Meet the Staff at Koons Annapolis Toyota, MD
Annie Grysikiewicz
Assistant Controller/Office Manager
Annie is a fun-loving, gracious damsel from the outskirts of the city. She adores her daughter Penny and the scent of fresh citrus.
Destiny Ruppert
Assistant Office Manager
Destiny started at Koons in 2022. She is from Annapolis and loves to play with her daughter.
Terry Thompson
Accounts Payable
Terry was born and raised in Annapolis. She loves spending time with her two children and family. Terry likes watching football (Ravens) and WWE wrestling with friends. In her spare time, she loves putting Diamond Kits together.
Fatima Benitez
Warranty Clerk
Fatima has been at Koons since October 2022. She has lived in Annapolis most of her life.
Nik Lopez
Tag & Title Clerk
Nik is a straight-forward, affable soul from Montgomery County. He relishes long walks in the rain, chocolate milk, the smell of synthetic oil and retrievers.
Lacie Mallory
Tag & Title Clerk
Lacie was born in Michigan. She was a Medic in the Army for eight years. Lacie loves her family, her dog Koda and being outside.
Austin Storm
Accounting Clerk
Austin is from the Eastern Shore of Maryland and is excited to be working with everyone at Koons Toyota of Annapolis.
Kristy Kisamore
Body Shop Manager
Kristy is originally from Virginia. She is a huge Red Sox fan. Kristy enjoys spending time with her husband and three daughters.
Brett Wolfe
Painter
Brett has worked at Koons since 2009. He is married and has three children. Brett loves fishing and hunting or anything to do with the bay.
Daniel Anderson
Body Shop
Daniel is from San Diego, California. He is a huge New Jersey Devils fan and loves spending time with his very large family. God is good!
Suheil Katan
Finance Director
Suheil has been in the automobile industry for over 20 years in various management positions.
Jayda Lin
Finance Manager
Jayda has been in the car business since she was 21. She's happily married with her second child on the way. Besides work she spends all her time with family, eating and shopping.
Tyrone Cypress
Finance Manager
Tyrone's motto is always treat people the way you want to be treated.
Victor Villalobos
Finance Manager
Victor started in the automotive industry in 2009 and he says it has been a great experience. He enjoys all DC sports and always goes to Nats or Capital games when possible. Victor also enjoys traveling and has been to 13 countries.
Jia Lin
Finance Manager
Jia grew up in South Jersey. She is a proud mom of two boys with special needs. She loves spending time with family, eating and having a good time together. She lives by the motto: "Treat others how you would like to be treated."
Nigel D. Hayes
General Manager
Nigel started his automobile career right here at Koons Annapolis Toyota on March 8th 1995. Originally from a small town in the United Kingdom. Since 1995 Nigel has had many positions in the Koons organization starting from Sales person up to General Sales Manager here in Annapolis from 1995 to 2007. He then went on to become the General Manager at multiple Koons locations from Koons Easton Toyota, Koons Westminster Toyota, Koons Mercedes Benz of Catonsville, Koons Tysons Toyota in Vienna Virginia and now he's home back at Koons Annapolis Toyota where he lives close by with his wife and children. When he's not at work Nigel enjoys boating and fishing on the Chesapeake bay with his family and friends. If Nigel were to describe his work experience with Jim Koons Automotive Companies he would tell you that there is no better place to work in the auto industry and he's proud to have worked for this company for close to three decades.
Barbara Perez
Customer Relations Manager
Barbara started out as a Sales Representative in 1987 at Koons and has been the Customer Relations Manager since 1990. Barbara wants to ensure that your experience at Koons is truly exceptional! She has been married to Vic for over 35 years and has two wonderful sons. Barbara enjoys traveling and spending time with her family.
Lovette Owens
Get Ready Manager
Lovette started with Koons in 1984 because of his love for cars and meeting people. He loves sports and spending time with his family.
Timothy Green
Facilities Manager
Tim started at Koons Toyota Sept 2013. He is a native Annapolitan,currently residing in Glen Burnie. He is happily married since 1997. Tim loves the people, service business and the diversity of cultures. He enjoys helping people especially the youth and elderly. Tim is an avid golfer and enjoys the challenge of the game. Reading is one of his favorite pastimes and watching old movies. Tim and his wife are the Pastors of A Better Way Ministries. Tim truly believes in the team concept and believes things go better when we work as a team!
