Ron Denson

Ask Ron Denson what DDG Cars is about and you will get the same answer every time: changing the car-buying experience one customer at a time. That is not a marketing line to him — it is the reason he built this place. Ron founded DDG Cars right here in Griffin on one stubborn belief: that a credit score, a rough patch, or a fresh start in a new town should never decide whether a person can get to work Monday morning. Everything about how DDG operates is built around that idea.

What sets Ron apart from the guy at the next lot is what happens behind the scenes. Ron is the technical engine of DDG — he personally built the systems that keep this dealership precise and honest. Every vehicle that lands on the lot runs through a pricing and evaluation process he engineered himself: real market data, real reconditioning costs, real numbers — never a sticker pulled out of thin air. He designed the reconditioning pipeline Wade runs, the inventory and tracking systems that tell the team exactly where every car stands, and the behind-the-scenes automation that makes sure nothing slips through the cracks. While most lots are guessing, DDG runs on a system Ron built from the ground up.

And he is not an owner who hides in an office. Ron is hands-on with the whole operation — sourcing the right cars at auction and wholesale, setting the standard for what earns the DDG name, and personally standing behind every deal that leaves the lot. The crew you are about to meet — Kat, Gil, Mr. Bill, Wade and the recon team — all run on the playbook and the tools Ron put in place. He hires good people, hands them great systems, and lets them do what they do best.

That combination — a real technical backbone paired with a genuine heart for people — is what makes DDG different. Challenged credit? First-time buyer? New to the area and starting over? You are welcome here. We check everyone, and we work with almost everybody. The easiest first step is to get pre-approved in a couple of minutes at ddgcars.com/credit — then come meet Ron and the team in person. You will see exactly what he means about changing the car-buying experience, one customer at a time.

Kat — Operations Backbone & Resident Superhero

If DDG Cars runs like a well-tuned engine, Kat is the one under the hood keeping every part moving. As our virtual assistant and operations powerhouse, she’s the reason messages get answered fast, questions never go ignored, and no customer ever slips through the cracks. Text us at 9 a.m. with a question about financing? Kat’s already on it. Wondering where your paperwork stands? She knows before you ask. She’s organized, lightning-quick, and fiercely protective of one thing above all: making sure you feel taken care of. Every dealership wishes it had a Kat. We actually do.

Gil — The Get-It-Done Guy

Gil is the kind of teammate every crew needs and few are lucky enough to have. Warm, steady, and dependable to his core, he’s the one who makes the whole customer experience feel easy. Got a hiccup? Gil handles it. Need someone to walk you through the next step without the runaround? That’s Gil, calm as ever, treating your situation like it’s the only thing on his plate. He doesn’t do drama and he doesn’t do excuses — he just gets it done, and he does it with a smile that tells you you’re in good hands.

Billy “Mr. Bill” Thurman — Sales Specialist & Griffin’s Favorite Personality

Every lot has a salesperson. DDG has a legend. Billy Thurman — better known around Griffin as “Mr. Bill” — is the charismatic, larger-than-life face of our sales floor, and once you’ve met him, you don’t forget him. He’s got that natural, television-personality charm: big energy, quick wit, a story for every occasion, and a genuine love for people that you can’t fake. Mr. Bill doesn’t push cars on folks — he listens, he laughs, he finds you the right ride for your life and your budget, and he makes the whole thing downright fun. Spend ten minutes with him and you’ll understand why customers come back just to say hello. He’s a local celebrity in the best way: approachable, honest, and always glad you stopped by.

Wade — Recon Leader & Procurement Specialist

Every vehicle that earns a spot on the DDG lot goes through Wade first. As our recon leader, parts specialist, and procurement lead, he’s the one who decides which cars are worthy of the DDG name — which come to our lot, which get wholesaled, and which head to the auction. If a vehicle doesn’t meet his standard, it doesn’t make the cut, plain and simple. Wade knows parts inside and out, sources exactly what each car needs to be road-ready, and makes sure everything we sell has been brought up to the standard Ron promises every customer. By the time a car reaches you, Wade has already put it through the wringer — so you don’t have to.