Meet the Team

Lori has been with The Villages for 30+ years. She was born and raised in Northern Lower Michigan in the Grand Traverse Area. Throughout her years in The Villages, she has been involved in the development and growth of many of the current arms of the retail business.

She and her Husband were married on The Village’s property, and have raised their two daughters in this community, who were among the first children to have the honor of attending The Villages Charter School. Lori’s interest include spending time with Family, reading, and many outdoor activities.

Christopher has been with The Villages Golf Cars since 2009. He is from Lansing, Michigan and now lives in Oxford.

Christopher enjoys golf, ultimate Frisbee, family gatherings, attending his daughter’s competitions. His favorite sports teams include the Michigan State Spartans, Detroit Tigers, and the Detroit Pistons.

Christopher currently has over 20 family members working for The Villages.

Joe has been with The Villages Golf Cars since 2010. He is from Valparaiso, Indiana and now lives in Oxford Oaks, here in The Villages with his wife and son.

Joe’s favorite sports teams include the Chicago Bears, Chicago Cubs, Orlando City Soccer Club, and the Florida Gators.

In his spare time he enjoys spending time with his family and attending live sporting events, especially soccer.

Shane has been with The Villages Golf Cars since 2014, but has been working for The Villages since 1993. He was born and raised in Lake County, Florida and now lives in Oak Meadows, here in The Villages.

Shane enjoys boating, wake boarding, the Dallas Cowboys, and Tampa Bay Lightning.

Jeff has been with The Villages Golf Cars since 2012. He was born and raised in Central Florida and currently lives in Eustis.

He enjoys traveling, working out, and watching sports. His favorite teams are the Florida Gators and Orlando Magic.

He is a graduate of the University of South Florida and has never seen snow.

Dwight has been with The Villages Golf Cars since 2019. He was born and raised in Belleview, FL.

When he isn’t working, Dwight likes to go fishing, hunting, watch sports, play softball, and bowl. His favorite teams include the Florida Gators, Tampa Bay Rays, and Miami Dolphins.

Daryl has been with The Villages Golf Cars since 2016, but has been working for The Villages since 1999. He is a Florida native that was born in Weirsdale and now lives in Summerfield.

Daryl is an avid outdoorsman that enjoys hunting and fishing during his time off. He also enjoys football and his favorite teams are the Florida Gators and Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

Ben has been with The Villages Golf Cars since 2016. He is a Florida native that is from Weirsdale and now lives in Summerfield.

Ben is a family man that enjoys anything he can do with his wife and kids, especially if it’s in the woods or on the water. He also enjoys cheering on the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and the Florida State Seminoles.

William started working for The Villages in 2005 and began with The Villages Golf Cars in 2011. He was born and raised in Oxford, where his family is from, and currently lives in Wildwood.

William loves spending time with his two sons and taking them to water parks or beaches. He also enjoys golf, fishing, or anything that has to do with being on the water. His favorite sports team is the Florida Gators.

Matt has been working with The Villages Golf Cars since 2016. He is from Fowlerville, Michigan and now lives in Ocala.

Matt is an avid motorcycle enthusiast who enjoys anything outdoors, such as hunting, fishing, and power sports. His favorite sports teams include the Michigan State Spartans, Detroit Lions, and Detroit Red Wings.

Tracy started working for The Villages Transportation in June of 2004, then came to The Villages Golf Cars in January of 2010. She’s from Chatsworth, New Jersey and lives in Ocklawaha Florida.

She loves all sports and is a diehard Philadelphia Eagles, Sixers, Flyers and Phillies fan. She also loves to read, loves all animals (except for snakes), and is passionate about horse racing and the racehorses her family owns.

She received a double scholarship to college for basketball and softball and was offered a tryout for the WNBA when Philadelphia was trying to start a franchise (unsuccessfully) in the late 1990’s.

Jackie has been with The Villages Golf Cars since 2014. She is from Chicago, Illinois and now lives in Fruitland Park.

In her free time, Jackie enjoys gardening, bird watching, yoga, and listening to music. She is a fan of the Green Bay Packers, Chicago BlackHawks, and Northwester Wildcats.

Jackie’s dream lunch date would include Steve Jobs, Warren Buffet, and Elon Musk.

Will has been with The Villages Golf Cars since 2015. He is from New Castle, Delaware and now lives in Belleview.

Will cheers on the Miami Dolphins and Baltimore Orioles. He likes to fish and camp in his spare time and can table drum with the best of them!

