Click on one of the people below to find out more information.
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- Tom Harper
- Founder
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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
- Dealer Principal
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- 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.
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- Gary Bowers
- General Manager
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- garybowers@harperdealerships.com
- 865-691-2834
Gary has been with Harper since July 1990Â
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- Tyler Roberson
- General Sales Manager
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- tyler@harperdealerships.com
- 888-902-2989
Tyler has been with Harper since April 2017
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- Joshua Moss
- New Car Sales Manager
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- jmoss@harperdealerships.com
Josh has been with Harper since January 2017
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- Tim Miller
- Finance & Insurance Manager
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- Joseph Gallaher
- Finance Manager
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- James Warren
- Audi Brand Specialist
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- jwarren@harperdealerships.com
- 888-902-2989
James has been with Harper since July 2015
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- Calder Baker
- Audi Brand Specialist
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- Tyrell Jemerson
- Audi Brand Specialist
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- Trevor Tate
- Audi Brand Specialist
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- Jacob Hanshaw
- Sales Associate
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- Carter Turner
- Audi Brand Specialist
- cturner@harperdealerships.com
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- Shaun Jameson
- Audi Technologist
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- sjameson@harperaudi.com
Shaun has been with Harper since June 2017
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- Richard Heishman
- New Car Detail
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Richard has been with Harper since January 1990
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- Kristin Murray
- Controller
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- kristin@harperdealerships.com
Kristin has been with Harper since May 2020
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- Melissa Witherspoon
- Title clerk
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- Elizabeth Wilkins
- Chief Human Resources Officer
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- elizabeth@harperautosquare.com
Elizabeth has been with Harper since March 2014
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- Melissa Bailey
- Receptionist
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Melissa has been with Harper since December 2019
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- Sean Verley
- Assistant Parts Manager
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Sean has been with Harper since April 2017
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- Matt Strozyk
- Parts Department
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- Charles Vesser
- Audi Service Manager
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- cvesser@harperdealerships.com
- 865-691-2834
Charles started at Harper in 2010. Â He previously worked in the motorcycle sales industry. Â On the weekends he enjoys boating, attending car shows, and spending time with his two kids.
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- Landon Calvert
- Service Advisor
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- Russell Newton
- Service Advisor
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- Chris Stullenburger
- Appointment Coordinator
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- Michael Detwiler
- Warranty Clerk
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- Brian Maillet
- Parts Manager
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- brianmaillet@harperdealerships.com
Brian has been with Harper since September 2009
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- Jeremiah Terry
- Parts Associate
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Jeremiah has been with Harper since May 2016
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- Thomas Walters
- Audi Service Technician
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Thomas has been with Harper since August 2015
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- Hans Loetz
- Audi Service Technician
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Hans has been with Harper since October 2020
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- Chas Souder
- Service Technician
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