Founded in 2003, AutoSource has grown into a respected industry leader, providing online dealer inventory management and marketing solutions to several high profile dealer groups in the southeast. In 2009, AutoSource pioneered mass marketing of vehicles in a true video format, allowing customers to purchase vehicles in a way previously not envisioned in a franchise environment.
Michael Garrison
Founder and President
Michael is founder and President of Lazy Palms Productions INC, a Florida-based advertising firm that specializes in photo, video and data distribution.
From his Palm Coast office, Garrison oversees the daily activities in Information Technology, Dealership Relations and also provides in-field training and support.
The centerpiece of Garrison’s organization is AutoSource, a vehicle marketing solutions partner. Garrison is regarded by many of his clients and peers as a leader in creative and effective automotive marketing.
Kevin Beck
Vice President
Kevin’s experience in the industry began over three decades ago, assisting customers all over the world. His experience includes design, sales, photography and graphics.
Currently he assists dealerships with improving their online presence. He directly handles customer service; insisting on it, and oversees daily operations, providing support to AutoSource photographers.
Kevin enjoys spending his free time with his wife of 30+ years, Amanda. They enjoy boating, live music, cruises, and spending time on the water, and also volunteer regularly in their community.
James Toth
Vice President of Operations
James has nearly 15 years in automotive experience and has worked for some of the largest dealer groups in the southeast.
James has excellent communication skills which allow him to be the perfect conduit between our dealerships and AutoSource staff. He regularly works in the trenches developing our greatest assets “our employees” to create better processes and create better communication between AutoSource and its dealer base.
James enjoys spending time with his wife Tracey and kids Kennedy and Christian. James also regularly volunteers in his community.
Season Garrison
CFO
Highly accomplished, results driven accounting and financial management executive with more the 15 years of experience with startups and multi-billion dollar organizations.
Season’s ability to streamline business operations drive growth and add to the financial stability of AutoSource.
At the end of the day, Season is a highly devoted wife and mother to her 3 children.
She is an active volunteer in her community and a proud cancer survivor.
Joe Jakubowski
Director of Technology
Joe’s roots began in customer service where he worked at his grandparents’ hometown family restaurant in upstate NY through his college years. After 11 years in education, Joe’s love of teaching coupled with his tech savvy abilities led him to AutoSource as the Director of Technology.
Joe is responsible for Managing Technical Support, Researching New Technologies, Design, and more.
At the end of the day, Joe enjoys coming home to his wife and two children. In his free time, Joe loves to Mountain Bike, Design and is always willing to help one in need.
Shawn McDonald
Director of Training
Shawn is responsible for the oversight of all AutoSource training, procedures and processes. We thoroughly train both our new and established photo techs to maintain exceptional consistency throughout the country. Shawn handles provisioning, tech support, as well as research and development of all field equipment and applications to maintain the highest quality of service and latest technologies.
He's also a licensed private pilot with high performance, complex, and multi engine ratings.
His motto for AutoSource and at home is: "We have no problems, only solutions".
Jill Stanley
Comptroller
Jill has over 30 years in Clerical and Office experience, starting as a Legal Secretary in Ohio. She spearheaded the computer development in her law firm, training other clerical staff. At AutoSource, she is the Comptroller, handling billing, payroll and communication with our many dealerships.
Jill enjoys spending time with her husband Gary of 30+ years, grandson, son and daughter-in-law. Her family enjoys spending time volunteering in their local community. Her hobbies are card making and spending time at Central Florida theme parks.
Katera Buckland
Business Development & QA
Katera has nearly 15 years of sales experience coupled with management and customer service excellence.
Her ambitious and industrious attitude drive her to success. Katera assists in maintaining our current client relationships while identifying new opportunities. She also supports our Regional Managers in quality assurance endeavors.
In her daily life, Katera enjoys spending time with her son, their dog and two cats. She also regularly volunteers in her community.