Kenneth Jones
Owner/President/CEO
I have been working in the automotive industry my entire working career. I, along with my siblings, Dale Jones & Tina Winborne run the Company which was founded by our father, Bobby Kenneth “Deacon” Jones. Being born and raised in Johnston County where it all began, has fostered a special connection to our local communities. As my father did, I truly care about the areas we operate in, and strive every day to contribute to our communities, including the 500 employees who reside here. That’s why I’m “Speakin Deacon”.
Anthony "Dale" Jones
VP/Owner
Dale Jones is currently Vice President and General Sales Manager, as well as a member of the Executive Management Team. In addition to his responsibilities in the family businesses, Dale is actively involved in the community, particularly in his home church Princeton Church of God, and has served in various capacities.
Tina Jones Winborne
Corporate Secretary/Owner
Tina Jones Winborne is currently the Corporate Secretary and a General Sales Manager. In addition to her responsibilities as a member of the executive management team of the family businesses
Richie Brady
Chief Strategy Officer
My career with Deacon Jones began late 1999. I started selling vehicles in Smithfield with the GM franchise. My journey has carried me thru many positions and locations to get me where I am today. I have a beautiful wife and 2 growing boys. “Speakin Deacon,” is my life.
Gary Rhodes
Senior Vice President
I have been with Deacon Jones since 2003. I have extensive experience as a CPA in public accounting, including one of the largest firms in the U.S. I have also served as CFO for a private cable operating company in Atlanta, GA and a large publicly traded training company in Harrisburg, PA. my family and I are actively involved in local religious groups, charities and civic activities in the surrounding communities.
Kimberly Bogue
CFO
I began “Speakin Deacon” when Mr. Jones purchased the Ford Franchise in 2003. As a CPA, I enjoy the excitement and variety that the automotive dealership industry brings each day. Personally, I have been married forever, and have an “almost” grown daughter. I love the beach and reading, and together it makes for a fabulous fun day!
Jeremy Ferraez
Director of Variable Operations
I began in the automotive business in 1996 in the detail department while in college. I began selling vehicles in my father’s dealership a few years later. I have held various positions in the auto dealership environment in my growth to get to this point. I have an awesome wife, Cody and 3 beautiful daughters. I love to come to work every day knowing what a wonderful opportunity we have to serve our community.
Paul Newton
Director of Fixed Operations / Safety Director
I am the son of a retired New Car Dealer so I have been around the car business my entire life. I started working at my dad’s Dealership in 1981 and learned every position within the Dealership environment. I have been in Fixed Operations Management for 35 years. Although I have only been “Speakin Deacon’’ since 2018, I feel like I have been part of the Deacon Jones Family forever. I am married to my beautiful wife Erica and I have two grown sons.
Brenna Jones
Director of Marketing & Advertising
I have been an employee of Deacon Jones Auto Group since 2021. I acquired a Bachelor of Science in Business Management with a concentration in Marketing from Campbell University in 2017. I have five years of experience as a former Marketing Director and almost ten years total in various advertising/marketing positions. I strive to live out the motto of Deacon Jones, "We treat you how we would like to be treated."
Trey Jones
Director of Human Resources
I've been full time in the automotive industry for the past 8 years. I have a bachelor's degree in business administration with a minor in economics and religion. I've worked in the past as a detailer, parts employee, service writer, sales person, F&I, and service director. I want to exemplify my grandfather’s motto “We treat people the way we want to be treated by helping employees grow and succeed here at Deacon Jones Auto Group because .. That's ‘Speakin Deacon!
