Meet Our Staff
Michael Connell
Finance Manager
Brent Buff
Sales Associate
Russell Childers
Sales Manager
Justin Cantor
Sales Consultant
Glenn Cameron
Sales Consultant
Heather Childers
BDC
Kasey Nelson
Sales Consultant
Tammie Frank
Trucking Logistics Coordinator
Brad Walters
General Manager
David Harmon
Service Advisor
Celia Espinoza
Sales Consultant
David Smith
General Manager
Tanner Fassl
Sales Consultant
Travis Lawing
Sales Consultant
Brandon Devinney
Service Consultant
Madison Embry
Sales BDC
Andrew Harding
Service Consultant
Karen Yount
Service BDC
Tammy Burns
Sales Consultant
Brandy Frady
Sales Consultant
Michael Connell
Finance Manager
Mar 26, 2025
Justin did an excellent job helping get us oriented in
Justin did an excellent job helping get us oriented in our new Santa Fe. We appreciate his help, quick and expert communication, and look forward to working with him again. Michael, as always, was first rate in all his dealings with us.
Mar 18, 2025
best care saleman I have every meet.
best care saleman I have every meet.. I have bought 3 trucks from him in 3 1/2 years
Mar 16, 2025
Brent Buff did an excellent job helping me purchase my
Brent Buff did an excellent job helping me purchase my new Blue 2024 Ford Bronco Sport. The dealership sometimes can get the vehicle you want in the color you want.
Mar 01, 2025
It was a pleasure working with Tanner to get our new
It was a pleasure working with Tanner to get our new Hyundai Tucson Hybrid. Would recommend him and Paramount to friends and family.
Jan 31, 2025
It was a pleasure working with Travis Lawing!
It was a pleasure working with Travis Lawing! He was very personable and willing to work with us on our trade-in. Would definitely request him for future needs. Would also highly recommend the dealership and him to anyone looking to upgrade a vehicle.
Brent Buff
Sales Associate
Mar 26, 2025
I had a great experience at Paramount Ford working with
I had a great experience at Paramount Ford working with Brent Buff on my 2021 Ford F 150 Limited purchase. Brent was very easy to work with, knowledgeable abount the truck, and answered all my questions without any pressure. The process was smooth, and I felt confident in my decision. Highly recommend Brent and the team at Paramount for anyone looking for a great vehicle and excellent customer service!
Mar 18, 2025
best care saleman I have every meet.
best care saleman I have every meet.. I have bought 3 trucks from him in 3 1/2 years
Mar 16, 2025
Brent Buff did an excellent job helping me purchase my
Brent Buff did an excellent job helping me purchase my new Blue 2024 Ford Bronco Sport. The dealership sometimes can get the vehicle you want in the color you want.
Mar 12, 2025
Thanks to Brent for helping with my purchase.
Thanks to Brent for helping with my purchase.he always is very professional and friendly to deal with .
Mar 08, 2025
Well stocked dealership with very nice and well trained
Well stocked dealership with very nice and well trained staff. Clean service department with well trained technicians. The scheduling and customer service department are very friendly and well trained. The salesmen and finance department make sure you get the best deal possible. They do great at answering questions and making sure that you can budget your purchase. I highly recommend Paramount Ford Hyundai.
Russell Childers
Sales Manager
Mar 18, 2025
best care saleman I have every meet.
best care saleman I have every meet.. I have bought 3 trucks from him in 3 1/2 years
Mar 16, 2025
Brent Buff did an excellent job helping me purchase my
Brent Buff did an excellent job helping me purchase my new Blue 2024 Ford Bronco Sport. The dealership sometimes can get the vehicle you want in the color you want.
Feb 27, 2025
I am so pleased with my new car everyone at Paramount was
I am so pleased with my new car everyone at Paramount was super nice and very accommodating Mr Buff was great sales person Everyone explained things to me and I felt very comfortable in my decision
Dec 02, 2024
Car shopping with Paramount was a complete pleasure,
Car shopping with Paramount was a complete pleasure, especially dealing with Brent Buff. Brent is very knowledgable and answered all my questions or concerns regarding my purchase. He is very professional and kindly assisted me with tech set up! If you are searching for a good sales person to help you, Brent is your guy!
Nov 03, 2024
I was treated like I mattered.
I was treated like I mattered. Justin was easy going and a pleasure to work with. I left feeling like I got a fair deal.
Justin Cantor
Sales Consultant
Mar 26, 2025
Justin did an excellent job helping get us oriented in
Justin did an excellent job helping get us oriented in our new Santa Fe. We appreciate his help, quick and expert communication, and look forward to working with him again. Michael, as always, was first rate in all his dealings with us.
