Our Staff
Owners
Wayne Bentley
Owner
Wayne's father created the legacy, and Wayne followed in his footsteps as the second generation owner. The Bentley family purchased the dealership in 1988, and Wayne operated the service and parts departments. A few weeks later, Wayne and his wife Kathy took over operations at the Albertville dealership full-time and have been running ever since. At the heart of our dealership is a powerful mission statement. For Howard Bentley Buick GMC, that mission statement is to provide service that exceeds the customer’s expectations. That is something Wayne has instilled in every employee, from the sales professionals to the service center technicians. Those guiding principles have helped us grow significantly over the years. We are so thankful for Wayne's guidance and leadership!
Taylor Bentley Conner
General Manager & Dealer Principal
Our General manager, Taylor, has been in the auto industry since she was born! Her grandfather started it all, her father continued the legacy, and now Taylor is here too. She has a BS in Management & Marketing from the University of Alabama and a Master of Business Education from Northwood University. Her favorite things to do include spending time with family & friends, traveling, and of course working! We could not make it without her here.
Sales Department
Our trained sales staff will help you every step of the way during your shopping experience at Howard Bentley Buick GMC. Our sales team is ready to answer any questions you have as you shop for a new vehicle in ALBERTVILLE.
Jon Conner
General Sales Manager
Jon has been in the automotive world since 2010, but has been with Howard Bentley since 2014. He has been our General Sales Manager since 2018. He has worked in wholesale, finance, and served as the pre-owned manager. In his free time he loves spending time with his wife Taylor and his daughter Bentley Ann, and also loves being at his farm. We are so thankful for everything Jon does here.
Bobby Stephens
Sales Manager
Bobby started with us in 2008 and that was the start of his career in the automotive industry. A few things you need to know about Bobby is that he always has a great story to tell, always has a joke, and will laugh at his own jokes as well. Bobby loves working here, he met his wife Sherry here, and he loves who he works with. We are glad to have Bobby here with us.
Michael Farley
Pre-Owned Vehicle Sales Manager
Michael, better known as Farley, has been with us since 2019. But, he has been in the automotive industry since 1999. In his free time he likes to spend time with his wife and 2 sons. We love having Farley work here!
Greg Nettles
New Car Sales Manager
Greg has been with us since 2018. He moved back home from Auburn and took a job here and has never looked back! In his free time he likes to spend time with his wife and son, hunt, and go to Braves games. We are thankful for you, Greg!
Alex Gonzalez
Lot Porter
Alex's official job title is our Lot Porter, but if you know anything about Alex you know that he does it all here at Howard Bentley. You never know where he is day to day and there is no telling how many times his phone rings a day. He has been with us since 2018. We don't know what we did without Alex!
Michael Hernandez
Part-Time Lot Attendant
Michael started working with us in the automotive industry in 2024. He attends college locally at Snead State Community College. We are thankful to have him on our team!
Josh Driver
Sales Floor Manager
Josh has been in the automotive industry since 2016, but has been with us since 2019! He his wealth of knowledge led him to become our product specialist before transitioning into being our sales floor manager in 2024.
Jake Cranford
Sales Representative
Jake is one of the many smiling faces you'll see at Howard Bentley. He has been here since 2020 and he says he loves selling cars. We are so thankful he is a part of our team.
Jeff Davenport
Sales Representative
Jeff has been in the automotive industry since 2014, but has been with us since 2020. He uses the nickname "The Cannon". We are so glad to have him on our team.
Shane Lipscomb
Sales Representative
Shane has been in the automotive industry in 2010 working for his uncle, but he started with us in 2021. He says he loves being a salesman here. We love having you here, Shane!
Zane Phillips
Sales Representative
Zane went to Snead State Community College and Jacksonville State University, where he obtained his Business Management Degree. He started in the automotive industry in 2020 and started with us in 2021. He says he loves getting to know and work with each and every customer. We are glad to have Zane on our team.
Vilma Lopez
Sales Representative
Vilma has been in the automotive industry since 2016 where she use to make after market parts, but she has been with us since 2021. We are so thankful to have Vilma.
Shannon Saylors
Sales Representative
Shannon started with us in 2019 and has been in the automotive industry since about 2013, when he attended an automotive training group and fell in love with helping people find their dream vehicle. Shannon graduated from UAB with a degree in Marketing back in 2007. He has also been a church member at Cornerstone Downtown for the last 7 years. We love having Shannon on our team.
Chris Mooney
Sales Representative
Chris started with us in 2015, but began in the automotive industry in 2000 selling auto parts. A fun fact about Chris is that he is married with 3 kids. We are grateful to have Chris on our team!
