Our Team
Our Team
Our team is made up of experienced leaders from across the automotive industry, all aligned around one clear mission: helping dealerships reach their full potential.
Each member brings years of hands-on operational expertise, strategic insight, and a genuine commitment to serving our partners. Together, we focus on driving growth, improving profitability, and creating long term, sustainable success for every dealership we work with.
Our team is made up of experienced leaders from across the automotive industry, all aligned around one clear mission: helping dealerships reach their full potential.
Each member brings years of hands-on operational expertise, strategic insight, and a genuine commitment to serving our partners. Together, we focus on driving growth, improving profitability, and creating long term, sustainable success for every dealership we work with.
Joe Suszko
- Founder
- Retired Investor
- Philanthropist
- Founder
- Retired Investor
- Philanthropist
Joe Suszko is a retired investor and philanthropist who stepped away from active business in 2002 following long term health challenges stemming from a serious head on collision. Today, he dedicates his time to helping others improve their lives, with a particular focus on supporting lower income communities, and is a proud supporter of the Pepin Heart Institute, advocating for access to quality cardiac care for those in need.
Joe Suszko
- Founder
- Retired Investor
- Philanthropist
Joe Suszko is a retired investor and philanthropist who stepped away from active business in 2002 following long term health challenges stemming from a serious head on collision. Today, he dedicates his time to helping others improve their lives, with a particular focus on supporting lower income communities, and is a proud supporter of the Pepin Heart Institute, advocating for access to quality cardiac care for those in need.
Jason Yates
- Automotive leader
- 30+ Years
- Fixed operations expert
- Profitability focused
- Team builder
- NADA Graduate 2019
President of NTS Consulting, brings more than 30 years of automotive leadership experience to his mission of maximizing dealership profitability while supporting the communities those dealerships serve. Having helped scale Hudson Automotive Group’s fixed operations to over $35 million per month, Jason now works with dealer groups nationwide to implement proven systems that drive sustainable growth, strengthen teams, and create lasting positive impact both inside the dealership walls and throughout local communities.
Jason Yates
- Automotive leader
- 30+ Years
- Fixed operations expert
- Profitability focused
- Team builder
- NADA Graduate 2019
President of NTS Consulting, brings more than 30 years of automotive leadership experience to his mission of maximizing dealership profitability while supporting the communities those dealerships serve. Having helped scale Hudson Automotive Group’s fixed operations to over $35 million per month, Jason now works with dealer groups nationwide to implement proven systems that drive sustainable growth, strengthen teams, and create lasting positive impact both inside the dealership walls and throughout local communities.
Caleb Suszko
- President Dealer Prophets
- MBA
- Attorney At Law
Caleb leads Dealer Prophets as President, where he focuses on helping dealerships grow profitably and sustainably. With an MBA and a background in law, he brings a rare combination of business strategy and legal expertise to the automotive industry. His work centers on building strong partnerships with dealers and creating practical solutions that improve operations, compliance, and long-term results.
Caleb Suszko
- President Dealer Prophets
- MBA
- Attorney At Law
Caleb leads Dealer Prophets as President, where he focuses on helping dealerships grow profitably and sustainably. With an MBA and a background in law, he brings a rare combination of business strategy and legal expertise to the automotive industry. His work centers on building strong partnerships with dealers and creating practical solutions that improve operations, compliance, and long-term results.
Rob Moore
- Automotive Fixed Operations Leader
- 20+ Years of Dealership Experience
- Regional Fixed Ops Director (12–20 Stores)
- Profitability & CP Growth Strategist
- NADA GM Academy Graduate
- Award-Winning Performance Leader
Rob brings over 20 years of automotive fixed operations leadership experience, building high-performing teams and driving consistent profitability across multiple dealerships.
After advancing through leadership roles with Hendrick Automotive, he served as Fixed Operations Director for Toyota of Greenville and Crown Nissan of Greenville before becoming Regional Fixed Operations Director for the Colorado market, overseeing up to 20 stores.
His leadership has earned multiple elite recognitions, including Center of Excellence, Elite of Lexus, Toyota President’s Award, and top rankings in CP growth and technician hiring. He is known for disciplined execution, scalable systems, and results that last.
