121
Evelyn joined Johnson Lexus in 2016. She is originally from Maryland and attended NHL Institute of Maryland. She is passionate about health and wellness and inspiring others to leave a living legacy.
- Jayden Rohrs
- Service Appointment Coordinator
- servicejld@johnsonlexus.com
- 919-433-8834
- Logan Latta
- Service Appointment Coordinator
- llatta@johnsonlexus.com
- 919-433-8837
- Scott Carey
- Detail Manager
- scarey@johnsonlexus.com
- 919-877-8990
- Terry Watson
- Diagnostic
Specialist - twatson@johnsonlexus.com
Terry joined Johnson Lexus in 1999. He is originally from Durham, NC. Terry started with Toyota in 1984. He enjoys camping, antique boats, motorcycles and flying RC airplanes.
- Ron Cooke
- Master Technician - Assistant Diagnostic Specialist
- rcooke@johnsonlexus.com
- (919) 433-8956
Ron joined Johnson Lexus in 2004, beginning at the Lexus dealership and moving to the Durham location in 2005. He is originally from Bath, NC. Ron graduated from Western Technical Institute in El Paso, TX after a tour in the Army. His two passions are his family and craft beer.
- Kevin Woods
- Technician
Kevin joined Johnson Lexus of Durham August 2016. He has been in the automotive industry since 1998. Kevin graduated from Wayne Community College. He enjoys spending time with his family and tinkering with his hot rod.
- Saul Figueroa
- Technician
Saul joined Johnson Lexus in 2013. He is originally from Mexico and graduated from Alamance Community College. Saul spends his spare time playing soccer, spending quality time with family and always learning something new. He also likes helping others when he can.
- Bobby Nisbett
- Technician
Bobby joined Johnson Lexus March 2016. He is originally from Prince Georges County, Maryland. Bobby served four years in the USAF. he enjoys fishing and hanging out with his dog, Jake.
- Jonathan Almante
- Technician
Jonathan joined Johnson Lexus August 2017 with four years of Toyota experience. He is a graduate of Durham Technical College. Jonathan is eager to learn, always up for new challenges and is exciting about the opportunity to serve the guests of Johnson Automotive.
- Adrian Popescu
- Technician
Adrian started his career in the automotive industry in 1988 in his native country of Romania and joined Johnson Lexus in 2013. He has previous Lexus experience since 2005. Adrian is ASE certified in 16 categories including Advance Level Engine Performance, Diesel Engine Diagnostics and Hybrid/Electric Vehicles. He is a graduate of the University of Pitesti with an Engineering degree in Automotive Technology and from Tri-C Cleveland with an AASD in Automotive. He likes F1 Racing, gardening, outdoor activities and friends' company.
- Harley Sawyer
- Technician
Harley joined Johnson Lexus in 2017. A Durham native, you can find him riding his motorcycle when not at work.
- Patrick Cosgrove
- Technician
Patrick joined Johnson Lexus in 2016 after moving to Raleigh from Savannah, GA. He has worked on Lexus vehicles for four years. Patrick is happily married and a loving father of twin boys. He is an avid reader and passionate fan of heavy metal. Patrick makes the absolute best latkes while listening to Fiddler on the Roof.
- Jorge Dimas
- Technician
"Jorge joined the Johnson Lexus team in December of 2018. He attended Alamance Community College and graduated with an Associates Degree in Automotive Systems Technology. He was born in Michoacan, Mexico and raised in Graham, North Carolina. Jorge enjoys spending time with his fiancé, family, and friends outside of work."
