Meet the Staff

Internet Sales

  • Adrienne Scearce

    Adrienne Scearce

    Internet Manager

    (704) 824-8844

    Adrienne is originally from Lowell, NC and brings more than four years of internet sales experience to our dealership. She enjoys providing excellent customer service and helping people find the right vehicle that fits their needs. Adrienne has been married for more than 12 years and has a ten year old son. She is currently working on her degree in psychology at Belmont Abbey College. In her spare time, Adrienne enjoys taker her Westie and Pug dogs on walks with her husband and son.

  • Jessica Fisher

    Jessica Fisher

    Internet Coordinator

    (704) 824-8844

    Jessica is originally from Ohio and has lived in Gastonia for the past seven years. She has more than 10 years experience in internet sales and customer service. Her goal is to make sure that each and every customer is number one. In her spare time, she enjoys taking road trips in search of interesting antiques for her collection. Jessica has a passion for attending classic car shows, watching documentaries and spending time with her children.

  • Lauren Salinas

    Lauren Salinas

    Internet Director

    (704) 824-8844

    Lauren is originally from Gastonia has been at the dealership for over six years working in the internet department. She is passionate about providing an excellent purchasing experience for customers. In her spare time she enjoys playing tennis, photography and spending time with family and friends. She also loves dogs and has two Dachshunds that make frequent visits to our store. Lauren is also a huge Carolina Panther’s fan.

  • Marvin Reid

    Marvin Reid

    Internet Sales Coordinator

    (704) 824-8844

    Marvin is originally from Gastonia and has served 14 years with the US Air Force. Upon returning home, he has worked in the automotive industry in customer relations, sales and business development. He has worked at our dealership for over six years. He is passionate about providing the customer with an excellent sales experience. In his spare time he enjoys playing music on his saxophone, surfing the the internet and spending time with family and friends.

  • Steven Johnson

    Steven Johnson

    Internet Sales

    (704) 824-8844

    Steven is a Gaston County native and currently resides in Dallas, NC. He is coming up on his third year with the McKenney-Salinas family, starting as a sales consultant and is now in the internet department. He married his high school sweetheart and they have a six year old son, a two old daughter and a four month old baby boy! In his free time, he enjoys spending time with his family, hunting, fishing and coaching his son in sports. He is also a volunteer member of his local fire department Agriculture Center.

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Office

  • Celia Granato

    Celia Granato

    Office Assistant

    (704) 824-8844

    Celia was born and raised in Gastonia and has worked in the automotive industry for nine  years. Celia has worked in the service department, customer service and currently works in the office. Celia enjoys the interaction with the customers from day to day and the people she works with. Celia is a graduate of The University of North Carolina Chapel Hill and in her spare time enjoys reading, outdoor activities, hiking Crowders Mountain and hanging out with her friends and family.

  • Tammy Livingston

    Tammy Livingston

    Office Manager

    Tammy is originally from Tenessee and has lived in NC for over 27 years. Tammy has been in the automotive industry for 17 years and is currently the Office Manager. Tammy enjoys coming to work everyday and interacting with customers. She enjoys being able to learn new things and grow as a manager. Tammy has been married for 27 years and has one daughter who is about to graduate high school and enter college at The University of South Carolina in the fall. In her spare time Tammy enjoys shopping with her daughter, taking family vacations and attending Elevation Church. Tammy is a volunteer for out foundation Outreach Team.

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Sales Honda

  • David Craig

    David Craig

    Sales Associate

    (704) 824-8844

    David is originally from Atlanta but has been in Gastonia since 1978. He has been in the automotive industry for more than 37 years and seven of those with our dealership. David enjoys interacting with people on a daily basis and provided excellent customer service. He is married with a son and stepson and when he's not working, you can find him on the golf course on a nice day.

  • Dean Woodward

    Dean Woodward

    Sales Associate

    (704) 824-8844

  • Deanna Williams

    Deanna Williams

    Sales Associate

    (704) 824-8844

    Deanna is originally from Charlotte, but has lived in Gaston County for most of her life. She recently joined our team in November 2011 but has worked in the automotive industry for three years. Deanna enjoys meeting new people and providing an excellent purchasing experience to her customers. In her spare time, Deanna enjoys spending time with her two dogs and boyfriend, going hiking, gardening and spending quality time with family and friends. Deanna is also an awareness advocate for Autoimmune Diseases.