Jan 23, 2025
Justin Cantor made my car buying experience the easiest
Justin Cantor made my car buying experience the easiest I've ever had. I was looking for a Ford Transit Passenger Van which are not the easiest to find. After finding one online that was two hours away, I contacted Paramount Ford and Justin was very responsive. After our first call I had a personal video, he made sent to me going over some of the features I asked about. It was a very nice personal touch that gave me even more confidence to make the two-hour drive to check it out. No pressure at the dealership and the whole sales process went smoothly. I am extremely happy with Justin and recommend him to anyone looking to buy a car. On the internet side Heather Childers made sure I had everything I needed and was quick to follow up with any questions I had.
Dec 30, 2024
When shopping for my new 2025 Hyundai Santa Cruz limited
When shopping for my new 2025 Hyundai Santa Cruz limited of all the dealerships I went to and checked Paramount and Valdese was by far the best and the most professional. I was super impressed and will recommend them to anyone needing a new Hyundai.
Dec 24, 2024
Justin was nothing short of what you want out of a
Justin was nothing short of what you want out of a salesman. He was very relatable and answered every single one of my questions with utmost confidence. He listened to every single one of my needs and found the perfect vehicle for me. If you’re looking for an honest, relatable salesman Justin is your guy 👍🏻 10/10 recommend!
Dec 15, 2024
Justin is a to notch salesman.
Justin is a to notch salesman. He's totally professional. I would absolutely regret someone to Paramount Ford in Valdese. Their number one in my book
Glenn Cameron
Sales Consultant
Feb 17, 2025
Had an excellent experience .
Had an excellent experience . I loved working with Glenn - he worked hard to make sure I got the best possible deal on my new Kona.. he’s had awesome follow up to make sure I love my new car- which I do!
Jan 13, 2025
Great Dealership and Glenn was awesome .
Great Dealership and Glenn was awesome . They worked with me to get this deal done
Jan 08, 2025
A great dealership!
A great dealership! My second time coming here for a vehicle and how they treated me was even better! Definitely recommend Glenn and the dealership
Dec 28, 2024
Great service and helped us find the truck we were
Great service and helped us find the truck we were looking for. Glenn listens to what you are asking and tries his best to get it for you. Everyone there was very pleasant to do business with. Would definitely shop there again.
Nov 29, 2024
Glenn was very accommodating as well as friendly.
Glenn was very accommodating as well as friendly. He helped guide us through the process and information needed to purchase a new Bronco. I feel confident that we can depend on his help and knowledge should an issue ever arises. I would recommend him to any future buyer. Thanks! Mark
Heather Childers
BDC
Mar 18, 2025
best care saleman I have every meet.
best care saleman I have every meet.. I have bought 3 trucks from him in 3 1/2 years
Mar 08, 2025
Well stocked dealership with very nice and well trained
Well stocked dealership with very nice and well trained staff. Clean service department with well trained technicians. The scheduling and customer service department are very friendly and well trained. The salesmen and finance department make sure you get the best deal possible. They do great at answering questions and making sure that you can budget your purchase. I highly recommend Paramount Ford Hyundai.
Feb 09, 2025
Paramount was very easy to deal with and we were
Paramount was very easy to deal with and we were extremely happy with our purchase.
Jan 23, 2025
Justin Cantor made my car buying experience the easiest
Justin Cantor made my car buying experience the easiest I've ever had. I was looking for a Ford Transit Passenger Van which are not the easiest to find. After finding one online that was two hours away, I contacted Paramount Ford and Justin was very responsive. After our first call I had a personal video, he made sent to me going over some of the features I asked about. It was a very nice personal touch that gave me even more confidence to make the two-hour drive to check it out. No pressure at the dealership and the whole sales process went smoothly. I am extremely happy with Justin and recommend him to anyone looking to buy a car. On the internet side Heather Childers made sure I had everything I needed and was quick to follow up with any questions I had.
Nov 12, 2024
Gave good price for trade in and got the exact car I
Gave good price for trade in and got the exact car I wanted even though it was not at their dealership.
Kasey Nelson
Sales Consultant
Mar 18, 2025
best care saleman I have every meet.
best care saleman I have every meet.. I have bought 3 trucks from him in 3 1/2 years
Jan 18, 2025
Kasey provided prompt answers to questions and his
Kasey provided prompt answers to questions and his enthusiasm of his product is appreciated. The purchase was a pleasure and we have found a dealership we trust. Kudos to Kasey. Brad was great as well. Finance was a piece of cake. Thanks to all involved.
Jan 01, 2025
Kasey is EXTREMELY helpful, honest, and personable.
Kasey is EXTREMELY helpful, honest, and personable. I highly recommend anyone to him if they want great communication and genuine service.
Nov 11, 2024
Very fast and effective.
Very fast and effective. Listened to my needs and showed me vehicles in my preferred price range
Nov 06, 2024
Kasey nailed it!