Dee Manzano
Sales Representative
Dee started in the automotive industry in 2016. He has always been a salesman at heart and was always told he should try selling cars. He gave it a shot and has loved it ever since. he started working with us in 2024 and has loved it since day 1. When he isn't at work he loves watching movies, spending time with his 2 daughters, and eating sushi. We are so thankful to have Dee on our team.
Jordan Wells
Sales Representative
Jordan started in the automotive industry in 2023, but started with us in 2024. We are so thankful to have Jordan on our team.
Joseph Lightsey
Sales Representative
Joseph has been in the automotive industry since 2021, but started with us in 2024. He is a part of our sales team. He says he loves the car business, spending time with family, and watching the Braves play. We are so thankful to have him on our team.
Ty Cole
Sales Representative
Ty started in the automotive industry, with us, in 2024. He graduated from Jacksonville State University with a Bachelors Degree in Health and Physical Education. Ty had been working in education for 4 years and decided he needed a bit of a change, and has been here ever since. We are so thankful to have him on our team.
Noah Cooper
Sales Representative
Noah started working in the automotive industry in 2023 as a machinist, but started with us in 2024 and has loved it ever since. He graduated from Jacksonville State University in 2023 with a Business degree. He loves classic cars and watching the Miami Hurricanes play. We are thankful to have Noah here at Howard Bentley!
Rich Mathis
Sales Representative
Rich left real estate and came into the automotive industry in 2017, but started with us in 2024. He has a Masters in Human Resources and loves to play golf. We are glad to have Rich here at Howard Bentley!
Office Staff
Our skilled management team will ensure you have a phenomenal experience at Howard Bentley Buick GMC. Please reach out to any of us if we can help you in any way!
Brian Wheatley
Administrative Assistant
Brian has been with us since 2008! He is actually the first smiling face you will see as soon as you come into the dealership! Brian attended Snead State Community College and Jacksonville State University and can play various instruments! We are so glad you are on our team!
Kelly Sandifer
Human Resources & Payroll Manager
We have known Kelly for quite some time! She originally started working here in 1996, because she wanted a second source of income. She has worked in the parts department, service department, sales department, and finally found her home in the front office department! She has been Our Human Resources & Payroll Manager since 2013! One fun fact about Kelly, is that her husbands name is also Kelly! We are so grateful for her!
Sherry Stephens
Accounting Clerk
Sherry has been with us since 2011. She says she loves working here, because she loves who she works with. A fun fact about her is that she met her husband, Bobby, here. In her free time she loves to spend time with her 3 granddaughters. We love having Sherry here!
Amber Brock
Cashier
Amber has been with us since 2014 and has never looked back! She had a friend who worked here and told her about the opening and has been here ever since! We are so grateful for Amber!
Anna Leigh Williams
Marketing & Advertising Director
Anna Leigh started with us in 2021 and never looked back. She attended the University of North Alabama where she obtained her BS in Mass Communications focusing in Public Relations and Minor in Marketing Communication and Technology. In her free time she loves to spend time with family and friends, shop, and travel. We are so thankful to have Anna Leigh working with us.
Jacob Hollingsworth
Digital Director
Jacob started with us in 2023, after selling his screen printing company. Jacob works with analytics, design, and vendors to ensure a strong online presence. He attended the University of Alabama where he obtained his BS in Business. He is the father of 2 girls and husband to Danielle. We love having Jacob here with us!
Madison Anderson
Title Clerk
Madison has been with us since she was 17 years old (2011). In her free time she loves gardening, spending time with her son, listening to music, and anything outdoors. We couldn't imagine it here without you, Madison!
Haley Gonzalez
Accounting Clerk
Haley has been with us since 2022! She was previously employed and was just looking for a better opportunity for her and her daughter. She saw this position open up and has loved every minute of it and love who she works with! In her free time she loves to paint and do anything outdoors. We are so glad to have you, Haley!
Morgan Vaughn
Title Clerk
"In June of 2020, I was a stay at home mom going through a lot. I started praying for a way to support my boys. Then Emma messaged me about an open position with Howard Bentley. I was interviewed and hired on my oldest sons 4th birthday!" We have loved every second of having you here Morgan! In her free time she enjoys crafting, traveling, and spending time with her sons. She is also a HUGE Disney fan! We are thankful for you, Morgan!
Service Department
Our GM Certified Service department has the expertise to perform a wide range of GM services. From routine maintenance to critical repairs, we take the stress out of servicing your vehicle.
Andy Wilks
Service Manager
Andy has been with us since 1988. Andy says he loves horses and barrel racing. If you are ever in the dealership and you see Andy, ask him how he got started in the automotive industry! You won't regret asking about that great story! We are so thankful Andy has continued to grow with us over the years.
