I began my career in the automotive industry by complete accident. My original intention was to major in computer science and work in that field. My high school had an internship program with dealerships and started working as an express maintenance technician in 2006. After graduating highschool in 2006 I began Toyota’s Certification program and by 2011 I was a ToyotaMaster Diagnostic Technician. I continued to diagnose and repair Toyotas until 2018. I made the transition to service advisor and grew my skill set in multiple facets, including PROASM recognition in 2021. A management opportunity in Lugoff Toyota’s Parts Department opened in 2022 and I accepted the challenge to meet and exceed the current level of the department. The Parts Department grew over the course of the year in preparation to accepting the position of Service Manager this past May.
Read moreDealership Experience
6 yrs, 8 mos
Industry Experience
18 yrs, 10 mos
Specialties & Trainings
Parts Top Performer 2022
Service Top Performer 2023
PRO ASM 2021
Toyota Certified Master Diagnostic Technician
ASE Master Recertifed Diagnostic Specialist
Toyota Certified Assistant Service Manager
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Write a Review60 Reviews of Jesse James
December 01, 2023
Ive been using Lugoff Toyota for years now. Jesse/Ian in Service and Cody Debruhl in Sales are the best in every way. I purchased from Cody and my mom recently purchased from him! I couldnt Jesse/Ian in Service and Cody Debruhl in Sales are the best in every way. I purchased from Cody and my mom recently purchased from him! I couldnt ask for a better dealership.. Honest and Trustworthy at all times… More
Other Employees Tagged: Cody DeBruhl, Tommy Lee, Tommy Hancock, Hannah Maggio, Alicia Martin, Ian Collins
July 18, 2023
Great dealership. Ty Davis and Clyde Cuttino are great salesmen. Service department is fabulous. BigMoe!!!! Ty Davis and Clyde Cuttino are great salesmen. Service department is fabulous. BigMoe!!!! More
Other Employees Tagged: Ralph Harper, Matt Baker, Ira Thomas Jr., Scott Cooper, Tommy Lee, Tommy Hancock, Hannah Maggio, Alicia Martin , Heather Hagan
March 11, 2023
We drive from over 40 min. To service and purchase here. We love the people here all around . Can’t ask for a better place!! To service and purchase here. We love the people here all around . Can’t ask for a better place!! More
Other Employees Tagged: Mike Swofford, Hannah Maggio
February 14, 2023
Best place to buy your next ride. Ask for Tyrone he can help you with the right vehicle. Great service department also, they care about your ride as much as you do.finance department Ask for Tyrone he can help you with the right vehicle. Great service department also, they care about your ride as much as you do.finance department is really good also More
Other Employees Tagged: Ralph Harper, Tyrone Davis, Matt Baker, Ira Thomas Jr., Tommy Lee, Tommy Hancock
December 24, 2022
Went there because its a toyota dealership and i love toyotas. sadly I knew more about the car I wanted than they did then was made to feel unimportant, took my business to midlands toyota. At least ther toyotas. sadly I knew more about the car I wanted than they did then was made to feel unimportant, took my business to midlands toyota. At least there they seem to know their cars. More
November 02, 2022
This is a great dealership. We've been going here for quite a while and have always had great service. Our family has purchased several vehicles here and we have always been v We've been going here for quite a while and have always had great service. Our family has purchased several vehicles here and we have always been very satisfied. I had the pleasure of meeting Jessie James several years ago in the service department. He always communicated the progress well and gave great advice. He has now become Parts manager. (Congratulations!!!) Since then, I usually work with Tommy or Ian. They both have continued the tradition of great service. We had two older vehicles that we regularly got serviced as well as a newer one that we took there for routine maintenance. However, we came to the realization that it was time to get a new vehicle. As soon as I pulled up, Mike Coral came out and introduced himself and our new vehicle, a 2023 Tundra 4X4. With in minutes, he produced the key and took it on the first test drive. After we sat a the table and talked, I never felt pressured or part of a good-salesman/evil sales manager game. In fact, the sales manager came out and chatted as well. A while later, my wife arrive and we had our second test drive. She agreed with my initial assessment and announced that it had been "Charlotte tested and Charlotte approved". While we were with Tommy in the business office, The Toyota elves cleaned our truck, put gas in it, and transferred the tag. Keep up the great work Lugoff Toyota> More
Other Employees Tagged: Tommy Lee, Tommy Hancock, Mike Coral
August 27, 2022
No pressure sales and very friendly. I’m looking to get a second car and they are my first stop. I’m looking to get a second car and they are my first stop. More
Other Employees Tagged: Matt Baker, Trenton Reed, Hannah Maggio , Heather Hagan
June 02, 2022
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Other Employees Tagged: Cody DeBruhl, Tommy Hancock