Kasey nailed it! He found me the perfect car. His communciation was stellar. Top of the line in service and sales. I feel blessed to have come across Kasey and will go back to him if I ever need another vehicle. He made it easy and stress free. Grateful!
Tammie Frank
Trucking Logistics Coordinator
Jun 14, 2024
While waiting for an oil change we looked at cars to get
While waiting for an oil change we looked at cars to get a local high gas mileage vehicle. Doug showed us several models and their incentives and we selected the best value and most fun to drive sedan: Hyundai Elantra Hybrid. Sale and delivery were simple and quick. Highly recommend both Doug and Paramount if you want an honest transaction and very good service. I will trade my 2019 F150 for a new one when ready at Paramount.
Dec 18, 2023
I had a Great experience!
I had a Great experience! The dealership and salesman were Friendly and considerate. I will definitely recommend them in the future
Nov 02, 2023
Very professional and nice staff.
Very professional and nice staff. Dealership is close proximity to home that will be beneficial for future truck service.
Aug 28, 2023
Brent and Russell was a pleasure to work with as always
Brent and Russell was a pleasure to work with as always thank you for your help
Aug 08, 2023
Robbie Lester was super friendly and helpful, and made
Robbie Lester was super friendly and helpful, and made the sales experience seamless and easy. Dealership is conveniently located off the highway, clean, and had exactly what I wanted. I’d definitely recommend them and would happily do business there again. I also had a good experience with the receptionist and the finance guy as well.
Brad Walters
General Manager
Mar 18, 2025
best care saleman I have every meet.
best care saleman I have every meet.. I have bought 3 trucks from him in 3 1/2 years
Jan 18, 2025
Kasey provided prompt answers to questions and his
Kasey provided prompt answers to questions and his enthusiasm of his product is appreciated. The purchase was a pleasure and we have found a dealership we trust. Kudos to Kasey. Brad was great as well. Finance was a piece of cake. Thanks to all involved.
Mar 27, 2024
I bought a car from them back in May 2023.
I bought a car from them back in May 2023. Brent Buff is very knowledgeable and he help me to get a perfect car that fit for me and my family. Also good management team. Also finance manager also help me to get finance at good interest rate.
Nov 11, 2023
Kasey was very professional and super helpful throughout
Kasey was very professional and super helpful throughout this transaction. I found the car online and Kasey reached out and then coordinated the transaction all with texts, calls and emails. He provided information, pictures and even videos to satisfy any questions I had about the condition of the vehicle since this was an online transaction. He also arranged delivery to me in Morehead City for no additional charge. He is a great guy and has the backing of great managers and staff at a pretty awesome company. Many thanks Kasey..
Aug 28, 2023
Brent and Russell was a pleasure to work with as always
Brent and Russell was a pleasure to work with as always thank you for your help
David Harmon
Service Advisor
Mar 08, 2025
Well stocked dealership with very nice and well trained
Well stocked dealership with very nice and well trained staff. Clean service department with well trained technicians. The scheduling and customer service department are very friendly and well trained. The salesmen and finance department make sure you get the best deal possible. They do great at answering questions and making sure that you can budget your purchase. I highly recommend Paramount Ford Hyundai.
Jan 24, 2024
Absolute worst dealership I've ever been to.
Absolute worst dealership I've ever been to. They bait and switch fees on both the car purchase as well as the repairs. I beg of you not to go here so that you don't have to experience what I have. Wait times are horrible, you'll always pay more than what's quoted, and you'll wish you had gone somewhere else. Complained to the dealership last time and they called me and agreed that I had a bad experience and was bait and switched on the repair costs. He said he'd be following up with me in 2 days to see what he could do to adjust it and make it right. Never heard back and called 2-3 times and left messages to no avail. I will never purchase a vehicle here again and I encourage you not to go here for repairs/service either.
Dec 18, 2023
I had a Great experience!
I had a Great experience! The dealership and salesman were Friendly and considerate. I will definitely recommend them in the future
Aug 28, 2023
Brent and Russell was a pleasure to work with as always
Brent and Russell was a pleasure to work with as always thank you for your help
Aug 25, 2023
Very helpful with purchase process and delivery.
Very helpful with purchase process and delivery. Continues to be helpful even after the sale.
Celia Espinoza
Sales Consultant
Feb 09, 2025
Paramount was very easy to deal with and we were
Paramount was very easy to deal with and we were extremely happy with our purchase.
Jan 25, 2025
Celia was an excellent salesperson!
Celia was an excellent salesperson! She was concerned with what would make us comfortable in finding a car. Not just making a sale. Enjoyed doing business with her!
Dec 28, 2024
They are all very friendly and great at their jobs.
They are all very friendly and great at their jobs. They had a great selection of cars and colors. They made sure that I was happy with what I got.
