Our Team

Doug Rountree

President & CEO

Doug Rountree

President & CEO
A little about me

Native Tennessean, lover of golf, boating, live music and travel. I subscribe to the Neil Young credo: “Live music is better… bumper stickers should be issued.”

First concert

ZZ Top and the Band in the early 70s

If I could have dinner with one person, living or dead, it would be

Abraham Lincoln

3 historical figures I’d like to put in a room to listen to their conversation

J. R. R. Tolkien, C.S. Lewis, Mark Twain

Doug Oliver

General Manager

Doug Oliver

General Manager
A little about me

As one of four siblings and three step-siblings and with five children of my own, I enjoy being part of a bigger family

Everybody needs to read this book

Unbroken by Laura Hillenbrand

Beach bum, mountain dweller, desert wanderer or city-slicker?

City-slicker

One-way time travel ticket to the past or future. What year do you pick and why?

1776

Wayne Linder

Leasing Manager

Wayne Linder

Leasing Manager
A little about me

Musician and drag racer. Lover of songwriting, recording, guitars, and hang-time with my kids. Been married to wife Lisa for 20+ years. She hasn’t kicked me out yet.

First concert

Van Halen

If I had a superpower it would be

Invisibility

Last meal request

Honey-Nut Cheerios

Celeste Irvin

Leasing Consultant & Creative Director

Celeste Irvin

Leasing Consultant & Creative Director
A little about me

The Beatles, vintage clothing, cloud art, and Play-Doh

3 historical figures I’d like to put in a room to listen to their conversation

JFK, Jackie Kennedy Onassis and Marilyn Monroe

Everybody needs to read this book

The Little Prince by Antoine de Saint-Exupery

One-way time travel ticket to the past or future. What year do you pick and why?

1972- The Top 100 Billboard Chart, Ziggy Stardust, crushed-velvet bell bottoms, maxi dresses, hippie beads, rainbows and Wonder Bread.

Neville Shende

Fleet Operations Manager

Neville Shende

Fleet Operations Manager
A little about me

Family man, guitar & nose picker, songwriter. Enjoy spending time with my wife, listening to my daughter sing, and turning my cell phone off.

If I had a superpower it would be

To ZEN the world… ommmm

First concert

AC/DC & Aerosmith

Michael Zradicka

Driver Trainer

Michael Zradicka

Driver Trainer
A little about me

I enjoy a good ride on my Harley. If I’m not riding, you’ll find me in the gym, training in Martial Arts, which I’ve been involved in for over 20 years, or sitting at the piano or strumming a guitar every now and then.

First concert

Gorgon Lightfoot with my mom and brother

Beach bum, mountain dweller, desert wanderer or city-slicker?

Mountain dweller

3 historical figures I’d like to put in a room to listen to their conversation:

The Dalai Lama, Abraham Lincoln, and my grandpa Howard Wynne

Sam Mattson

Co-drive Coordinator/ELD Admin

Sam Mattson

Co-drive Coordinator/ELD Admin

Billy Vaughn

CFO

Billy Vaughn

CFO
A little about me

Native Nashvillian. I enjoy spending time with family and friends camping, going to the lake, and attending football games in Knoxville.

First concert

Garth Brooks ’95

If I had a superpower it would be

Time travel

3 historical figures I’d like to put in a room to listen to their conversation

Alexander the Great, Thomas Jefferson, Bill Murray

Lynne Jones

Staff Accountant

Lynne Jones

Staff Accountant
A little about me

I am a wife and a mother of two energetic little boys. We enjoy ALL the sports and love going to the lake. When you love your life, living isn’t so hard!

If I were an animal I’d be a

Sea otter. They hold hands when they sleep to prevent drifting away from each other. I just love that!

Beach bum, mountain dweller, desert wanderer or city-slicker?

Somewhere between beach bum and mountain dweller

3 historical figures I’d like to put in a room to listen to their conversation

Jesus, Marilyn Monroe, Ronald Reagan

Julie Howe

Office Manager

Julie Howe

Office Manager
A little about me

Good family, good friends, laughter, positivity, and living fully…

If I had a superpower it would be

Flying… I’d never be late to anything

First concert

Bryan Adams

Last meal request

Hibachi chicken and a Starbucks frappucino

Bailey Ragland

Receptionist

Bailey Ragland

Receptionist
A little about me

I’m a southern girl born and raised in Nashville. I’ve always had a love for music and the arts. I’m a UTC graduate with a BA in Music. I enjoy playing guitar and singing in the praise band at my church.

