
Click on one of the people below to find out more information.
Management
- James Morris
- General Manager
- James.Morris@koons.com
- Mary Pollack
- Controller
- mary.pollack@koons.com
- 703-790-9800 ext 17006
Mary began in the automotive industry in 1986 and has worked both at Koons of Tysons Corner Chevy and Sterling Ford. After a few years away she has rejoined the Koons Organization in September 2015. Mary enjoys spending time with her 3 children.
- Tariq Sekander
- General Sales Manager
- tariq.sekander@koons.com
- 703-790-9800
Tariq started with Koons in 2019.
Tariq is fluent in Dari, Farsi, and Pashto.When he isn't working he enjoys spending time with his wife and his 6 kids.
- Al Rodriguez
- Finance Director
- alvaro.rodriguez@koons.com
- 703-790-9800
Al has been with Koons since May 2018. he speaks Spanish fluently and id a huge Denver Broncos fan.
- David Barrie
- Service Director
- david.barrie@koons.com
- 703-448-7123
David started in the automotive business as a service technician for JKJ in 1990. He has won the GM Mark Of Excellence award between 2001-2010.
David is happily married to his beautiful wife Abigail for more than 15 years and they have 3 children. David is an assistant coach on his son's travel baseball team and he tries to find time to attend his daughters soccer games as well. His hobbies include cycling (racing when time allows), music, and softball.
- Gregory Lynn
- Parts Manager
- gregory.lynn@koons.com
- 703-790-9800
Gregory joined Koons in April 2018 but started in the automotive industry in 1984. He is married with 3 children. He is an avid musician who has been playing the guitar since he was 12 years old.
- Bill Appel
- Service Manager
- billa210@koons.com
- 703-448-7206
Bill has been in the automotive business and with Koons for over 33 years, starting when he was just 18 years old. He became a Service Advisor in 1978. Bill is happily married to his wife Jenny and he has three children: Becky, Rob, and David. His family also has two dogs, two cats, and three parrots. Bill enjoys playing golf and fishing. He also is a supporter of the Philadelphia Eagles.
- Chrystalle Ball
- HR/Payroll Manager
- chrystalle.ball@koons.com
- 703-448-7056
Chrystalle has been in the automotive industry for 19 years. 16 of those years have been spent with Toyota and she started with Koons in 2013. Originally from Massachusetts, she is an avid Red Sox/Patriots/Bruins fan and in her spare time runs the DC chapter of a beer group for ladies called Girls Pint Out.
- William Kettner
- Facilities Manager
- william.kettner@koons.com
- 703-856-6449
William started working for Koons in March 1992.
- Jesus Montes-Yepez
- Sales Manager
- jesus.yepez@koons.com
- 703-790-9800
Jesus joined Koons in 2018. He is fluent in Spanish. He enjoys driving cars and taking road trips. In his spare time he like to spend time with his daughters and wife.
- Jessica Rogerson
- Office Manager
- jessica.rogerson@koons.com
- 703-790-9800 ext 17122
Jessica started at Koons in 2019.
When not at work Jessica enjoys spending time with her husband and kids.
- Ryan Thompson
- Sales Manager
- ryan.thompson@koons.com
- 703-790-9800 ext 17125
Ryan started in the automotive industry in 1991. He started with Koons February 2012. His hobbies are fishing, hunting, and golf.
- Paul Van Horn
- Sales Manager
- paul.vanhorn@koons.com
- 703-790-9800 ext 17178
Paul started in the automotive industry in 2007 and joined Koons in March 2018. His hobbies include golf, cars, and anything where he gets to interact with people. He speaks fluent Spanish.
Sales
- Sait Bah
- Product Specialist
- sait.bah@koonsauto.com
- 703-790-9800 ext 17167
Sait joined the GM Chevy sales team in September 2016. In his spare time he enjoys sports, movies, outdoor activities, reading, and travelling. He also relishes the time he spends with his wife and 2 children.
- Chase Barker-Cassell
- Product Specialist
- chase.cassell@koonsauto.com
- 703-790-9800
Chase began working for the Koons Sales Team in 2019.
When he's not working he enjoys going out and trying new foods or working out.
- Bakary Darbo
- Product Specialist
- bakary.darbo@koonsauto.com
- 703-448-7150
Bakary has been in the automotive industry for seven years. He is a certified GM representative and has won Mark of Excellence awards. He is married with two children; one boy and one girl. He is a die hard Redskins football fan and loves going to games to watch them play. When he is not at work he enjoys spending time with his family, traveling, and shopping.