  • Dustin Watkins

    Dustin Watkins

    Sales Associate

    (704) 824-8844

  • Eddie Jarvis

    Eddie Jarvis

    Sales Associate

    (704) 824-8844

    Eddie was born and raised in Gastonia and graduated from Hunter Huss High School. He served in the US Air Ford for six years and returned home in 1989. Eddie was also a Baptist minister for 34 years. He has been in the automotive industry for 15 years and with our dealership almost eight years in sales. He enjoys working with people and assisting them find the right vehicle to meet their needs. Eddie has been married for 46 years and has two grandsons at home. In his spare time he enjoys woodworking and fishing.

  • Jasper Powe

    Jasper Powe

    Salesperson

    (704) 824-8844

    Jasper is originally from Norwood, NC but has lived in Mt. Holly for the past 16 years. He began his career in automotive sales more than eight years ago and has been with organization for four years in sales. It means a lot to Jasper to be able to assist people with such a large purchase and is dedicated to giving the best customer service and experience that his customers deserve. Jasper is happily married for 16 years and has three great children. When he's not working, he enjoys spending time with his family and being active in his church's youth group, praise dance step team and choir.   

  • Roger Brown

    Roger Brown

    Sales Associate

    (704) 824-8844

    Roger is originally from High Point, NC but has been in Gastonia for more than 40. He has been in the automotive industry for four years, but has been in the sales industry for more than 45 years. He enjoys working with people and helping them with the buying process. Roger has been married for 37 years and has two children. In his spare time he enjoys gardening and fishing. Roger is also looking forward to retiring in the next few years.

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Sales Managers

  • Bobby Ford

    Bobby Ford

    Sales Manager

    (704) 824-8844

    Bobby is a Gaston County native and current resides in Belmont. He has been with our store for eight years and is now a sales manager for our Honda team. He is passionate about working with and meeting new people everyday. Bobby is married with four children and is the proud grandfather to eight grandchildren. In his spare time you can finding watching sports and playing golf.

  • Chris Pressley

    Chris Pressley

    Finance Manager

    (704) 824-8844

    Chris is originally from Gastonia and currently lives in Charlotte, NC. He has been in the automotive industry for over 17 years and has been a part of our team since 1998 starting in sales and is currently our F&I Manager. Chris's favorite part of his job is getting to meet a variety of new people everyday.  He has been married for seven years and has a teenage son. In his spare time he enjoys playing golf and spending time with his family.

  • Jonathan Zirbel

    Jonathan Zirbel

    Sales Manager

    (704) 824-8844

    Jonathan is originally from Desmoines, IA but has been in NC for the past ten years. He has been in automotive sales for the past seven years at our stores. Jonathan enjoys meeting new people and giving his customers an excellent car buying experience geared toward the new way of car buying which is giving outstanding customer service and less gimmicks and less pressure. Jonathan has been married for ten years and has three children. In his off time he loves being involved in the community and coaches baseball and football.

  • Marvin Mathis

    Marvin Mathis

    General Sales Manager

    (704) 824-8844

    Marvin is originally from Gastonia and joined the sales team at our store in September of 2002. He was promoted to Sales Manager in March of 2005 and to General Sales Manager in November of 2008. He is passionate about providing the best purchase experience possible! In his spare time he enjoys spending time with his family, playing golf, reading and listening to music.   

  • Roger Hoyle

    Roger Hoyle

    Finance Manager

    (704) 824-8844

  • Sal Salinas

    Sal Salinas

    General Manager

    (704) 824-8844

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Sales Mitsubishi

  • Andrew Caldwell

    Andrew Caldwell

    Sales Associate

    (704) 824-8844

    Andrew is a native of Gaston County and wouldn't have it any other way. He has been in automotive sales for more than two years and one of those years with our store. Andrew is very passionate about making the customers time here at our store well spent and customer satisfaction is his number one goal. When Andrew is not working, you can find him playing golf of riding his motorcycle.

