David Wilson · Chief Executive Officer
David Wilson founded Wilson Automotive Group with a single store in Orange, California and a straightforward belief: buying a car should be a genuinely good experience. Over nearly five decades, that philosophy has grown into 17 dealerships across California, Arizona, Nevada, and Mexico — and over 1.6 million vehicles sold.
Craig Whetter · President
Craig Wilson is a third-generation automotive professional with more than 45 years of experience in the automotive industry. As President of Wilson Automotive, he brings decades of leadership experience gained through executive roles at General Motors, Toyota Motor Sales, and Wilson Automotive, where he has helped drive the company's continued growth and success for more than 22 years. A graduate of Northwood University and the National Automobile Dealers Association's General Dealership Management Program, Craig is passionate about developing strong teams, delivering exceptional customer experiences, and continuing Wilson Automotive's legacy of excellence.
Brad Pringle · Regional Vice President
Brad Pringle began his automotive career with Wilson Automotive in 1995 as a part-time car wash attendant and has since advanced through nearly every area of dealership operations, embodying the company's commitment to promoting from within. After serving in numerous leadership roles, he became General Manager of Toyota of Huntington Beach in 2018 and led the successful launch of Claremont Toyota in 2020. His dealerships have earned multiple top customer satisfaction and performance awards, reflecting his dedication to exceptional service and operational excellence. In January 2026, Brad was promoted to Regional Vice President of Wilson Automotive, where he continues to help drive the organization's growth and success.
Glenn Quintos · Chief Operations Officer
Glenn Quintos serves as Chief Operations Officer of Wilson Automotive, bringing extensive experience in finance, operations, and business leadership. A graduate of the University of California, Santa Barbara with degrees in mathematics and economics, he also earned his MBA from Chapman University and holds the SHRM Senior Certified Professional designation. Before joining Wilson Automotive, Glenn held executive finance roles with several Southern California businesses, where he helped drive significant organizational growth and operational success. Today, he oversees key operational initiatives that support Wilson Automotive's continued excellence and long-term growth.
Shelly Jackley · Chief Financial Officer
Shelly Jackley has served as Chief Financial Officer of Wilson Automotive since 2014, bringing extensive expertise in financial management, accounting, and strategic planning. Before joining the company, she spent more than 13 years in public accounting, providing consulting, tax, and accounting services to automotive dealerships, including Wilson Automotive. Shelly holds a bachelor's degree in Business Administration with an emphasis in Finance and an MBA from California State University, Fullerton. As a licensed Certified Public Accountant (CPA), she plays a key role in supporting the financial strength and continued growth of Wilson Automotive.
Tanya Fricker · Director of Information Technology
Tanya Fricker joined Wilson Automotive in 2000 and has played a key role in advancing the company's technology and business systems. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Management Information Systems from California State University, Long Beach, and an MBA from the University of Redlands. With a background in accounting, business operations, and process improvement, Tanya brings a unique blend of technical and operational expertise to her role as Director of Information Technology. She provides strategic leadership for Wilson Automotive's technology initiatives, overseeing infrastructure, enterprise systems, cybersecurity, and technology solutions that support the company's continued growth and success.
Casey Griffin · Real Estate Management
Casey Griffin brings more than 40 years of comprehensive real estate experience to Wilson Automotive, where he oversees the company's real estate strategy and development initiatives. A graduate of the University of Southern California with a degree in Real Estate Finance, Casey is a licensed real estate broker with extensive experience in acquisitions, development, portfolio strategy, and corporate real estate services. Prior to joining Wilson Automotive in 2004, he held leadership roles with Trammell Crow Company and provided strategic real estate consulting for major organizations. Today, Casey leads the acquisition, entitlement, and development efforts for Wilson Automotive's growing portfolio of dealerships across California, Arizona, Nevada, and Mexico.
Alexandra Wilson · Director of Philanthropy
Alexandra Wilson joined Wilson Automotive after earning her J.D. from the Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law at Arizona State University in the spring of 2025. Prior to law school, Alexandra completed her undergraduate studies at Chapman University. During undergrad, she worked at the Orange County District Attorney’s Office, which strengthened her passion for helping others and inspired her to pursue a career in law. After graduating from law school, she passed the Uniform Bar Examination and is licensed to practice law in Arizona. Alexandra now serves as our Director of Philanthropy, where she enjoys seeing firsthand the impact our company can make by giving back to the communities that have helped shape us into the organization we are today.
Samantha Ramirez · Administrative Director
Samantha Ramirez comes from a background of accounting and customer relations. She was hired as a service cashier at Toyota of Orange in June of 2014, and immediately began learning and assisting in various departments throughout the dealership. She was promoted to Customer Relations Manager in 2017, a challenging job that she handled with skill and finesse. In September of 2022 she was promoted to the position of Executive Administrator for the Wilson Automotive corporate team. While holding this position she has continued to gain knowledge of all operations of the dealerships – with a special passion for the organization’s community and charitable work. Her experience across many facets of dealership operations brings a unique and valuable perspective to the corporate team.