My WreslteMania intro theme song would definitely be

All Star by SmashMouth

Beach bum, mountain dweller, desert wanderer or city-slicker?

I’m a beach bum at heart no matter what season it is

If you could live in a book, show, or movie, what would it be?

Friends!

Douglas Rountree Jr

Safety Director

Douglas Rountree Jr

Safety Director
A little about me

Love to read and write, love to walk, love animals, and love binging on a good TV series

If I had a superpower it would be

Teleportation. You could go anywhere in the world in an instant, outpace anybody who picked flying as their superpower, and bail anytime you found yourself in a pinch

If I could have dinner with one person, living or dead, it would be

Gandhi, although the dinner would be pretty slim

Deserted island. 1 book, 1 album, 1 movie. What are they?

War & Peace by Leo Tolstoy. Another Day, Another Time: Celebrating the Music of Inside Llewyn Davis. The Tree of Life.

Pi

Resident Therapist

Pi

Resident Therapist
A little about me

Found free and hungry in the field where my workplace is today.

If I had a superpower it would be

To teach humans not to sweat the small stuff. Or the big stuff. I lead by example…

Last meal request

Hotdogs and whipcream

On my nightstand

My green collar, a ball, and a picture of my Pioneer Coach subordinates

Jason Williams

Interior Shop Manager

Jason Williams

Interior Shop Manager
A little about me

Love spending time with family. Like riding my motorcycle and 4 wheelers. Like car shows and building my 6/10.

First concert

Lynard Skynard, 38 Special and Peter Frampton

Last meal request

Wife’s beef stew

3 historical figures I’d like to put in a room to listen to their conversation:

Bob Marley, Jimi Hendrix, Stevie Ray Vaughan

Jeff White

Engineer & Designer

Jeff White

Engineer & Designer
A little about me

Born and raised in Nashville. 55 years old and married with no children. BS Mechanical Engineering from Tenn. Tech University (1991). 28 years experience as an engineer. Raced in NASCAR 1999 – 2010 (19 career wins) and the 2004 NASCAR Championship as Team Engineering Director. Hobbies include racing, music, and snowboarding. I have two mechanical design patents and three utility design patents. Specialties: vehicle dynamics, manufacturing, and capital project management.

First concert

Motley Crue and Ozzy Osborne

My WrestleMania intro them song would definitely be

Boom by POD

Which actor or actress will play you in your biopic?

Harrison Ford, naturally!

Keith Piper

Lead Installer

Keith Piper

Lead Installer

Coming Soon

Chris Carr

Interior Parts Manager

Chris Carr

Interior Parts Manager

Chris Troutt

Carpenter

Chris Troutt

Carpenter
A little about me

Pool player, motorcycle rider, and big fan of family time

If I had a superpower it would be

Invisibility

First concert

Lynyrd Skynyrd

Last meal request

Chicken and dumplings, mashed potatoes, green beans, macaroni & cheese, and a large sweet tea

Cody Wray

Carpenter

Cody Wray

Carpenter
A little about me

Married to a wonderful woman named Kelsey, been together for more than a decade. We live with three big ole fur babies that run the kingdom.

First concert

Invincibility

Last meal request

Sirloin steak, medium well, with some A1, plus a baked potato, asparagus, and a chocolate chess pie.

If I could have dinner with one person, living or dead, it would be

My grandparents

Russ Hawkins

Carpenter

Russ Hawkins

Carpenter

Coming Soon

Randy Pederson

Carpenter

Randy Pederson

Carpenter

Coming Soon

Todd Chance

Electrician

Todd Chance

Electrician
A little about me

I prefer being in the woods rather than a large crowd

First concert

Shawn Cassidy

If I had a superpower it would be

The ability to slow down time

Deserted island. 1 book, 1 album, 1 movie. What are they?

