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  • Sam Fuller
    General Manager
    205-397-2710

    Sam has worked at Porsche Birmingham for over 10 years and brings 21 years of experience in the automotive industry. Originally from near Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Sam now resides in the Birmingham area with his wife, three children, a cat, and two dogs. He enjoys spending time with his family and is an avid sports fan. His favorite Porsche is the 911 GT2 RS.

    Sam is committed to ensuring that Porsche Birmingham provides an exceptional dealership experience, where clients are treated like family every step of the way. Whether you're looking to purchase a new or used vehicle or need service for your current car, Sam and the team offer over 100 years of combined experience in the automotive industry to assist you with all your needs.

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  • Michael Foushee
    General Sales Manager
    205-397-2703

    Michael has worked for the dealership for over 7 years and currently resides in Homewood, Alabama, with his wife, children, Mini Maltipoo, and a host of chipmunks (who are strictly outdoor pets). In his spare time, he enjoys attending the Indy Grand Prix of Alabama and Birmingham Barons games.

    Michael's favorite Porsche is the 918 Spyder. He loves the organic body lines and the blue flames that shoot out of the roof. One of his fondest memories is attending the Porsche Cup Races every year in Birmingham with his father. Now that his father is no longer with him, Michael has continued the tradition by taking his daughter. They've been attending the race together, just the two of them, since she was 2 years old. While the race itself is thrilling, it's the experience of sharing it with her that will always stay with him.

    Michael prides himself on mastering product and brand knowledge, which allows him to highlight the benefits of owning a Porsche while providing a first-class experience for his clients.

    Coming from the entertainment industry, Michael brings a unique energy to his role, which sets him apart from many others in the automotive sales world. This fresh approach helps clients relax and enjoy the exciting process of purchasing such a remarkable vehicle.

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  • Rodney McFarland
    Service Director
    205-397-2707

    Rodney McFarland, originally from Virginia Beach, VA, has been working with machines since 1984, gaining experience with brands like Harley Davidson, Ford, Chevrolet, Buick, GMC, Pontiac, Cadillac, Infiniti, Audi, and now Porsche. Rodney considers the 959 his favorite Porsche, as it was the "wall art" of his youth and the 918 of his generation. He is amazed at how advanced Porsche engineers were 35+ years ago, and how the 959 still stands out today. Rodney enjoys spending time with his family and appreciates the enthusiasm that Porsche owners bring to the brand.

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  • Bruce McDuffee
    Parts Manager
    205-397-2716

    Bruce has worked at Porsche Birmingham for 13 years and has been with the company for a total of 23 years. Originally from Clay, Alabama, he now resides in Springville, Alabama. In his spare time, Bruce and his family enjoy attending Birmingham Barons baseball games.

    Bruce's favorite Porsche is the GT4. He loves the mid-engine setup, as it provides a better driving experience. For Bruce, driving is all about feeling, and the GT4's handling is unmatched. One of his best Porsche memories is driving multiple Porsches at the PDC track. He believes that the track experience is something every Porsche owner should try.

    With years of experience in the industry and with the Porsche brand, Bruce takes pride in providing a high level of service to clients. His deep understanding and appreciation for the brand enable him to assist clients with all their vehicle needs, while fostering long-term relationships. Bruce looks forward to meeting you soon.

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  • Richard Sexton
    Finance Manager
    205-397-2700

    Richard has over many years of experience in the automotive industry. Originally from Birmingham, AL, he now resides in Chelsea, AL, with his wife and two children. The family shares their home with two dogs-an inside Shih Tzu named Bolt and an outside Saint Bernard/Great Pyrenees mix named Bear, both of whom were rescued from the Humane Society. They also have a cat named Tiger, and amazingly, all three animals get along wonderfully.

    In his spare time, Richard enjoys attending the Children's of Alabama Indy Grand Prix, as well as the various golf tournaments held around the city. He used to play a lot of golf and even managed to add a few trophies to his mantle. After having a hip replacement a few years ago, Richard's competitive golf days have turned into more casual activities, like cutting the grass and trying to keep the pool clean.

    Richard's favorite Porsche is the Cayenne Turbo GT. While he loves the 911, he favors the Cayenne for its ease of getting in and out-something he finds more convenient these days.

    One of his best Porsche memories is when a sales associate took him on the Porsche Club of America drive from the dealership to Barber Motorsports Park. The police escort added an exciting element to the drive, and Richard was truly amazed at how the 718 Cayman handled the road.

    Richard takes great pride in helping guests with all their financial needs. Whether it's their first Porsche or their fifth, he enjoys sharing in their excitement and helping make their dream of owning a Porsche a reality.

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  • Greg Garrison
    Customer Experience Manager
    205-397-2714

    Greg has worked for the dealership for over 11 years and is a local to the Birmingham area, having grown up in Vestavia Hills, AL. In his downtime, Greg loves spending time with his son and daughter, cooking (which he describes as his therapy), and fitness training. He also has a 7-year-old boxer-mix rescue named Gypsy.

