KC's Automotive Specialists in Anderson, SC

"A company is only as good as its people." 
Meet the dedicated and hardworking team behind KC's Automotive

 Kelly Smith- Owner

Proudly stepping into the role of shop owner, Kelly has risen to the challenge and has been hands on ever since. Determined to continue the legacy and vision that James built, Kelly has been doing everything she can to learn the business inside and out and ensuring that KC’s is still providing the same exceptional level of automotive care you’ve come to expect.

Kelly is constantly attending trainings, coaching sessions, and seminars to improve her knowledge. Her goal is to not only continue leading the business to success while staying in line with core values but supporting the team and providing a great work environment.

While Kelly hasn’t been turning wrenches herself, she’s passed more than her fair share to James as he worked building KC’s to what it is today. Kelly has worked in a variety of roles, each of which brings value and experience to the table.

In her spare time, you can find Kelly spending time with her daughter, enjoying a glass of Moscato and shopping.

Kaitlyn Smith - Service Advisor

No stranger to the automotive industry, Kaitlyn has been turning wrenches with her dad before she could even walk or talk. Kaitlyn continues in her parents’ footsteps and works exceptionally hard every day at KC’s to further the Smith family legacy.


 

As our newest Service Advisor, Kaitlyn is one of the first smiling faces you’ll see as you walk through the door. Kaitlyn has previously worked in a variety of roles, each of which brings unique value and experience to her new role. After watching and learning about the business, Kaitlyn takes pride in providing outstanding service and developing better relationships with our customers.

In her spare time you can find Kaitlyn traveling, spending time on the lake, practicing her makeup skills or taking on the world with her mama as an unstoppable duo.

Kellie Emmons- General Manager

This smiling face should look familiar as Kellie was promoted from Senior Service Advisor to General Manager. In this role, Kellie is responsible for overseeing that our shop runs smoothly and provides guidance and support to employees across all departments. With a background in management and sales, Kellie brings a variety of experience to the table that has helped shape KC’s into what it is today. Originally hired as a receptionist, Kellie continued to add responsibilities in bookkeeping, finances, and service writing before transitioning into her role as General Manager.

After earning her bachelor’s degree in organizational management from Ashford University, Kellie went on to pursue her MBA specializing in HR at UAGC.

With James as her mentor, Kellie quickly rose to the challenge and learned as much as she could about running the business. Driven by providing exceptional service to all customers, Kellie takes pride in always going above and beyond the call of duty. With her outstanding leadership qualities, Kellie is our go-to gal for anything and everything KC’s, and all employees and customers know that we can count on her.

In her spare time, you can find Kellie spending time with her family and friends. From lounging on the boat to going on hikes, together there is nothing they don’t enjoy doing outdoors.

Diana Matusiewicz- Human Resources

Diana proudly wears many hats but mainly works behind the scenes in all things Human Resources and marketing. With a background in human resources, project management, office management and a bachelor's degree in psychology, Diana’s experience helps in various areas to keep KC’s moving in the right direction. She thoroughly enjoys finding ways to make the lives of her team easier. Diana takes pride in helping others succeed not just on business and professional levels, but on a personal level as well. Diana is a firm believer in always working towards bettering yourself, even if they’re just small steps.

In her spare time, you can find Diana with her family and friends; camera glued to her hand. Together they love taking their dog on adventures, hunting, fishing, rock climbing and basically anything outside. She also enjoys cooking (and eating!) with her husband and two boys.



Brian Matusiewicz- Master Technician

Originally from New Jersey, our master technician Brian moved down to Anderson with his family after connecting with James. After weeks of speaking over the phone, Brian was inspired to move down after meeting the team and seeing James’ vision and passion for the company.

With over 15 years of experience in the automotive industry, Brian brings extensive knowledge and experience to the table. While pursuing a degree in education, Brian discovered his passion for repairing cars and quickly changed career paths. Brian was initially self-taught but his passion for learning has brought him into the classrooms of some of the industry’s brightest minds- and he continues to constantly better himself with various trainings and specialty tools. Brian’s experience combined with his commitment to providing outstanding service to customers made him the perfect addition to the team.

In his spare time, you can find Brian spending time with his family outdoors doing everything from rock climbing and hikes, to kayaking and fishing. Brian is a family man through and through and spends as much time as possible with his wife and two boys.

Noah - Automotive Technician

Born and raised in South Carolina, the newest member of our team joined KC’s in April 2023. After getting his first car and observing that it needed work- Noah was determined to be the one to repair it. One piece at a time, Noah educated himself and learned how to get it safely back on the road. It was then that Noah discovered his passion for cars and it’s that passion that has motivated him to excel in the auto repair industry. There isn’t a problem that will keep Noah down- he’s determined to get back up, problem-solve and come up with the solution.

Since joining the KC’s Automotive team, Noah is ready to take on training and work towards getting ASE certifications. He learns something new every day and is thankful to have mentors in his corner teaching him everything they can. The team truly appreciates Noah’s positive attitude and willingness to learn and loves that Noah is excited to grow with us.

In his spare time, you can find Noah spending time with his wife and daughter, playing videos and listening to music.

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