- Mark Gomez
- Product Specialist
- mark.gomez@koonsauto.com
- 703-790-9800
Mark started in the automotive industry in 2009. One of his interets is photography. He has three children.
- Rodrigo Guevara
- Product Specialist
- rodrigo.guevara@koonsauto.com
- 703-790-9800
Rodrigo started in the Automotive industry in 2001. He began his career with Koons in December of 2009. He has won the 'Best In The Business' award.
He is married and has three children. Rodrigo enjoys watching movies, tossing the football and having fun.
- Earl Jones
- Product Specialist
- earl.jones@koonsauto.com
- 703-790-9800 ext 17008
Earl started in the automotive business after retiring from the U.S. Army. He has held a variety of auto sales-related positions including Sales Representative, Sales Manager, Finance Manager, General Sales Manager, and Used Car Sales Manager & Director. He enjoys selling cars and making customers smile. Earl has received many awards while selling vehicles including "Sales Person of the Year" for nine straight years and "Manager of the Year." Earl has sold as many as 62.5 vehicles in one month. He speaks Arabic and a little Spanish. Earl says, "I love my job and I love selling cars."
Earl's hobbies are going fishing and working out at the gym. He has a wonderful wife and children ranging in age from teenagers to grown adults.
- Larry Kessler
- Product Specialist
- larry.kessler@koonsauto.com
- 703-790-9800 ext 17282
Larry joined the Koons organization in November, 2014. When he is not working, he enjoys golf, sports and classic rock.
- Chuck Morris
- Product Specialist
- chuck.morris@koonsauto.com
- 703-790-9800 ext 17279
Chuck began in the automotive industry in 2013 and joined the Koons Organization in June 2015. He is married with one child.
- Nick Palko
- Product Specialist
- nick.palko@koonsauto.com
- 703-790-9800
Nick Palko joined Koons Chevy in September 2017. He recently moved to Northern Virginia from Pennsylvania. His hobbies include golfing, fishing, hunting, baseball, hockey, and working on modifying cars.
- Duane Shanklin
- Product Specialist
- duane.shanklin@koonsauto.com
- 703-790-9800 ext 17117
Duane started in the automotive industry in 1995 and he previously worked at Koons from 2001 to 2009 and came back in March 2017. He has won multiple top sales awards over the last 22 years. He is a military veteran who enjoys hunting, fishing, and golfing.
- Kenny Tugbobo
- Product Specialist
- k.tugbobo@koonsauto.com
- 703-790-9800
Kenny joined the Koons team in July of 2013. He enjoys playing tennis and is married. Kenny is a hard worker.
- Fares Hamed
- DX Driver
- 703-790-9800
Fares joined the Koons team in March 2014. He speaks fluent Arabic. He is married and has four kids.
- Dave Sawyer
- New Car Inventory
- dave.sawyer@koonsauto.com
- 703-790-9800
Dave has been in the automotive business for over 35 years. He started as a Line Tech and also worked in the get ready department, as a Service Advisor, as a Sales Representative, and as a Sales Manager.
Finance
- Wayne Chase
- Financial Manager
- wayne.chase@koons.com
- 703-448-7121
Wayne has been in the automotive business for 21 years, and with Koons for nearly 14 years. Wayne has a daughter and a family canary named Bunny. He loves to collect model trains and go to model train shows. He also enjoys traveling and doing home improvement projects.
- Josh Neidigh
- Finance Manager
- josh.neidigh@koons.com
- 703-790-9800
Josh started in the automotive industry in 2011. He began my career with the Koons Organization October 2012. He enjoys boats, music, horses, hunting and trucks.
- Maks Seriki
- Finance Manager
- maks.seriki@koons.com
- 703-790-9800 ext 17201
Maks started working for Koons in July 2010. He completed his MBA in Accounting and Finance, and graduated from Strayer University in 2008. Maks previously worked as a Tax Advisor with H&R Block for four years and worked in insurance business for three years.
Maks' hobbies include working out, wrestling, and listening to music. Maks fluently speaks French and nine other languages.
Service
- David Ahern
- Service Advisor
- david.ahern@koons.com
- 703-790-9800 x17051
David joined the Koons organization in August, 2013. When he is not working, his interests include auto racing and traveling.
- Carlos Candia
- Service Advisor
- carlos.candia@koons.com
- 703-790-9800
Carlos started in the automotive industry in January 2007. He started working for the Koons Organization November 2011. Carlos speaks Spanish fluently and likes sports.
- Jackie Clark
- Service Appointment Coordinator
- jackie.clark@koons.com
- 703-790-9800 ext 17962
Jackie started working in the automotive industry in June of 2009, which is when she started working at Koons. Jackie grew up around the car industry. Her father is a mechanic, and her mother works in the parts department.