    Greg's favorite Porsche is the 911, which he believes offers tremendous versatility-serving as a sporty, luxurious coupe for everyday driving, but capable of effortlessly keeping up with exotic cars when pushed to the limit. One of his best Porsche memories is helping coordinate the Porsche Track Experience event for guests at Barber Motorsports Park, a tradition he has been involved with for 11 years.

    What Greg loves most is when a Porsche guest "gets it"-when they finally tap into the brand's passion and understand its heritage, practicality, performance, and the respect that makes Porsche so unique.

    Though his degree is in Biochemistry, Greg is a car enthusiast at heart. He has a deep appreciation for Porsche, not only from a technical perspective but also through the eyes of the boy who first saw a 911 many years ago-the excitement of which still burns brightly today.

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  • Rachel Argo
    Customer Relations Manager
    205-397-2700

    Rachel has worked at Porsche Birmingham for 7 years and currently resides in Alabaster, AL. In her spare time, Rachel enjoys volunteering with Alabama Veterans, creating acrylic art, listening to music, and being actively involved with the Birmingham Kickball Association.

    Rachel's favorite Porsche is the 911. She genuinely cares about guest feedback and takes a unique approach to personalize each customer's experience. Rachel is dedicated to providing a family-like atmosphere, ensuring that guests feel at home while visiting for all their vehicle needs. She appreciates the trust clients place in Porsche Birmingham and looks forward to seeing them soon.

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  • Ernest Garver
    Brand Ambassador
    205-397-2700

    Ernest was born in Springfield, Missouri, but only lived there for a short time before moving to Virginia and North Carolina. He settled in Birmingham, Alabama, in 1994, and now resides in Alabaster with his wife and three boys. Their home is filled with two dogs, Winston and Ziggy, a parakeet named Bingo, and a guinea pig named Frankie.

    Ernest's hobbies include watching Atlanta Braves baseball and Alabama football. He has been a dedicated fan of Formula One racing since he was five years old. His favorite Porsche is undoubtedly his own 718, although a close second would be an Oslo Blue 959. One of his best Porsche memories is seeing a blue 930 Turbo for the first time when he was 10 years old, an experience that instantly ignited his passion for the brand.

    Ernest's favorite part of his job is helping clients build their dream cars from the ground up and assisting them in turning their visions into reality. He enjoys creating lasting connections with his clients and building long-term relationships.

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  • Michael Freeman
    Porsche Brand Ambassador
    205-397-2724

    Michael has worked for the dealership for over 7 years and currently resides in Homewood, Alabama, with his wife, children, Mini Maltipoo, and a host of chipmunks (who are strictly outdoor pets). In his spare time, he enjoys attending the Indy Grand Prix of Alabama and Birmingham Barons games.

    Michael's favorite Porsche is the 918 Spyder. He loves the organic body lines and the blue flames that shoot out of the roof. One of his fondest memories is attending the Porsche Cup Races every year in Birmingham with his father. Now that his father is no longer with him, Michael has continued the tradition by taking his daughter. They've been attending the race together, just the two of them, since she was 2 years old. While the race itself is thrilling, it's the experience of sharing it with her that will always stay with him.

    Michael prides himself on mastering product and brand knowledge, which allows him to highlight the benefits of owning a Porsche while providing a first-class experience for his clients.

    Coming from the entertainment industry, Michael brings a unique energy to his role, which sets him apart from many others in the automotive sales world. This fresh approach helps clients relax and enjoy the exciting process of purchasing such a remarkable vehicle.

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  • Lee Goodson
    Porsche Brand Ambassador
    205-397-2721

    Lee has worked at Porsche Birmingham for 32 years. He grew up in Leeds, AL, where he currently resides with his wife, Anna, and their dog, Lucy. Lucy, a shelter rescue, has rat terrier in her DNA, though she's a fifty-pound version with all the curious, stubborn energy typical of a rat terrier.

    Lee enjoys all types of music and cherishes spending special moments with his family and loved ones, often gathered around a charcoal fire cooking something delicious. Lee's favorite Porsche is the Boxster Spyder.

    Lee's favorite part of the job is helping customers find their 'Porsche moment.' Before entering sales, he worked as a mechanic, and he's always had a deep appreciation for the engineering and technical aspects of Porsche

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  • Joel Anderson
    Service Advisor
    205-397-2711

    Joel Anderson, originally from Brookhaven, MS, and raised in Hueytown, AL, brings 28 years of automotive industry experience to his position at Porsche Birmingham. With a background focused on creating positive experiences for clients, Joel enjoys turning difficult situations into rewarding ones. His favorite Porsche is the 2013 Porsche Targa in Guards Red, a stunning vehicle. One of Joel's most memorable moments with Porsche was the first time a 918 rolled in for maintenance, a true marvel of engineering. Outside of work, Joel enjoys his mini farm, where he raises chickens, ducks, and has four dogs that offer little help in keeping the flock under control.

