Protected: Meet the Team

Originally from England, Graham joined James Limousine in June 2017, after owning Richmond’s only custom cakery, Cakes by Graham for 22 years. Prior to that, he enjoyed a very successful military career, serving in the British Army Catering Corps. His final assignment was as Senior Technical Adviser to the United States Culinary Arts Team at Fort Lee, Virginia. Outside of work he enjoys his 8 grandchildren, Shag dancing, log cabins and his 220-gallon salt water fish tank. He loves to help at ASK, a local childhood cancer foundation and eats chocolate every day…. justifying it as a vegetable, as it comes from a bean.

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Glenn married his best friend 40 years ago and has 2 beautiful children and a granddaughter. After working at A.H. Robins Pharmaceuticals (Wyeth and later Pfizer) for 30 years he retired in 2007. He really enjoys working with the missions’ team at his church and has been to Haiti several times. After earning his pilot’s license in 1972, he added an IFR rating and Multi-engine commercial rating and loves to fly. One day he plans to become more active in mission work. In 1976 Glenn started officiating football and worked his last game on the field in 2015. He became an observer in the booth, as it’s much easier on the body. He enjoys working for James Limousine due to the combination of professionalism and great people to work with. He has seen this company grow tremendously and expects the success to continue.

His favorite saying is “Keep the SUN in your eyes’.

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Before coming to James Limousine Service in 2012, he was a land surveyor for 25 years. A fellow surveyor, who worked for James limo at that time, recommended Floyd contact James Limousine. Each day he looks forward to the moments he can show his clients how special they are. Floyd is excited at being part of the company as it grows. He describes himself as a simple man who likes to spend time with his family, particularly cooking in the kitchen. Having lived in Richmond all his life, he appreciates the rich history of Richmond.

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Jack grew up in the coalfields of Southwest Virginia. He married his high school sweetheart and in 2020 will celebrate his golden wedding anniversary. He and his wife have one son, one daughter and 5 grandchildren. After 41 years with Wilson Sporting Goods Company, he retired in 2015. While looking for something part-time, an existing driver, Glenn T. introduced him to James Limousine Service, where he enjoys driving today. In his free time Jack takes off his suit and dons a different uniform as he officiates football and fastpitch softball. His biggest love is spending time with grandchildren, especially during family week every summer.

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Sean McCoy has lived in the Richmond area since 1998. Originally from Chesapeake, VA, Sean came to Richmond to attend Virginia Commonwealth University. After college Sean held some interesting jobs … from a position at Circuit City’s Corporate office, a manager at a party store, and a private investigator for a while. Prior to working for James Limousine Sean was a taxi driver for 6 years.

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Al joins the James Limousine driving team after spending 35 Years in the tobacco industry in a wide range of management positions (ranging from leaf buying, cigarette manufacturing, budgeting, personnel, setting up manufacturing facilities and sales engineering), which afforded him worldwide travel. In 2007 he retired after 35 years as a NCAA football official. He has been active for 50 years as a VHSL football official and 25 years as a VHSL basketball official, from which he is currently retired. Al is married to a retired (Delta) international flight attendant and has 2 adult children and 4 grandchildren. In his free time, he volunteers in restoring tombstones and graves in a 300-year-old cemetery.

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AJ came to work at James Limousine Service in June, 2018. He worked for 33 years with the Virginia State Police, 20 of those years working in the Executive Protection Unit, providing security and protection for the Governors and first families of Virginia. Upon retirement, AJ looked for a part time job and looked for a place where he could do one of the things that he likes to do best – drive. After looking at the various limousine companies in the area, AJ decided that James Limousine was the best company to work for. James Limousine has an excellent reputation and works to serve the Richmond community – two things that AJ believes are most important in company where he works. When he has free time, AJ enjoys working out at the gym and riding bicycles. One of his favorite past times is keeping up with the new cars and trucks that are being designed and built.

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Wayne was born and raised in Mathews County, Virginia, and comes from a long line of commercial fisherman, sea captains and merchant mariners. He enjoys boating, fishing, waterskiing and flying drones. He has worked with the public for most of his life and especially enjoys working for James Limousine. JLS has given him so many opportunities, not only earn a living, but to meet so many interesting people from all walks of life and he is proud to be a part of the team. He feels JLS is second to none and they consistently set the standards for exceptional service.

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James is a native of Richmond, Virginia, and has served in the Virginia National Guard. He retired from the Richmond Fire Department after 30 years of service on 10/10/10. He is the proud father of a fine young man (James III) and a wonderful young lady (Alexis).

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Adam is a native Virginian, a graduate of Virginia Tech and a former Certified Financial Planner. After a 25-year career in banking and investments, he obtained a Class B commercial driver’s license and spent two years driving a school bus for Albemarle County Public Schools, before becoming a full-time employee for James Limousine Service in May 2018. He enjoys serving others, hiking, reading and spending time with his two wonderful daughters.

