Gastonia Nissan
2755 E. Franklin Blvd., Gastonia, NC 28054
New Sales: 704-867-0000
Used Car Sales: 704-867-0000
Service: 704-867-0000
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Meet The Staff

Jeff Viner
Jeff Viner
Executive Manager

Jeff is originally from Bangor Maine, but calls this home. Jeff works to support his passion of music. Jeff grew up in a family of musicians. After 25 years in the car business doing everything from washing cars to managing a dealership Jeff enjoys the business. Jeff enjoys traveling, and good food. He is looking forward to building a dealership that everyone, customers and employees enjoy being apart of.
Brian Pinckney
Brian Pinckney
General Sales Manager

Brian is originally from Walterboro SC. He attended college in Charlotte, NC. He's been in the automotive industry for 15 years-12 years with Nissan. He is married and has 2 children. Brian enjoys spending time with his family, traveling reading, listening to jazz and sports.
Mike Kim
Mike Kim
Sales Manager

Mike hails from the West Coast, California in fact. Mike has been working with Nissan for 7 years. He started in sales and moved to General Sales Manager. Mike is blissfully married and has 2 kids,2 dogs, which are among his favorite hobbies. When he isn't with family or friends you can find Mike playing Chess.
Russell Jackson
Russell Jackson
Sales Manager

Rusty, is from the Charleston SC area. Rusty has been in the automive industry for 18 years. When Rusty isn't working, you will find him traveling and playing sports.
Leon Neuman
Leon Neuman
Business Manager

Leon is originally from Sri Lanka. Leon has been in the automotive industry for 7 years. Leon is married and has a daughter. Leon was afforded the opportunity to travel to many countries. Leon "loves what he does and has fun doing it". Leon considers his biggest accomplishment to date "being a father".
Sam Blumberg
Sam Blumberg
Internet Sales Director

Sam is from Louisiana. He has been in the automotive industry for 5 years. He is married and has 2 children a girl and boy. When he isn't at work you can find him with his family, or watching the New Orleans Saints or the Florida Gators. His favorite toys are his children.
Felesia Carpinterro
Felesia Carpinterro
Internet Manager

Felesia resides here in Gastonia. The North Carolina native has been in the automotive industry for three and half years. Felesia's favorite things are poetry, jazz music and reading good books.She has three children and one granddaughter. She spoils her granddaughter rotten. You will find Felesia with friends and family, a little known fact about Felesia, she has never met a stranger.
Donyetta Simms
Donyetta Simms
Internet Manager

Donyetta is from the Shelby NC area. Before coming to Gastonia Nissan she has been in the auto industry for over 3 years. She has 2 kids. She is passionate about her cooking and music. You will find Donyetta dancing with her friend in her spare time.
Courtney McQueen
Courtney McQueen
Internet Manager

Courtney is a native New Yorka. (Yup a real live Yankee.) Courtney is married. She and her husband have 4 amazing children. She has worked with Nissan in NY previously. Courtney likes to swim and take her kids to the pool. Her passion is shopping.
Greg Oates
Greg Oates
Sales & Leasing Consultant

Greg is a Gaston County native. Greg has 4 children 2 boys, 2 girls, When Greg isn't with his family and friends, you can find him fishing, roving around the country in his car or restoring his 1973 Oldsmobile. Greg was salesperson of the year at his last dealership.
Keith Lattimore
Keith Lattimore
Sales & Leasing Consultant

Keith has been selling vehicles for 23 years. Keith is married and has 2 boys and 2 girls he is the proud grandfather to 2 grandchildren. Keith is enthusiastically active in his church and loves sports. Keith has been Salesperson of the year 15 times throughout his career.
Greg Morris
Greg Morris
Sales & Leasing Consultant

Greg has been in the automotive industry since 1992. He has been with Nissan for a year. Greg has 2 children a boy and a girl. He loves to play sports and going to church. He takes pleasure in reading and writing. His favorite topic to research is history.
Mark Queen
Mark Queen
Sales & Leasing Consultant

Mark is somewhat of a celebrity here in Gastonia. He is a former standout Basketball player for the University of Tennessee. Mark has his hands full with triplet’s boys. He enjoys playing basketball and Ping Pong. He derives his most fun from beating his 3 son’s in basketball.
Miguel Alonso
Miguel Alonso
Sales & Leasing Consultant Hablo Espanol.

