Meet Our Staff
Elena began her journey with Desert European Motorcars on May 4, 1998. With a distinguished career rooted in automotive finance, she quickly established herself as a standout leader. Over the years, Elena has received numerous accolades and earned deep respect from key partners such as Bentley/Lamborghini Financial Services, BMW Financial Services, and many other top-tier lenders. She played a vital role in the development of the Canadian/Foreign Business Professional Program alongside Bentley Financial Services—an innovative initiative that expanded the dealership’s ability to serve international clientele, particularly those visiting the Desert area. Known for her creativity and out-of-the-box thinking, Elena has been instrumental in closing some of the most complex deals previously thought to be impossible. Although she thrived in her position as Finance Director, Elena embraced a new challenge when she was asked to step into a Sales Manager role. Her adaptability, problem-solving mindset, and ability to consistently achieve goals, even in fluctuating market conditions, have made her a valuable asset to the dealership. Elena’s deep knowledge of the Desert’s unique customer base and her dedication to community involvement embody the spirit of indiGO Auto Group. After 26 years of dedication, excellence, and continuous growth, Elena Ramirez has been appointed General Manager of Bentley, Lamborghini, Rolls-Royce Motorcars, Aston Martin, and Rimac Rancho Mirage. Her commitment to excellence and relentless drive make her the ideal leader to guide these iconic brands into the future.
Mo’s passion for cars began in childhood, attending car meets with his father and dreaming about which car might one day be his mother’s. Surrounded by Corvettes and classic Porsches, he was captivated early on by the sound, design, and soul of performance vehicles, long before he even knew what made them tick. In 2016, he took a bold leap from hotel construction management into the world he truly loved: the automotive industry. With seven years of experience representing Mercedes-Benz and a deep appreciation for craftsmanship and performance, Mo is proud to represent indiGO Auto Group, and after serving at our Houston Exotics team, he brings his expertise and enthusiasm to the Desert European Motorcars team as General Sales Manager. When he’s not at the dealership, Muhammad enjoys spirited backroad drives, great coffee, and time spent with his two rescue dogs and two Sphynx cats.
With over four decades of dedicated service in the automotive industry, Chris embarked on his journey at the age of 18, shaping an illustrious career that spans various facets of the field. Beginning in the Service Department at Beverly Hills, he provided unparalleled service to discerning Rolls-Royce and Bentleys clients. In the year 2002, Chris transitioned to Sales at Rancho Mirage, a pivotal move that propelled him to garner extensive knowledge and expertise in his domain. This journey culminated in the achievement of multiple national sales awards, a testament to his exceptional skills. A true aficionado, Chris takes pride in cultivating strong relationships with his clients, delivering a first-class experience that goes beyond expectations. This commitment to excellence motivated his return to Desert European Motorcars in 2024, joining forces with indiGO Auto Group. His wealth of knowledge, unwavering passion, and steadfast loyalty to the brands set a high standard for fellow sales consultants. Beyond the fast-paced automotive world, Chris finds balance in life through invigorating bicycling rides, exploring new destinations with his wife, and cherishing quality family time with his adult children. Keep an eye out for him cruising the desert in style on his customized Bentley Harley-Davidson Fatboy – a distinctive touch reflecting his unique personality.
Vlada has been in the automotive industry for 30 years, specializing in managing pre-owned operations for large dealer groups. Born in the United States and of Serbian heritage, Vlada grew up in Norway, where a love for Alpine skiing and high-performance vehicles took root. A true car enthusiast, Vlada’s favorite car is the Lamborghini. With decades of experience and a deep passion for the automotive world, Vlada brings unmatched expertise and dedication to the industry
Jaime began her career with Desert European Motorcars in the Fall of 2002. Jaime enjoys making her clients top priority and provides generous customer service to all of them. She enjoys meeting new people and strives to make the Rolls-Royce, Bentley buying experience an exciting, easy, and enjoyable one! Jaime has a strong work ethic and a cheerful spirit and is always willing to find a way to make a deal come together. When she is not selling these luxury cars, Jaime loves to travel, and spend time outdoors in the sun with friends and family.