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Joyce has been driving for James Limousine Service since 2010. Previously, she worked for Henrico County as a school bus driver after she obtained her Commercial Drivers License (CDL). When she’s not driving, she enjoys an active lifestyle through running, swimming, hiking and working out. She has been happily married and has 3 children and 3 grandchildren.

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Ray gladly accepted a job offer from James Limousine Service 2 years ago after a merger with Blue Ridge Executive Transportation (BRET) of Charlottesville, for whom he drove for 6 years. Chicago, born Ray, spent his childhood in Burma (Myanmar) and boarding school in India and learned English as his second language in first grade. A cabinet maker, with time spent in theater and hospitality, Ray enjoys the chance to serve those he transports with a bit of international experience to help. Ray relishes time he can spend with his 4 grandchildren, who all live close by in Charlottesville.

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Neil started working for James Limousine in early summer of 2018. The reason he chose James as a company to work for is because they always stood out with professionalism and held to a higher standard. Things he likes to do when he’s not at work includes studying computer science, organic chemistry and nuclear physics. He enjoys flying planes and jet skiing on the Atlantic and in the Caribbean, playing live music with bands and trying new foods at exquisite restaurants.

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Originally from Brooklyn, New York., Daryl and his family relocated to Virginia in 2005. Daryl is married and has 3 children. He has been driving professionally for 7 years for the City of Richmond, and just recently started working for James Limousine in October, 2018. In his spare time, he enjoys spending time with his family, working on music production and watching movie. especially sci-fi. He also loves traveling, screen writing and sports. Daryl is a huge baseball fan and he hopes to one day see the Mets win the World Series again.

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As a former law enforcement officer and a United States Marine Corps veteran, Stanley is proud to work part-time at James Limousine, where management is dedicated to safety, professionalism and excellent customer service. He is a full-time case manager for a substance abuse treatment program.

In his leisure time he enjoys salt water fishing, billiards and landscaping his yard to enhance his homes curb appeal.

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Originally a native North Carolinian who grew up in Chapel Hill and loves the Tar Heels. Carlton has been married for 27 years with two children and a dog. Before coming to James Limousine Service, he worked in retail for 30 years. During that time, he was a buyer and store manager. During that time, he really enjoyed interacting with the customers and providing them with a great shopping experience. It was a natural transition to James Limousine 12 years ago, where he could continue providing customer service while meeting new people. Outside of work he enjoys spending time with family, boating, and listening to vinyl records and working with his hands on any outside activity.

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Robert worked as a manager at a local telecommunications company for 22 years and has been driving with the James Limousine team for 7 years. Working with James Limousine has been very enjoyable because it’s given him the opportunity to work in a great business environment and meet many new people. Robert has a beautiful wife and 3 wonderful children….one daughter in college, a son in 10th grade, and a son who will start middle school in the fall. In his spare time, he enjoys going to the lake, car races and concerts… particularly his favorite artist, Chris Stapleton.

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Joe grew up in the Richmond area after his family relocated from Norfolk prior to his starting kindergarten. Besides a brief stint in the Atlanta area, he has been here the entire time. He enjoys Richmond’s ever-expanding craft beer scene and playing ice hockey. In the winter, he loves skiing at Snowshoe, West Virginia, and always looks forward to the next snow storm! Working as part of the James Limousine team for the past three years has been quite rewarding. Joe has found a great group of dedicated and genuine coworkers. Long journey trips are a part of the job that he likes most, as they provide the opportunity to see new places. If Joe gets the chance to have you in the car don’t hesitate to ask him to play something from his vast and quickly growing musical playlist!

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Denny grew up in the Richmond, Virginia area and served in the United States Air Force. He worked on fighter aircraft, and spent time in Florida, Alaska, Georgia, the middle east, and Okinawa, Japan. In his travels, he has held a 400-year-old treasure from a Spanish Galleon, flown in an F-15 Eagle, toured Viking cemeteries and Japanese feudal castles, and rode a Camel in Saudi Arabia.

He is married, and has three children and three grandchildren. He enjoys Civil War Reenacting, travelling with his wife, and easin’ on down the road in a shiny, black limousine.

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Kimberly was born, raised and still resides in Matthews, Virginia. Before joining the James Limousine Driving team in Spring 2019, Kimberly
previously worked for 20 years as a CNA in the Healthcare industry, primarily in long-term care and home health.

In her spare time, she enjoys spending quality time with her family, particularly her grandmother.

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Aaron was born and raised in Richmond, VA and graduated from Potomac Senior High School in Woodbridge in 2011.
He has been a Chauffeur since 2018 shortly after returning to the Richmond area. As much as he likes to chauffeur, he also likes to go on long distance trips with family and friends. His favorite city to visit is Miami.

