
Click on one of the people below to find out more information.
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- Tom Harper
- Founder
Tom loved cars all of his life, and channeled it into the creation of Harper Auto Square, which encompassed 7 dealerships, 13 franchises, a body shop, and more classic cars than Tom would likely admit to. Tom served as president of the Porsche and Audi Dealer Councils throughout the 1980's and 90's.
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Silent in his constant generosity, Tom loved to help people, especially those in recovery, and was so forgiving of failures. He created a culture at the dealerships that honored relationships above all else, and treated his employees as he did his family, with love and respect.   He constantly preached honesty, hard work, and doing the right thing would lead to success. Success was earned not given. He always sought the good in people and would give second, third, fourth, fifth, chances to people in his life. That culture of genuine care stands to this day and will be his legacy. His servant leadership stands as the example to all of the employees at Harper Auto Square. He touched the lives of so many people and never sought an ounce of credit.
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Tom will be remembered for his mastery of April Fools jokes, love of Eric Clapton, his friendship with Bill W., and his great big smile that lit up the room.
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- Shannon Harper
- Vice President
- shannonharper@harperdealerships.com
- 865-691-2834
Shannon started at the dealerships washing cars and has worked in every possible position in the dealerships. He has the same commitment to creating long term enthusiastic customers as his father, Tom.  Shannon is very active in the community as a member of Nucleus Knoxville, involved with East TN Boys and Girls Club and United Way, and on the board of Junior Achievement of East Tennessee and the Dogwood Arts Festival.  Harper is a proud sponsor of Ruthie's Fund, Knoxville Opera, and the Great Smoky Mountains Tremont Foundation.  He has also received an Automotive News 40 under 40 award and is an Introduction Knoxville alumnus. Â
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- Ray Gardner
- General Manager
- raygardner@harperdealerships.com
Ray has been with the Harper family of dealerships since May 1991. Â In his free time he enjoys cycling, hiking, trail running, camping, and motorcycling with his wife and two sons.
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- Andy Dean
- Sales Manager
Andy has been with Harper since June 2009
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- Ryan Hummel
- Pre-Owned Manager
- rhummel@harperautosquare.com
- 865.934.2828
Ryan has been with Harper since September 2015
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- Jennifer Collins
- Finance Manager
- jcollins@harperdealerships.com
Jennifer has been with Harper since June 2018
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- Alison Chittum
- Comptroller
Alison has been with Harper since October 2000
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- Joey Collins
- Sales Professional
- joeycollins@harperdealerships.com
- 865-691-2834
Joey has been with the Harper family since the beginning in April 1982. Â He has a laundry list of hobbies including: cycling, all motor sports, and a slalom and trick water skier. Â He is an avid Moto GP fan and an ADV rider.
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- Derek Bonzagni
- Sales Professional
- dbonz@harperautosquare.com
- 865-934-2828
Derek has worked for the Harper family of dealerships since June 2013. Â He moved her from Denver, CO with his wife and daughter.
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- Trey Clayman
- Sales Specialist
- treyclayman@harperdealerships.com
Trey brings an energetic attitude to the Harper Dealerships, and we are excited he is here! He has been with Harper since October 2019. In his spare time, he enjoys playing golf, camping, and spending time with his wife and 3 daughters.
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- Jack Slagle
- Sales Specialist
Jack brings an amazing attitude to the Harper Porsche family and is always willing to jump in and lend a hand. When he is not at work, he can be found playing with his 2 dogs or rolling coal in his Jetta TDI on the East Tennessee backroads.
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- Thaddeus Rudd
- Inventory Manager
- (865) 934-2828
With an attention to detail and a strong work ethic, Thaddeus keeps the Dealership's New and Certified Pre-Owned Jaguar inventory looking pristine.
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- Gary Volpe
- Shop Foreman
Volpe has been with Harper since August 1995
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- Mark Nagle
- Service Manager
- marknagle@harperdealerships.com
Mark has been with Harper since April 1997
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- Arles Stinnett
- Service Advisor
- arles@harperdealerships.com
- (865) 934-2828
Arles brings his decades long experience as both a Service Advisor and a Master technician to the Harper Jaguar team. He has been with Harper since February 2016
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- Darryl Cole
- Service Advisor
- dcole@harperdealerships.com
- (865) 934-2828
Darryl brings decades of customer experience to the Harper Jaguar Team and is eager to take care of your Jaguar's Service needs. In his spare time, he loves Golf and American Muscle cars. Please give Darryl a call today at (865) 934-2828.
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- Nick Milligan
- Parts Sales
- 865-691-2834
Nick has been with Harper since December 1997
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- John Duckett
- Parts
John has been with Harper since April 2012
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- Tim Pruett
- Shipping
Tim has been with Harper since April 2015
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- Kinsley Vincent
- Title Clerk
Kinsley has been with Harper since October 2017.  In her spare time, she enjoys playing golf, a continuation of her career as a collegiate athlete.
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- Gary Hackney
- Service Porter
Gary has been with Harper since November 2007. In his spare time, he raises pet Piranha.