  • Bob Roadman

    Bob Roadman

    Sales Associate

    (704) 824-8844

    Bob was born in Somerset, PA but moved to Charlotte, NC more than 20 years ago. He has been in automotive sales for the past four years and his favorite part about his job is working hard for special finance customers along with provided excellent customer service. Bob is married with three daughters and when he's not working, he likes playing golf and watching home improvement shows.

  • David Harbin

    David Harbin

    Sales Associate

    (704) 824-8844

    David was born and raised in Stanley, NC and left Gaston County for 12 years to serve in the military. After receiving Honorable Discharge, he came back to Gastonia where he missed grits and Sundrop. His hobbies include watching football and playing golf with the guys. He has been in the car business for five years. He believes that if you treat customers like family this is an enjoyable business, not a job. So come see David at McKenney-Salinas Honda were everyone is family.

  • Jordan Bollinger

    Jordan Bollinger

    Sales Associate

    (704) 824-8844

  • Lamont Stevenson

    Lamont Stevenson

    Sales Associate

    (704) 824-8844

    Lamont is originally from Bronx, NY but grew up in Sumter, SC and has now resided in Mount Holly, NC for the past five years.  He has been in the automotive business for nine years and what he endears most about his job is helping people find the right vehicle that fits their needs. Lamont is happily married for 12 years and has a three year old daughter. In his spare time he loves spending time outdoors in his garden, listening to good music, exercising, traveling and attending church. He also loves taking rides in his 1957 Chevrolet!

  • Lance Black

    Lance Black

    Sales Associate

    (704) 824-8844

    Lance is a Gastonia native and has been here all his life. He has been in the car business for the past eight years. He is very passionate about his job. His favorite part about the automotive business is meeting new people, he loves to make people have a fun and exciting experience when shopping for a vehicle. When Lance is not at work you can find him playing with his son riding 4-wheelers, playing superheros and just being a great dad. Lance mostly just enjoys life itself.

  • Steven Griffin

    Steven Griffin

    Sales Associate

    (704) 824-8844

    Steven is originally from Oceanside NY, but grew up in Hendersonville, NC. He has been in the automotive business since graduating from college in 2004. He has been with our store since December 2011. Steven thinks that the car buying experience should be a pleasant one. When someone is spending their hard earned money to get a car, you might as well have a good time while doing so. Steven is married with three kids. He is a big NASCAR and NFL fan.

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Service & Parts Department

  • Brian Costner

    Brian Costner

    Parts Manager

  • Gary Holder

    Gary Holder

    Service Manager

    (704) 824-8844

    Gary is from Gastonia and has been in the automotive industry for more than 32 years. He started as a service technician and is currently the Service Manager. Gary enjoys being able to provide his customers with excellent customer service. Gary has been married for 32 years and has two children. In his spare time Gary enjoys spending time with his family, riding motorcycles and going dirt bike riding.

  • Jay Moore

    Jay Moore

    Service Advisor

    (704) 824-8844

    Jay was born and raised in North Carolina having only left briefly for a few years. He has worked in the automotive industry off and on for several years starting when he was in college. Jay worked as a respiratory therapist for 24 years before making his way to us. Jay's favorite part of his job is interacting with his customers and making them feel at home. He has been married for 13 years and 3 wonderful daughters. In his spare time Jay enjoys golfing, watching the Panthers and his beloved Tarheels and hanging out at the beach.

  • Jeff Black

    Jeff Black

    Service Advisor

    (704) 824-8844

    Jeff is a native of Gastonia. He has worked in the automotive industry for three years and is currently our service dispatcher. Jeff enjoys being able to help customers with their service needs after they purchase their vehicle. Jeff is married to his longtime girlfriend and have one dog that they consider their child. In his spare time Jeff enjoys dirt bike riding and anything outdoors. He enjoys the time he gets to spend with his family and friends.