- Jonathan Gomez
- Service Advisor
- jonathan.gomez@koons.com
- 703-790-9800
Jonathan has been in the automotive industry since 2003 and joined Koons in 2019. He's bilingual in Spanish and enjoys spending time with his family. He has two wonderful kids.
- Jimmy Jones
- Service Advisor
- jimmy.jones@koons.com
- 703-790-9800
Jimmy started in the automotive industry in 1994. He is married and has two terrific children.
- David Lineham
- Service Advisor
- david.lineham@koons.com
- 703-790-9800
David joined the Koons Service team in 2019.
When he's not at work he enjoys spending time with his kids.
- Jose Lopez
- Service Valet
- 703-790-9800
Jose started at Koons in February 2018 but he has been in the automotive industry since 1990. He enjoys sports like racquetball and tennis, and music. He is fluent in Spanish. He is a very honest, dedicated, and friendly person.
- Cynthia Sosa
- BDC Manager
- cynthia.sosa@koons.com
- 703-790-9800 ext 17962
Cynthia started in the automotive industry with the Koons Organization in October 2012. She speaks Spanish fluently. Her other interests are nursing and sketching.
- Elvira Sosa
- Service BDC
- elvira.sosa@koons.com
- 703-790-9800
Elvira is new to the automobile industry and shes excited to start a new adventure with Koons. She is fluent in Spanish. Loves to cook and going to church as well as spending time with her 6 kids.
- Natalie Sosa
- Call Center Representative
- natalie.sosa@koons.com
- 703-790-9800 ext 17010
Natalie has been with Koons since August 2017. She is fluent in Spanish and is currently studying to be a counseling psychologist.
Parts
- Miguel Zenteno Rojas
- Parts Representative
- 703-448-7900
Miguel joined Koons GM in May of 2019.
When not working, Miguel enjoys spending his free time with his family.
- Julio Castro Amaya
- Parts Counterman
- julio.castro@koons.com
Julio has been in the automotive industry since 2015 and joined Koons in 2019. Julio hobbies are working in his truck, riding his Harley and expending time with his dogs.
- Phillip Wiersberg
- Parts Sales Associate
- phil.wiersberg@koons.com
- 703-790-9800
Phil has been in the automotive industry since 1989. He previously worked here at Koons from 1999-2003 and came back in September of 2017. His hobbies include motorcycling, reading, and watching sports.
- Donald Burner
- Parts Sales Associate
- donald.burner@koons.com
- 703-448-7107
Donald started in the automotive industry in 1987. He started with the Koons Organization June 2012. Donald is working on his Classic '56 Ford P/U. He also enjoys hiking and fishing. Donald has two children.
- Karen Clark
- Parts Inventory Manager
- karen.clark@koons.com
- 703-448-7104
Karen has been in the automotive business for 30 years, and at Koons for 25 years including experience in Parts management. Karen is married and her husband is also in the automotive industry. Karen has three children, two grown and one in high school, and two dogs. Karen enjoys doing home improvements.
- Chris Hummer
- Parts Representative
- chris.hummer@koons.com
- 703-448-7254
Chris started in auto parts in April 1982. He started at Koons Tysons GM in April 2009.
- Kenny Thomas
- Parts Representative
- kenny.thomas@koons.com
- 703-448-7254
Kenny has been in the auto business for 15 years. While at Koons, Kenny has served for 12 years as a Porter, Parts Driver, Parts Advisor, and Tech Counter Parts. Kenny enjoys working with people. He loves spending time with his girlfriend, sports, and weight lifting.
- Derek Williams
- Parts Representative
- derek.williams@koons.com
- 703-448-7102
Derek has 20 years experience in parts with a total of 15 years at Koons. Derek has won "Employee of the Month." He enjoys working with people. Derek is married with three kids, two boys and one girl. Derek plays basketball and soccer, and he coaches little league football.
- Miguel Zenteno Rojas
- Parts Representative
- 703-448-7900
Miguel joined the Koons GM of Tysons Corner in May of 2019
He currently has 3 years of dealership experience.
Technicians
- Scott Corbet
- Service Technician
- 703-790-9800
Scott joined Koons of Tysons Corner in 2019.
He has be awarded the "Fix it Right the First Time" award and enjoys fixing cars.Scott also knows ASL (American sign language).When he's not at work, he enjoys spending his free time with family.
- Henry Rosales
- Service Technician
- 703-790-9800
Henry joined the Koons Service Department in 2019.
He is fluent in Spanish. When Henry is not working he enjoys playing video games, card games and animation.
