Category: Dealer News

Employee Spotlight: Cody Bartlett

Here we are again, sitting down with one of our team members to learn more about them. We love learning about our team! This month we are talking to Cody Bartlett, a parts counterperson at our Chevrolet Location. Cody has been with the company for 7 years now. We sat down and gave Cody our usual “spotlight” questions and here is what we learned…

VanDevere: Hi Cody, thank you for taking the time to sit with us. We will start off easy… What is the best thing about your job?

Cody: Getting to work with my friends

VDV: Having such a close group of people to work with is great. It is always easier coming to work when you can feel comfortable. What is the best thing about VanDevere?

Cody: all the cookouts and get togethers we have

VDV: AGREED! I believe the other day I saw the parts department cooking burgers and I know about the famous frank Fridays! Always a great time. In three words, how would you best describe VanDevere?

Cody: fun, family, friends

VDV: The three famous words that make VanDevere such a great place to work at. What do you like to do when you are not at work?

Cody: kayaking, shooting, and collecting football cards

VDV: Easy to say that the outdoors and football are your best friends! Those are great hobbies to have. What/who is your biggest inspiration?

Cody: making money!

VDV: That’s good to fund your football card collection! I would love to see them one day. Speaking of amazing things, have you ever met someone famous? 

Cody: the 2006 Cleveland Indians team

VDV: That is incredible! Now you need to start collecting baseball cards! Speaking of powerful people, what would your superpower be? 

Cody:  to be able to make myself invisible 

VDV: Great power! What is your favorite travel spot?

Cody: Hocking Hills

VDV: It is truly a must see for every Ohioan for sure. I think it is underrated. Do you have a favorite place to eat?

Cody: Texas Roadhouse

VDV: A classic and a good choice. Nothing is better than their rolls. Lastly, since we are in the car business, what is your dream vehicle?

Cody: Doge Hellcat

VDV: That’s a great vehicle! A big thank you to you, Cody, for taking the time to talk with us today. We appreciate your hard work over the past 7 years of employment with The VanDevere Bunch!

 

Employee’s Daughter in Need of a New Heart

 

Prayers for the Cooper family! 💕🙏🏼💜

One of our very own employees, Sean Cooper, has a daughter on the heart transplant list. Her name is Ava, a 10 year old girl born with an underdeveloped heart.

VanDevere is TEAM AVA. Please help support the Cooper family if you are able. You may donate any amount you would like to give to show support. After donating, you may pick up your
wrist band from any of our VanDevere locations (Chevrolet, Buick, Kia, Cadillac, or Outlet).

All proceeds will go to the Cooper family to help pay medical and travel expenses. You may use Cash App (6th slide on post): $VanDevereDonations, Venmo: @VanDevereDonations (5th slide on post) or bring in cash. If you are unable to donate funds, please send prayers to Ava and the entire family. Every prayer counts!

If you would like to be updated on Ava’s story, you may follow their Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/jamie.clark.169405 or simply search Jamie Cooper, Sean’s wife and Ava’s mother. She has just finished her last surgery. Now, we wait for a healthy heart. Thank you to all of those who help show support! 🎀

#AvaStrong #TeamAva #vandevere

 

 

VanDevere Thrive & Drive Winner

Tis the season of giving… with another Thrive & Drive vehicle giveaway WINNER❗❗
Congratulations to Katherine Burkholder, whom decided to take home the cash prize of $2,500!!! When we called, it was also her birthday… HAPPY BIRTHDAY AS WELL🥳
She purchased her ticket from Barberton Bands, one of many groups in this raffle. All proceeds went towards the students that participate in their band program. Thank you all for your hard work and participation.
If you know of a group, club, organization etc. in the area that would like to be a part of this program, please Direct Message us today!