Mary Petty
Warranty/Rental Administrator
Mary has been with us since 1994. In 1989 she graduated from General Motors Accounting School and from Albertville High School. We love having her on our team.
Shawn Haven
Service Advisor
Shawn, a former Sardis and Boaz City Police Officer, has been with us since 2018. He attended Gadsden State Community College. Besides his 8 year break from the automotive industry, to be a police officer, he has been involved with this industry since he was 17. We are grateful to have Shawn on our team!
Charlie Copeland
Service Advisor
Charlie started working in the automotive industry in 1995, but started his career with us in 2009. He has been on 4 mission trips to Africa and loves to serve others. We are thankful for you Charlie!
Jimmy Dowdy
Service Advisor
Jimmy has been with us since 2018, but he worked for NASCAR and Talladega Super Speedway for 15 years! We love having Jimmy as a part of our team!
Josh Henson
Service Advisor
Even though Josh has only been with us since 2016, he has been around the automotive industry his whole life. He grew up around it, because his father was in the car business. He originally started in our Detailing Department and worked his way up in 2022 to becoming on our Service Advisors. In his free time you can find him grilling for his family or he says he always loves to mow the grass! We are thankful to Have Josh here with us.
Lewis Klein
Service Advisor
Lewis has been in the automotive industry since 2002, but started with us in 2023. When he isn't at work he loves spending time with his 2 daughters and watching Tennessee football! We are so thankful to have him on our team.
Jamey Cole
Service Technician
Jamey started his career in the automotive industry back in 1989, and continued with us in 2002. He has always loved the automotive industry. We are so grateful to have Jamey here with us.
Daniel Ruiz
Service Technician
Daniel, or Little D as we call him, has been here since 2018. He loves the automotive industry and we couldn't imagine it here without him.
Jerry Battles
Service Technician
Jerry has been with us since 2020, but has been in the automotive industry since he was 18! We love having Jerry on our team.
Michael Jenkins
Service Technician
Michael has been with us since 1997! He attended Gadsden State Community College where he obtained his Automotive Certificate. We love having Michael here!
Don Bryant
Service Technician
Don started working with us in 2016. We are so thankful to have him.
Carlos Carvajal
Service Technician
Carlos started in the automotive industry in 2017, but started with us in 2020. He attended Lawson State where he obtained his Associates Degree. He also graduated from the GM ASEP Program in 2022. We are so thankful to have Carlos here.
Chris Carter
Service Technician
Chris has been with us since 2019, but got started in the automotive industry in 2011. We love having Chris working with us.
Devon Bailey
Service Technician
Devon started in the automotive industry in 2018, but started with us in 2023. In his free time he enjoys fishing and spending time with his wife and 3 sons. We are so thankful to have you Devon.
Brandon Laten
Service Technician
Brandon has been with us since 2005. He graduated from the GM ASEP Program in 2008. We are so thankful to have Brandon on our team.
Tim Curtis
Service Technician
Tim has been with us since 2019. We are so thankful to have him on the team.
Daniel Brooks
Service Technician
Daniel started in the automotive industry in 1979, but has been with us since 2018. We love having Daniel on our team.
Jesus Lopez
Service Technician
Jesus started with us in 2021, but started in the automotive industry in 2019 after graduating from Lawson State. He obtained his GM Certifications and Associates degree in the ASEP Program. We are thankful to have him here.
Shawn Towns
Service Technician
Shawn has been with us since 2019, but started in the automotive industry in 2009. We are so thankful for you, Shawn.
Jacob Latimer
Service Technician
Jacob has been with us since 2021. He attended Lincoln Tech to obtain his Automotive Technology Certificate. We are so thankful to have Jacob on our team.
Josh Hamm
Service Technician
Josh has been with us since 2022, but has been in the automotive industry since 2014. He attended Gadsden State Community College where he completed automotive repair classes. We love having you here, Josh.
Oscar Ruis
Service Technician
Oscar started in the automotive industry with us in 2022. He is currently attending Lawson State where he will graduate from the GM ASEP Program. In his free time he enjoys going to the gym, playing football, and spending time with friends and family. We love having Oscar here with us.
Junior Cruz
Service Technician
Junior started in the automotive industry with us in 2022. He is currently attending Lawson State and will graduate from the GM ASEP program. We are so thankful for Junior to be on our team.
Crus Valdes Sanchez
Service Technician
Crus started in the automotive industry in 2022 at Marshall Technical School for Automotive, but started with us in 2024. We are so glad to have Crus as a part of our team.
