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Aaron has spent 34 years in the automotive industry, turning a lifelong passion for anything mechanical into a career dedicated to automotive repair, leadership, and serving the community.
His interest in vehicles started as a kid, when he would take apart bikes, motorcycles, lawn mowers, and just about anything with nuts and bolts, usually just to see how it worked. Throughout his career, Aaron specialized in electrical and computer diagnostics, heating and A/C systems, and other challenging repairs. Automotive A/C became a favorite, and shops throughout Genesee County would often send him vehicles they couldn’t diagnose.
Today, Aaron’s favorite part of Grand Pointe Automotive is building relationships with customers and developing the team. He takes pride in seeing generations of families continue to trust Grand Pointe and enjoys helping team members grow and reach their career goals.
Aaron currently drives a Ford F-250 Super Duty. His dream vehicles include a Chevy El Camino, first-, second-, and third-generation Ford Broncos, a Ford GT, and a Ford Mustang.
Outside of work, Aaron enjoys traveling, camping, fishing, and spending time with his wife and two kids, including attending his son’s sporting events and his daughter’s dance competitions. The family also has a dog named Maggie although, Aaron says she’s really his wife’s dog!
Aaron is also passionate about giving back to the community that has supported Grand Pointe since 1950, from supporting local fundraisers, schools, police and fire departments to helping families in need.
Courtney is the Finance Manager at Grand Pointe Automotive and brings five years of experience in the automotive industry to the team. While she may spend more time working with numbers than under the hood, Courtney proudly says she knows her way around a spreadsheet!
Although Courtney doesn’t work directly with customers every day, she is incredibly grateful for the wonderful and loyal customers who continue to support Grand Pointe Automotive. Her favorite part of being on the GPA team is the positive culture and the coworkers she gets to work alongside.
Outside of work, Courtney enjoys camping, golfing, making sourdough bread, and spending time with her family. She currently drives a Ford Explorer, but her dream vehicle is a Range Rover SV.
Her family also includes a mini-Labradoodle named Millie!
Randi brings 27 years of experience in the automotive industry to the Grand Pointe Automotive team. She also holds a bachelor’s degree in business management, bringing years of industry knowledge and business experience to her role.
When asked what she loves most about working at Grand Pointe Automotive, her answer is simple: the people! She enjoys being part of a team and workplace built around great relationships.
Outside of work, Randi loves traveling and spending time with friends and family. She has been married for 21 years and has two children, Delaney and Jack. She also stays involved in the community by helping coach the Goodrich varsity dance team and serving with the nonprofit “Bring More Good.”
Randi currently drives a Lincoln Aviator, but her dream ride is an International Harvester Scout with no top!
She also loves spending time with her dog, Maggie!
Outside of work, Nathan enjoys creating music and spending time with people. He is most proud of being part of building a national brand. If he weren’t in his current role, Nathan would likely pursue a career in music marketing or digital content creation. His first car was a Chevette, and while he doesn’t have a specific dream car, he values vehicles that are well-built and built to last.
Derrick brings 20 years of automotive industry experience to his role as Service Manager at Grand Pointe Automotive. For him, one of the most important parts of the job is creating a place where customers feel comfortable and know they can trust the people taking care of their vehicles.
One of Derrick’s favorite things about Grand Pointe Automotive is the shop’s culture and expertise. He enjoys being part of a knowledgeable team that works together to provide customers with dependable service and a great experience.
Outside of work, Derrick enjoys camping, hockey, fishing, and spending time with his wife and two kids. He currently drives a Ford F-150, but his dream vehicle is a late-1960s Dodge Coronet.
At home, Derrick also has two four-legged family members: Elton, a Great Dane, and Sadie, a French Bulldog.
Meet Jim, our Parts Manager at Grand Pointe Automotive! Jim brings an impressive 43 years of experience in the automotive industry and is also a Master Mechanic. His passion for vehicles began with his father, who served as a mechanic in the Army.
Jim especially enjoys working with General Motors vehicles and takes pride in helping ensure our customers have safe, reliable transportation. His favorite part of working at Grand Pointe Automotive is the great team he gets to work alongside every day.
Outside of work, Jim enjoys bowling and traveling. He currently drives a Chevy Equinox, but his dream vehicle is a classic 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle SS!
Meet Brianna, one of the friendly Service Advisors at Grand Pointe Automotive! With nearly six years of experience in the automotive industry, Brianna originally made the switch from healthcare because she wanted to challenge herself and learn something completely new. Since then, she has developed a passion for helping customers understand their vehicles and making the repair process feel as simple and stress-free as possible. Her greatest specialty is making sure every customer leaves with a better understanding of their vehicle—and hopefully a better day, too!