Bible, family photo album, and Cold Mountain

Devon Vaughan

Electrician

Devon Vaughan

Electrician

Coming Soon

Lewis Roberts

Fleet Manager

Lewis Roberts

Fleet Manager
A little about me

Lover of vintage cars, racing, family hobbies, and children’s sports

If I had a superpower it would be

Popeye strength

Last meal request

Baked chicken

Kasey King

Service Manager

Kasey King

Service Manager

Coming Soon

Ben Mashburn

Maintenance Parts Manager

Ben Mashburn

Maintenance Parts Manager
A little about me

Originally from Kentucky, lived in Nashville for 5 years, I like video games – a lot.

First concert

Drake

If I had a superpower it would be

Ability to fly so I can save on gas money

Last meal request

Ham, macaroni and cheese, mashed potatoes, apple pie

 

 

Zack Howell

Road Service

Zack Howell

Road Service
A little about me

It ain’t easy bein’ easy.

First concert

Garth Brooks

If I had a superpower it would be

Sarcasm specialist

Last meal request

Wee’s mac & cheese

Shorin Logan

Mechanic

Shorin Logan

Mechanic
A little about me

From Memphis, TN and now live in Nashville

If I had a superpower it would be

The ability to communicate with animals

3 historical figures I’d like to put in a room to listen to their conversation:

Maya Angelou, Tu-Pac, Malcom X

One-way time travel ticket to the past or future. What year do you pick and why?

1999. I was in college living the life.

Brannon Warren

Mechanic

Brannon Warren

Mechanic

Coming Soon

Jeremy Durham

Interior Maintenance Manager

Jeremy Durham

Interior Maintenance Manager
A little about me

I’m a pumpkin & strawberry farmer and I have an awesome dog named Beau

If I had a superpower it would be

To fly… Driving takes too long!

First concert

The Beach Boys

Tyler Chaffee

Interior Maintenance Specialist

Tyler Chaffee

Interior Maintenance Specialist

Coming Soon

Mandi Acklen

Cleaning Crew

Mandi Acklen

Cleaning Crew

Coming Soon

Hank Arrington

Hank Arrington

A little about me

Grandfather, father, and loving it all

Beach bum, mountain dweller, desert wanderer or city-slicker?

City-slicker

If I could have dinner with one person, living or dead, it would be

Nelson Mandela

If you could live in a book, show, or movie, what would it be?

Blues Brothers

Walt Bell

Walt Bell

Preston Bland

Preston Bland

A little about me

Married with a wonderful son and daughter-in-law and 2 precious granddaughters

First concert

Kenny Rogers & The First Edition

If you could live in a book, TV show or movie, what would it be?

Happy Days

Matt Brabson

Matt Brabson

A little about me

I like a good conversation but am generally quiet and reasonable. Love science fiction, science fact, drag racing and car shows.

If I had a superpower it would be

To heal mental and emotional wounds

If I could have dinner with one person, living or dead, it would be

Nikola Tesla

First concert

Public Enemy

Gary Buckner

Gary Buckner

A little about me

Lover of Southern gospel music and a former gospel quartet singer

On my nightstand

Alarm clock

Last meal request

Steak and potatoes

Bill Crawford

Bill Crawford

A little about me

Married, father of three sons, grandfather of two boys and one girl

If I had a superpower it would be

Time travel

3 historical figures I’d like to put in a room to listen to their conversation

Franklin Roosevelt, George Patton, Dwight Eisenhower

Deserted island. 1 book, 1 album, 1 movie. What are they?

Any Clive Cussler book. The Dark Side of the Moon by Pink Floyd. Midway (1976).

Don Crawford

Don Crawford

Coming Soon

Mike Deffenbaugh

Mike Deffenbaugh

A little about me

Just a guy who enjoys people 🙂

First concert

Marshall Tucker Band

Last meal request

Ribeye, potatoes, green beans, and corn

3 historical figures I’d like to put in a room to listen to their conversation

Harry Truman, Ronald Reagan, Thomas Jefferson

Mike Dennie

Mike Dennie

A little about me

Grew up in a small town in Kentucky. Went into the Army after high school and spent 22 years traveling the US and the world. I try and live life to the fullest, we’ll never get another chance…

First concert

ZZ Top

If I could have dinner with one person, living or dead, it would be

My mother

Earle Distin

Earle Distin

A little about me

Family man and land lover

If I had a superpower it would be

Super Compassion

First concert

Bob Marley & the Wailers

Last meal request

Porter house steak and TATERS!

