THE VIRGINIAN-PILOT
Copyright (c) 1994, Landmark Communications, Inc.
DATE: Sunday, August 28, 1994 TAG: 9408260234
SECTION: SUFFOLK SUN PAGE: 03 EDITION: FINAL
SOURCE: Jody R. Snider
LENGTH: Medium: 62 lines
Ellis Cofield has been taking care of business since he was 20 years old - Cofield's Auto Inc. in Franklin.
Cofield, who has always had an interest in cars, got his start by repairing glass and upholstery in cars. Today, the business has expanded to selling used cars, and he no longer makes glass repairs.
``I have about five cars on my lot. I go to auctions to buy, and I buy from the big dealers.''
Cofield, 25, says he also buys from one car auction and then sells to another auction house to make a small profit.
``It's easier to get your money that way. And the headaches are a lot less.''
Cofield says he has high hopes of turning his business into a large used-car dealership.
``It's something that's really needed in the Franklin area.''
Name: Ellis Cofield Jr.
Hometown: Franklin
What brought you to Franklin? I was born here.
Birthdate: July 12, 1969
Nicknames: Flix or Junie
Occupation: Self-employed auto dealer
Marital status: Married
Children: None
Favorite movies: Anything with Eddie Murphy.
Favorite magazine: Ebony
A book you wish everyone would read, and why: Math and English books because you have to know how to read, write and add, subtract, multiply and divide to survive in the business world.
Favorite night out on the town: Skating on Friday or Saturday nights.
Favorite bar or restaurant: Taco Bell
Favorite food and drink: Shrimp and Pepsi
Few people know . . . that I can be hyperactive and very impatient.
What's the best thing about yourself? I can get along with anyone.
Worst habit: I speak my mind.
First thing in the morning: I let the dog out.
Pets: One dog
Hobbies: Skating and working
Ideal vacation: Being able to travel with whomever I desire, with all expenses paid.
Pet peeve: Jealous people
First job: Raking leaves and washing cars.
Worst job: Going to school.
What achievements are you most proud of? Owning a business at age 20.
What would you like on your epitaph? ``The one and only Ellis Cofield Jr.'' ILLUSTRATION: Staff photo by JOHN H. SHEALLY II
Ellis Cofield Jr.
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