Staff

Executive Team

  • Tom Hunter

    Tom Hunter

    President and CEO - Hunter Corporation

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    Tom Hunter

    Tom Hunter

    President and CEO - Hunter Corporation

    Tom Hunter graduated from Davidson College in 1993 with a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics. He then worked for a startup joint-venture between MidSouth Financial and Centura Bank. After several promotions culminating in Vice President, Mr. Hunter was selected to attend UNC’s Kenan-Flager Business School and graduated with honors in 1999. Upon graduation, Mr. Hunter worked as a mergers and acquisitions associate for Brookwood Associates, LLC, an investment bank in Charlotte, NC. In 2002, he joined his family’s company, Hunter Corporation, Inc. While attending NADA’s Dealer Academy, Mr. Hunter worked at all positions within the dealership, from parts counter, sales to sales manager. He is currently the President and Chief Executive Officer of Hunter Corporation.

  • Shanda Taylor

    Shanda Taylor

    Corporate Controller

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    Shanda Taylor

    Shanda Taylor

    Corporate Controller

    Meet Shanda Taylor! Originally from Gary, Indiana, Shanda is an outdoor enthusiast who loves kayaking and motorcycle/bike riding. When she’s not enjoying adventures on the water or the open road, she’s spending quality time with her loyal dog, Diesel. Shanda brings her love for exploration and excitement to the team—always ready for the next challenge!

  • Adam Baker

    Adam Baker

    General Manager, Managing Partner

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    Adam Baker

    Adam Baker

    General Manager, Managing Partner

    Adam started with Dal-kawa cycle center in 1999 in the service department. He worked as a technician until 2010 when he became the Service Manager. He continued as the Service Manager after the Hunter group purchased the company in 2017. He is now the General Manager of Hunter power Sports. Adam is married and has three children.

  • Randy Hunter

    Randy Hunter

    Chairman - Hunter Corporation

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    Randy Hunter

    Randy Hunter

    Chairman - Hunter Corporation

    Randy Hunter graduated from East Carolina University in 1984 with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration. In September of 1984 he began his career with Hunter Corporation, Inc. Randy has worked in all departments and has held practically every position at both dealerships, including sales representative, service writer, finance manager, new and used car manager and general sales manager. He has garnered many sales awards from Chevrolet’s Legion of Sales leaders and the Truck Honor Club. In 1998 he was promoted to General Manager of Hunter Nissan Lincoln Mercury. The dealership has earned several awards, including Nissan’s prestigious Award of Merit. He is currently serving as the Chairman and Visionary of Hunter Corporation.

  • Hector Abelairas

    Hector Abelairas

    Hunter Subaru Hyundai Volvo GM

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    Hector Abelairas

    Hector Abelairas

    Hunter Subaru Hyundai Volvo GM

    Hector is originally from New Jersey. He has recently moved up to NC from Miami, Florida to join the Hunter team as the Subaru Hyundai Volvo General Manager. He received a Business Admin Executive Certificate from the University of Notre Dame. He graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree from the University of Phoenix. He has been in the automotive industry for over 30 years. Hector is an experienced and well-reputed General Manager who has successfully operated Ford, Lincoln & Honda franchises. He has received numerous Dealer & manufacturer awards including being a 5-time “Ford President’s Award” winner, 2-time J.D. Power & Assoc. “Dealer of Excellence Award” winner and a “Honda Council of Excellence Award” winner.

  • Kate Redmond

    Kate Redmond

    Marketing and BDC Director

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    Kate Redmond

    Kate Redmond

    Marketing and BDC Director

    Kate graduated from Winthrop University with a Bachelor of Science in Integrated Marketing Communications. Her career started in an advertising agency to drive revenue goals through traditional and digital advertising. In addition to automotive, Kate spent time working with nonprofits to understand and build their brand through websites, logos, social media, and beginner advertising. Since joining Hunter Automotive Group, she has set standards in digital marketing, is a sought out speaker for national conferences, and known expert in her field.

  • Jen Ramming

    Jen Ramming

    Managing Director, Hunter Hometown Foundation

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    Jen Ramming

    Jen Ramming

    Managing Director, Hunter Hometown Foundation

    Jen Langdon Ramming is the Managing Director of Hunter Hometown Foundation. Jen has worked in nonprofit leadership for 23 years in WNC, including being the founder and director of the award winning program, OpenDoors of Asheville. Jen holds degrees in Sociology and Mass Communications from the University of Vermont, a Leadership certificate in Non-Profit Management from Duke University and a certificate in Diversity and Inclusion from Cornell University. She currently serves as an executive Board member of the Key Learning Center, and Carolina Day School, and in her free time, is a mother of four boys, avid mountain biker, sailor, and gardener.

  • Jain Hayes

    Jain Hayes

    Human Resource Director

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    Jain Hayes

    Jain Hayes

    Human Resource Director

    Jain has spent most of her career in Western North Carolina and worked in manufacturing and logistics before joining the Hunter Automotive Group. She graduated from Montreat College with a Bachelors in Business Administration, is SPHR certified, and has a wide range of experience in HR. Jain has built an innovative leadership development program for Hunter, cultures a collaborative team environment across the business, and drives innovation and growth through employee empowerment.  

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