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  • John Connelly
    President
    John Connelly
    614-761-1222

    John is our President here at Acura Columbus. He has a BA from Georgetown University and a JD from the University of Cincinnati College of Law.
    John is married with two daughters and two sons.

  • Tom Cole
    General Sales Manager
    Tom Cole
    614-761-1222

    Tom Cole our General Sales Manager has been with Acura Columbus for the past 21 years and has over 26 years experience in the Automotive Business.

    Tom is married with 4 children. He enjoys basketball, F1 racing, coaching and gardening in his spare time.   

  • Jay Barger
    Operations Manager/EXCELL Facilitator
    Jay Barger
    614-761-1222 or 614-325-5590

    Jay has over 16 years with Acura Columbus and has held several positions creating a diverse background and insight into all of our departments. Jay is currently our Operations Manager.  

    Jay handles our Customer Relations and our Dealership's Social Media. Enjoys spending time reconnecting with old friends and making new friends on facebook. He is an avid sports fan that loves attending OSU football/basketball, Blue Jackets hockey games and watching the UFC.

  • Trish Wagener
    Office Manager
    Trish Wagener
    614-761-1222

    Trish has over 25 years in the Automotive business. She's been a valuable part of the Acura Columbus Management Team as our Office Manager/Controller for the past 4 years. She has a daughter that recently graduated from College. She loves to play golf and enjoys scrap booking.

  • Terry Nader
    Service Manager
    Terry Nader
    614--761-1222

    Terry has been the Service Department Manager for the past 7 months. He has been in the automotive business for 30 years and has full training and experience with Honda Automobiles, Honda Motorcycles, and Acura Automobiles.

    Terry is married with 2 children and one grandson. He has had a lifetime hobby of offroad motorcycling.

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  • Marvin Haywood
    Parts Manager
    Marvin Haywood
    614-716-1222

    Marvin has been with Acura Columbus from the beginning: 25 years. He has been in the automotive business for 37 years.

    Marvin is married with 3 children and also has 2 grandchildren. Marvin enjoys old cars such as the 1917 Model T and the 1953 Chevy.

  • Jerry LaWarre
    Wholesale Parts Manager
    Jerry LaWarre
    614-761-1222

    Jerry has been with Acura Columbus for the past 5 years and has over 23 years experience in the Parts & Service Business.

    Jerry is married with 1 daughter, Loves to fish, golf, watch OSU football and Cincinnati Reds baseball.

  • Jason Byerly
    Assistant Sales Manager
    Jason Byerly
    614-761-1222

    Jason has been with us for the past 14.5 yrs and has over 16 years in the Automotive Business.

    Jason is married and enjoys playing golf in his spare time.

  • Mike Shay
    Assitant Used Car Manager/ Sales
    Mike Shay
    614-761-1222

    Mike Shay has been with us for the past 17 years and has over 25 years in the Automotive business.

    Mike is active in the Bishop Watterson High School Community, enjoys golf, spending time with his son, Nick and is an avid Columbus Blue Jackets hockey fan.

  • Ted Krouse
    Finance Manager
    Ted Krouse
    614-761-1222

    Ted is one of our Finance Managers at Acura Columbus. He has been with us for the past 6 years and has been in the automotive industry for 35 years.

    Ted is married with 2 children and also has 3 grandchildren. In his spare time he enjoys motorcycling and waterskiing.

  • Brad Barbee
    Sales Consultant
    Brad Barbee
    614-761-1222

    Brad has been a part of our sales team for the past 4 years and has been in the automotive business for 6.

    Brad is married and has a one year old son.

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  • Steve Ault
    Senior Sales Consultant
    Steve Ault
    614-761-1222

    Steve is one of our Senior Sales Consultants. He has been with us for 15 years and has been in the automotive business for 18 years. He has achieved the Acura Silver Level Sales Award.

    Steve is married with two children. His hobbies include fishing, golfing, and bow hunting.

  • JR Hancock
    Sales Consultant
    JR Hancock
    614-761-1222

    JR has been part of our sales team for the past 3 months.  He has been in the automotive business for 14 years. JR is a certified Acura sales consultant.
    JR is married with 2 step children and 3 grandchildren. His hobbies include motorcycles and cars. He is also an OSU and San Francisco 49er's fan.