Chris Thompson
Service Technician
Chris started in the automotive business in 2018 as a salesman, but started with us in 2024 as a service technician. We love having Chris here at Howard Bentley!
Billy Mauldin
Service Technician
Billy has been in the automotive industry since 2021, but he has been working on vehicles for years now. He originally was doing it as a side hustle and decided to make a career out of it. He then started here in 2024, and never looked back. We love having Billy here at Howard Bentley Buick GMC!
Brandon Jordan
Service Technician
Brandon started in the automotive industry in 2022, but started working with us in 2023. He says he fell in love with all things automotive when he was younger, because he grew numa round drag racing and working on motors. We are so thankful to have him on our team!
Fonzie Davis
Detail Crew
Fonzie has been with us since 2016. In his free time you can find him with his church family, serving others, and telling others about his Lord and Savior! We are thankful for you and the light you are Fonzie!
Jeff Stanfield
Detail Crew
Jeff has been a part of our detail crew since 2018. We love having Jeff on the team!
Randy Benefield
Detail Crew
Randy has been in the automotive industry since he was 15 years old, but started with us in 2024. We are thankful to have him on our team.
Derek Adams
Clean Up Crew
Derek started with us in 2020. We are thankful to have him as a part of our team.
Ryan Adams
Clean Up Crew
Ryan has been with us since 2021. We are thankful to have him on the team.
Colton Adams
Clean Up Crew
Colton started with us in the automotive industry in 2024. His older brothers had been with us for a few years and he decided to follow in their foot steps. We are thankful to hav him on our team.
Trent Brooks
Part-time Lot Attendant
Trent started with us in the automotive industry in 2024, while he attends Wallace State. A fun fact about Trent is that his dad is actually Shane Brooks is his dad. We love having Trent here!
Parts Department
Our knowledgeable Parts Department at Howard Bentley Buick GMC can help you with any replacement parts your car requires. We carry authentic GM accessories to outfit your vehicle.
Mike Reed
Parts Manager
Mike has been with us since 2014, but has been in the automotive industry since 2008. He has an associates degree in Electronics from Chattahoochee College and is a 10 time National Champion in Motorcycle Road Racing. We are glad to have you here Mike!
Gerardo Francisco
Parts
Gerardo, or better known around here as G, has been with us since 2011. He attended The Lincoln College of Technology where he obtained his associates in Automotive & Science, and his Bachelors in Business Management. In his free time he likes to play golf, soccer, fish, and ride his motorcycle. We love having him on our team!
Michael Tucker
Parts Specialist
Michael has been with us since 2017, but has been in the automotive industry since 2011. In his free time he loves to take his family on road trips and making as many memories as possible with them. We love having Michael here.
Linda Pounds
Parts Consultant
Linda has been with us since 2020, but has been in the automotive industry since 1999. We are so thankful for Linda.
Alan Valentin
Parts Counter Representative
Alan previously started working in the automotive industry as a sales representative, but started with us at the parts counter in 2024. He went Snead State, is a huge Alabama fan, and happily married. We are so thankful to have Alan on our team!
Finance department
Oscar Hernandez
Finance Manager
Oscar was born in Mexico City, moved to Texas at 13, and moved here in 1998. As soon as he graduated High School he went into the automotive industry. He started with us in 2005, and enhanced his job title in 2014. We are so thankful for Oscar.
Mary Haden Ayers
Finance Manager
Mary Haden has been with us since 2017! She is a Guntersville local and is a joy to everyone she meets. She has a degree in Journalism from Jacksonville State University, but when Taylor Conner told her about a job opening she jumped at the chance. We are so thankful for Mary Haden.
David Pair
Finance Director
David started in the automotive industry in 1989, and he never looked back. He started working with us in 2012 and has only grown from there. He is originally from Fort Payne, and in his free time he loves to umpire and go on boat rides with his family. We are so glad to have David.
Tyler Winkles
Finance Manager
Tyler started with us in 2017 after reading a Grant Cardone book and feeling inspired. In his free time he likes to hunt, fish, and do anything outdoors. We love having Tyler here.
Customer Care
Emma Goodwin
Sales & Service BDC Manager
Emma, our Service Scheduling Manager, has been with us since 2017! She has her Associates in Science from Snead State and loves anything to do with the great outdoors. She says that she loves working here and loves learning something new everyday!
Salma Sanchez
BDC Sales Associate
Salma has been with us since 2019. Her friend, Rochelle Henry, told her about the job and she has been here ever since. In her free time you can find her at the gym or at a music festival. Salma is just another smiling face at Howard Bentley and we are thankful she is here.