Phillipe joins our Rancho Mirage team with over 19 years in exotic car sales, seven of those being a Brand Ambassador for Lamborghini. He prides himself on being a product knowledge specialist and truly believes the buying experience should be a memorable one! Phillipe enjoys working out, going on hikes and traveling. He is both a father and grandfather and always puts his family first.
Christopher has been in the auto sales industry for nearly two years, driven by his passion for cars, with the Ford GT being his favorite. Outside of work, he enjoys spending time with friends go-karting and jet skiing and loves traveling with his family. Whether it's embarking on adventures or seeking an adrenaline rush, Christopher enjoys making the most out of every experience.
With four years of experience in the automotive industry, Rob Drayton brings an international perspective and a passion for performance to his role as sales specialist. Before joining the team, he worked with McLaren Scottsdale and Broad Arrow Auctions, gaining firsthand knowledge of high-end vehicles and collector markets. A true enthusiast, Rob names the McLaren F1 as his all-time favorite. Outside of work, he enjoys quality time with his wife and kids, catching or playing a game of soccer, and exploring new destinations, especially tropical escapes like St. Kitts and Nevis.
Karen has been in the car industry for three years and has developed a strong passion for it. She works across the entire campus and has a particular fondness for exotic cars, especially Aston Martin, a brand she grew to love while working in that showroom. On the more rugged side, she has an appreciation for the Land Rover Defender. Before joining indiGO Auto Group, Karen held various roles focused on working with people. She spent nine years as a Financial Aid Counselor at the university level and 11 years as an elementary school teacher and coach. In her free time, Karen enjoys kayaking, fishing, hiking, wine tasting, and spending time with her family. A native of Covina, she graduated from Covina High School and earned her BA from Cal State Fullerton. Some of her favorite vacation destinations include Lake Tahoe, Nashville, Tennessee, and Sedona, Arizona.
Richard brings over 40 years of experience in the automotive industry, with a particular passion for working with exotic brands. He appreciates the close-knit relationships and personal connections that come with working in smaller, specialized companies. Having lived in nine different states and attended 12 schools while growing up, Richard developed a broad perspective and adaptability that has served him well throughout his career. In his free time, he enjoys spending quality time with his family and vacationing in favorite destinations like Hawaii and Las Vegas.
Ashley brings a decade of hands-on experience and deep industry knowledge to her role as Parts Manager at Desert European Motorcars. Her career in automotive began at the dealership counter, inspired by her sister’s footsteps and driven by a natural curiosity for operations. Over the years, she has grown into a key leader at Desert European, having served as the sole counterperson for Audi and Porsche and later as assistant parts manager across all brands.Ashley brings a decade of hands-on experience and deep industry knowledge to her role as Parts Manager. Her career in automotive began at the dealership counter, inspired by her sister’s footsteps and driven by a natural curiosity for operations. Over the years, she has grown into a key leader at Desert European, having served as the sole counterperson for Audi and Porsche and later as assistant parts manager across all brands. Known for her strong analytical mindset, Ashley excels at optimizing inventory, reducing costs, and ensuring smooth, structured warehouse operations. She thrives on bringing order to complexity, always guided by the principle: "Do it right. Even when no one is watching." Outside of work, Ashley enjoys the quiet of paddleboarding and time with her husband, dog, and cats. A true homebody at heart, she’s also a dedicated animal lover. Known for her strong analytical mindset, Ashley excels at optimizing inventory, reducing costs, and ensuring smooth, structured warehouse operations. She thrives on bringing order to complexity, always guided by the principle: "Do it right. Even when no one is watching." Outside of work, Ashley enjoys the quiet of paddleboarding and time with her husband, dog, and cats. A true homebody at heart, she’s also a dedicated animal lover.
Aaron brings decades of parts expertise to his role as Assistant Parts Manager and has contributed to high-performance programs like Chrysler’s SRT. He believes Desert European Motorcars sets the standard for worry-free, effortless ownership by employing dedicated industry professionals, and he’s proud to be part of that commitment. Outside of work, Aaron enjoys spending time with his wife, Rebecca, and their daughter, Triniti. He’s an avid mountain biker, jet skier, motorcyclist, and video game enthusiast.