- Brian Walsworth
- Technician
Brian was raised in Clemmons, NC, he started his automotive career at 11 at his dads service station. He joined Johnson Lexus in 2007 and has worked on many brands including Porsche, Ferrari, Maserati, and Lamborghini. He is married to his best friend and has 4 kids and 2 grandkids. He has been involved with coaching baseball and soccer and is on the board of Directors at his church. He enjoys traveling, home projects, Muscle cars and spending time with his family. His favorite Lexus Is the LS 430 and the GS-F.Â
- Julian Gomez
- Technician
Julian Gomez was born in Tallahassee, Florida, but spent most of his life in North Carolina. After high school, he went to job core to study for a career in the automotive industry. After graduating the program at job core and working at Toyota for a few years, he was blessed with the opportunity to work for Lexus. In his spare time he enjoys being physically active by playing soccer, dancing, and working out. Oh, and of course spending time with one of my best, if not only, cat friend, Luke.Â
- John Pruitt
- Technician
John has 27 years experience with Toyota as a Master Diagnostic Technician. He switched to the Lexus brand in 2016 and is a Lexus Certified Master Technician. John loves spending time with his family and friends. His main hobbies include racing and gardening.
- Ceon Winborne
- Technician
- Andrew Sharpe
- Technician
- Humza Quyyum
- Technician
- Shane McGee
- Technician
- Omar Algertani
- Technician
- Lucas Reid
- Technician
- Richard Reynolds
- Technician
- Tyrone Thomas
- Technician
- Johnny Rodriguez
- Technician
- Sergio Lambaz-Diaz
- Technician
- Eric Cortez-Aguirre
- Technician
- Juan Vargas
- Technician
- Ethan Gomes
- Technician
- Addison Harris
- Technician
Parts Department
- Bill Upton
- Parts Manager
- bupton@johnsonlexus.com
- (919) 433-8909
Bill joined Johnson Lexus in 1997 and has served several roles in the Parts Department's at both the Raleigh and Durham location. Originally from FL, Bill moved to NC after serving in the US Army. While away from the store, he enjoys travelling and spending time with his 3 lovely granddaughters. An animal lover, Bill and his wife have 3 dogs that they enjoy spoiling.
- Mark Crawford
- Parts Counterperson
- mcrawford@johnsonlexus.com
- (919) 433-8903
Mark has been in the parts business for 39 years. He has been with Johnson Lexus since 2004. While away from work, Mark enjoys watching college sports.
- Gary Delgrande
- Parts Countersperson
- gdelgrande@johnsonlexus.com
- (919) 433-8905
Gary joined Johnson Lexus September of 2003. He is a Lexus Master Certified Parts Counterman and owns two Lexus cars - an IS convertible and an IS 350 F-sport. Gary likes to ride his bike on the Neuse river trail and is a great cook.
- Jimmy Hodges
- Parts Counterperson
- jhodges@Johnsonlexus.com
- 919-433-8907
Jimmy Hodges has been in the parts business for 26 years and joined Johnson Lexus in 2017. While not at work, Jimmy has served for 15 years as a Lieutenant with the Haw River volunteer fire department.
- Craig Green
- Parts Counterperson
- cgreen@johnsonlexus.com
- 919-433-8904
- Francisco Carreno-Segura
- Parts Counterperson
- fcarreno@johnsonlexus.com
- 919-433-8908
Delivery Drivers
- Charlie Mulgrew
- Delivery Driver
Charlie is Lexus Master Certified and has been with Johnson Automotive for 7 years. He lives in Cary and enjoys traveling and spending time with his family, particularly his grandson in Charlotte.
- Bill Watson
- Delivery Driver
- Robert Puckett
- Delivery Driver
- Dave Michelich
- Delivery Driver
- Denise Johnson
- Delivery Driver
- Eddie Hill
- Delivery Driver
- Erwin Merritt
- Delivery Driver
- Howard Stevens
- Delivery Driver
- Martin Dreifus
- Delivery Driver
- Jesse Chavis
- Delivery Driver
- Jim Clark
- Delivery Driver
- Jimmy Holland
- Delivery Driver
- Kevin Flaherty
- Delivery Driver
- Michael Stevens
- Delivery Driver
- Mike Marks
- Delivery Driver
Mike is currently a Certified Lexus Delivery Specialist with a focus on off site deliveries. He has been serving Johnson Lexus of Durham for 8 years.Â
- Mike Wahlen
- Delivery Driver
- Wallace Pickett
- Delivery Driver
- Anthony Myles
- Delivery Driver
- Rick Brown
- Delivery Driver
- Willie Brown
- Delivery Driver
- Jeff Gordon
- Delivery Driver