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  • Frankie Vance
    Service Advisor
    205-397-2719

    Frankie Vance, a local to Trussville, enjoys the local college football rivalry but is especially focused on rooting for the Green Bay Packers to win the Super Bowl! He loves working with Porsche customers and finds great satisfaction in being their "car guy." Frankie enjoys spending time with his family, their cats, and grilling over charcoal. His favorite Porsche is the Macan GTS, an SUV that performs like a sports car. One of his best experiences was racing a Macan GTS around the Atlanta track during his Porsche Brand Ambassador training.

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  • Sarah Drake
    Service Advisor
    205-397-2716

    Hi, my name is Sarah Drake. I am a native of Springville AL and love the area and its culture. I enjoy the local music scene and attend as many local shows as possible. The Cayenne is my favorite Porsche, the perfect blend of SUV functionality with the performance and sounds you just don't have in other brands. I enjoy meeting people and working on being their go to resource in the service advisor capacity. Connecting with my guests, getting to know them and their expectations of my service and our vehicles, allows me to learn, grow and excel in my position.

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  • Seth Holtz
    Porsche Parts Specialist
    205-397-2708

    Seth has worked for Porsche Birmingham for over 7 years. Originally from North Carolina, Seth now resides in the Birmingham area with his wife and two children. In his spare time, he enjoys mountain biking at Oak Mountain State Park with his family. Seth's favorite Porsche is the 918, admired for its incredible power.

    Seth is dedicated to providing excellent customer service to each of the dealership's guests. He shares the passion for motorsports that Porsche is known for and enjoys connecting with customers who, like him, have a love for speed.

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  • Dawn Willis
    Valet/Porter
    205-397-2700


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  • Brenton Dawson
    Technician

    Brenton Dawson, originally from Alexander City, AL, is a Gold Level Porsche Technician and a graduate of the Porsche Technology Apprenticeship Program (PTAP). After graduating, he worked in Littleton, CO, for six years before returning to be closer to his family. Brenton's all-time favorite Porsche is the 997 GT3RS, a true driver's car with stunning sound and no assist systems to disconnect the driver from the machine. Brenton enjoys learning about new technologies as Porsche engineers them, and he takes pride in his attention to detail. One of his most memorable experiences was meeting and talking with Hurley Haywood and Magnus Walker on the same day.

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  • Zach Cherry
    Technician

    Zach Cherry, from Pelham, AL, enjoys an active outdoor lifestyle and is currently working as an "Internal" Technician at Porsche Birmingham while completing his Porsche training to qualify as a Bronze Level Technician. Zach has always had a passion for cars, and working with Porsche has been an incredible experience. His favorite Porsche is the GT3 Touring, which combines the incredible power of the GT3 with the sleek body of the Carrera. Zach is excited to be part of the team and is enjoying the opportunity to work on such interesting and high-performance vehicles.

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  • Andrew Morris
    Porsche Technician
    (205) 397-2700

    Andrew (Drew) Morris spent the last 11 years of his life working at Porsche Birmingham, and aside from his enjoyable time in North Carolina with an ARCA team, he has truly loved his experience at Porsche Birmingham. The dealership has been a great support to him, and he looks forward to continuing to contribute to its success. For Drew, Porsche Birmingham and Sonic Automotive are more than just places of work-they are his home.

    Working on a GT3 RS is just one of the many perks that comes with the job.

    Thanks!

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  • Daniel Gilley
    Porsche Technician
    205-397-2700

    Daniel Gilley is the Shop Foreman at Porsche Birmingham and has been with Porsche for over 10 years, achieving Gold Technician status. He is currently working on his Classic certifications. Originally from Lakewood, CA, Daniel enjoys a wide variety of outdoor activities, with one of his favorite local events being the annual Deer Expo. With a lifetime of experience across many automotive applications, Daniel truly enjoys working on Porsches, which he considers the pinnacle of performance vehicles. His favorite Porsche is the 997.2, a model that he believes perfectly spools up the turbos. Daniel looks forward to seeing Porsche Birmingham's business continue to grow and progressing into a full-time problem solver within the Porsche community.

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  • Ricky Sanford
    Porsche Technician
    205-397-2700

    Ricky Sanford is originally from Swansboro, NC, and has a diverse background that includes building multi-million-dollar yachts and working in the motorcycle industry before finding his home with Porsche. Ricky is currently a Silver Level Technician working towards his Gold status. He enjoys mountain biking and takes advantage of the unique opportunities offered by Barber Motorsports Park to push Porsche vehicles to their limits. Ricky's favorite Porsche is the GT4RS, appreciating its untapped potential, though his most memorable experience was launching a GT3RS in full tilt launch control-a thrill that is truly indescribable.

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