| American Pride Automotive Officers/Staff Profiles |
Charlie Marcotte Loving what you do every day is a dream for most but it's a reality for Charlie Marcotte. Charlie entered the car business with his father in 1990 but in reality he entered it in 1966 when he was born. "As Americans we share a passion for automobiles, for some it's the thrill of a well handeling sports car, for others it's reliability, but for all of us it's about freedom" says Mr. Marcotte. When Charlie isn't at work you may find him with his wife Diane and three children, road racing bicycles with the James River Velo Sports cycling club, white water rafting, hiking the appalacian trail or simply enjoying all Virginia has to offer with good friends and a glass of wine.
Chuck Marcotte In the car business some things remain constant, for American Pride it's customer service. "Cars and customers are more complex then they used to be but the fundamentals never change; determine the need, discover the solution and execute with integrity". It is these principles that form the foundation which support American Pride Automotive and American Pride Auto Sales. With fond memories of riding in his fathers Packard Convertible Chuck can be found driving his vintage Buick Wildcat convertible enjoying the fresh air. Not one to pass up a fine cigar or glass of scotch Chuck also loves enjoying the peaceful sounds of nature while watching the slow setting of the sun. Greg Wilson Greg was a long time customer of American Pride Automotive while a First Sergeant in the US Air Force. when he retired after 26 years of service he joined the team in production to learn the “behind the scenes” details. He and the Marcottes have always seen eye to eye on the company's vision, which is why today he is in charge of the day to day operations. Greg uses his skill sets developed in the Air Force to ensure that customers are offered the most trusted automotive repair on the Peninsula. He looks forward to providing you with award winning service - every time! David Lawson A local to the area David Lawson manages service masterfully and always with a smile and one of the biggest handshakes on the Peninsula. "I started out as a technician for American Pride Automotive but years ago made the transition to the front counter where now I get to greet my customers, update them and deliver the service they expect. It's a tough job but I love the challenge". When not behind the front counter David can be found enjoying life with his wife Karen and daughter Jessica, cruising local rivers in his boat, doing favors for friends and family or simply working around the house. Come see David, shake that big hand and and see the award winning smile. Dan Bryant Some companies have employees, other companies have temporary personell but only the most fortunate companies have caretakers. Dan Bryant has adopted American Pride Automotive as his own and all details behind the scene are carefully managed by Mr. Bryant. "When I met Charlie in 2002 I knew I found the guy I wanted to work along side of for many years to come. It's great to be proud of the company your work with". When Dan is not in his office you can find him either with his wife Jana and Son Danny, playing with their Greyhound, racing cars at Virginia International Raceway or working on his own stable of "fun" cars in his home garage. The passion for cars runs in the veins of all who work at American Pride Automotive. Gerald Bradshaw Gerald has been involved in sales and marketing for over 27 years - many of them in the car sales industry. He has a passion for helping people find the right car that fits their needs, personality, and budget. In his free time, Gerald's hobby is playing golf.
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