Emanuel Persaud
Sales Manager
Emanuel started at Koons in June of 2013. He has been married for 19 years and has two children. Emanuel loves football and basketball.
Eric Swon
Sales Manager
Eric started at Koons in July 2020. Eric loves to spend free time with his wife and daughter. He also enjoys watching baseball on his days off. Eric was a professional cook for 9 years prior to starting in car sales.
Cheryl Strackbein
Inventory/Dealer Trade Manager
Cheryl started working at Koons in June of 2001 as a New Car Salesperson. She then worked in Customer Relations for four years and transitioned into becoming the Inventory/Dealer Trade Manager for New Car Sales. She enjoys spending her free time with her husband and two children, along with their two German Shepherds and cat.
Henry Reynolds
Product Specialist
Henry loves the interaction with customers and getting them in the car they really want. He appreciates the opportunity to work with the Koons organization selling one of the best brand automobiles, Toyota.
Mikey Harris
Product Specialist
Mikey is a lucky Libra. Dolly Parton and Reba McEntire are his inspiration. His guilty pleasures are the Toyota Sienna, ravioli out of the can and Disney music.
Jason Myers
Product Specialst
Jason loves golf, the Ravens, the Orioles and all things Maryland. His family is amazing so he considers himself very lucky.
Garret Jackson
Product Specialist
Garret's favorite quotes: "Without passion, you don't have energy. You have nothing." "Great salespeople are relationship builders who provide value and help their customers win." "Live, learn, enjoy life"
Pete Martel
Product Specialist
Pete is originally from Monroe, LA. He likes spicy food. Pete enjoys spending time with his wife, son and neighborhood friends. He currently owns three Toyotas, all purchased at Koons.
Josann Edwards
Product Specialist
Josann "Jo" has a large family. She enjoys hiking and spending time with her children. She looks forward to working with you.
James Ricely
Product Specialist
James grew up in Maryland on the bay. His family consists of his incredible wife Anna and their two Siberian Huskies Hercules and Xena. In their free time James and Anna love to travel and go on culinary adventures.
Scott Kainoa
Product Specialist
Scott was born and raised in Los Angeles, California, Coming from a Hawaiian family Scott embodies the spirit of ALOHA! He enjoys spending time with his friends and family.
Eric Leath
Parts Manager
Eric has over 26 years parts experience. He lives on the Eastern Shore and loves spending time with his family.
Souphane Thonesavanh
Wholesale Manager
Souphane loves football, camping, overlanding, fishing and is a BIG Packers fan.
Paul Hackett
Parts Sales Associate
Paul was born and raised in College Park. He moved to Alaska in 1990 and returned to Maryland in 2009. He now lives in Bowie with his family.
Dan Reese
Pre Owned Sales Manager
Dan started with Koons in 2001. Dan enjoys talking with people and has held several different positions here. Dan has a wonderful wife and three sons. He enjoys golfing and spending time with the family.
Neal Barrett
Pre-Owned Product Specialist
Neal has been in sales for over 45 years. He is very active in his church mens ministry
Chris Zook
Pre-Owned Product Specialist
Chris has been selling cars for over 11 years. He currently lives in Pasadena. He enjoys playing golf and watching his favorite sports teams such as the Orioles. He is also a big fan of the Capitals and Redskins!
Noah Turner
Pre-Owned Product Specialist
Noah is an Annapolis native. He loves vehicles and enjoys relaxing in his free time.
Luis Gutierrez
Pre-Owned Product Specialist
Luis is a Mexico native. He loves Toyota trucks and drag racing.
Amanda Mitchell
Pre-Owned Product Specialist
Amanda was born in Baltimore. She loves going to the beach and spending time with family and friends.
Peter Soliman
Service Director
Peter has been with Koons since 2008. He started as a salesperson then moved to Assistant Service Manager before becoming the Service Director. He loves sports and watching the Ravens with his son. Peter enjoys spending time playing Barbies with his daughter.