Miguel is a native Columbian. Miguel is married and has a daughter and 3 grandchildren. Miguel enjoys a great cup of coffee and is active in the chess,soccer and ping pong communities. Si hablo espanol.
Fitzgerald Gatson
Fitzgerald Gatson
Sales & Leasing Consultant

Fitzgerald Gatson hails from Columbia SC. "Fitz" has over 20 years in the car business. Fitz is married with two children. He enjoys a good book and has a nice collection on African American Art. We will sometimes find Fitz writing poetry in his spare time. After a couple of conversations with Fitz, You know that he loves to make a good meal
John Cantrell
John Cantrell
Sales Consultant

to come
Derek Robinson
Derek Robinson
Sales & Leasing Consultant

Derek is a native to Hackensack, NJ. Derek began selling Nissan's almost 5 years ago. Derek has two children a boy and a girl. Derek calls on his past time staying in shape and reading, and writing poetry. Derek’s enjoys spending time with his friends and family. Derek has been in the area for 6 years.
Paul Zavaleta
Paul Zavaleta
Sales & Leasing Consultant Hablo Espanol

Paul is originally from the New York City Area. Paul is an active musician, playing guitar in a rock/metal band for over 20 years. Paul married a southern girl which is what brings Paul to the area. Paul has a daughter. Paul loves to spend time with his family, going to live concerts, cooking and anything to do with baseball.
Shaun Dey
Shaun Dey
Service Department Manager

Shaun and her family just moved to the area from Michigan. Shaun brings a wealth of experience in the industry. Having started 30 years ago. Shaun and her family are in for a big year, her daughter will have her first child this year and her son will be getting married. She is a veracious reader as well as taking care of her 4 Newfoundland dogs.
Rob Falkner
Rob Falkner
Part Department Manager

Rob, has been in the automotive industry for 27 years. He has been with Nissan for 9 years. Rob is married and has 2 step sons. He enjoys racing cars and teaching performance driving. He is a past Pro Solo National Champion.
Clay Pickert
Clay Pickert
Assistant Service Department Manager

Clay is from the cold part of the country, upstate New York. Clay has been married for 17 years. His favorite past times are spending time with his family, dogs and cats. He loves the beach and cooking for his family.
William Buckner
William Buckner
Lot Attendant

Will, has lived in the Gastonia area his entire life. Will, has a passion for going fast. He has been working on cars most of his life. He enjoys Mixed Martial Arts and working on his car.
Clint Monk
Clint Monk
Parts Dept

Clint is another Gastonia native that has come to our dealership. Clint has been working in the automotive industry for 13 years. Clint is married and has 2 children. Hunting, fishing and camping are hobbies of his. He enjoys 18th century interpretation and reenactments.
Al Alexander
Al Alexander
Service Attendant

Al is a Flordia Native. Al has lived up and down the eastern seaboard. Al is married and has 3 children. He is an advide traveler and whatever you do don't get him started about fishing.
Ray Barber
Ray Barber
Technician

Ray is a native of the Carolinas. Ray has been a mechanic for Nissan since 1985. Ray is married and has 2 daddy's girls and is a grandfather for 2 grandchildren. He is a fanatic about fishing and golfing. Ray is a certified Master ASE, Nissan Mechanic.
Andy Rodgers
Andy Rodgers
Technician

Andy is a product of the Carolinas. His 3 children 2 boys and 1 girl. Andy is a keen fisherman and equally enthusiastic about Duke basketball. Andy is ASE Master Technician and Nissan Certified.
Brian Lowe
Brian Lowe
Technician

Brian is a native of Burlington NC. Brian has been working on vehicle for the better part of his life. He recently graduated from tech school with 10 certifications. He enjoys riding his 4 wheelers and trap and target shooting.
Billy Downam
Billy Downam
Technician

Billy is another Carolina native. He has been turning wrenches for 14 years. He is married. He is a father to a couple of boys. His all time favorite things are his boys,fishing and watching the Denver Broncos.
Steve Black
Steve Black
Technician

Steve is a Native Gastonian. Steve has been turning wrenches for over 25 years. Steve enjoys his time away from the dealership on trips to the beach and mountains with his wife and 3 kids. Little known fact about Steve, will find some way to make you laugh.
Sean Hayes
Sean Hayes
Technician

Sean is from Riverside NJ. Has been a technician for over 25 years. He enjoys hiking camping well pretty much anything that has to do with the outdoors. Sean is a ASE Master Tech, Nissan Senior Tech.
Tina Thombs
Tina  Thombs
Cashier

Tina is a Gastonia native. Tinas' favorite past time are her husband and 3 dogs. When she isn't being helpful around the dealership you can find her nose in a good mystery book. She has been with Nissan for 9 years.
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