Interview with Lisa Dotson

Interview with Lisa Dotson, salesperson

Me: How long have you been working with Jenkins and Wynne?

            LD: Seven Years.

Me: What is your role here at Jenkins and Wynne?

LD: I sell cars; I’m a salesperson. I sell Ford, Lincoln Honda, and used vehicles.

Me: Is there a good story about something that’s happened while working here?

LD: Maybe about four years ago, I was standing on the lot, and my back was on a concrete stop… as I’m backing up… the customer sees before I do, but as I back up, I fall over that concrete stop. The customer reaches out to catch me, but it was too late and I fell right on my butt. Things like that happen. You’ll bang your head on the door, or smash your finger in something. It can be funny.

Me: What’s your favorite part about working the position you do?

LD: Meeting people. It’s not that I’m selling cars as much as I’m helping people fit a need. I like being a facilitator and helping people fit their needs.

Me: What kind of vehicle do you drive?

            LD: A Honda CR-V. It’s ’12.

Me: Do you have any hobbies?

            LD: I design and make clothes. I sing, so I lead music at my church.

Me: What work experience do you have outside of Jenkins and Wynne?

LD: I’ve been in the car business for 21 years. I was in law enforcement before for 15 years. 10 years in New York, and a deputy sheriff (in Clarksville) for 5.

Me: Is there anything different about working at Jenkins and Wynne that’s surprised you?

LD:  I’ve been in the business for 21 years. Jenkins and Wynne in their 60-year history, has a reputation that nobody else has. They treat their customers and employees extremely well. We have salesmen that have been here for decades. They’ve built up cliental and a customer base. They have earned a lot of trust.