Dec 11, 2024
The team at Paramount Valdese made it a wonder
The team at Paramount Valdese made it a wonder experience! Everyone congratulated me on my purchase from the sales department to the financial department. It made me happy to buy the car. Celia Espinoza is a fantastic sales person and I always enjoy working with her! Thank you all so much for your wonderful support!
Nov 30, 2024
They had the exact car I was looking for and they made it
They had the exact car I was looking for and they made it easy to drive away in it. Very friendly and fun!
David Smith
General Manager
Mar 18, 2025
best care saleman I have every meet.
best care saleman I have every meet.. I have bought 3 trucks from him in 3 1/2 years
Dec 28, 2024
They are all very friendly and great at their jobs.
They are all very friendly and great at their jobs. They had a great selection of cars and colors. They made sure that I was happy with what I got.
Sep 20, 2024
I found the Sante Fe in the trim level and color I was
I found the Sante Fe in the trim level and color I was looking for on the lot in Valdese. After some haggling back and forth over the price we agreed and submitted a credit app. The application was approved and we arranged a time the following day to come sign the paperwork and pick up the car. Upon arriving at the dealership we were told the car was still in the detail shop and would be out soon. When they pulled It around for delivery the car looked awful! There were water spots all over the matte finish. When I mentioned this to the sales manager he said he would send it back to the clean up shop and have them fix it. Prior to this I saw one of the salesmen "scrubbing " the stains with a towel and window cleaner, which I have read is a big no-no for matte paint. The car was taken across the road to the clean up shop. After 30 minutes or so I walked over to check on the progress. The guy working on it told me it would take quite a while to try and remove them all. I informed the salesman I wasn't interested in purchasing a new car that looked as bad as this one does and if they could fix it without destroying the matte finish I would still be interested. 5 days later I received a message from the salesperson that it was fixed. I asked when we could come back to look at it and he told me never mind, the sales manager had backed out of the deal since they were going to be losing almost $4,000! I realize the sales quote wasn't signed but this is a pretty crappy way to run a dealership if you ask me!!
Jan 24, 2024
Absolute worst dealership I've ever been to.
Absolute worst dealership I've ever been to. They bait and switch fees on both the car purchase as well as the repairs. I beg of you not to go here so that you don't have to experience what I have. Wait times are horrible, you'll always pay more than what's quoted, and you'll wish you had gone somewhere else. Complained to the dealership last time and they called me and agreed that I had a bad experience and was bait and switched on the repair costs. He said he'd be following up with me in 2 days to see what he could do to adjust it and make it right. Never heard back and called 2-3 times and left messages to no avail. I will never purchase a vehicle here again and I encourage you not to go here for repairs/service either.
Tanner Fassl
Sales Consultant
Mar 18, 2025
best care saleman I have every meet.
best care saleman I have every meet.. I have bought 3 trucks from him in 3 1/2 years
Mar 01, 2025
It was a pleasure working with Tanner to get our new
It was a pleasure working with Tanner to get our new Hyundai Tucson Hybrid. Would recommend him and Paramount to friends and family.
Travis Lawing
Sales Consultant
Mar 18, 2025
best care saleman I have every meet.
best care saleman I have every meet.. I have bought 3 trucks from him in 3 1/2 years
Jan 31, 2025
It was a pleasure working with Travis Lawing!
It was a pleasure working with Travis Lawing! He was very personable and willing to work with us on our trade-in. Would definitely request him for future needs. Would also highly recommend the dealership and him to anyone looking to upgrade a vehicle.
Brandon Devinney
Service Consultant
Mar 08, 2025
Well stocked dealership with very nice and well trained
Well stocked dealership with very nice and well trained staff. Clean service department with well trained technicians. The scheduling and customer service department are very friendly and well trained. The salesmen and finance department make sure you get the best deal possible. They do great at answering questions and making sure that you can budget your purchase. I highly recommend Paramount Ford Hyundai.
Madison Embry
Sales BDC
Mar 18, 2025
best care saleman I have every meet.
best care saleman I have every meet.. I have bought 3 trucks from him in 3 1/2 years
Andrew Harding
Service Consultant
Mar 08, 2025
Well stocked dealership with very nice and well trained
Well stocked dealership with very nice and well trained staff. Clean service department with well trained technicians. The scheduling and customer service department are very friendly and well trained. The salesmen and finance department make sure you get the best deal possible. They do great at answering questions and making sure that you can budget your purchase. I highly recommend Paramount Ford Hyundai.
Karen Yount
Service BDC
Mar 08, 2025
Well stocked dealership with very nice and well trained
Well stocked dealership with very nice and well trained staff. Clean service department with well trained technicians. The scheduling and customer service department are very friendly and well trained. The salesmen and finance department make sure you get the best deal possible. They do great at answering questions and making sure that you can budget your purchase. I highly recommend Paramount Ford Hyundai.