Agile Auto’s mission is to empower dealers with actionable insights to quickly identify their operational readiness with our “Agile Ratio™” to foster sustainable growth.
Meet Our Leadership Team

John Ellis – Founder/CEO
John is a U.S. Marine Corps veteran with over 25 years in the automotive industry, including a successful tenure at Cox Automotive and Gulf States Toyota.
After retiring from Cox in 2022, he teamed up with JR Toothman, owner of the Toothman Automotive Group , to launch Agile Auto – a dealer-focused used car management platform built to help stores thrive in today’s fast-moving, post-COVID market.
Designed by operators for operators, Agile Auto gives dealers the tools to stay sharp, move inventory smarter, and drive stronger profits.

JR Toothman – Co-Founder

Stephen Wrighton
Chief Technology Officer

Chelsee Pace
Director of Marketing

Ed French
Sr. Strategic Advisor

Julie Kinloch
Director of Operations

Scott Simons
Sr. Strategic Advisor

David Heitzmann
Director, Agent Channel Sales

Keith Shrader
Director of Sales & Performance Mgt.