Don has been with The Villages Golf Cars since 2005. He comes from Plymouth, Massachusetts and now lives in Belleview.

Don’s hobbies include fishing, golf, and yard work. He likes all professional New England sports teams and Florida college teams. He is one of ten kids!

Andy has been with The Villages Golf Cars since 2011. Although he is from Massachusetts originally, Andy has spent most of his life in Central Florida. He and his wife, 3 kids, 2 cats and 1 dog currently reside in Lake Harlow Park. His youngest children attend The Villages Charter School at Middleton.

In his free time, Andy enjoys travelling (especially by golf car), reading, gaming, sporting events, and watching horror movies or anything relating to the paranormal. He is an avid fan of the Patriots, Red Sox, Celtics, and Bruins.

Ron started with The Villages Golf Cars in 2020. Ron is originally from New York, but moved to Colorado when he was very young and spent most of his life there. He and his wife, Leah, of 37 years raised two kids in the Denver area. He discovered The Villages while attending a Journey rock concert during a vacation in Florida in 2014 and he knew he wanted to live here someday. A year later, he bought a house in The Village of Pine Ridge and two years later moved here full time to enjoy sunny Florida and The Villages Lifestyle.

When he is not at the store, you can catch Ron and Leah at the town squares dancing to any 80’s rock band. In addition, Ron likes exercising, hiking, archery, keeping up with his kids, working on the house, enjoying time with his Boxer dogs, and still keeps an eye on the Denver sports scene.

Tyler started with The Villages Golf Cars in 2021. He is one of the few people born and raised in Central Florida. He grew up in Weirsdale and currently lives in Summerfield.

In his free time, Tyler enjoys outdoor activities, like fishing, hiking, and kayaking.

Mark started with The Villages Golf Cars in 2020. He is from Brookline, Massachusetts and now lives in Lady Lake.

Being a former Tennis Pro, Mark enjoys playing tennis, golf, and bird watching. He also likes watching the Red Sox, Celtics, and Bruins.

Don joined The Villages in 2019 and The Villages Golf Cars in 2020. He is from Cold Spring, Minnesota and now lives in The Village of Belle Aire.

His favorite sports teams are the Minnesota Vikings, Minnesota Twins, Minnesota Wild, and all University of Minnesota sports teams.

He has one son and one step-son. In his spare time, he likes to golf, watch sports, and travel with his wife.

George started with The Villages Golf Cars in 2022. He is from Beaver, PA and now lives in Creekside Landing here in The Villages.

George is happily married to his wife, Amy, and they have 4 children and 5 grandchildren. He enjoys working out, shooting, Krav Maga, reading, enjoying The Villages lifestyle with Amy, and cheering on the Steelers.

Brent joined The Villages Golf Cars in 2022.  He is from Dublin, Ohio which is the home to Jack Nicklaus’ Memorial Golf Tournament.  He now lives in The Village of Cason Hammock, with his wife of 30 years, Lori.

In his previous life, he was a commercial real estate broker for over 30 years as well as a 6 year Air Force veteran. Brent is an avid Ohio State Buckeyes and Cincinnati Bengals fan. He and Lori have three children and one grandson.  In his spare time, he enjoys golf, pickleball, and going to the beach.

Steve has been with The Villages Golf Cars since 2023. He is from Plainfield, IN and now lives in The Village of Alahambra. He enjoys golfing, taking golf car rides, and listening to music in the town squares.

Steve’s favorite team is the Indianapolis Colts and he likes watching NASCAR.

Jeff has been with The Villages Golf Cars since 2015. He is from Bradley, IL and now lives in The Village of Ashland.

On days off, Jeff likes singing and listening to music, attending concerts, comedy, movies, football, hockey, baseball, and public speaking. He is a big fan of anything sports relating to Chicago, including the Bears, Blackhawks, Cubs, and White Sox.

Dane has been with The Villages Golf Cars since 2012. He is a Florida native, that was born and raised in Fruitland Park and that’s where he currently lives.

Dane is a husband and father of 5. In his spare time, he likes to coach his children in sports and cheer on the Florida Gators. Since he was born here, he has been able to see the growth of our beautiful community from the ground up.

Chris has been with The Villages Golf Cars since 2017. He is from Ocala and now lives in Oxford.

In his free time, Chris enjoys riding his motorcycle. When he was a child, he held the lit Olympic Torch as it was being relayed to the Atlanta Summer Olympics.

John has been working with The Villages Golf Cars since 2011. He is from Orlando, FL and now lives in Weirsdale.

