Ward, our skilled owner and automotive expert, has worked in the automotive industry 40 years and the last 35 years running his own business. Despite his busy schedule managing the business, Ward remains hands-on, lending his expertise to diagnose complex car issues alongside our technicians. His extensive background spans from working in prestigious German specialist shops to collaborating with automotive engineering companies. Beyond the garage, Ward embraces the challenge of running a business while enjoying quality time with his family. When he’s not working, you’ll find him sailing, motorcycling, playing squash, or practicing carpentry.

Billy, our seasoned automotive veteran, brings an impressive 31 years of expertise to Southport Automotive, with two decades dedicated to our team. A graduate of the Porter and Chester Automotive Institute, Billy’s skill set is further enriched by dealership training in Volkswagen, Audi, and Porsche models. At Southport, Billy cherishes the familial atmosphere, specialized tools, and personalized customer interactions. When away from the garage, Billy enjoys casting a line while fishing or tackling rugged trails on his mountain bike. His diverse interests include strumming tunes on the guitar, hitting the gym, catching movies, and passionately rooting for the Yankees.

Chris began working in the automotive industry at Jennings Automotive Design & Engineering (JADE) during his college years. In this role he was responsible for receiving imported gray market vehicles at the port of entry (mostly Newark and Albany) and safely delivering them back to the business located in Southport. Fast forward 30 years and Chris began working at W Jennings Company and Southport Automotive Service in various customer service roles. He also maintains the CRM applications for the company and facilitates online communication with customers that includes appointments and customer reviews. Chris is also a State of Connecticut certified emissions inspector. During the summer months Chris enjoys time with his wife on their Boston Whaler, sailing, biking, outdoor music concerts and going to the beach. During the winter Chris enjoys snowmobiling with friends in New Hampshire.