David Dukes

David Dukes

A little about me

Married 43 years, with children, grandchildren and great grandchildren… Blessed in so many ways.

If you could live in a book, show, or movie, what would it be?

Star Trek

If I could have dinner with one person, living or dead, it would be

My best friend: my wife

If I were an animal I’d be a

Dog, man’s best friend

Geno Fields

Geno Fields

A little about me

I love to drive and the excitement of having a traveling office that changes scenery. Wouldn’t change it for the world.

First concert

The Force MDs

Last meal request

Black eyed peas and smoked turkey legs

If I could have dinner with one person, living or dead, it would be

Al Jarreau

Brian Frasier

Brian Frasier

A little about me

Lover of all sports, camping, fishing, kayaking, and 4-wheeling. Fan of LSU, Titans, and the Predators. Enjoy long walks in small increments

First concert

Symphony orchestra in middle school

On my nightstand

iPad

Last meal request

Cajun gumbo

Mike French

Mike French

A little about me

When I’m not driving a bus I’m on a motorcycle

If I had a superpower it would be

Shape-shifter

 Last meal request

Steak, tater, salad, and lots and lots of alcohol so I’ll forget it’s my last meal

Jimmy Gaddis

Jimmy Gaddis

Coming Soon

Ron Godfrey

Ron Godfrey

Coming Soon

John Harman

John Harman

Coming Soon

Mike Holder

Mike Holder

A little about me

Hard working, ethical, reliable, musical

Last meal request

Prime rib, mashed potatoes, asparagus, gravy, horseradish, cheese cake, dirty chai tea latte

Deserted island. 1 book, 1 album, 1 movie. What are they?

War & Peace by Leo Tolstoy. Beginnings by the Allman Brothers. Dr Stranglelove or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb

One-way time travel ticket to the past or future. What year do you pick and why?

1945 to experience all the great Art Deco cars, bikes, buildings, trains, trucks, music, and industry in general

Wendy Holt

Wendy Holt

A little about me

I love to travel and I love music, which makes this job perfect for me. I have three grown daughters and four grandchildren. I’m an advanced EMT. I keep my license up-to-date and still work as an EMT for my hometown.

One-way time travel ticket to the past or future. What year do you pick and why?

Sometime in the 1800s, so I could live as they did in Little House on the Prairie

If I could have dinner with one person, living or dead, it would be

I’d bring back my great-grandmother who lived to be 99 years old. She didn’t take any medication on a regular basis and was living at home when she suddenly passed. She was quite amazing!

Frank Huebscher

Frank Huebscher

Bob Knight

Bob Knight

A little about me

Father of four children and married. I own a landscape construction company and am a firefighter and security guard. I love to lift weights and do anything outdoorsy. Hiking, mountain biking, skiing, time on my boat… I’ve been driving motor coaches and limos for the last twenty years. Love people and love to extend my humor!

Tony Koehler

Tony Koehler

Coming Soon

Bill Krantz

Bill Krantz

Coming Soon

Tommy Ledford

Tommy Ledford

A little about me

A well-seasoned traveler

If I had a superpower it would be

Telepathy

On my nightstand

Water

Last meal request

Steak

Serge Maillet

Serge Maillet

A little about me

I love family time and my friends, love to travel and always be on the go, love good conversations about good times, and I love my work and am blessed to do what I do.

First concert

Conway Twitty

If I had a superpower it would be

Never getting sick

Last meal request

T-bone with mushrooms and onions

Ray Martin

Ray Martin

Coming Soon

Andrew Moreno

Andrew Moreno

First concert

AC/DC

If I could have dinner with one person, living or dead, it would be

Grandma and Great-Grandma

Last meal request

Chicken fried steak

Stan Olson

Stan Olson

Coming Soon

Justin Pullin

Justin Pullin

A little about me

I’m an easy-going family man who enjoys and takes pride in what I do. I’m from south Texas – born and raised.