Rob Moore
- Automotive Fixed Operations Leader
- 20+ Years of Dealership Experience
- Regional Fixed Ops Director (12–20 Stores)
- Profitability & CP Growth Strategist
- NADA GM Academy Graduate
- Award-Winning Performance Leader
Rob brings over 20 years of automotive fixed operations leadership experience, building high-performing teams and driving consistent profitability across multiple dealerships.
After advancing through leadership roles with Hendrick Automotive, he served as Fixed Operations Director for Toyota of Greenville and Crown Nissan of Greenville before becoming Regional Fixed Operations Director for the Colorado market, overseeing up to 20 stores.
His leadership has earned multiple elite recognitions, including Center of Excellence, Elite of Lexus, Toyota President’s Award, and top rankings in CP growth and technician hiring. He is known for disciplined execution, scalable systems, and results that last.
Hunter Yates
• Started in automotive industry in 2018
• Began as a porter at Gastonia Nissan
• Quickly promoted to Service Advisor in 2019
• Top advisors in Hudson Automotive
• Relocated to Charleston to continue career growth
• Promoted to Service Manager in July 2022
• Ranked 5th in the nation for all Nissan dealers customer pay sales.
Hunter Yates began his automotive career after college baseball, starting as a porter at Gastonia Nissan in 2018. He was promoted to service advisor in 2019, quickly becoming one of the top-ranked advisors. After relocating to Charleston, he continued his success at Hudson Nissan of North Charleston and was promoted to Service Manager in July 2022.
Tim Brock
- 20+ Years Experience
- Top 5 Advisor Group (500+ Advisors)
- Record-Breaking Sales Leader
- Certified Trainer (Hendrick Group)
- 5-Time Top Trainer Award
- Service Process Expert
- Results-Driven Leader
Tim Brock brings over 20 years of experience in automotive sales and service, consistently ranking among the top advisor groups nationwide. He has driven record-breaking results with Hudson Automotive and earned multiple Top Trainer Awards with the Hendrick Auto Group. As a certified Service Sales and MDS Trainer, Tim is highly motivated, results-driven, and committed to helping clients achieve lasting success.
Hunter Yates
• Started in automotive industry in 2018
• Began as a porter at Gastonia Nissan
• Quickly promoted to Service Advisor in 2019
• Top advisors in Hudson Automotive
• Relocated to Charleston to continue career growth
• Promoted to Service Manager in July 2022
• Ranked 5th in the nation for all Nissan dealers customer pay sales.
Hunter Yates began his automotive career after college baseball, starting as a porter at Gastonia Nissan in 2018. He was promoted to service advisor in 2019, quickly becoming one of the top-ranked advisors. After relocating to Charleston, he continued his success at Hudson Nissan of North Charleston and was promoted to Service Manager in July 2022.
Tim Brock
- 20+ Years Experience
- Top 5 Advisor Group (500+ Advisors)
- Record-Breaking Sales Leader
- Certified Trainer (Hendrick Group)
- 5-Time Top Trainer Award
- Service Process Expert
- Results-Driven Leader
Tim Brock brings over 20 years of experience in automotive sales and service, consistently ranking among the top advisor groups nationwide. He has driven record-breaking results with Hudson Automotive and earned multiple Top Trainer Awards with the Hendrick Auto Group. As a certified Service Sales and MDS Trainer, Tim is highly motivated, results-driven, and committed to helping clients achieve lasting success.
Cindy Miller Wilson
- President & Founder of Blue Diamond Prospecting
- 20+ Years in Automotive Recruiting
- Trusted Partner to Dealership Groups Nationwide
- Executive & Fixed Ops Hiring Specialist
- Relationship-Driven Talent Strategist
Cindy Miller Wilson is the President and Founder of Blue Diamond Prospecting, bringing more than two decades of automotive recruiting expertise to dealership partners nationwide. She built Blue Diamond on one core belief dealerships deserve recruiting partners who truly understand the industry. Cindy specializes in executive, fixed operations, and leadership placements, helping dealer groups secure high-impact talent that drives measurable results. Her relationship-first approach and deep industry knowledge have made her a trusted advisor to dealers across the country.
