Category: Dealer News

Employee Spotlight: Nico Curtis

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 Nico Curtis, a Finance Manager at our Kia location. Nico has been with the company for 4 years now. We sat down and gave Nico our usual “spotlight” questions and here is what we learned…

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

Nico: Being able to help people in the company as well as customers

VDV: It is always a great feeling to be able to help others in many ways. We are happy to have you on the VanDevere team. What is the best thing about VanDevere?

Nico: THE TEAM!

VDV: I agree. Never a dull moment with this group. In three words, how would you best describe VanDevere?

Nico: Driven, customer-focused, family-focused

VDV: Being a part of a family-focused business is great. It helps when it is owned by a great family as well. What do you like to do when you are not at work?

Nico: Play music

VDV: That’s awesome! I wish I could play an instrument. What/who is your biggest inspiration?

Nico: Inspired by family/friends and good music!

VDV: Great people really make a difference in how you approach life. Speaking of Amazing people, have you ever met someone famous? 

Nico: George W, Bush

VDV: That’s a fun fact! It would be an honor to meet a president! Speaking of people in power, what would your superpower be? 

Nico: Omnipresence 

VDV: Great power! I would also like to be in many places at once to have so many new experiences and memories. What is your favorite travel spot?

Nico: Buenos Aires, Argentina

VDV: AMAZING! You really do like to travel. Do you have a favorite place to eat?

Nico: My wife and I love Yours Truly on route 18

VDV: A classic and a good choice. I enjoy getting breakfast with family there also. Lastly, since we are in the car business, what is your dream vehicle?

Nico: Lexus LC 500

VDV: That’s a great vehicle! A big thank you to you, Nico, for taking the time to talk with us today. We appreciate your hard work over the past 4 years of employment with The Vandevere Bunch!

Employee Spotlight: Rose Castle

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 Rose Castle, a Customer Care Agent for Chevy, Outlet and Cadillac locations. Rose has been with the company for almost 1 year now. We sat down and gave Rose our usual “spotlight” questions and here is what we learned…

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

Rose: The people I work with!

VDV: A great team doing great things for our customers! What is the best thing about VanDevere?

Rose: Everyone here is very kind and welcoming. I enjoy being here

VDV: I agree. Feels like I am going to be with friends or family all day instead of work. In three words, how would you best describe VanDevere?

Rose: family, caring, and rewarding

VDV: It is an awesome company that cares for each out our employees. There is always room to grow and develop in your position. What do you like to do when you are not at work?

Rose: Hiking with my dogs or traveling

VDV: Cannot go wrong with time with the pets! What/who is your biggest inspiration?

Rose: My Parents

VDV: How awesome! They sound like wonderful people. Speaking of Amazing people, have you ever met someone famous? 

Rose: R-Truth at Wrestlemania backstage!

VDV: It is always so fun meeting famous people!, What would your superpower be? 

Rose: Invisibility

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

Rose: Greece, Athens, or Santorini

VDV: AMAZING! You really do like to travel. Do you have a favorite place to eat?

Rose: Jersey Mike’s Subs!

VDV: A classic and a good choice. Lastly, since we are in the car business, what is your dream vehicle?

Rose: 1980’s BMW E30 M3

VDV: Great pick! A big thank you to you, Rose, for taking the time to talk with us today. We appreciate your hard work over the past 1 year of employment with The Vandevere Bunch! 

American Red Cross Hurricane Relief Fund

🚨Starting Monday, 10/14/24 ALL VanDevere service departments will donate $10 for every oil change completed 🚨
All proceeds will go to the American Red Cross Hurricane Relief Fund to help with damages, rescues, food, water and more. Get your appointment scheduled today!

VanDevere Chevrolet:
1490 V Odom Blvd. Akron, OH 44320
(330) 436-0233

VanDevere Buick:
300 W Market St. Akron, OH 44303
(330) 436-0230

VanDevere Cadillac:
111 W Market St. Akron, OH 44303
(330) 475-7177

VanDevere Kia:
328 W Market St. Akron, OH 44303
(330) 436-0230