Our Team is here to work with you on a personal level to understand and meet your needs. From the sales team to our service team, we work tirelessly to give you every opportunity to get ahead in life. 


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  • James Strange
    General Manager

    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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  • Chris Payne
    Sales Consultant
    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. 

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  • Paige Smith
    Account Representative
    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
    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.  

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  1. 1st Choice Auto Center

    2520 Asheville Hwy
    Hendersonville, NC 28791

    • Sales: (833) 398-4454
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