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Jim Ellis Automotive Group
In 1970, Jim Ellis and his wife Billie had an opportunity to establish their very own automobile dealership. They took the biggest financial plunge of their
lives, sold several of their assets, used all of their savings, cashed in Billie's retirement fund from over 15 years at Georgia Tech, and borrowed the
balance to begin Jim Ellis Volkswagen in 1971.
What began as a significant business risk turned into a growing and thriving business for the Ellis family over the years to follow. As a result,... Read more
lives, sold several of their assets, used all of their savings, cashed in Billie's retirement fund from over 15 years at Georgia Tech, and borrowed the
balance to begin Jim Ellis Volkswagen in 1971.
What began as a significant business risk turned into a growing and thriving business for the Ellis family over the years to follow. As a result,... Read more
Purpose
The purpose of Jim Ellis Automotive Group is not only to serve the automotive needs of Atlanta residents and those abroad, but also to support and
engage the communities we serve. For thriving and fulfilled communities, paired with an exceptional and ethical automotive experience and aligned with
a family-like atmosphere in the workplace for 1,600 plus Jim Ellis team members (and room to grow), that’s the purpose and expectation every day.
engage the communities we serve. For thriving and fulfilled communities, paired with an exceptional and ethical automotive experience and aligned with
a family-like atmosphere in the workplace for 1,600 plus Jim Ellis team members (and room to grow), that’s the purpose and expectation every day.
Vision
Our vision is to provide an automotive experience that not only exceeds expectations, but creates life-long loyalty. As we evolve into our third generation
of leadership, we envision a business model that combines the well-known practices the city has come to know and love over the last 50 years with the
progressive and forward-thinking innovations that enhance and exceed the automotive retail space.
of leadership, we envision a business model that combines the well-known practices the city has come to know and love over the last 50 years with the
progressive and forward-thinking innovations that enhance and exceed the automotive retail space.
Mission
“Our guiding principle is to be the best automobile retail organization for the franchises we represent in serving the Atlanta communities. Jim Ellis
pledges to be the best in quality vehicle sales and service and to continue to enhance our long standing reputation of fostering a family atmosphere and
create employee loyalty and customer satisfaction.”... Read more
pledges to be the best in quality vehicle sales and service and to continue to enhance our long standing reputation of fostering a family atmosphere and
create employee loyalty and customer satisfaction.”... Read more
Additional Culture Details
The Jim Ellis Promise
Jim Ellis Automotive is commitment to building great automotive sales and service experiences for our customers. The Jim Ellis Promise is si... Read more
Jim Ellis Automotive is commitment to building great automotive sales and service experiences for our customers. The Jim Ellis Promise is si... Read more
Values
- Respect
- We respect the individual and believe that individuals who are treated with respect and given responsibility respond by giving their best.
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