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Born in Washington, D.C., raised in Amelia, Virinia, Michael went to Longwood University and used to be a radio DJ. He lives in Chesterfield County, has three children and enjoys playing basketball with his son and riding dirt bikes with his twin daughters. Michael started working at James Limousine in 1997.

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Alan is from New York and had a 14-year US Army background serving as a heavy equipment operator. His wife, Annette, also served in the US Army for 12 years as a Nurse. Annette continues her nursing career to date as a civilian. They have 5 children and grandchildren. To relax, Alan enjoys reading novels, working out at the gym, boxing, and playing football and basketball. Alan came to James Limousine with 6 years of limousine driving experience that he gained in New York.

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Ernesto has a Bachelors in Computer Science and over 25 years in the Transportation industry in Puerto Rico and Virginia. Outside of work, he is an avid car enthusiast and amateur circuit auto racer.

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Vic has been a professional chauffeur for over 16 years. He began his driving career in Denver, Colorado and then worked in Nashville, Tennessee before moving to Richmond, Virginia. He has lived in the Richmond area since 2010. When not working, he loves to spend time with his wife and son.

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Born and raised in Petersburg, VA, Nate and has two sisters and a brother. Nate is married, with two sons and a daughter and is the grandfather of three grandsons. He retired from Phillip Morris & has been driving for over 20 years. In his younger years, he was a motorcycle tricks rider and racer, but while adventurous, he always put safety first. Currently, he now enjoys relaxing with family and friends, listening to music and at times playing games. Nate is passionate, caring and an all-around loving guy! When you’re riding with him, know you’re in good hands, because you’re in caring hands!

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Hope began working in the transportation industry in 2007 and joined James Limousine in March 2012, becoming a Partner in 2017. She has 3 grown children – twins(boy/girl) and a daughter that is 17 months older than the twins. When not in the office, she enjoys the beach and good wine.
Fun facts: She is a Licensed Realtor in the state of Virginia and she competed in the Miss Teen Virginia Pageant.

Lynn’s previous job experience was at HCA as a respiratory therapist. She was the first Registered Respiratory Therapist to work at Henrico Doctors’ Hospital (HDH), Forest Avenue Neonatal Intensive Care Unit specializing in premature and neonatal diseases. In 1988 she was the unit’s manager and helped set up the department. Lynn’s own triplets were born at 34 weeks gestation in 1989 at HDH, Forest Avenue and were cared for by all of her fellow coworkers. She began working at James Limousine Service (JLS) in 2007. Her passion for JLS is to make sure the business is successful for our team members, and the company continues to uphold its excellent reputation for outstanding service and community involvement. Lynn’s hobbies include playing and watching tennis, travel especially going to the beach, jewelry making and simply enjoying life every day.

“Jay” is originally from New Jersey, but lived in Virginia since 1997. He joined James Limousine Service in 2017 as part of the fleet detail team. When he’s not working, he enjoys playing basketball and coaching the games at his local county youth basketball league. To relax he plays on-line video games and watching sports.

In 1981, Tom earned his BS in Finance with an accounting concentration from Pennsylvania State University. Born and raised in Pennsylvania, he and his wife, Cyndi, moved to the Richmond area in 1998 to live close to an aunt. His original job in the mortgage division of a small local bank ended in 1999, after they consolidated their mortgage operation in Virginia Beach. He drove a school bus while in college and enjoyed driving, so responded to a James Limousine ad the following week and started 11/10/99, driving for the original owner James Garrison, while he searched for a new accounting position. He enjoyed the limousine work so much that when he found a position at the Brandermill Country club, he continued to drive for James Limousine Service part time thru mid-2016.

In 2006 the then owners decided to sell the company and offered it for sale to any interested employees, he joined Randy and Lynn Allen in purchasing the company and became a joint owner January 1, 2007. In 2017 he sold his ownership to prepare for retirement down the road, and probably a move back to Pennsylvania. He continues to this day as the company CFO.

Ed has lived in Richmond all his life and has seen the city grow a lot. He has spent most of his work life as a detailer and spent 11 years at two different dealerships. Ed has been with James Limousine since 2008. When not working, Ed spends most of his time with his children and he likes to travel.

Christian started working at James Limousine in 2012 as a detailer for 2 ½ years until he transferred into an office position. He worked in the office as a reservationist for 2 years and moved into the dispatch role for approximately a year. At that time that he proposed to his now wife, and moved to California with her, where he works remotely as a reservationist. Outside of work he enjoys going on hikes with his wife on the mountainous California coastline and also enjoys taking advantage of the many professional sports teams nearby that they get to see play.