Our team is committed to working with you on a personal level to understand your unique situation and transportation needs. From our sales team to our service department, we work diligently to provide guidance, support, and solutions that help set you up for long-term success. Our goal is not just to sell a vehicle, but to give every customer a genuine opportunity to move forward with confidence.
Click on one of the people below to find out more information.
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- James Strange
- General Manager
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- James.Strange@hunterautogroup.com
- James has over 30 years of automotive management experience. He served in the United States Air Force. He has held every dealership management position from Sales to GM, giving him an in-depth understanding of every facet of the business. Has been married for over 41 years, has 2 adult sons, and 2 daughter in laws with 2 grand children. He resides in the Greeneville TN area with his wife.
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- Faith Patterson
- Office Manager
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- Chris Payne
- Sales Consultant
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- chris.payne@huntersubaru.com
- 828.693.8661
Chris Payne is from Brevard and served in the US Army Infantry, 1st Armored Division - and in Baumholder, Germany from 2000-2003. He is in the Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity and has been married to his lovely wife Natalia 13 years. They have a daughter, Alisha, and two sons - John and Dangelo. His marketing degree from Western Carolina University has served him well. He has managed Jet's Pizza and was a head washer at Miller's Linen Service. At Hunter in sales since January 2015, he has advanced to be Subaru and Hyundai Certified.Â
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- Paige Smith
- Account Representative
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- paige.smith@1stchoiceautocenters.com
- 828-694-2563
Paige grew up in WNC.   She is a graduate of Meredith College. She is happily married with their dog, Zander. She has been with Hunter since 2018. She enjoys boating and fishing.
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- Jacque Sherrill
- Account Representative
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- jacque.sherrill@1stchoiceautocenters.com
- 828-694-2604
Jacque Sherrill graduated from Haywood Community College and worked 20 years at Mountain Projects, Inc. - a NC Community Action Association member - as a Certified Occupancy Specialist and Certified Housing Inspector. She enjoys fishing, crocheting and loving on her grandchildren! She has worked with Hunter since the spring of 2014. Â
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- Jess Jacks
- Office Clerk
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- Melanie Delgadillo
- Parts Coordinator
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- Mark Ward
- Tech
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- Christopher Costigan
- Tech
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- Timothy Dockery
- Tech
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- Jeremy Gomez
- Tech Apprentice
