David Parisi
President, Business Operations
Mechanical Experience since 1985
Graduate of Booker T. Washington High School. Bachelors os Science degree in Mechanical Engineering from Oklahoma State University in Oklahoma State University 1995, 12 credit hours MBA
Exclusive Lexus/Toyota experience since 2002.
- World Pac Service Advisory Certification
- BG Technician and Advisor Certified
Hobbies: Air-cooled VWs, ice hockey, camping, hiking, gardening, and music festivals. Active father of 2 children, Mia and Ben.
Gregg Benningfield
President, Technical Operations
Professional Mechanical Experience since 1990.
Graduated Booker T. Washington HS , attended Tulsa Community College, received associates degree in Mechanical Engineering.
Lexus Senior Technician from the induction of Lexus in 1990 - 2002 when he co-founded Stellar Auto Service.
- Lexus factory trained ASE certification
- World Pac Hybrid Certification
- BG Technician Certified.
Hobbies: OK Camaro's Club member, South Tulsa Baptist Church member, drag racing, camping, fishing, and physical fitness. Married to Susan, active father of 2 children, Holly and Colton and will soon be a grandpa.
Daniel Place
Senior Technician
Professional Mechanical Experience since 2001.
Graduated from Wentzville Holt High School in 1998 and Lynn State Tech College in 2001. Received Associates Degree Automobile Technology.
- Ford factory trained and certified
- ASE certification
- Exclusive Lexus/Toyota experience since 2009
- BG Technician Certified
Hobbies: Green Country Classic Mustang club member, racing, detailing cars, fishing, and enjoying time at the lake. Married to Lori, father to Morgan.
Joe Morgan
Master Technician
Professional Mechanical Experience since 2004. Started with Stellar Auto Service in 2017.
Graduated Haskell High School. Completed Muskogee’s Indian Capital Vo-Tech/Auto Y.E.S. Program in 2002. Completed Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology, Associate of Applied Science in 2004.
3 years with Lexus of Tulsa, 4 years with Kuni Lexus of Denver, 7 years with Jim Norton Toyota.
- ASE Certified
- Master Technician
- Hybrid Certified.
Hobbies: Playing guitar and going to lake with family. Married to Tara and father of Macy Jo.
Jimmy LaMay
Master Technician
Professional mechanical experience since 2004. Started with Stellar Auto Service in May 2022.
Education/Training: Completed Automotive Technology at Tulsa Technology Center and Oklahoma State Institute of Technology in Okmulgee, Associate of Applied Science at Toyota T-TEN.
18 years with Lexus of Tulsa, including over 10 years as a team leader.
- Lexus Master Certified
- ASE Master Certified
- ASE C1 Certified
Hobbies: Camping, boating, riding 4wheelers and spending time with family & friends.
Jose Rivera
Technician
Professional Mechanical Experience since 2014. Started with Stellar Auto Service in 2019.
Has years of experience as lube & tire technician. Enjoys working on all types of cars in his free time.
Shaun Hembree
Service Advisor
Started with Stellar Auto Service July 2021.
Profession mechanical experience since 2006.
Completion of Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology, Associate of Applied Science in Toyota T-TEN in 2006.
Mechanical technician for 5 years and then Toyota dealership customer service for 13 years.
Bachelors in Psychology from NSU, completed Masters in Divinity for Pastoral Care & Chaplaincy.
2nd Lieutenant in the US Army National Guard as a Chaplain Candidate.
He & his wife, Laura, have 4 children. He also enjoys camping, hiking, fishing and being outdoors.
Christy McCune
Office Manager / Service Advisor
Office Management Experience since 1998. Started with Stellar Auto Service in 2014.
BG Advisor and Technician Certified.
Hobbies: Gardening, kayaking, hiking, volleyball and any outdoor activity. Active mother of 5 children: Ethan, Caleb, Jaden, Isaac and Emily.
Rosie
People Greeter
Rosie joined out staff in January 2017. She was found along side of highway and in desperate need of attention and care. She's been a great asset to the shop and to our lives.
