Sales
Vic Bailey III
President
(864) 582-1200
A native of Spartanburg, Vic Bailey III graduated from Spartanburg High School in 1972 and then from The Citadel in Charleston in 1976. In 1980, he earned a law degree from the Mississippi College School of Law. From 1976 to 1984, Mr. Bailey served in the U.S. Army Reserve, where he earned the rank of captain. Mr. Bailey is a member of First Presbyterian Church of Spartanburg where he has served as Deacon, Elder, and Stephen Minister. Vic has served on a variety of community boards which include the Better Business Bureau of the Foothills, United Way, Spartanburg Regional Board of Visitors, Spartanburg Chamber of Commerce, Wofford Parents Council, the Spartanburg Day School, and the Spartanburg County Foundation. He serves on Mobile Meals of Spartanburg's advisory committee - Council of Friends and is also a faithful volunteer with a weekly meal delivery route. Vic is a graduate of Leadership Spartanburg and is a member of the Leadership Spartanburg Alumni Association. Vic is married to the former Lynn Neely of Spartanburg and has three children, Vic, Leslie, and Neely. In his free time, he enjoys watching football, visiting Lake Lure with his wife, reading, and playing with his grandchildren. In 2012, Vic Bailey III was awarded Time Dealer of the Year. The award is one of the automotive industry’s most prestigious recognitions. It is sponsored by Time Magazine and Ally Financial in cooperation with the NADA (National Auto Dealer’s Association).
Ken Wood
Chief Financial Officer
(888) 484-0503Ken Wood joined the Vic Bailey Automotive team in February of 2020. He started as the Office Manager at Vic Bailey Honda and about a year and half later was promoted to Chief Financial Officer for all of Vic Bailey Automotive. He was born in Charleston but moved to Inman at the age of six. Ken is a graduate of Clemson University so he loves watching Clemson football. He also enjoys playing golf, performing with local beach bands, spending time with his labradoodle, Sammy, and enjoying a tasty meal at Portofinos in Greenville. Above all that, Ken's most favorite pastime is spending time with his wonderful children, Ella and Jacob.
Jim Sackett
General Manager
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Vic Bailey IV
Executive Manager
(888) 484-0503Vic Bailey IV is a graduate of Furman University and the USC School of Law. He and his wife Ruthie have two daughters. Vic serves as an Elder at First Presbyterian Church and as a Board Member for Mobile Meals of Spartanburg. Vic previously chaired the Healthy Smiles of Spartanburg Board of Directors and the Diaconate at First Presbyterian Church. He has also served on the Mary Black Hospital Board of Trustees and the Christmas in Action Board of Directors. In his spare time, Vic enjoys spending time at the lake and cheering on the Carolina Panthers.
Brandon Price
General Sales Manager
(888) 484-0503Brandon Price is our upbeat, positive General Sales Manager. The dealership is never dull as long as he is at work! Originally from New York, Brandon attended Clemson University, and now resides in Taylors with his wife, Dawn, and two sons. Brandon and his family enjoy watching Star Wars and taking trips to Disney World.
Tim Deir
Assistant Sales & Finance Manager
(888) 484-0503Originally from Rochester, New York, Tim joined our team in 2020. He is a Buffalo Bills fan and loves to host large dinner parties. Tim is most proud of his four children and precious grandchildren.
William McDonough
Used Car Manager
(888) 484-0503Born and raised in Spartanburg, William is one of five boys. He loves eating barbeque, fishing, and cheering on the Carolina Panthers. William managed an automotive repair shop before joining the sales side at Vic Bailey.
David Tollison
Office Manager
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Leslie Bailey Calicutt
Marketing Manager
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Victoria Baggett
Business Development Manager
(864) 381-6041Victoria joined the Vic Bailey Automotive family in 2019. She was born in New York but has moved all around. She and her husband have two children as well as a small farm of animals. In her spare time, Victoria enjoys running, traveling, and drinking iced coffee.
Hannah Carney
Sales
(888) 484-0503Hannah was born and raised in Havelock, North Carolina. She joined our team as a Delivery Specialist before transitioning into the role of Sales Consultant. Hannah loves dogs, spending time with friends, and making people smile.