  • Jon Habel
    Sales Consultant
    Jon Habel
    614-761-1222

    Jon has been with our sales team for 10 months. He has been in the automotive business for the past year and a half.

    Jon is a huge Ohio State Football fan.

  • Dan Beierle
    Sales Consultant
    Dan Beierle
    614-761-1222

    Dan was recently hired as one of our sales consultants. He has 23 years of experience in the automobile industry. Dan is also a 7 year Gold Master with Honda.

    Dan has 4 children and 2 grandchildren. His hobbies include biking, hiking, canoeing, Ohio State sports, and the Alumni Association.

  • Gary Samu
    Client Relations/Honda Employee Liaison
    Gary Samu
    614-761-1222

    Gary has been with Acura Columbus for the past 15 years and is currently our Honda Employee Purchase Liaison. In his free time Gary is a Musician/Composer that enjoys sailing and other water sports.

  • Aimee Kile
    Warranty Administrator/Accounts Receivable
    Aimee Kile
    614-761-1222

    Aimee has been with us for almost 4 years (3yrs 9mos) as our Warranty Administrator. She also handles the Accounts Receivables for our Accounting Department. 

    Aimee is married and attending The Ohio State University pursuing her degree in Accounting. Aimeee enjoys spending time with her Sisters and Nieces when not at work or school. 

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  • Melissa Barnes
    Book Keeper
    Melissa Barnes
    614-761-1222

    Melissa has been a key member of our Office Accounting Team for the past 4.5 years. She has been in the automotive business for the last 17 years. 

    Melissa  is a true hobbyist with sentiment for Antiques, Art & Collectibles. She is married with with 2 children and 2 black labs (her children with fur). Melissa enjoys spending time with her family at the Columbus Zoo and takes delight in gardening. 

  • Carol K Braithwaite
    Receptionist/Cashier
    Carol K Braithwaite
    614-761-1222

    Carol has been with us for the past 6 years as a Receptionist/Service Cashier.

    In her free time Carol enjoys spending time with her two Grandchildren and showing her Morgan Horse.

  • Karen Macklin
    Cashier/Receptionist
    Karen Macklin
    614-761-1222

    Karen has been our Cashier/Receptionist for the past 10 years. She is married with two children, three grandchildren and one dog.

    Karen loves to watch golf and enjoys spending time outdoors in the sun.

  • Lindsey Bowers
    Marketing and ZMOT Consultant
    Lindsey Bowers
    614-761-1222

    Lindsey has been with us for the past 4 months.

    She is a 2011 graduate of Kent State University with a BA in Psychology and a minor in Human Resource Management.

    Lindsey enjoys spending time with her family and friends, cooking, and is a fan of OSU and Cleveland sports.

  • William Carl
    Assistant Parts Manager
    William Carl
    614-761-1222

    William has been with us for 15 years and has served in the auto industry for the past 32 years; he has been a Gold Certified Parts Professional since 1998.

    William is married with one daughter. In his spare time, he likes to play guitar and is also a fan of music.

  • James Beilfuss
    Parts Counter
    James Beilfuss
    614-761-1222

    James has worked at Acura Columbus for 9 years and has been in the automotive industry for 14. He is also a Bronze Parts Professional.

    When he is not working, James likes to spend time with his two sons.


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  • Doug Hill
    Service Consultant
    Doug Hill
    614-761-1222

    Doug has been with Acura Columbus for the past 2 years as a service consultant. He's been in the Automotive business for the past 7 years.

    Doug enjoys Motorsports, Golf and Football in his spare time. Doug is also a beginner triathlete.

  • Larry Jones Jr.
    Service Advisor
    Larry Jones Jr.
    614-761-1222

    Larry has been a service advisor at Acura Columbus for 5 months. He  spent 4 years in Automotive Tech School and has been in the Automotive industry for 6 years.

    Larry is married with no children.  He enjoys golfing, fishing, the Pittsburgh Steelers, Ohio State Football, motorcycles, and racing cars.