Michael Amorim
Shop Foreman
Michael is trilingual - English, Spanish and Portugese. He also enjoys soccer.
David Jacobs
Asst Service Manager
Dave enjoys martial arts, playing music, guitar and bass guitar. He grew up in Annapolis, Maryland
John Bredbenner
Asst. Service Manager
John was born in Boca Raton, Florida. He is a die hard Dolphins fan and loves everything to do with cars.
Teresa Harris
Assistant Service Manager
Teresa has been with Koons since October 2019. She is a Toyota Master Certified Service Professional and the Toyota Kabuto Challenge winner for 2021 and 2022. Teresa loves spending time with her daughter going to concerts, visiting art exhibits and taking day trips together.
Scott Myers
Assistant Service Manager
Scott is married and has 6 children. He loves taking the family on vacation to the beach. Scott also enjoys playing and watching sports with his kids.
James Sabins
Assistant Service Manager
James is married and has two young children that are his world. James is into sports and really likes classic '80 and '90 cars.
Scott Mudd
Assistant Service Manager
Scott enjoys fishing, crabbing and snowboarding. He has lived in Annapolis all his life and has been blessed to be able to grow up on the Severn River. He plays baseball and has two amazing young daughters.
Matt Norris
Express Service Advisor
Matt is in the process of getting his MBA with a minor in finance. He has spent the majority of his life on the water and enjoys going on boat rides with his yellow lab.
Moe Qureshey
Assistant Service Manager
Moe enjoys playing video games, guitar and basketball. He also runs a 3D modeling and printing company.
Eboni Davis
Assistant Service Manager
Eboni is a creator and lover of art and music. The best part of her day is making the best of someone else's whether it be due to her smile, kind words or exceeding someone's expectations.
Brenda Nick
Cashier Supervisor
Brenda is a native Annapolitan for over 50 years. She loves everything about Annapolis. Brenda loves dancing, traveling and spending time with her family and friends, especially her grandchildren. Living her best life!
Jade Figgins
Reservation Supervisor
Jade was born and raised in South County, MD. She is a mom of two beautiful children. Jade loves spending time with her family and go fishing with her husband of 10+ years.
Joseph Campos
Reservationist
Joseph was born and raised in Silver Spring, MD. His hobbies are making music and playing baseball.
Tess Garcia
Reservationist
Teresa " Tess" was born in Winston Salem, NC and has lived in Annapolis since 2010. She likes to go to the mall shopping. Tess likes working here because of the positive environment.
Jared Crymes
Reservationist
Jared was born and raised in Edgewater, MD. He currently is a full time student at AACC, majoring in Computer Science. He enjoys spending time with his wife, going to the gym and coding.
Liz Marin
Reservationist
Liz is a dog lover and likes the fall. She loves God.
Kelly Cooper
Warranty Administrator
Kelly Cooper is our Warranty Administrator with over 30 years experience.
Linda Barnes
Pre-Owned Assistant
Linda has been with Koons since 2012. She enjoys the daily interaction with new people. She has 2 grandsons and a granddaughter. She just loves her grandma status.
Donna Flynn
Operator
Donna is from Arizona and is a huge University of Arizona Wildcat fan. She loves dogs and volunteers at the AACSPCA. Donna also enjoys running and hiking.
Dennis Weaver
Dennis has been with Koons Annapolis since 1982. He enjoys working with people and helping them with their automotive needs. Dennis enjoys spending time with his children and is a huge Ravens fan.
Christian DeJesus
Valet Supervisor
Christian was born in the Philippines and has been in Annapolis since 2000. He enjoys going to state parks, fishing and nature tripping. Christian also loves to surf, swim and is a vespa lover. His favorite food is Korean barbeque.
Steve Miko
Service Driver
Steve started working for Koons in March 2007 as a Valet. In August 2010, he became our Shuttle Driver stiill helping out as valet when needed.
Rob Stout
Valet
Rob is a 30 year Annapolis resident. He is a big Ravens and Terps fan. Rob loves RVing.
Davion White
Valet
Davion lives in Annapolis. He loves family, friends and football.
Branden Nick
Valet
Branden was born and raised in Annapolis. He loves to bowl and enjoys traveling.