The People Behind the Service

A family-owned Atlanta transportation company built on servant leadership and executive standards.

Donald & Rachel Barksdale

Founders, Eligere
“I spent years in transportation, from rideshare to serving in the transportation ministry at our church. That work taught me something the gig economy often misses. People riding in your car are carrying more than luggage. Sometimes they need encouragement. Sometimes they need someone to listen.”
– Donald Barksdale

“I come from a background in education, first as a middle school teacher and then as a school administrator. I learned how to manage systems, schedules, and the details that keep everything running. I show up prepared because I know how much that matters to you.”
– Rachel Barksdale

We both coach youth sports. Donald coaches soccer. Rachel coaches volleyball. We know firsthand the pace of families with multiple kids, multiple schedules, and limited time.

Eligere started with a simple observation. The black car services we saw operating in Atlanta were leaving people behind. Not literally, but in the experience they delivered. We wanted to offer something different. Not just a ride, but a higher standard. A feeling. The sense that, even if it’s just for one day, you are treated like royalty.

Entrepreneurship Runs in the Family

Donald's Father

Ran five businesses over his career. Before starting an electronics repair company, he walked into a young woman’s home to fix her television. He kept finding new parts that needed replacing. That woman became his wife. The entrepreneurial hustle worked.

Rachel's Father

One of the few men selling Avon products in his day. He built a successful direct-sales business by doing what most salespeople skip: spending time with customers. Twenty minutes of conversation. Two hundred dollars of product. Relationships drive revenue.

We watched our parents build businesses from relationships, hustle, and personal attention. Eligere is our continuation of that legacy.

 

Why “Eligere”?

Eligere (eh-LEE-jeh-ray) comes from Latin, meaning “to choose” or “to select.” It shares its root with the word “elegant.” When you book with Eligere, you are choosing distinction. You are selecting an experience that goes beyond transportation.

How We Operate

Hands-Free Service

Our chauffeurs open every door and handle every bag. You arrive without lifting a finger.

Flight Tracking as Standard

We monitor your flight from departure to touchdown. If your plane is delayed, we adjust. No calls required.

Professional Standards

Every driver passes background checks. Every vehicle is inspected. Every detail is managed.

Your Delay Is Our Delay

When schedules shift, we shift with you. Our drivers stay with the job until the job is done.

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