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Burns Automotive Staff

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  • Sam Burns
    Dealer

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    (864)489-6000

    Sam Burns has grown up in the car business and has worked in each department at various times. He and his wife Terri have been married since 1981 and have the best four children anywhere. He is a graduate of The Citadel and spent 4 years in the U.S. Air Force. Gaffney has now been home since 1990 as has First Baptist Church.

  • Debbie Vaughan
    Sales Manager/ Finance Manager

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    (864)489-6000

    Debbie Vaughan is originally from Louisville, KY. Gaffney has been home to her and her two children since 1997. She was in the insurance industry until 2003 and made a career change by joining the sales staff of Burns Chevrolet. She is a member of First Baptist Church in Gaffney where she enjoys singing in the praise band, working in the youth department and serving on the Mission Task Force.

  • Bobby Sellars
    Sales Manager

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    (864)489-6000

    Bobby Sellars was born and raised in Gaffney. He graduated Gaffney High School in 1961. He was the captain of the State Championship football team in both 1960 and 1961. Bobby has been with Burns Chevrolet since 1991. He is married to Janet and has 2 children and 5 grandchildren. His hobby is playing golf. Bobby would love to help you pick out your next vehicle. Give him a call today.

  • Steve Burnette
    Used Car Manager

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    (864)489-6000

    Steve Burnette is a native of Ellenboro, North Carolina. Graduated from Kansas State University with a degree in Grain Science. He is married with 2 sons and 4 grandchildren. He enjoys woodworking, gardening, and fishing. Steve has been with Burns since 1997. He will be more than happy to assist you with your car buying needs.

  • Laura Burns
    Internet Sales Manager

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    (864)489-6000

    Laura Burns is the daughter of the owner of Burns Automotive, Sam Burns. She graduated from The University of South Carolina (USC) in May 2008 with a Business Management degree. While at USC, she was very involved in the campus ministry, Campus Crusade for Christ. In her spare time, she loves to travel, photography, and playing with her Black Lab, Maycee. 

  • Vivian Sparks
    Office Manager

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    (864)489-6000

    Vivian has been in the Automotive Industry since 1977, and has been with Burns since 1984. She enjoys taking afternoon rides in her Jeep Wrangler, as well as reading cookbooks. Vivian is an active member of Providence Baptist Church in Gaffney where she is a Sunday School teacher and a financial helper to the church. Vivian has been married to her husband, Joe Mac since 1990. She has two children, Stephanie and Bryan and two very special grandchildren, Chloe and Zackary. Vivian enjoys spending time with her husband and family, going to church and working in the automotive industry.

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  • Tammy Stowers
    Title Clerk

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    (864)489-6000

    Tammy is a native of Georgia, but moved to South Carolina in 2005. She has been in the Automotive Industry since 1988, and has been at Burns since 2007. Tammy enjoys auto racing, spending time with family and showing her 1955 Chevy, 1967 SS Camaro, and her 1988 SS Monte Carlo at Car Shows. She is involved at Yellow Creek Baptist Church in Georgia. Tammy is married to her husband, Larry and has one daughter named Haley who attends North Georgia College.

  • Matt Cole
    Parts Manager

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    (864)489-6000

    Matt has been in the Automotive Industry since 1995, and the majority of those years he has served here at Burns. He is a native of Gaffney who enjoys spending time with his daughter, Isabelle. He also likes to fish and hunt in his spare time. Matt is an active member of Hopewell Baptist Church in Blacksburg. Call Matt today for any of your Automotive Parts needs!

  • Randy Steffey
    Parts Associate

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    (864)489-6000

    Randy Steffey is a native Virginian, raised in Tennessee. He served in the Armed Forces before settling in Shelby, NC, along with his wife they have raised four children. Randy enjoys gardening as well as vacations to the mountains. Randy has worked in auto parts since 1979 and with Burns since 2007.

  • Butch Self
    Service Manager
    Butch Self
    (864)489-6000

    Butch Self, Service Manager, has been involved in the automotive field since 1954. Over 16 of those years have been with Burns Automotive. He and his wife live in Blacksburg and enjoy spending time with their son and grandchildren. He looks forward to helping you with your automotive needs.

  • Lynn Tomlinson
    Service Advisor

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    (864)489-6000

    Lynn Tomlinson, Service Advisor, has been in the automotive field since 1989, and all but six months of that time has been right here at Burns. Lynn is married and has 4 children. His hobbies include hunting, fishing and camping. Come by and let Lynn answer any questions you may have concerning your auto servicing.

  • David Manning
    Car Detail Specialist
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    David has been in the automotive industry for all of his life, and has been with Burns since the year 2000. He is from Gaffney which automatically makes him a huge sports fan! He enjoys sports of all kinds. David has one son, Keondre who enjoys playing Power Rangers.

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  • Charles Hamrick
    Service Technician

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    Charles has been in the automotive industry since 1998, and has been with Burns since 2006. He is from Mooresboro, NC, and moved to Gaffney in 1975. Charles enjoys Nascar racing and football. In his spare time, he does volunteer work and is also a volunteer firefighter. Charles has 3 children and 7 grandchildren. He has also been married to his wife for nearly 35 years! Charles has been a GM technician since 1998 and a Chrysler, Dodge and Jeep technician since 2006.

  • Tom
    Service Technician

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    Tom has been in the car industry since 1989, and has been with Burns since 2009. He is originally from New Hampshire, but he moved down south to North Carolina in 1990. Tom enjoys hunting, fishing, cooking, gardening and woodworking. He is engaged to be married, and will soon have a step daughter who is studying Business Economics.

  • Barry Case
    General Sales Manager

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