- Kevin Benavides
- Service Technician
- 703-790-9800
Kevin has been in the automotive industry since 2018 and joined Koons in 2019. He's bilingual in Spanish and like to watch movies in his spare time.
- George Arway
- Service Technician
- 703-790-9800
George has been in the automobile industry since 2013. He has multiple ASE awards.
- Rob Werthmann
- Service Technician
- 703-790-9800
Rob started at Koons in February 2018 but has been in the industry since 1989. He is a ASE master technician, GM master technician, VA State inspector, and DEQ Emissions inspector and Certified Repair technician. In his free time he enjoys boating and fishing. Rob is married with 3 children.
- Jason Hollingsworth
- Service Technician
- 703-790-9800
Jason has worked in the automotive industry for 9 years. He likes riding motorcycles, country music, concerts, and vacations and going to the beach.
- Ali Modaresi
- Service Technician
- 703-790-9800
Ali joined Koons in April 2018 but has been in the automotive industry since 1983. He was awarded the 2010 technician of the year. His hobbies include auto racing and spending time with family. He speaks fluent Farsi.
- Dale Dugdale
- Service Technician
- 703-790-9800
Dale started at Koons in September 2016 as a service technician. He is from Northern Virginia and he graduated from Falls Church High School. He enjoys boats and sailing, and has a passion for cars including his 2013 Chevy Camaro. He is a natural problem solver who enjoys a good challenge.
- Michael Hogan
- Service Technician
- 703-790-9800
Michael started in the automotive industry in 1977 and joined the Koons organization in June 2015. During his spare time he enjoys golf and hanging out with his 3 children.
- Anas Javrawala
- Service Technician
- 703-790-9800
Anas started in the auto industry in 2016 joined koons in 2018. He is currently part of the GM Automotive Service Educational Program. He enjoys working on mechanical parts.
- Duncan Ford
- Service Technician
- 703-790-9800
Duncan has worked in the Automotive Industry for over thirty years. He joined Koons in April 2009. He received his associates degree from Alfred Ag. Tech in New York. When not working, he enjoys skiing, shooting trap and skeet, fishing and hunting, and camping.
- Jose Galicia
- Service Technician
- 703-790-9800
Jose joined us here at Koons in April 2018 but he has been in the automotive industry since 2014. He received a degree in Automotive Technology and he speaks fluent Spanish. He enjoys online gaming, playing magic the gathering, and learning about history and astronomy.
- Walt Heuer
- Shop Foreman
- 703-790-9800
Walt has been working in the automotive industry in 1980. He has had the honor of receving the GM Mark of Excellence from 2004-2009. Walt is a GM Master in Electrical and Engine Performance, as well being an ASE Master Tech for 30 years. He is also a VA Safety and Emissions Inspector. Walt is married and has two grown children, ages 18 and 20. His hobbies include boating, fishing and pretty much anything related to the outdoors.
- Mark Hutchison, Jr.
- Service Technician
- 703-790-9800
Mark started in the automotive industry in 2004. He started at Koons in 2011. He enjoys motorcycle racing, flying, and fishing. He describes himself as "cocky, confident, dedicated, and loyal".
- Hector Jove
- Service Technician
- 703-790-9800
Hector started in the automotive industry in 2008. He speaks Spanish fluently. His hobbies are bowling, playing video games, and football. He is dedicated to his job.
- Jonathan Kornegay
- Service Technician
- 703-790-9800
Jonathan started in the automotive industry in 2000 and he previously worked at Koons Chevy from 2011-2014 and came back in January 2017. He is an ASE Certified technician. In his free time he enjoys sports, movies, and family activities.
- David Phelps
- Service Technician
- 703-790-9800
David has 45 years experience and has worked at Koons for 4 years. He loves animals and playing video games. He does genealogy work, and is also very involved in his church.
- Melquis Posada
- Service Technician
- 703-790-9800
Melquis has worked at Koons since September 2010
- Juan Reyes
- Service Technician
- 703-790-9800
Juan has been in the automotive industry since 1994. He started at Koons in January 2013. He has won awards for GM Certified, ASE, State Inspections and Emissions. He speaks Spanish and Portuguese fluently. His hobby is spending time and playing with his kids. Juan is married and has 3 children. He is a hard worker.
- Donnavan Richards
- Service Technician
- 703-790-9800
Donnavan started working with cars in 1992. He started at Koons in October, 2010. He won an award for mentorship program in 2008. He has three children. He enjoys playing dominoes, soccer, cycling, and games.
- Rich Wimmer
- Service Technician
- 703-790-9800
Rich has worked for Koons since August 1980.