First concert

Garth Brooks at Sea World in San Antonio, TX

If I had a superpower it would be

Time travel

Beach bum, mountain dweller, desert wanderer or city-slicker?

Mountain dweller

Terry Randolph

Terry Randolph

First concert

Iron Butterfly

Last meal request

Deep fried catfish, hush puppies, french fries, and coconut creampie

3 historical figures I’d like to put in a room to listen to their conversation

George Patton, Donald Trump, Jesse Jackson

Deserted island. 1 book, 1 album, 1 movie. What are they?

Failure Is Not an Option by Gene Kranz. Hotel California. Tombstone

Chuck Reyer

Chuck Reyer

Coming Soon

Anthony Rivera

Anthony Rivera

Coming Soon

Charlie Roads

Charlie Roads

A little about me

You’ll never be late when I’m at the wheel. All I ask in return is mutual respect, someone to push the gas and brakes, and the occasional walk. I work part-time as security when I’m not driving and have scared off tons of squirrels. I offer this service to all my on-the-road clients free of charge. I take dog food, human food, and bones for payment.

First concert

Lil Bow Wow

If I could have dinner with one person, living or dead, it would be

Dr. Dolittle, brilliant physician and master translator of Caninese

3 historical figures I’d like to put in a room to listen to their conversation

Tossup between Lassie, Benji, and Old Yeller or Shadow, Chance, and Sassy

Floyd Robinson

Floyd Robinson

A little about me

Lover of grilling out, relaxation, CSI Miami and western movies

If I had a superpower it would be

Flying

Last meal request

Turkey, rice, and banana pudding

First concert

Brandy

Ronnie Dale Rotroff

Ronnie Dale Rotroff

A little about me

Been driving since 1971. I love showing my horse and I love to fish. Country music fan (if it ain’t got that swing, it’s not a thing). Family man and cherish every moment I get to spend with them.

If I had a superpower it would be

To see the future

Last meal request

Big Tex 72 oz. ribeye steak – medium rare, please!

First concert

Ray Price

Lee Roy

Lee Roy

A little about me

Believer in the Good Book, husband and a father of two amazing, beautiful girls, love life and new adventures

Last meal request

Starter would be lobster, with the main meal being lobster, and for dessert… yup, lobster!

Which actor or actress will play you in your biopic?

Brad Pitt of course

Beach bum, mountain dweller, desert wanderer or city-slicker?

A bit of beach bum and mountain dweller. Both are relaxing to me.

Demetrius Sims

Demetrius Sims

A little about me

If you see me on Monday, I am that same person you see again next Monday… And if you don’t see me on a bus, you will see me on a motorcycle.

If I had a superpower it would be

To make the whole world smile for a day

First concert

Run-DMC. My first driving tour was Lauryn Hill in 1998

Last meal request

Chitlins with hot sauce

David Smith (Smitty)

David Smith (Smitty)

A little about me

What you see is what you get!

If I had a superpower it would be

To get you where you want to be in the blink of an eye

First concert

Eric Burden & The Animals 1969 (I was only 14!)

On my nightstand

Picture of my lovely wife

Antwon Stigger

Antwon Stigger

Coming Soon

Frank Swiech

Frank Swiech

 First concert

Elton John, 1971, Boston Garden

Last meal request

King crab, steamed clams, candy apples and cotton candy

If I could have dinner with one person, living or dead, it would be

Rodney Dangerfield

Ed Thomas

Ed Thomas

A little about me

Steel guitar player, fly fisherman, and grandchildren entertainer

On my nightstand

Books, a magnifying glass, and a back-scratcher

First concert

Conway Twitty

Last meal request

A 22 oz. ribeye steak

Greg Tribble

Greg Tribble

Coming Soon

Dale Wilson

Dale Wilson

A little about me

I love to drive and see the countryside, love motorcycles, music and most of all love spending my free time with my lovely wife!

First concert

Heart at E.A. Diddle Arena

On my nightstand

Life Application Study Bible and our wedding picture frame with wedding pics

If I had a superpower it would be

To make everyone happy and comfortable!