Frank Carr
Sales
(888) 484-0503Frank comes to us from Florida and has extensive experience in automotive sales!
Steven Darchiville
Sales
(888) 484-0503Steven has been a valuable part of the team since 2012. Born and raised in Toronto, Steven moved to Spartanburg when he was in high school. He truly makes the most of his free time and is always on a new adventure. Snowboarding is currently his favorite activity, and Iceland tops his list of favorite trips so far!
Sharon Johnson
Sales
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Sharon joined the Vic Bailey Automotive team in 2017. She enjoys spending time with her husband and two sons, gardening, and listening to live music.
Genaro Maldonado
Sales
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Originally from Mexico, Genaro has lived in Spartanburg for the past 18 years. He worked on the repair side of the automotive industry for five years before switching to sales. Genaro enjoys traveling to the mountains with his wife and eating Philly cheese steaks from the Real Deal. His favorite things about work include the friendly environment, getting to meet new people each day, and the coffee!
Andrew McGuffin
Sales
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Andrew has been an automotive enthusiast his entire life, so he truly feels like has dream job. Building and driving cars has been a passion of his for as long as he can remember! In his spare time, Andrew enjoys cheering on the New Orleans Saints and spending time with his son.
Jonathan Meredith
Sales
(888) 484-0503Jonathan Meredith is a Spartanburg native. He graduated from Spartanburg High School and Clemson University. Jonathan has worked in the automotive industry since he graduated Clemson in 2010. In his free time, he enjoys brewing his own beer and building/restoring watches!
Anthony Murphy
Sales
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John Pferdmenges
Sales
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Shannon Whitener
Sales
(888) 484-0503Shannon Whitener began working for Vic Bailey Automotive in 2005. She currently works as an Internet Sales Consultant. Shannon says she loves working at Vic Bailey Subaru because of the family atmosphere throughout the dealership. In her free time, Shannon enjoys cheering on the Auburn Tigers, Dallas Cowboys, and Pittsburgh Steelers. Her favorite travel destination is Toronto and her favorite food is her mother's tacos!
Stephanie Wilds
Sales
(888) 484-0503Stephanie joined the Vic Bailey Automotive team in 2020. She is from Boiling Springs, SC and has a daughter, 2 dogs, 3 cats, 2 chickens and a hamster! She is a car enthusiast and enjoys driving, racing, and going to car shows. Stephanie also enjoys drawing in her spare time. Her favorite restaurant is Capri's Italian and her favorite vehicle sold at the dealership is the Subaru WRX STI because it is both fast and cute!
William Wojtylko
Sales
(888) 484-0503
William Wojtylko has been working for Vic Bailey Automotive since 2015. He is originally from West Palm Beach, Florida. He now lives in Chesnee. In his spare time William enjoys tuning and building cars as well as taking a drive through the mountains! He also loves listening to metal. His favorite part of the job is that he gets the chance to learn about and experience many different types of vehicles.
Walton Wyatt
Sales
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Walton joined us in 2021 but has had a lifelong love of cars, specifically old classic cars! In his free time he enjoys playing golf and is undergoing training to become a Certified Professional Golf Teacher. Walt definitely stands out in that he tries to put everyone he meets in good spirits!
Mandi Brown
Title Clerk
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Sara Davis
Office Personnel
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Erica Herrington
Receptionist
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Karmen Walker
Encore Delivery Specialist
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Thrill seeker, Karmen, joined our team in 2022 as the Subaru Encore Delivery Specialist. She enjoys venturing off road on the weekends and has two cats, Toby and Cletus. Karmen LOVES a good roller coaster which is why Universal Studios in Orlando is one of her favorite travel destinations. If you have any questions about the technology in your Subaru, she would love to assist you!Service
Kevin Soroka
Service Manager
(888) 485-5028
Kevin is quite the outdoorsman; his hobbies include fishing, hiking, and camping. He and his wife actually went trout fishing on their first date, and now enjoy fishing with their four children. 🎣 Fort Desoto Campground is one of his favorite destinations with its white beaches, manatees, and kayaking.
Amy Owen
Service Assistant
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Amy joined our service team in February 2021. She was ready for a change after 17 years of teaching middle school. Amy is originally from Chesnee and loves reading, cheering for the Tennessee Volunteers, and going on adventurous trips with her husband and two children.