Brianna’s favorite part of working at Grand Pointe Automotive is the people, the supportive environment, and the opportunities to continue learning and advancing in her career. While she doesn’t personally work on vehicles, she has always been a Ford fan. She currently drives a Ford Escape and also owns a Ram 1500. Her dream garage would include a classic 1995 Ford Bronco alongside a new Ford Bronco Heritage Edition.
Outside of work, Brianna enjoys paint-by-number projects, PC gaming, and spending time outdoors. She is also a proud dog mom to Poppy, a Dalmatian mix she rescued from the Humane Society. Poppy holds a very special place in her heart and keeps life outside the shop full of love and adventure!
Hayden has worked in the automotive industry for seven years and currently serves as a Service Advisor at Grand Pointe Automotive. His interest in vehicles runs in the family, and he holds certifications as a Michigan Master Mechanic and an ASE Certified Service Consultant. He considers himself a jack-of-all-trades and enjoys helping customers find the right solutions for their vehicles.
Hayden’s favorite part of working at Grand Pointe Automotive is the close-knit GPA family. Outside of work, he enjoys spending time with his kids and working on his collection of vehicles, which includes a 2001 Chevy Blazer, a 2014 Chevy Silverado, a 2017 GMC Yukon Denali, and a 2003 Snapper S150X. His dream vehicle is a 2001 Blazer with a V8!
Meet Tayler, one of the friendly Service Advisors at Grand Pointe Automotive! Tayler has been working in the automotive industry for one year. She was originally drawn to the field because it was completely new to her and seemed like an exciting opportunity to learn something different.
Although Tayler doesn’t personally perform repairs, she plays an important role in helping customers navigate the repair process. She enjoys finding solutions to their vehicle concerns, clearly explaining what their vehicles need, and helping them feel safe and confident when they get back on the road. Her caring personality and willingness to help make her a wonderful part of the customer-service team.
Tayler’s favorite thing about working at Grand Pointe Automotive is the close-knit, family-like dynamic shared among the team. She currently drives a 2019 Ford EcoSport, while her dream vehicle is a Toyota RAV4.
Outside of work, Tayler loves spending quality time with her boys. She is also a proud cat mom to Emmy!
Gilbert brings 25 years of automotive industry experience to the Grand Pointe Automotive team. His passion for working on vehicles started early, inspired by his uncles, Tom and Jerry who are both Master Mechanics. Following in their footsteps, Gilbert became a Master Certified Technician and has built a career around diagnosing and repairing vehicles.
When it comes to repairs, Gilbert especially enjoys working on Chevy trucks. One of his favorite parts of the job is helping customers understand their vehicles and giving them the information they need to make educated decisions about their repairs. He also appreciates the attention Grand Pointe Automotive gives to both its customers and employees.
Outside of the shop, Gilbert enjoys writing and producing music. He currently drives a 2008 Chevy Impala, but his dream vehicle is a 1970 Ford Mustang Boss 429. And when he heads home at the end of the day, he has a full house waiting for him, four dogs and three cats!
Pressley brings 24 years of automotive industry experience to the Grand Pointe Automotive team. His interest in working on vehicles began while growing up and repairing farm trucks, eventually inspiring him to turn that hands-on experience into a successful career.
As a Master Certified Automotive Technician, Pressley has the knowledge and experience to tackle even the most challenging repairs. He especially enjoys working on GM vehicles and takes pride in successfully repairing cars that other shops couldn’t figure out. His favorite part of working at Grand Pointe Automotive is the family-oriented atmosphere and being part of a team that genuinely cares about its customers.
Pressley currently owns a 2018 Chevrolet Silverado and a classic 1967 Chevrolet C10. His dream vehicle is a 1958 Chevrolet Impala. Outside of work, Pressley enjoys spending time with his miniature schnauzer, Pepper.
Tanner is a Master Technician at Grand Pointe Automotive with seven years of experience in the automotive industry. His interest in working with vehicles began with the satisfaction of taking something that is broken, figuring out the problem, and getting it working properly again. That same problem-solving mindset continues to motivate him every day in the shop.
As a Master Technician, Tanner brings valuable knowledge, experience, and attention to detail to every vehicle he works on. While he enjoys taking on a variety of repairs, Toyotas are his favorite vehicles to work on. For Tanner, the most rewarding part of his job is knowing that his work helps keep customers moving and gets them safely back on the road. He also enjoys being part of Grand Pointe Automotive because of the supportive, team-oriented atmosphere among the staff.
