It is not just professionalism and expertise that set our staff apart. We also have a strong commitment to a public service mission, to the quality of our work, and to the clients we serve. Loyalty and relationships link The Burns of Gaffney staff and, in turn, link staff to clients. Our work is more than a job; it's a career of customer satisfaction.

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 over 25 years 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 over 17 years as has First Baptist Church.

Jeff Spencer is originally from Atlanta, Georgia. He and is wife Tammy have made South Carolina their home for almost 20 years. He has been in the Automotive Business all his adult life. Jeff's hobbies include spending time with his 9 year son Christopher, being an active member of the First Presbyterian Church of Rock Hill. Passions includes finding every way possible to trade with the fine people in the Carolinas, exceeding all expectations during and after the sale.

Debbie Vaughan is originally from Louisville, KY. Gaffney has been home to her and her two children for 10 years. 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 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 16 very successful years. 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 is a native of Ellenboro, North Carolina. Graduated from Kansas State University with a degree in Grains Science. He is married with 2 sons and 4 grandchildren. Steve has been with Burns for 10 years. He will be more than happy to assist you with your car buying needs.

Vincent Littlejohn is a native of Gaffney. He graduated from Gaffney High in 1984, where he was a member of the State Runner Up Basketball Team. He worked at Nestle for 17 years. He and his wife Kay enjoy 5 children and 3 grandchildren. They attend Mt. Sinai Baptist Church. Vincent has been with Burns for 2 years and would love to help you in your next vehicle purchase.

Larry Montgomery is a native of Gaffney, raised in Brooklyn, NY, and moved back to Gaffney in 1980. He served in the U.S. Air Force for 4 years. He and his wife Diane have one son. Larry is a member of Mt. Zion Baptist Church where he is a Trustee. He has worked for Chrysler for 10 years and has been on staff at Burns for 4 years. Larry would love to meet you and share your car buying experience.

Don Paris is a native of Modesto, California. After graduating High School in 1976, he joined the U.S. Army for 9 years. He formerly owned a landscape design company until he joined the sales staff at Burns in 2005. He and his wife Debi share 2 daughters and 3 grandchildren. Don is also a reverend and attends Church of the Living God in Cowpens. Don would love to help you choose the vehicle you want to own. Call him today.

Richard Fore was born and raised in South Gastonia, N.C. He is a 2002 graduate of Forestview High School, He served a full tour in Iraq as a Unites States Marine. Richard currently resides in Shelby with his wonderful wife Tria and daughter Addie and is a member of South Lafayette Street Methodist Church.

Matt Cole, Parts Manager, was born in Gaffney, SC and graduated from Gaffney High in 1997. He started his career at Burns while still in high school and has been here 8 years. Matt has been married to Christol for 5 years and they recently welcomed a daughter, Isabelle.

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 has worked in auto parts for 28 years and with Burns for a year.

Butch Self, Service Manager, has been involved in the automotive field for 40 years. 15 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, has been in the automotive field for 18 years, 17 ½ of those years 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.

Gene Daves, Service Advisor, has been in the automotive field for 7 years, 5 of those here at Burns. Gene graduated from Burns High School in Cleveland County, North Carolina in 2000. Gene and his wife just had their first child in June of 2007. His hobbies are racing, hunting and fishing. You’ll know Gene, because he is the one in Service that is ALWAYS smiling.

Gloria Allen is a newcomer to Burns, just starting in February. Gloria has lived in Gaffney for 5 years, she is a native Texan, having also lived in Illinois and Wisconsin. She is a member of Grassy Pond Baptist Church. Gloria shares her home with her husband Kenny and three "children" a Lab, a Chihuahua and a Poodle.