About Me

The No-Pressure Friend You Didn’t Know You Needed at a Car Lot

Hi! I’m Tish — a quilt-loving, cat-momming, fun aunt–level friendly salesperson at Number One Auto Sales in Buckhannon, WV. I’m also a Nana, a storyteller, and someone who believes car buying shouldn’t make your stomach twist into knots.

I’m known around the lot for being the only female salesperson, the shortest person in the building (Tiny Tish, Big Deals!), and the one who explains the “money part” in a way that actually makes sense.

Before I ever sold a single vehicle, I worked in bookkeeping and accounting for a local business for nearly 15 years. Numbers, details, organization — that’s my wheelhouse. And it turns out, all of that comes in handy when you’re helping people understand things like financing, down payments, credit approvals, and finding the best deal for their budget.

I have also spent years quilting — which taught me patience, creativity, and how to take something complicated and break it down into simple steps. Turns out, those skills come in handy when you’re helping people navigate buying a car.

Here’s what you should know about me:

💛 I’m low pressure — truly.

I don’t chase people, I don’t push, and I don’t play games.
My job is to help you feel confident and comfortable.

💛 I listen.

To your needs, your worries, your budget, your family dynamics… all of it matters.

💛 I care about the stories.

Some people buy cars during joyful seasons.
Some during stressful ones.
Either way, I walk with you through the process.

💛 I explain everything clearly.

If you’ve ever said, “No one ever told me that before”…
You’re my people.

💛 I love helping folks find what truly fits.

Not what’s fastest. Not what’s most expensive.
Just what feels right.

I started Drive with Tish to create a safe, friendly corner of the internet where people could learn, laugh, ask questions, and feel understood.

So grab a seat. Take a breath.
You’re in good hands here.

No pressure.
Just Tish.

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