Gabby Mendez
Sales Appointment Representative
Gabby started with us in 2022. Her uncle, Josh Driver, told her about a job with us and the rest is history. She loves what she does and who she works with. In her free time, she loves spending time with her family and her dogs. When she isn't working, you can almost always find her drawing or painting. We don't know what we would do without you Gabby!
Catia Rosales
BDC Service Associate
Catia has been with us since 2021. She started in the automotive industry when she started with us and she hasn't looked back. In her free time, you will more than likely find her shopping with her daughters by her side. We are thankful for Catia!
Lessie Vaughn
Service Scheduling Assistant
Lessie started working with us in 2023 and this is her first job in the automotive industry! We are so happy to have you on board, Lessie!
Mackenzie McClelland
BDC Sales Associate
Mackenzie has been working in the automotive industry since 2020, but started with us in 2023. She originally went to school for healthcare, but had a sales job while in school. She fell in love with sales and decided to come to automotive sales in 2020. We are so thankful to have Mackenzie on our team.
Nancy Lopez
Sales BDC Representative
Nancy started in the automotive industry with us in 2024. She says she saw a job opening and had been praying for an opportunity and her prayers were answered when we reached out! She has an associates degree in Business Administration, loves spending time with her friends and family, and she is the oldest of 5 siblings. We are so thankful to have her on our team.
Kimmy Morales
Service BDC Representative
Hodavias started in the automotive industry, with us, in 2024. She had just graduated from Snead State Community College with an Associates Degree in Science, Pre-Nursing. One of our employees reached out and let her know positions were available, and she has been here ever since! We are so thankful to have her on our team.
Ana Cortez
Service BDC Representative
Ana started with us in August of 2024, which started her career in the automotive industry. When she isn't working she enjoys spending time with her family and friends. We are so thankful to have Ana on our team.
Collision
Chris Rhodes
Collision Center Manager
Chris has been the automotive industry since he was 10 years old! He started with us in February of 2022 and we are thankful he is here.
Kenny Kesler
Collision Center Estimator
Kenny has been in the automotive industry since 2008, but has been with us since 2022. We are thankful to have Kenny!
Emily Higginbotham
Collision Center Office Manager
Emily started in the automotive industry in 2007, but started with us in 2024. When she isn't at work she enjoys spending time with her husband and chasing around her 4 children. We love having Emily here!
Christina Fitzgerald
Collision Center Assistant
Christina has been in the automotive industry since 2007, but with us since 2020. We are so thankful to have her working here!
Shane Self
Estimator
Shane started with us in 2023, and we are so glad to have him on our team.
Wendy Cuzzort
Estimator
Wendy has been in the automotive industry for a few years now, but decided to join our team in 2024. We love having her on our team.
Mason Dismuke
Collision Center Parts Consultant
Mason began working in the automotive industry in 2020 at Bobby's Auto Parts, until he came to work with us in 2023. We are thankful to have Mason on our team.
Brandon Prestwood
Painter
Brandon has been working in the automotive industry since 2005, but has been with us since 2017. In his free time, he likes to restore cars and race motorcycles. We are thankful to have him as a part of our team!
Erick Tello
Collision Center Technician
Erick started with us in 2022. A fun fact about Erick is that he likes to run. We are thankful to have him our Howard Bentley family.
Shane Brooks
Paint Department Prepare
Shane started in the automotive industry in 1993, but started with us in 2022. In his free time he loves to watch Alabama football. We love having Shane working here.
Tracy Shelton
Body Repair Technician
Tracy started in the automotive industry in 1989, but started with us in 2022. In his free time he likes to hunt and spend time with his grandkids. We are so thankful to have Tracy on our team.
Ronald Willett
Body Repair Technician
Ronald started in the automotive industry in 1977, but started with us in 2022. In his free time he loves to fish. We are thankful to have Ronald on our team.
Wesley Brogdon
Auto-Body Technician
Wesley started in the automotive industry in 1996, but started with us in 2023. We are so thankful he is a part of our team!
Ryane Beal
Paint Prep Technician
Ryane has been in the automotive industry since 2019, but has been with us since 2023! We are so thankful to have you as a part of our team!
Erik Thomas
Painter
Erik started in the automotive industry in 1997, but started working with us in 2023. When he isn't at work her enjoys spending time with his wife and 3 kids. We are glad you are on the Howard Bentley team, Erik.
Fabian Nunez
Collision Center Technician
Fabian started with us in 2023, but started in the automotive industry when he was 16. He started working on vehicles and realized he loved it and decided to make a living out of it. We are so thankful to have him on our team.
Hours Of Operation
Service
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
- Closed
Sales
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
- Closed
Collision
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Closed
- Sunday
- Closed