Cindy Miller Wilson
- President & Founder of Blue Diamond Prospecting
- 20+ Years in Automotive Recruiting
- Trusted Partner to Dealership Groups Nationwide
- Executive & Fixed Ops Hiring Specialist
- Relationship-Driven Talent Strategist
Cindy Miller Wilson is the President and Founder of Blue Diamond Prospecting, bringing more than two decades of automotive recruiting expertise to dealership partners nationwide. She built Blue Diamond on one core belief dealerships deserve recruiting partners who truly understand the industry. Cindy specializes in executive, fixed operations, and leadership placements, helping dealer groups secure high-impact talent that drives measurable results. Her relationship-first approach and deep industry knowledge have made her a trusted advisor to dealers across the country.
Blake Wilson
• VP Of Operations
• Oversees National Recruiting Operations
• Process & Candidate Experience Leader
• Automotive Talent Placement Specialist
• Strategic Growth & Dealer Support
Blake Wilson serves as Vice President of Operations at Blue Diamond Prospecting, leading recruiting strategy and operational execution nationwide. With a strong focus on efficiency, communication, and candidate experience, Blake ensures every search is handled with precision and urgency. He works closely with dealership leadership teams to align hiring needs with long-term growth objectives. His operational leadership strengthens Blue Diamond’s ability to consistently deliver top-tier talent.
Blake Wilson
• VP Of Operations
• Oversees National Recruiting Operations
• Process & Candidate Experience Leader
• Automotive Talent Placement Specialist
• Strategic Growth & Dealer Support
Blake Wilson serves as Vice President of Operations at Blue Diamond Prospecting, leading recruiting strategy and operational execution nationwide. With a strong focus on efficiency, communication, and candidate experience, Blake ensures every search is handled with precision and urgency. He works closely with dealership leadership teams to align hiring needs with long-term growth objectives. His operational leadership strengthens Blue Diamond’s ability to consistently deliver top-tier talent.
Dina Saavedra
• Senior Accounting Recruiter
• Automotive Accounting Placement Specialist
• Dealership Controller &
Office Staff Recruiting
• Precision Candidate Matching
• Multi-Store Group Experience
Dina Saavedra specializes in accounting and administrative recruiting for automotive dealerships. She partners with dealer groups to identify controllers, office managers, and high-performing accounting professionals who understand dealership financial operations. Dina’s detailed, relationship-driven approach ensures cultural alignment and long-term placement success. Her expertise supports dealership stability and financial performance from the inside out.
Dina Saavedra
• Senior Accounting Recruiter
• Automotive Accounting Placement Specialist
• Dealership Controller &
Office Staff Recruiting
• Precision Candidate Matching
• Multi-Store Group Experience
Dina Saavedra specializes in accounting and administrative recruiting for automotive dealerships. She partners with dealer groups to identify controllers, office managers, and high-performing accounting professionals who understand dealership financial operations. Dina’s detailed, relationship-driven approach ensures cultural alignment and long-term placement success. Her expertise supports dealership stability and financial performance from the inside out.
Eli Andrews
• Senior Technician Recruiter
• Master Technician Recruiting Specialist
• Fixed Ops & Service Department Talent
• Nationwide Technician Placement
• High-Demand Market Recruiting
Eli Andrews leads technician recruiting efforts at Blue Diamond Prospecting, focusing on placing high-performing service professionals across the country. With deep knowledge of fixed operations and the technician market, Eli understands the urgency dealerships face in maintaining service productivity. He works aggressively to source, vet, and secure top technical talent. His expertise helps dealerships reduce downtime and strengthen service performance.
Eli Andrews
• Senior Technician Recruiter
• Master Technician Recruiting Specialist
• Fixed Ops & Service Department Talent
• Nationwide Technician Placement
• High-Demand Market Recruiting
Eli Andrews leads technician recruiting efforts at Blue Diamond Prospecting, focusing on placing high-performing service professionals across the country. With deep knowledge of fixed operations and the technician market, Eli understands the urgency dealerships face in maintaining service productivity. He works aggressively to source, vet, and secure top technical talent. His expertise helps dealerships reduce downtime and strengthen service performance.
