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 Justin Hill, a service advisor at our Buick location. Justin has been with the company for 3 years now. We sat down and gave Justin our usual “spotlight” questions and here is what we learned…

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

Justin: Working with all of my co-workers and meeting new people everyday.

VDV: I love meeting the customers as well. Working with these employees is always a great time! We have the best staff and adding to the bunch is a great part of your job. What is the best thing about VanDevere?

Justin: The family atmosphere. I appreciate all the work outings and activities that brings us all together.

VDV: I agree! We have so many employee events and volunteer activities that make this team feel more like a family. In three words, how would you best describe VanDevere?

Justin: Fun, Family, Culture

VDV:Could not have said it better myself! What do you like to do when you are not at work?

Justin: I enjoy going to Guardians games! I am also a fan of Ohio State, Cleveland Browns and many other sports teams. Besides watching sports, I enjoy golf, pickleball, hiking and more!

VDV: I love being an Ohio sports team fan also! They are always exciting with a large fan base.Speaking Ohio, where do you like to go to escape the cold seasonal weather? 

Justin: Destin, Florida 

VDV: Florida is always a great place to travel and enjoy. Now, do you have a favorite place to eat?

Justin: Winks in Barberton! It has awesome food with a drive in style atmosphere.

VDV: I have never been but I will have to try it out! Since we are in the car business, what is your dream car?

Justin: A Corvette! 

VDV: I can agree with that answer! Cannot go wrong with a new Corvette. A big thank you to you, Justin, for taking the time to talk with us today. We appreciate your hard work over the past 3 years of employment with The Vandevere Bunch!

EMPLOYEE SPOTLIGHT: JAMIE ROBERTSON

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 Jamie Robertson, Human Resources for all store locations. Jamie has been with the company for almost 6 years now. We sat down and gave Jamie our usual “spotlight” questions and here is what we learned…

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

Jamie: Helping the employees with benefits and onboarding new employees

VDV: Working with these employees is always a great time! We have the best staff and adding to the bunch is a great part of your job. What is the best thing about VanDevere?

Jamie: All of the extra activities that are created for the employees. For example: food trucks, contests, & cookouts. Not the same “old grind” everyday.

VDV: I agree! Having fun is a big part of the VanDevere core values. We also want to show all our appreciation for all the hard work the employees do with these activities. Personally, I love our employee picnic that is coming up next month. In three words, how would you best describe VanDevere?

Jamie: Fun, Caring, Crazy (in a good way)

VDV: Never a dull moment here! No two days are the same and it makes it exciting to come to work. What do you like to do when you are not at work?

Jamie: Bake, music, dabble in playing drums, & garden

VDV: All great activities! Personally I have tried your baking and it is amazing. I love that you are participate in the Italian fest each year. Next, I will have to hear you play the drums! What inspires you?

Jamie: My family – husband, son & daughter

VDV: Family is so important and it sounds like you have a great one that supports you everyday. Fill in the blank… I once met….

Jamie: The Cleveland Indians in the mid 1990’s at a spring training in Winter Haven Florida 

VDV: How cool, getting to meet the home team in a warm travel spot instead of cold Ohio! Speaking of travel, where is your favorite place to go? 

Jamie: Key West, Caribbean, or any cruise ship

VDV: I have never been on a cruise! I have always heard they are a great time and a perfect way to see different parts of the world in a short period of time. Now, do you have a favorite place to eat?

Jamie: Harpoon Hannah’s in Ocean City, MD

VDV: I have never been there before, but if I do, I will be sure to give it a try. A big thank you to you, Jamie, for taking the time to talk with us today. We appreciate your hard work over the past 6 years of employment with The Vandevere Bunch!