Jesus has been in the automotive industry since 2002 and got his start in high school auto shop class in 2000. However, Jesus’ real passion for cars began from almost birth and learning to read with car magazines at school since the first grade. Jesus has previously worked for German car companies since 2003, first as a technician then moving to a service writer position. Jesus has always had a passion for cars and to him they are considered works of kinetic art to be admired, enjoyed, and most importantly driven. In Jesus’ free time he enjoys a myriad of hobbies such as: building model cars, putting some rubber down on the pavement, or taking to the sky for travel.
Ian has over 10 years of experience in the automotive industry, with a particular admiration for the Lamborghini Revuelto. Prior to his current role, he honed his customer service skills while working at the Ritz Carlton Valet. Outside of work, Ian enjoys building Lego sets and embarking on outdoor adventures with his amazing girlfriend and their two French Bulldogs. A graduate of Horizon High School in La Quinta, CA, Ian also loves spending time in Mexico.
For Kelly Wolf, appreciation is a relative term. A self-professed auto devotee, Wolf was perhaps destined for the car industry. In fact, it was a SL500 that set his career in motion, but that’s a story for a different day. Hired as a salesman by Mercedes-Benz of Houston soon after graduating from the University of Texas, Austin in 2000, he accelerated through various dealership ranks from Pre-Owned Sales Director (Momentum Jaguar, Volvo, Porsche Houston; Momentum BMW Houston) to General Sales Manager (Fremont Motorcars, CA; Momentum Jaguar, Volvo, Land Rover, and Porsche Houston). A results-driven attitude and focus on customer care helped propel Wolf into a top leadership position when indiGO Auto Group recruited him to be its first General Manager in 2010 for Porsche North Houston. As the company rapidly expanded in the subsequent years, Wolf was named Chief Operating Officer in 2013, overseeing stores in three states, and in 2019, company President. Today as Chief Executive Officer and Dealer Principal of indiGO Auto Group, now a subsidiary of Pon Holdings, based in The Netherlands, Wolf is responsible for the company’s 30 franchise dealerships, representing the luxury brands of Porsche, Ferrari, Audi, Lamborghini, Bentley, McLaren, Rolls-Royce, Jaguar, Land Rover, BMW, Aston Martin, Rimac, Mercedes-Benz, Genesis, Hyundai, and Volkswagen (currently throughout Texas, California, Missouri, Colorado and Arkansas). Aside from running the day-to-day operations of indiGO Auto Group’s individual dealerships, spearheading business development, and nurturing manufacturer relationships, Wolf also leads automotive group sales and the fixed operations teams, all while delivering the highest level of customer service. In 2023, he was appointed SVP of Pon & CEO of Pon Luxury & Performance Cars NA/NL/VN, making him responsible for all of indiGO Auto Group (NA) as well as Pon Holdings’ wholesale and retail activities in The Netherlands (NL) and Vietnam (VN). Wolf also sits on the Pon Holdings’ management board. With a career spanning several decades, Wolf’s wealth of knowledge and impressive track record in the U.S. auto market has helped indiGO Auto Group become a world-class player in the luxury and sports car industry. Wolf, a native Texan, has been profiled in numerous publications, including The Houston Business Journal and Automotive News, where he also was named one of the elite 40 under 40 in the automotive industry. He currently serves on the Board of Regents for Porsche Cars North America and has been a board member since 2020. Prior to that, he was a member of the Rolls-Royce Dealer Advisory Board (2013 – 2020), where he served as Chairman from 2017-2020. While his passion for the auto industry is undeniable, the key to his heart is his wife Jacee and their two daughters, Allison and Keaton.
Michael has experienced an impressive rise from Internet Sales Manager to General Manager to Director of Variable Operations at indiGO Auto Group. His consummate attention to enhancing the customer experience and an absolute passion for and knowledge of prestigious luxury auto brands make Michael a key team leader. His expertise ranges from operations to sales and training to management, giving Michael a unique 360° perspective on the importance of building strong customer relationships while also sharing a love for performance automobiles. Michael has a bachelor’s degree in Finance from Texas State University. He also is a graduate of the prestigious National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA) Academy. He was recognized by Automotive News in the 2019 class of 40 Under 40 honorees.
