
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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- Channa Smith
- General Sales Manager
- channa@harperautosquare.com
Channa has been with Harper since 2014
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- Mike Dewine
- Pre-owned Manager
- mdewine@harperdealerships.com
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- Doug Oliver
- Finance Manager
- doliver@harperdealerships.com
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- Todd Bernstein
- Sales Associate
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- Allen Sizemore
- Sales Associate
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- Tyrell Jemerson
- Sales Associate
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- Wayne Warner
- Sales Associate
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- Bill Kenny
- Fixed Ops Director
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- Tyler Keyes
- Service Advisor
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- Dicky Jones
- Appointment Coordinator
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- Darryl Cole
- Service Advisor
- dcole@harperdealerships.com
- (865) 243-3220
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) 243-3220.
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- Bill Ragsdale
- Parts Manager