Michael Cecil
Service Advisor
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Kelsea Koehler
Service Advisor
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Kelsea joined our team in 2021 and her upbeat attitude and smile are most welcome!
Sally Mang
Service Advisor
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Ricardo Saldana
Service Advisor
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Ricardo joined our team in 2019 and is originally from Spartanburg. He has two dogs, one German Shepard, and one Lab Mix. In his spare time he enjoys hiking, fishing, and hunting. His favorite food is pizza. The part of his job he loves the most is the ability to interact with many different customers throughout the day.
Kay McKillop
Service Coordinator
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Bryan
Service Technician
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Bryan joined the team in November of 2019 and likes to play Final Fantasy in his free time!
Clint
Service Technician
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Heinrich
Service Technician
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A Spartanburg-native, Heinrich joined us in 2022 and has been a welcome addition to the team! In his time off he loves relaxing at home with his dog Bandit.
John
Service Technician
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John is originally from Asheville but has been in Spartanburg since 2003! He enjoys spending his free time with his two dogs, his daughter Riley and his wife of 6 years, Amy!
Mary
Express Lane Technician
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Nate
Service Technician
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Nate is from Boiling Springs and in his time off enjoys firing up the grill and cooking masterpieces for his friends and family!
Nick
Service Technician
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Sean
Service Technician
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Zach
Service Technician
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When not hard at work, Zach enjoys playing music with his friends and spending time with his son, Zach Jr.
Seth
Service Porter
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Seth joined the service team in 2022. He is originally from Raleigh, North Carolina and enjoys playing video games and hanging out with friends. During football season, he cheers on NC State while indulging in chicken wings. Fun fact: Seth and his girlfriend share a one-eyed cat named Catanova.Collision Center
Kathy Gaffney
Collision Center Manager
(864) 381-6851
Kathy has over a decade of experience in the collision industry. She is originally from Spartanburg but lived in Florida for twenty-two years. Kathy and her husband, Matthew, stay busy with their four children and grandchildren.
Joe Collins
Collision Center Estimator
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Rhonda Forster
Collision Center Receptionist
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A native of Tryon, North Carolina, Rhonda joined the Vic Bailey Collision Center team in 2021. In her spare time, she enjoys cake decorating, hiking with her son, and spending time with friends at the Tryon Coffee House. One of her favorite local restaurants is Monsoon Noodle House!
Joshua Upchurch
Collision Parts Specialist
(864) 381-6851
Freddy Champion
Collision Center Project Coordinator
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Matt Goodman
Collision Center Technician
(864) 381-6851
Matt moved here all the way from Pennsylvania! He is a talented technician and will have your vehicle looking like new in no time!
Chris
Collision Center Technician
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Eric
Collision Center Technician
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Originally from Lakeland, Florida, Eric joined our team in 2022 with sixteen years of experience. He is a Tampa Bay Lightning hockey team fan. Eric loves animals and has two beautiful German Shepards.
Bobby Oakes
Collision Center Painter
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DJ
Painter's Helper
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DJ was inspired by his father's career as a Collision Center Painter to pursue the same path. Originally from Buffalo, New York, DJ enjoys cheering on the Buffalo Bills, playing golf, and going out for pizza.
Parts
Phillip Xayasane
Parts Manager
(864) 594-6868
Phillip joined our team in 2021. He served in the United States Marine Corps for 8 years before entering the automotive industry. Phillip enjoys hiking, eating lasagna, watching episodes of Friends, and spending time with his wife, Amanda, and their 3 cats - Bella, Mister, and Wiggles.
Miguel Monroy
Parts Specialist
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Miguel Monroy of Inman, SC joined our team in 2021. He loves soccer, whether he's playing himself or cheering for Italy in the World Cup. Miguel also enjoys balancing out his love of burgers by taking scenic hikes on the weekends.
Jay Wallander
Parts Specialist
(864) 594-6868
Jay joined our team in 2021. He moved to the Upstate from St. Nazianz, Wisconsin in 2012 for our beautiful local weather. Over the course of Jay's career, he has worked in all departments and almost all positions within the dealership environment. He enjoys playing golf and watching sports in his free time.