Tanner’s appreciation for Toyota continues outside of work. He currently drives a 1995 Toyota Camry, and his dream vehicle is a 1990s Toyota Chaser. When he isn’t working on vehicles, Tanner enjoys racing and collecting die-cast cars. He is also the proud owner of a cat named Ash, who keeps him company when he’s away from the shop.
Meet Parker Davis, one of the skilled automotive technicians at Grand Pointe Automotive! Parker has four years of automotive experience, including his professional schooling. His interest in the industry began after completing his first repair on his own vehicle. He quickly discovered how much he enjoyed working with his hands and knew he had found the right career path.
Parker is a Master Certified technician with additional expertise in diesel vehicles. He especially enjoys tackling detailed, complex repairs involving engines and transmissions. For Parker, one of the most rewarding parts of his job is knowing that his work helps keep customers safely and reliably on the road.
His favorite things about working at Grand Pointe Automotive are the positive environment and the people he works alongside every day. Parker currently owns a 2016 Ram 1500 and a 1986 Chevrolet Corvette, but his ultimate dream vehicle is a 1967 Corvette.
When he isn’t at the shop, Parker enjoys golfing, grilling, and spending time with his cat, Meatball!
John is an Automotive Technician at Grand Pointe Automotive with seven years of experience in the automotive industry. His interest in the field started with a love for taking things apart and putting them back together, along with encouragement from friends who were already technicians.
John is a Master Certified Technician with all eight State of Michigan certifications. His favorite repairs include engine and transmission work, dashboard removal, and other larger, more involved jobs. For John, one of the most rewarding parts of the job is knowing customers are leaving the shop with a quality repair they can feel confident in.
His favorite things about working at Grand Pointe Automotive are the work activities, lunches, and fun work environment shared with the team.
Outside of the shop, John enjoys bowling, golfing, and spending time with his two kids. He currently drives a 2013 Honda Odyssey, but his dream ride is a 1969 Ford Mustang.
Mark Kennedy is part of the Grand Pointe Automotive team, helping with driving and clean-up, and brings an impressive 55 years of experience in the automotive industry. His connection to the automotive world comes from his extensive background with GM assembly plant in Southeast Michigan.
What Mark enjoys most about his role is the people. He loves hearing customers’ stories, sharing a laugh, and hopefully making their day a little better. His favorite part about working at Grand Pointe Automotive is the sense of purpose he gets from being around and helping others.
Mark currently drives a 2026 Chevrolet Equinox, but when it comes to dream cars, he has a few favorites—especially classics from around 1967, including the Chevy II, Corvette, Mustang, and GTX.
Outside of work, Mark has plenty of interests to keep him busy, including cars, U.S. history, researching his family tree, photography, and home repair projects.
Dan brings an impressive 35 years of experience in the automotive industry to Grand Pointe Automotive. His interest in all things mechanical started early, growing up working on bikes, lawn mowers, scooters, and go-karts. Over the years, he has also earned several mechanic certifications and developed a particular appreciation for 1970s GM, Ford, and Chrysler vehicles.
As our Shuttle Driver, Dan enjoys connecting with customers, being friendly, and having good conversations along the way. One of his favorite things about Grand Pointe Automotive is working with a polite and understanding boss and being part of the team.
Dan is definitely a vehicle enthusiast. He currently owns five automobiles and two motorcycles! His dream vehicle is a 1968–1970 Dodge Charger with a 426-cubic-inch V8.
Outside of work, Dan enjoys TV, ladder ball, cornhole, and horseshoes. At home, he also has three cats: two male brothers and one female.
With decades of automotive experience and an easygoing personality, Dan is always happy to help make our customers’ experience at Grand Pointe Automotive a friendly one.
Wyatt is a Lube Technician at Grand Pointe Automotive with two years of experience in the automotive industry. His interest in working on vehicles began with small motors and he naturally progressed into working on cars as he continued learning and building his skills.
Wyatt holds an All Motor Vehicle Mechanic Trainee Permit and has experience with oil changes and tire adjustments. His favorite type of repair is tire work because he enjoys the hands-on nature of it and finds it straightforward and rewarding.When it comes to helping customers, Wyatt takes pride in making sure every vehicle receives quality work that customers can feel confident in.
One of Wyatt’s favorite parts about working at Grand Pointe Automotive is the people he gets to work alongside every day and the team atmosphere in the shop.
Outside of work, Wyatt is a big racing fan. You can usually find him racing or watching races at Lapeer Dragway. He currently drives a 2008 BMW 535xi with the N54 engine, and his dream vehicle is a BMW M Sport 980.
When he’s not around cars or at the track, Wyatt spends time with his cat, Tiger.
