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Jessica Lee

Jessica Lee

  • General Manager and Vice President, Kia AutoSport

Biography

Jessica Lee is the general manager and vice president of Kia AutoSport of Pensacola. In this role, she is responsible for 75 full-time employees, ranging from mechanics, service managers, detailers, finance managers, and sales. 

With over two decades in the vehicle sales industry, Jessica has extensive experience in all aspects of business management including sales, marketing, finance and public relations. 

Jessica attended Tallahassee Community College and is a graduate of the National Automobile Dealers Association’s Candidate Academy. She is the recipient of numerous Kia Dealer Excellence Awards, including the prestigious Kia Dealer Award, awarded to only 40 dealerships in the country each year. Under her leadership, Kia Autosport has also been recognized as the United Way’s Distinguished Business Partner of the Year and the Association of Fundraising Professionals Philanthropic Business of the Year. Recently, Jessica was awarded Escambia County Sheriff's Department Engagement Award for her impact on Pensacola and Escambia County. 

Jessica’s leadership experience extends far beyond her professional background and responsibilities. From a young age, Jessica’s parents instilled in her the values of kindness and giving back, which shaped her character, fostering a commitment to supporting others and a sincere desire to create a positive impact. She serves on numerous boards and dedicates her time and resources to various charitable organizations in the Pensacola community, including Covenant Care Foundation, Baptist Foundation, Escambia County Sheriff's Foundation, and the Pensacola Symphony to name a few. 

In her role with Kia, Jessica encourages her employees to embrace a spirit of giving. Recently within her dealership, Jessica started Kia Cares In the Community, which is a mission-driven initiative with the goal of giving back as both individuals and as a business. This sense of generosity has become part of the company's culture, with the entire team actively participating in supporting dozens of nonprofits in the local area. 

Jessica also strives to pass on these same values to future generations. She hopes to inspire young girls and women to never give up on their dreams, and that hard work is attainable with the right amount of dedication and passion. She also aims to encourage all young kids about giving, including her son Monroe, to ensure that the legacy of generosity and compassion modeled by her own parents will continue to positively impact the community for years to come.