  • Barb Durst
    Service Advisor
    Barb Durst
    614-761-1222

    We are very lucky to have Barb as one of our Service Advisors. She has been with us for one year, and has had 35 years of experience in the automotive industry.
    Barb is married and has one daughter.

  • Kristi Thornton
    Service Advisor
    Kristi Thornton
    614-761-1222

    Kristi has been a service advisor at Acura for the past 3 years. She has worked in the automotive business for 20 plus years.

    Kristi has a 12 year old daughter. In her spare time she enjoys to hunt and fish.

  • Shing Yee
    Senior Lead Technician/Diagnostic Specialist
    Shing Yee
    614-761-1222

    Shing had been a valued member of our tech staff for the past 19 years and has been in the automotive industry for 21 years.
    He is a registered Plymouth-AAA Trouble Shooter, ASE Certified, Infiniti Certified  KEI Professional Technician, Monroe Ride Expert for Monroe Auto Equipment Company, and has a certificate of achievement for fuel, mechanical, hydraulic and electrical products troubleshooting for Champion Parts Rebuilders, Inc.

    Shing is married with two children.

  • Garrick Turner
    Team Leader/Auto Technician
    Garrick Turner
    614-761-1222

    Garrick has been an auto technician with us for 3 years and has been in the automotive business for 10; he is Acura and MAC certified.

    Garrick has two daughters and a son. He is also a fan of the Pittsburgh Steelers.

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  • James Denes
    Service Technician
    James Denes
    614-761-1222

    James has been a technician with us for 14 years and has been in the automotive business for 16 years. He is the one ASE master in the shop.

    In his free time, James enjoys Origins gamefair and playing poker.

  • Jason Mank
    Team Lead Mechanic
    Jason Mank
    614-761-1222

    Jason has been at Acura Columbus for 11 years. He has spent 13 years in the automotive business. Jason is an ASE Master Certified Technician, A/C certified, and an Acura Master Mechanic.

    He is married with one child. Jason enjoys golfing, Ohio State Football, and the Columbus Blue Jackets.

  • Chris McKinney
    Service Technician
    Chris McKinney
    614-761-1222


  • Shannon Barner
    Service Technician
    Shannon Barner
    614-761-1222


  • Ryan Good
    Service Technician
    Ryan Good
    614-761-1222

    Out of his 4 years in the Automotive Industry, Ryan has been with Acura for the past 3.

    Ryan enjoys fast cars, BMX racing, snowboarding, 4-wheeling, and spending time with his friends and family.

  • Dominic DeCaro
    Service Technician
    Dominic DeCaro
    614-761-1222

    Dominic has been an employee at Acura Columbus for the past 7 months.
    He has been in the automotive business for 10 years as a service technician.

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  • Lamar Lawson
    Lot Porter
    Lamar Lawson
    614-761-1222

    Lamar has been with Acura for the past 3 years as one of our Lot Porters in the service department.

    Lamar enjoys spending time with family and loves sports; his favorite team is the Dallas Cowboys. He also likes to DJ on the weekends.

  • Jarrett Graham
    Lot Porter
    Jarrett Graham
    614-761-1222

    Jarrett has been with Acura Columbus for the past 10 months as a Lot Porter for the service and sales team.

    In his spare time, Jarrett enjoys listening to a variety of music and playing video games. He is also interested in motorcycles, art, and books.

  • Taylor Beverly
    Precision Detail Team
    Taylor Beverly
    614-761-1222

    Taylor is a part of our detailing team. He has worked at Acura Columbus for the past 2 years and has been in the automotive business for 8 years. He also has his automotive technician certification.
    Taylor's hobbies include football, cars, motorcycles, and racing.

  • Joel Rogers
    Technician

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    614-761-1222

    Joel is one of our service technicians. He has been with Acura Columbus for the past 3 years. Joel is ASE certified in Engine Repair.

  • Eric Mitchell
    Detail Manager
    Eric Mitchell
    761-614-1222

    Eric has been at Acura Columbus for 3 years as the Detail Manager.
    He enjoys football, the New York Yankees, cooking out, and spending time with friends.