Meet Our Staff
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.
Phillipe joins our Rancho Mirage team with over 19 years in exotic car sales, 7 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.
Austin Lewis
Rolls-Royce Sales Specialist
Phone: 760-674-2537
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Austin, born in the UK and moved to the USA in 1999 has been a prominent figure in the luxury automotive industry. With a tenure at Desert European since January 2000, Austin specializes in exotic car sales, bringing his passion for high-end vehicles to enthusiasts. Beyond the showroom, Austin's journey includes 6 years in sales in both Saudi Arabia and India, adding a global perspective to his professional repertoire. Austin most of all values his reputation for providing great service and highly competitive prices demonstrated by his long list of multiple repeat customers, some of whom are industry leaders in the USA. Outside the world of cars, Austin finds joy in travel, exploring diverse cultures, and indulging in his love for movies and dinners out. His multifaceted experiences contribute to a rich and dynamic life, blending the excitement of luxury automobiles with a taste for adventure and appreciation for global diversity.
Todd McKittrick
Rolls-Royce Sales Specialist
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Greg Hartshorne
Rolls-Royce Sales Specialist
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Greg is a seasoned professional who adds over three decades of invaluable sales and management expertise in the automobile industry. Before venturing into the world of automobiles, Greg pursued his education at Oregon State University. In addition to his academic pursuits, he proudly served in the US Coast Guard, showcasing his dedication to service and commitment. Beyond his impressive professional background, Greg has a rich array of interests outside of work. He's an avid tennis player. When not on the tennis court, Greg can often be found waterskiing, walking his dogs. However, his greatest passion lies in spending quality time with his cherished loved ones, creating lasting memories together. Currently, Greg has brought his wealth of experience and dedication to the world of exotic automobiles. He's an integral part of our exotics stores, which include prestigious brands such as Aston Martin, Lamborghini, Bentley, McLaren, and Rolls-Royce Motor Cars Rancho Mirage.
Emil spent the majority of his life in the distribution industry, which was something he enjoyed, but it required weekly travel. A sports car enthusiast his entire life, he always had a fun car in the garage, but wasn't home enough to enjoy it. When he decided to start a family, he knew he wanted to spend more time near home. Emil is fortunate that he was able to create a career out of his passion. He has been with Porsche since 2017 and recently moved from a Porsche store in Arizona to Porsche Palm Springs because of its outstanding reputation. Emil has been offering a luxury experience to his guests for years, and if given the opportunity, you would be very satisfied with his attention to detail.
Aaron has over 20 years of parts experience, and is a contributor to Chryslers SRT program. Aaron believes Desert European strives to provide worry free and effortless ownership to its clients by employing professionals in the industry and he is proud to be a part of this team. He has been married for 14 years to his wife Rebecca and has a 14 year old daughter, Triniti. On his off time, Aaron enjoys mountain biking, jet skiing, going for motorcycle rides, and is an avid video gamer.
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 26 franchise dealerships, representing the luxury brands of Porsche, Ferrari, Audi, Lamborghini, Bentley, McLaren, Rolls-Royce, Jaguar, Land Rover, BMW, Aston Martin, Rimac, and Volkswagen (currently throughout Texas, California, Missouri, 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 (16) and Keaton (13).
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 Variable Operations, Jackson selects and implements the various plans available to indiGO Auto Group customers. He has a BBA in Marketing from Abilene Christian University and boasts years of experience in the industry — from sales associate to general manager. In his free time, Jackson enjoys being with his family, outdoor activities, attending his children’s sporting events, and being involved at his church.
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.