Our Team

Jeff Wilkinson - Owner

Always loving cars, Jeff has been known as the "car guy" since a young age. Knowing that he wanted a profession in cars, he started his career at a local Pontiac Buick dealership in Lincolnton. There he rapidly promoted his car profession to General Manager. By 1993, he chose to chase his dreams and pursue his own small pre-owned dealership in Lincolnton, NC. Jeff's Auto Sales was officially born.

During a 20 year span that small dealership grew from one person to eleven full time employees. With that growth it led to building a new facility. In 2008, Jeff's Auto Sales expanded into a new location on East Highway 27, Lincolnton, NC.

Jeff states, "The success to our business has been in always checking the cars out before we sell and treating every customer with total respect."

Jeff's 25 plus years in the car industry has always resided in Lincoln County. As an active and supportive member of the Lincoln County community, Jeff is very involved with local charities and cherishes the moments he can give back. Having a locally owned and family operated business is important to him. He is proud to have six of his eleven employee's family members.

Linda Wilkinson - Tag and Title Clerk

Linda started at Jeff's Auto Sales in 2000 as the finance manager. For 15 years she helped establish the Buy Here Pay Here financing company that is now known as Wilco Finance. In 2016 Linda's duties expanded and she is now the Tag and Title Clerk here at Jeff's Auto Sales. Now having 20 plus years in the car industry, her professionalism and business knowledge brings a tremendous amount of experience to Jeff's Auto Sales. As a valued employee she provides exceptional customer service and enjoys working alongside her family.

Kevin Wilkinson - General Manager

Kevin started his Jeff's Auto Sales career in the detail shop at the first location in Lincolnton a couple years after Jeff Wilkinson formed Jeff's Auto Sales. In 1998, Kevin got promoted to Detail Shop Manager and by 2001 he started to make his way into a sales position by adding a part time salesman to his job duties. In 2004, Kevin climbed up the ranks to full time salesman and sales manager of Jeff's Auto Sales. As Jeff's Auto expanded so did Kevin's duties. In 2008, Jeff's Auto Sales opened a new location in Lincolnton and Kevin became the General Manager and Detail Shop Manager. Being the longest employee, Kevin loves to be a part of the family owned business and working alongside his father.

Tyler Wilkinson - Chief Operating Officer

Tyler started his career at Jeff's Auto Sales during his high school years detailing cars in the summer part time. Soon after he became full time detail manager in Lincolnton. In 2008 Jeff's Auto Sales expanded and built their new dealership in Lincolnton on Hwy 27. Tyler became lead salesman for the new dealership. In August of 2018 Jeff's Auto Sales opened up a new store in Shelby, NC. Tyler received multiple years of sales management experience at the Lincolnton and Denver location which made him the perfect choice for the Shelby General Manager. Tyler is a superb asset to the success of Jeff's Auto Sales and in 2022 became the Chief Operating Officer for both Lincolnton and Shelby locations. He has enjoyed working alongside his family and loves to know that he is a part of the family business that his father created in 1993.

Jamie Pressley - Lincolnton Sales Manager

Jamie started in sales at Jeff's Auto Sales in July 2018 at the Lincolnton location. Being exceptional with customer service and open to all duties given to him he has expanded his role and continues to grow within the company. In 2022 Jamie now leads the Lincolnton sales team as the Sales Manager. With his expertise in creative design he also contributes to our marketing and advertising. Jeff states, "With Jamie's excellent customer care and vibrant personality he is a great addition to our sales team here at Jeff's Auto Sales. Jamie's knowledge of vehicles and attention to detail will help us continue to provide great customer service. We are grateful to have him at Jeff's Auto Sales."

Isabelle Drum - Lincolnton Sales

Isabelle Drum is part of the sales team at our Lincolnton location since January 2023. Her exceptional attention to detail and eagerness to learn more about the automotive industry will help Jeff's Auto Sales continue to provide great customer service to our valued customers. Jeff states, "Isabelle is exceptional towards our customers and provides first class assistance. She will help us continue to provide the most superb service to our beloved customers here at Jeff's Auto Sales and we are grateful to have her part of our team."

Grant Allen - Lincolnton Sales

Grant Allen became a part of the sales team here at Jeff's Auto Sales in 2023. Grant brings exceptional customer service skills to Jeff's Auto Sales and loves being a part of the auto industry. Jeff states, "Grant is a great asset to our sales team with his customer service experience. He realizes how important our customers mean to us here at Jeff's Auto Sales and helps us provide first class assistance. We are glad to have him part of our team."

Matt Pye - Shelby Sales Manager

Matt Pye started in sales and lot management at our Shelby location in April 2019. He brings automotive expertise and tremendous customer service experience to Jeff's Auto Sales. With an eagerness to grow in the car industry Matt is now the Sales Manager at the Shelby location in 2022. With his automotive knowledge and excellent customer service Matt is a valuable asset to our customers in Shelby. Jeff states, "Matt has great customer service skills and is always so respectful to our customers here at Jeff's Auto Sales. We are thankful to have him on our team."

Matthew Newcomb - Shelby Sales

Matthew Newcomb is part of the sales team for Jeff's Auto Sales at our Shelby location since October 2022. Having experience in the car industry, Jeff's Auto Sales is excited for his automotive knowledge and customer service experience. Jeff states, "Matthew is exceptional towards our customers and provides excellent assistance in the buying experience here at Jeff's Auto Sales. We are grateful to have him part of our team."

Brooke Wilkinson - Chief Financial Officer

Brooke started at Jeff's Auto Sales in 2006 as the spokes model for all television commercials and print media advertisements. That continued to grow into the Marketing Director as the creative designer for all TV, internet advertisement and print content. In 2012 she became the Business Manager and also expanded her role into the finance office. Eager to grow within the business, Brooke added to her duties by becoming part of the sales team at all locations and Chief Financial Officer for Jeff's Auto Sales in 2016. She is honored to be able to work in the family business and enjoys working side by side with them daily.