Chelsey joined the indiGO executive team in 2017, bringing a wealth of Human Resources and Payroll experience and a passion for contributing to a positive, supportive company culture. Chelsey believes in an individualized approach to assisting indiGO Auto Group team members, mirroring how the company serves its valued customers. One of her proudest achievements is forming an HR team of passionate individuals who are quick to adapt to indiGO’s growth and employee-centric initiatives. Chelsey’s own educational background includes an MBA in Strategy from Southern Methodist University and a BBA in Marketing from the University of Oklahoma. She is also a certified HR professional with SHRM-SCP certification. In her personal time, Chelsey enjoys being outdoors with her husband James, and their two young sons.
Courtney is the Director of Operations and Marketing for indiGO Auto Group. Her 16 years of OEM, automotive vendor and large dealer group experience coupled with her NADA dealer academy graduation makes her knowledge of automotive operations and marketing second to none. Courtney drives positive results by improving associate productivity, increasing CSI, market share, PVRs and sales. In addition, Courtney plans, develops and executes integrated marketing campaigns across multiple platforms to deliver measurable results. In her free time, Courtney enjoys traveling, music, and spending time with her husband and two sons.
As Director of Training & Development, Beth oversees the progress of all indiGO team members while ensuring that indiGO is consistent with our processes as we grow. She takes a hands-on approach to creating and implementing training programs and materials, in addition to team member assessment. She earned her BS in Human Resources and Family Science from the University of Nebraska and is also DiSC and Myers-Briggs Certified. During her free time, Beth enjoys traveling with family and friends, cooking, exercising, and reading.
Over the course of his 35 years in the automotive industry, Ralph has worked his way up from a porter to now overseeing Fixed Operations for indiGO Auto Group's California. While pursuing a bachelor’s degree from Cerritos College, Ralph began his career with the Ford Lincoln Mercury dealership in Huntington Beach, CA. A succession of promotions followed before he was named General Manager, and then Service Director for several dealerships. Ralph then joined the Pendragon Auto Group where he worked as the U.S. Parts and Service Director for California for 14 years. In 2019, he was hired by indiGO Auto Group to work in the Rancho Mirage, CA location before quickly moving into the new acquisition role in Marin, CA, and was later appointed the Fixed Operations Director. Ralph has been married for 30 years and has three children and one grandson. He enjoys scuba diving, biking, and playing golf.
Dustin Carr serves as the Director of Real Estate and Development, where he leverages his extensive experience in project management, and strategic planning to drive growth and innovation within indiGo Auto Group. Beyond his professional achievements, Dustin enjoys playing golf and values spending quality time with his family and friends.
As Director of Corporate Development, Bart is responsible for driving strategic initiatives and M&A activities. Before joining indiGO, Bart spent five years as a consultant at McKinsey, where he specialized in corporate strategy, performance transformations, and investment advisory across a broad range of industries. Prior to his consulting career, Bart worked as a lawyer for six years, focusing on M&A and antitrust law. His combined experience as a McKinsey consultant and M&A attorney equips him to bring strategic, legal, and operational expertise to indiGO’s corporate development agenda. Bart holds a MSc in Industrial Economics from the University of Hamburg and graduated from law school in the Netherlands. Joining indiGO was a homecoming for Bart, reigniting his passion for the automotive industry – a field where he took his very first job. Driven by his early love for cars, Bart began working at the age of 14 at a BMW dealership in his hometown in the Netherlands. This formative experience provided him with hands-on exposure to various aspects of dealership operations. Starting with tasks such as washing cars, stock-taking inventory, and assisting in the workplace, Bart steadily took on more responsibility, eventually supporting the sales team, managing the demo vehicle pool, and organizing client events until the age of 22. Bart’s career has come full circle, blending his lifelong passion for cars with his professional expertise to help shape indiGO’s future. In his free time, Bart enjoys playing tennis, playing the guitar, and exploring American culture and places together with his wife as relative newcomers to the United States.
Jason is a San Francisco Bay area native and now enjoys living in the desert. Jason graduated with a finance degree from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo and we are thrilled he found his way to the doors of Desert European Motorcars and now serves as Managing Director of Exotics. He grew up in the automobile industry and enjoys racing and building cars. The car business as a whole is really more of a passion for Jason, not just a job. He truly enjoys surrounding himself with loyal customers that can appreciate fantastic cars in the same way that he does.