John likes to cheer on the Orlando Magic and Pittsburg Steelers. Once when he was 18 years old, he took a Greyhound Bus across the country and back, all alone, just for the experience.

Todd has been with The Villages Golf Cars since 2011. He is from Buffalo, NY and now lives in Lady Lake.

Todd enjoys watching sports, especially the Buffalo Bills, and playing poker in his free time.

Bill has been working for The Villages Golf Cars since 2014. Bill comes from Rochester, New York and currently lives here in The Villages.

Bill enjoys sports, traveling, and the Buffalo Bills.

Shelley has been with The Villages Golf Cars since 2015. She is from Presque Isle, Maine and now lives in The Village of Rio Ponderosa.

Shelley likes to watch the St. Louis Cardinals. She has traveled the world as a Military Brat and met the Queen of England while her family was stationed at RAF Bentwaters in England.

Josh has been working for The Villages Golf Cars since 2017. He is a Florida native who was born in Belleview and now lives in Summerfield.

He is a proud husband and father of three that enjoys woodworking, cooking, and watching sports. His favorite teams include the New York Yankees, New York Giants, and Florida State Seminoles.

Jim started with The Villages Golf Cars in 2021. He is from Cincinnati Ohio and now lives in The Village of Bonnybrook. Jim has been visiting The Villages since 2004 and that is when he bought his first house here.

Jim and his wife, Piper, have been married for 36 years and they have one son and two grandchildren. He loves golf, pickleball, cooking, traveling, and time with friends and spent most of his life in the restaurant and hospitality industry.

Blake has been with The Villages Golf Cars since 2022. He’s from Lady Lake, FL and currently resides in Tavares.

Blake enjoys spending time with family and friends, fishing, golfing and watching sports. He’s a big fan of the Florida Gators and Tampa Bay Bucs.

In 1997, he was on an AAU baseball team from Lake County that participated in a tournament at the grand opening of Disney’s Wide World of Sports.

Jerry has been with The Villages Golf Cars since 2022. He has been visited The Villages since 2009, enjoying the Lifestyle that it has to offer. He spent the majority of his life in Overland Park/Lenexa, Kansas and now lives in the Village of March Bend, since 2020 with his wife of 6 years.

Jerry has worked in the hospitality industry for over 35 years from operating hotels, restaurants, and running his own company for several years. He continues and enjoys entertaining friends and family through cooking, golfing, and other activities The Villages has to offer. Jerry has 4 children and 6 grandchildren that he enjoys spending time with. Jerry loves his Kansas State University Wildcats and the Kansas City Chiefs.

Rick has been with The Villages Golf Cars since 2023. He is from York, PA and currently lives in DeLuna. On his days off he enjoys golfing and riding motorcycles. Rick is an avid Steelers fan and loves being part of The Villages Lifestyle.

Bryan has been with The Villages Golf Cars since 2023. He is originally from Pittsburgh, PA and now lives in Lady Lake. Bryan enjoys traveling, boating, golfing, target shooting, and going to car shows.

Bryan likes watching the Pittsburgh Steelers and Penguins and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. He also enjoys watching motocross racing.

Brandon has been with The Villages Golf Cars since 2011. He is from Orlando, FL and currently lives in Fruitland Park.

Brandon enjoys going to sporting events, concerts, playing softball and catan, He also likes spending time with his friends, family, and his dog, Waffles.

Jason has been with The Villages Golf Cars since 2012, but has been working for departments within The Villages for over half his life. He was born and raised in Central Florida and now lives in Lady Lake.

Jason enjoys playing softball and cheering on the Florida State Seminoles and New York Giants.

Chris started with The Villages in 2022. He is originally from Baltimore, MD, then moved to Hatteras Island, NC for 7 years, before moving to Florida in 2021.

Chris is a family man that loves jumping in the Jeep each weekend for any off-road adventure, whether it be in a national forest or on a beach. Chris and his wife are always chasing the sun and the sea. His other hobbies include boating, camping, and restoring classic cars.

Kim has been working with The Villages Golf Cars since 2009. She is from Binghamton, New York and now lives in The Village of Linden.

Kim lives an active lifestyle and enjoys swimming, golfing, kayaking, cruising around in her golf car, listening to music, and hanging out with friends.

20 Years prior to joining The Villages team, she owned and operated a fully equipped golf pro-shop and driving range at Thendara Golf Club in the foothills of The Adirondack Mountains of New York.

Dan has been with The Villages Golf Cars since 2012. He is from Farmington, New Hampshire and now lives in Fruitland Park.