- Donald Hickerson
- Body Shop Technician
- 703-790-9800 x17633
Donnie has been with Koons for over 26 years and has over 35 years experience in the automobile repair business. When not at work Donnie enjoys spending time with his wife and 3 children.
- Manuel Esquivel
- Service Technician
- 703-790-9800
Manuel started in the automotive industry in 2012 and joined Koons in October 2016. His hobbies include track racing, working and modifying cars, and music. Manuel owns a recording studio and on his days off he produces and engineers local artists. His first language was Spanish and he learned English by watching T.V. and talking to his older siblings. Manuel is a new father to a 2 month old daughter named Mayah Rose, who is his pride and joy.
- Chris Gant
- Service Technician
- 703-790-9800
Chris started in the automotive industry in 2001. He started at Koons in April, 2011. He has 5 ASE and is certified in Virginia safety inspections. He enjoys golf.
- Robert Gant
- Service Technician
- 703-790-9800
Robert started at Koons in March, 2011.
Valet
- John Lance
- Service Porter
- 703-790-9800
John originally joined the Koons organization in 1991. He has worked in Tysons Corner since April, 2009.
oscar.banos@koons.com
- Oscar Banos-Martinez
- Parts Advisor
- oscar.banos@koons.com
- 703-790-9800
Oscar started in the automotive industry in 2005. He began his career with the Koons Organization September 2012. He has been Employee of the Month. Oscar speaks Spanish fluently. He has two children.
Body Shop
- Tin Le
- Body Shop Technician
- 703-790-9800
Tin has been working in the auto repair field for thirteen years and really enjoys what he does. Tin loves his wife and two sons.
- Geronimo Lopez
- Body Shop Technician
- 703-790-0900
Geronimo started in the automotive industry in 2011 with the Koons Organization. In his free time he enjoys soccer.
- Cam Pham
- Body Shop Technician
- 703-790-9800
Cam has been in the auto repair industry for 15 years and with Koons since 2006. Cam enjoys hanging out and relaxing with his wife, son, and daughter.
- Farij Korkin
- Painter
- 703-790-9800
Farij started in the automotive industry in 2011 before joining the Koons team in March, 2014. He speaks fluent Armenian. His interests include painting and swimming.
Accounting
- James Harp
- Accounting Clerk
- james.harp@koons.com
- 703-790-9800
James started at Koons in March 2018. His interests include performance cars and a variety of motorcycles. James enjoys books and is also part of a book club.
- Arlene Flanegin
- Bookkeeper
- arlene.flanegin@koons.com
- 703-790-9800
Arlene joined the Koons accounting team in 2019.
When she is not working, she enjoys gardening and reading. She also has 4 beautiful children.
- Natalia Miranda Blades
- Accounting Clerk
- natalia.miranda@koons.com
- 703-790-9800 x17271
Natalia has been with Koons since February 2014. She transferred from Koons Tysons Toyota in February 2018 to the Koons Tysons Corner Chevy and Chrysler Jeep. In her spare time she adores Lego building with her daughter. When she is not spending time with her daughter she enjoys photography. Natalia is fluent in Spanish.
- Vanessa Van Pelt
- Accounting Clerk
- vanessa.vanpelt@koons.com
- 703 281-4601
Vanessa started her career in the automotive industry in 2011. She joined the Koons team in May of 2013. She has five wonderful children.
Support Staff
- Ramon De La Cruz Ramos
- Maintenance
Ramon enjoys taking long walks and spending time with his family. He is fluent is Spanish.
- Dakotah Adams
- Painter
- 703-790-9800
Dakotah began in the automotive industry in 2014 and joined the body shop in 2015. He has received his certification from ASE in brakes. In his spare time he enjoys Lacrosse.
- Rosa Diaz
- Housekeeping Supervisor
- 703-790-9800
Rosa has worked for Koons since March 1994.
- Judith Lopez
- Maintenance
- 703-356-0400
Judith joined the Koons team in 2013 she speaks fluent Spanish and is married with two boys and one girl.
- Rafael Jimenez
- Maintenance
- 703-790-9800
Rafael Jimenez is in maintenance at Tysons GM. Rafael started in the automotive industry in 2001. He speaks Spanish fluently. He enjoys working here. He is married, with two daughters.
- Alexander Vera
- Maintenance
- 703-790-9800
I started in the automotive industry with the Koons Organization in October 2012. I speak Spanish fluently. I am married and enjoy sports.
- Aldin Zjajo
- Inventory Manager
- 703-790-9800
Aldin started in the automotive industry in 1998. He speaks Bosnia fluently. Aldin is married and has two children. He enjoys soccer.