Kayla Wilson
• Recruitment Support Manager
• Candidate Experience & Onboarding Support
• Interview Coordination & Search Logistics
• Dealer & Candidate Communication Lead
• Recruitment Process Optimization
Kayla Wilson serves as Recruitment Support Manager, ensuring seamless coordination between candidates and dealership partners. She oversees scheduling, communication, and internal recruiting workflows to maintain speed and organization throughout every search. Kayla plays a critical role in delivering a professional, responsive experience for both dealers and candidates. Her operational support strengthens Blue Diamond’s ability to execute efficiently at scale.
Kayla Wilson
• Recruitment Support Manager
• Candidate Experience & Onboarding Support
• Interview Coordination & Search Logistics
• Dealer & Candidate Communication Lead
• Recruitment Process Optimization
Kayla Wilson serves as Recruitment Support Manager, ensuring seamless coordination between candidates and dealership partners. She oversees scheduling, communication, and internal recruiting workflows to maintain speed and organization throughout every search. Kayla plays a critical role in delivering a professional, responsive experience for both dealers and candidates. Her operational support strengthens Blue Diamond’s ability to execute efficiently at scale.
James Strohaber
- Director of Robotics
- Advanced Photonics & Laser Systems Specialist
- Computational Modeling & Intelligent System Design
- Optical Engineering & Holography Expert
- Research-Driven Systems Development
James Strohaber brings a strong background in robotics, physics, and advanced computational systems. As an Associate Professor at Florida A&M University, his work focuses on photonics, laser systems, and computer-generated modeling—key technologies behind precision-driven robotics and intelligent systems.
With a PhD in Physics, James applies a highly analytical, research-based approach to complex system design and development. At OMNIA, he supports the advancement of robotics-focused solutions built for accuracy, scalability, and long-term performance.
Justin Gainey
- 24 Years of Dealership Experience
- Advanced from Porter to Service Advisor
- 13-Year Top-Performing Service Advisor
- Service Manager (Nissan)
- Parts and Service Director
-Broke Store Performance Records
- Increased Profitability
- Improved Customer
-Satisfaction Scores
- Process Development & Team Building
- Performance-Driven Leadership
Justin Gainey is an automotive industry leader based in Charlotte, NC, with 24 years of dealership experience. He began his career as a porter and advanced to service advisor, where he spent 13 years as a top-performing producer. His success led to leadership roles as Service Manager for Nissan and later Parts and Service Director.
As a Director, Justin broke store performance records, increased profitability, and improved customer satisfaction scores.
Outside of work, Justin is married to his high school sweetheart and is a proud father of three daughters. He enjoys golfing and spending time outdoors.
James Strohaber
- Director of Robotics
- Advanced Photonics & Laser Systems Specialist
- Computational Modeling & Intelligent System Design
- Optical Engineering & Holography Expert
- Research-Driven Systems Development
James Strohaber brings a strong background in robotics, physics, and advanced computational systems. As an Associate Professor at Florida A&M University, his work focuses on photonics, laser systems, and computer-generated modeling—key technologies behind precision-driven robotics and intelligent systems.
With a PhD in Physics, James applies a highly analytical, research-based approach to complex system design and development. At OMNIA, he supports the advancement of robotics-focused solutions built for accuracy, scalability, and long-term performance.
Justin Gainey
- 24 Years of Dealership Experience
- Advanced from Porter to Service Advisor
- 13-Year Top-Performing Service Advisor
- Service Manager (Nissan)
- Parts and Service Director
-Broke Store Performance Records
- Increased Profitability
- Improved Customer
-Satisfaction Scores
- Process Development & Team Building
- Performance-Driven Leadership
Justin Gainey is an automotive industry leader based in Charlotte, NC, with 24 years of dealership experience. He began his career as a porter and advanced to service advisor, where he spent 13 years as a top-performing producer. His success led to leadership roles as Service Manager for Nissan and later Parts and Service Director.