In his spare time, Dan likes to golf, watch football, and cook. He used to be a chef and loves to compete in cook-offs whenever he can.

Dan is a huge football fan and likes to watch the Patriots, Celtics, Red Sox, and Bruins.

Alex has been working with The Villages Golf Cars since 2016. A Florida native, he was raised in Mount Dora and that’s where he currently resides.

In his free time, Alex enjoys playing basketball and participates in basketball leagues year-round. His favorite sports teams are the Green Bay Packers, Florida Gators, and Orlando Magic.

Bill has been working for The Villages Golf Cars since 2015. Bill comes from Auburn, Massachusetts and currently lives in The Village of Fenney.

Bill enjoys golf, NFL football, antiques, and WWII history. With his involvement in antiques, he was able to sell “junk” to Mike and Frank of American Pickers.

He likes the New England Patriots, Boston Red Sox, Boston Celtics, and the Boston Bruins.

Len has been with The Villages Golf Cars since 2018. He is from Derby, Connecticut and now lives in The Village of Sabel Chase.

Len enjoys the Nascar Modified Tour, Tour Type Modifieds, SK Modifieds, and the Stafford Motor Speedway, along with golfing with friends.

His nickname is “Mud.” It’s a long story, but ask him about it sometime!

Daniel started with The Villages Golf Cars in 2020, but has been working in The Villages since 2002. He is from Brentwood, NY and raised in Belleview, FL.

In his spare time, Daniel likes spending time with his wife and kids. He likes to stay active with sports and enjoys watching sports when he isn’t playing them.

Jason has been with The Villages Golf Cars since 2020. He was born in Ocala and has lived in Central Florida his entire life.

Jason likes to fish, golf, and go camping. He also loves cheering on the Florida Gators.

Tim started with The Villages Golf Cars in 2021. He is from St. Louis, Missouri and now lives in The Village of Pine Ridge.

Tim is a big sports fan and enjoys watching the St. Louis Cardinals and Blues. In his free time, he likes playing softball, golf, and bowling.

Bryan started with The Villages Golf Cars in 2021. He was born and raised in New York City and moved to The Villages from Orlando.

Bryan has been a huge New York Yankees fan since birth and watches them whenever he can. He was a track athlete and his nickname is The Abyss, because of how much food he eats. Bryan is also super family oriented, fully Dominican, and is bilingual.

Zac has been with The Villages Golf Cars since 2021. He is originally from Panama City, FL and currently lives in Umatilla.

Zac is a graduate of the University of Central Florida and his favorite sports teams are the UCF Knights, Miami Dolphins, and Atlanta Braves. In his free time, he enjoys traveling, watching sports, fishing, and spending time with his wife and other family members.

Josh started with The Villages Golf Cars in 2021. He is from Ocala and that is currently where he resides. Josh enjoys staying active and lifting weights at the gym, he also likes watching the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

During his childhood, Josh spent a few years living on the beach in Puerto Rico.

Tom has been with The Villages Golf Cars since 2022. He is from Minnesota and now lives in The Village of Hawkins.

On his days off, you can find Tom woodworking or doing home improvement projects. He and his wife also enjoy cooking with their smoker, going to the shooting range, working out, and spending time at the pool. Before moving to The Villages, he hadn’t been in a pool for over 30 years. Since moving to The Villages, Tom and wife love going on golf car rides and looking at the different homes and landscaping.

Tom was able to drink out of Lord Stanley’s Cup, has helped build every B-2 bomber that exists, and had the opportunity to shake Dick Cheney’s and Margaret Thatcher’s hand on top of the wing of a B-2 bomber.

Scott has been with The Villages Golf Cars since 2023. He is originally from Syracuse, NY and now lives in The Village of Richmond. He enjoys spending time with his family, traveling, and playing any type of sport. Scott is a fan of the Dallas Cowboys and Syracuse Orangemen.

Mark has been working with The Villages Golf Cars since 2015. He is from Youngstown, Ohio and now lives in The Village of Dunedin.

On the rare days Mark isn’t working, he enjoys spending time with his wife, Tia, flying RC airplanes at the Polo Fields, working on his car, and visiting car shows. He also likes watching Red Bull Air Racing and UFC.

Chris is from New Haven, Connecticut and now lives in Lake Panasoffkee. Chris enjoys motorcycles and tattoos.

Glenn started with The Villages Golf Cars in 2020. He is from Flushing, NY and now lives in The Village of Monarch Grove.

