Our Decatur Sales feature this week is Dane Shelton. Read more on his advice to new hires and more about his family.

Q: What drew you to James Wood Motors originally? And how has James Wood Motors changed since?
A: Location and reputation of a family environment. The great thing about JWM is that while the building may have been updated since I’ve been here the core values of the dealership in whole haven’t. That’s why very few faces have changed. It’s a great place to be and raise a family.

Q: Tell us a little bit about yourself and your family?
A: I’m a dad of 4. 2 still at home with me, 14 and 11. We live here in Decatur and have made an awesome home here.

Q: What advice would you have recent new hires?
A: Work hard and rewards will come.

Q: What are 3 career lessons you’ve learned thus far?
A: Take care of the customer, Represent the JWM brand, Represent the community.

Q: What are your hopes for our industry?
A: To continue to produce quality products and great prices

Q: What do you like most about your job?
A: The people I work with are like family. I really have enjoyed building my client base. I have great customers that continue to bless me with their business.

Q: Where is your favorite place to eat?
A: The kids and I love to eat at Roosters on the square in Decatur. The BLT is the BOMB!

Q: You’d like to be famous for?
A: I don’t know about being famous, but Id like to be known for being the best dad I can be. After that I guess Id like to be a famous singer. I kinda already am here at the dealership! lol