As a Director, Justin broke store performance records, increased profitability, and improved customer satisfaction scores.
Outside of work, Justin is married to his high school sweetheart and is a proud father of three daughters. He enjoys golfing and spending time outdoors.
Our Partners
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AUTOMOTIVE
GROUP
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GROUP
Mission Statement
At Dealer Prophets, our mission is to strengthen automotive dealer groups by reducing operational costs and delivering real, measurable value to both dealer organizations and individual stores. We exist to help dealerships operate more efficiently, retain more profit, and reinvest in their people and communities.
Led by Caleb Suszko, President, and founded with the vision of Joe Suszko, Retired Investor and Philanthropist, Dealer Prophets was built on the belief that success comes from partnership not pressure. We focus on practical solutions, trustworthy relationships, and long-term results that benefit not only our dealer partners, but also their employees and the customers they serve.
We are always seeking new relationships built on trust and shared growth, knowing that when we work together, we create stronger dealerships, healthier businesses, and lasting impact for the people behind them.
Our purpose is simple: to protect dealer profitability while helping the people who drive this industry forward truly thrive.
Jason Yates
President of NTS Consulting, brings more than 30 years of automotive leadership experience to his mission of maximizing dealership profitability while supporting the communities those dealerships serve. Having helped scale Hudson Automotive Group’s fixed operations to over $35 million per month, Jason now works with dealer groups nationwide to implement proven systems that drive sustainable growth, strengthen teams, and create lasting positive impact both inside the dealership walls and throughout local communities.
Hunter Yates
began his automotive career early, moving from college baseball directly into a Nissan dealership near Charlotte. He started as a porter at Gastonia Nissan in 2018 and was promoted to service advisor in 2019, quickly becoming a top-10-ranked advisor in his first year.
After relocating to Charleston, South Carolina, Hunter continued as a high-performing advisor at Hudson Nissan of North Charleston before being promoted to Service Manager in July 2022. In that role, he helped build a strong service culture, with the store ranking as high as 5th nationally in customer-pay sales among all Nissan dealerships.
At NTS, Hunter works with service advisors to implement proven processes that drive performance while maintaining a strong focus on customer satisfaction.
At Dealer Prophets, our mission is to strengthen automotive dealer groups by reducing operational costs and delivering real, measurable value to both dealer organizations and individual stores. We exist to help dealerships operate more efficiently, retain more profit, and reinvest in their people and communities.
Led by Caleb Suszko, President, and founded with the vision of Joe Suszko, Retired Investor and Philanthropist, Dealer Prophets was built on the belief that success comes from partnership—not pressure. We focus on practical solutions, trustworthy relationships, and long-term results that benefit not only our dealer partners, but also their employees and the customers they serve.
We are always seeking new relationships built on trust and shared growth, knowing that when we work together, we create stronger dealerships, healthier businesses, and lasting impact for the people behind them.
Our purpose is simple: to protect dealer profitability while helping the people who drive this industry forward truly thrive.
Jason Yates
President of NTS Consulting, brings more than 30 years of automotive leadership experience to his mission of maximizing dealership profitability while supporting the communities those dealerships serve. Having helped scale Hudson Automotive Group’s fixed operations to over $35 million per month, Jason now works with dealer groups nationwide to implement proven systems that drive sustainable growth, strengthen teams, and create lasting positive impact both inside the dealership walls and throughout local communities.
Hunter Yates began his automotive career early, moving from college baseball directly into a Nissan dealership near Charlotte. He started as a porter at Gastonia Nissan in 2018 and was promoted to service advisor in 2019, quickly becoming a top-10-ranked advisor in his first year.
After relocating to Charleston, South Carolina, Hunter continued as a high-performing advisor at Hudson Nissan of North Charleston before being promoted to Service Manager in July 2022. In that role, he helped build a strong service culture, with the store ranking as high as 5th nationally in customer-pay sales among all Nissan dealerships.
At NTS, Hunter works with service ad
visors to implement proven processes that drive performance while maintaining a strong focus on customer satisfaction.
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