Staff

Click on one of the people below to find out more information.

• Lonnie Vongsavanh

  General Manager

  

  Lonnie Vongsavanh aka "Lonnie V" is the General Manager at Modern Nissan of Hickory. Lonnie started his Modern career at our largest dealership and brings vast amounts of automotive experience and insight to our Hickory team. Lonnie is local to the Hickory area and lives with his wife Vienna and their three children. On off days you'll find Lonnie playing golf, spending time with his family and cheering for his favorite NFL team, the Pittsburgh Steelers. 

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• Quincey Drum

  Sales Manager

  

  Quincey Drum is a Sales Manager at Modern Nissan of Hickory and has been in the Automotive Industry since 2004. He and his wife, Jessica, two sons, Garrison and Allen, and daughter (little baby girl) Maggie live in Sawmills, NC with their family dog, Marci.  When Quincey is not at work or spending time with his family, he loves playing golf, cheering for the Steelers and the occasional long walk along one of our beautiful North Carolina beaches. If he could meet anyone, past or present, it would be The King..... King of Rock N' Roll that is, Elvis Presley!

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• Ryan Caldwell

  Finance Manager

  

  Ryan Caldwell is a Finance Manager at Modern Nissan of Hickory. Ryan has 14-year-old fraternal twins (how cool is that) and lives in Conover with his cat, Shadow. Ryan's favorite off-day activities include watching movies and of course football! Ryan is a huge Pittsburgh Steelers fan and if he could meet any one person, past or present, it would be none other than Big Ben Roethlisberger!   

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• Robert Cobb

  Sales Manager

  

  
  

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• Russell Taylor

  Internet Manager

  

  Russell Taylor is the Internet Manager at Modern Nissan of Hickory. Russell has been in the automotive industry since August, 2009 and strongly believes in making the dealership experience for customers FUN, FAST and FRIENDLY which he and his team live by each day. If you want to have the total ownership experience, Russell is fully committed to make that a reality. 

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• Melissa Leach

  Owner Loyalty Manager

  

  Melissa Leach is the Owner Loyalty Manager at Modern Nissan of Hickory.  She lives in Statesville with her husband Eddie. Melissa has a daughter living in Charlotte, NC and another daughter living in Huttwil, Switzerland with her first grandchild. Needless to say she enjoys travel and her favorite vacation was touring Switzerland, France and Italy. A truly creative spirit, Melissa loves DIY projects, crafts, gardening and decorating. She also enjoys volunteering at her local church. On Saturdays and Sundays you'll find Melissa cheering for her favorite teams, the Michigan State Spartans and the Pittsburg Steelers. Melissa also adds "You have to support the home team, go Panthers"!

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• Jeff Ford

  Sales and Leasing Specialist

  

  Jeff Ford is a veteran Sales and Leasing Specialist at Modern Nissan of Hickory. Jeff lives in Granite Falls with his wife Emily and like any other proud grandparents, both love spending time with their grandkids. Jeff loves the outdoors, so naturally his favorite hobbies are golfing and landscaping. He has met the legendary former coach of the Dallas Cowboys, Tom Landry, so it should come as no surprise that America's Team is who Jeff cheers for every Sunday! 

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• Allen Marple

  Sales and Leasing Specialist

  

  Allen Marple is a veteran Sales and Leasing Specialist at Modern Nissan of Hickory. Allen is local to the Hickory area and likes to be doing anything outside or on the water. He is also a Greenbay Packers fan - Go Pack Go! If he could meet one person, past or present, it would be his Grandmother. 

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• Brett Martin

  Sales and Leasing Specialist

  

  Brett Martin is a Sales and Leasing Specialist at Modern Nissan of Hickory. Brett and his wife, Felicia, are local to the Hickory area and have one child and a Miniature Schnauzer. Backstreets is a local favorite of Brett's and you'll probably find him there on Sundays waving his Terrible Towel, cheering for the Pittsburgh Steelers!  

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• Ben Moseley

  Sales and Leasing Specialist

  

  Ben Moseley is a Sales and Leasing Specialist at Modern Nissan of Hickory. Ben and his two sons are local to the Hickory area. In between pulling for his favorite football team Notre Dame, Ben coaches baseball, practices mixed martial arts and is focused on all things fitness! Talk about an active lifestyle! If he could meet one person, past or present, it would be Alexander The Great. 

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• Logan Canipe

  Sales and Leasing Specialist

  

  Logan Canipe is a Sales and Leasing Specialist at Modern Nissan of Hickory. Logan lives in Maiden with his Miniature Schnauzer Conner and loves to explore North Carolina's Queen City, Charlotte! Logan thoroughly enjoys boating, skiing, hiking and pulling for the local team favorite, the Carolina Panthers. If he could meet one person, past or present, it would be Theodore Roosevelt. 

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• Gail Cohen

  Receptionist

  

  Gail Cohen is a Receptionist/Popcorn Extraordinaire at Modern Nissan of Hickory. Gail's popcorn is legendary so you must try a bag when you visit.  Gail lives in Hickory with her husband Marvin and the family Shih'Tzu Gigi. Gail is a trained pianist and has a passion for music. She has even met Tina Turner! When she is not playing the piano, you can find Gail watching golf, one of her favorite past times. If she could meet one person, past or present, it would be Jordan Speith.  

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• Carrie Baker

  Vehicle Exchange

  

  
  

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• Wesley Starnes

  Sales Consultant

  

  
  

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• James Crawford

  Sales and Leasing Specialist

  

  
  

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• Alex Vasile

  Sales Consultant

  

  
  

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• Jason Hart

  Sales Consultant

  

  
  

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• Jackie Ramirez

  Sales Consultant

  

  
  

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• Destiny Osborne

  Receptionist

  

  
  

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• Christine Phanhly

  Receptionist

  

  
  

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