Glenn is currently training for his private pilot’s license, is in the Mini Cooper Club, and also enjoys Meteorology and Bulldogs.

He likes the New York Giants, University of Michigan, and football from Georgia and TCU. If you haven’t noticed, he also shares a name with a good brand of scotch.

Diane has been with The Villages Golf Cars since 2017. She comes from Virginia Beach, Virginia and now lives in Linden Isles, here in The Villages.

On her days off, Diane spends time enjoying music, movies, sports, and wine. Her favorite sports teams are the Pittsburg Steelers, Washington Nationals, Washington Capitals, Old Dominion University, and Florida State Seminoles.

Kevin has been with The Villages Golf Cars since 2015. He is from Ocala, FL and now lives in Lady Lake.

Kevin is a huge Florida State fan and enjoys watching football and building things in his spare time. He is a fun loving family man who’s married with four of his own kids along with four Godchildren.

Billy started with The Villages Golf Cars in 2020. He is originally from Tyler, Texas, but now lives in The Villages. He has been coming to The Villages for the past 15 years to visit his in-laws.

In his free time, Billy likes to travel and hang out with his wife, Sonja. He also enjoys cheering on the Dallas Cowboys, hunting, fishing, golf, reading, and anything aviation related. He holds a commercial and instrumental rated multi-engine pilot’s license and once had to land a plane in a pasture due to an engine failure.

Billy has been to Ethiopia, Africa twice for construction and dental mission trips.

Jerry started with The Villages Golf Cars in 2021. He grew up in Coon Rapids, Minnesota and served four years in the Marine Corps. After the Marines, he worked for the Postal Service for 32 years. The last 3 years in the Postal Service, he spent his time in Texas.

Jerry and his wife moved to The Villages in April of 2021 and have been together for over 30 years. In his spare time, you can catch Jerry golfing on one of The Villages golf courses.

Mike has been working with The Villages Golf Cars since 2020. He is from Hamburg, Pennsylvania and now lives in The Village of Dunedin.

Mike is a musician that plays bass in a worship band at a local church and enjoys kayaking and riding his motorcycle. He also follows the NHRA Drag Racing Circuit and his favorite driver is John Force.

He used to jump out of airplanes, but now spends his time with both feet on the ground.

Tony has been with The Villages Golf Cars since 2021. He is from Cincinnati, Ohio and currently lives in The Village of St. Charles.

In his time off, Tony likes playing golf, swimming laps, and vising his grandchildren. He is a big football fan and played in high school and college. Now he cheers on the Cincinnati Bengals and Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

Tony got to meet Woody Hayes two weeks before his infamous punch during the Clemson football game.

Bob started with The Villages Golf Cars in 2021. He is from Canoga Park, California and now resides in Fenney. He enjoys watching the Houston Texans and playing golf on his days off.

Bob also enjoys spending time in the kitchen, whether its cooking complete meals or baking deserts.

Ron started with The Villages Golf Cars in 2022. He is originally from New Castle, PA and currently resides in The Village of St. Catherine.

Ron likes to spend time outdoors hunting, fishing, kayaking, golfing, and spending time with his wife, Jody. He also enjoys watching Supercross and Motocross. His son, Colby, grew up riding motorcycles; he and Ron traveled the eastern United States racing. Ron also likes the sports teams from Pittsburgh, including the Penguins, Pirates, and Steelers.

Keith has been with The Villages Golf Cars since 2022. He is from the sweetest place on Earth, Hershey, PA and now lives in The Village of St. Catherine.

In his free time, you can find Keith playing pickleball, golf, jogging, or enjoying the Florida sunsets with his wife, Deb. Keith also likes going to Dave Matthews Band concerts, spending time with his three cats, and watching Penn State, the Miami Dolphins, Philadelphia Eagles, and Philadelphia Phillies.

Keith has been to Aruba over twelve times to enjoy the beautiful beaches and has adopted several Greyhounds from Florida race tracks before they were shut down.

Mike has been with The Villages Golf Cars since 2022. He is from Wayland, MA and currently lives in The Village of Hawkins.

Mike enjoys golfing, fishing, and watching the Boston Bruins on his days off. He is also a fan of the Boston Red Sox and New England Patriots.

Eric started with The Villages Golf Cars in 2022. He is from Rogers, MN and currently lives in The Village of St Johns.

On his days off, you can find Eric competitive bass fishing, golfing, spending time with friends and family, and attending college football games. He is a big fan of the Michigan Wolverines.