  • Justin Britton

    Justin Britton

    Service Technician

    (704) 824-8844

  • Justin Pate

    Justin Pate

    Service Coordinator

    (704) 824-8844

    Justin is a native to Gastonia and has been a member of our team for four years. He started out in the office cashiering and is currently our Service Coordinator. Justin enjoys giving excellent customer service and making sure our customers have a great experience in our service department. In his spare time Justin enjoys spending time with his nieces and nephews. He also enjoys reading, watching movies and cooking. Justin is a volunteer on our foundation Outreach Team as well as handling events such as Relay for Life. Justin is a big Duke Blue Devil fan.

  • Lamar Ledford

    Lamar Ledford

    Service Advisor

    (704) 824-8844

    Lamar is from Dallas NC and has lived here all his life. He has been in the automotive industry for over 15 years as a service advisor. He is now the lead service advisor with us. He accredits his knowledge to Gary Holder our service manager who he says has helped teach him how to be a great advisor and go the extra mile for his customers. Lamar enjoys more than anything his customers. Having been with us for so long he likes to say his customers are his friends because they have grown to know each other over the many years. He is single with a canine companion, his 16 year old cocker spaniel . In his spare time Lamar enjoys playing the guitar and singing karaoke. He enjoys watching crime mysteries and trys to help solve cold cases. Lamar is a cruise expert. He has been on over 16 cruises and helps first time cruisers find the right cruise for them. 

  • Lindsay Herre

    Lindsay Herre

    Service Coordinator

    (704) 824-8844

    Lindsay is originally from Winston-Salem NC and moved to Gastonia when she was 8 years old. Lindsay is new to the automotive industry but comes to us with great customer service skills as our appointment coordinator. Lindsay enjoys the people she works with and being able to assist our customers with their service needs. Lindsay is a newlywed recently marrying her longtime boyfriend of four years. In her spare time Lindsay enjoys reading, watching movies, spending time with her family and friends and playing with her animals.

  • Matt Robinson

    Matt Robinson

    Service Advisor

    (704) 824-8844

    Matt is originally from Gastonia Nc. He has been in the automotive business for over 8 years doing various jobs such as detailing, sales, finance and is now one of our service advisors. He enjoys the fast paced atomosphere service provides and being able to help out customers with their concerns. Matt has a beautiful daughter with his longtime girlfriend. In his spare time Matt enjoys spending time with his family and being with his little girl. He enjoys being outdoors, playing with his dog, cooking out with friends and playing golf. Matt is a graduate of Belmont Abbey College and was the catcher for the baseball team.

  • Sherry Phillips

    Sherry Phillips

    Warranty Administrator

    (704) 824-8844

    Sherry was born and raised in Gaston County and has been in the automotive industry for 34 years and is currently our warranty administrator. Sherry enjoys the challenge that warranty processing provides and is regarded as one of top warranty administrators in the area. Sherry has been married for 37 years and has three children and six grandchildren. In her spare time Sherry enjoys reading and watching the Braves play baseball.

  • Travis Goble

    Travis Goble

    Service Advisor

    (704) 824-8844

    Travis is originally from Clover, SC but has been in Gastonia all of his life. Travis has worked on cars all of his life and brings many years of experience to us as a service advisor. He enjoys being able to help his customers make the right service decisions for their vehicle and helping keep their vehicle in top shape. Travis is married and has three beautiful children with his wife of ten years. In his spare time Travis enjoys going to car shows with the kids and spending time as a family.

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Dealer Information

McKenney-Salinas Honda
4295 Wilkinson Blvd.
Gastonia, NC 28056
Phone: (888) 743-8071
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Sales Hours

Mon: 8:30a - 8:00p
Tues: 8:30a - 8:00p
Wed: 8:30a - 8:00p
Thurs: 8:30a - 8:00p
Fri: 8:30a - 8:00p
Sat: 9:00a - 6:00p
Sun: Closed

Service Hours

Mon: 7:00a - 8:00p
Tues: 7:00a - 8:00p
Wed: 7:00a - 8:00p
Thurs: 7:00a - 8:00p
Fri: 7:00a - 8:00p
Sat: 7:00a - 6:00p
Sun: Closed
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