Category: Employee Spotlight

Employee Spotlight: Colten Emerick

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 Colten Emerick, a Sales Consultant at our Chevrolet location. Colten has been with the company for over 5 years now. We sat down and gave Colten our usual “spotlight” questions and here is what we learned…

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

Colten: The best thing I like about my job is being able to turn peoples thoughts around about the car business. By being able to give a customer a great experience and make them feel at home, I am able to restore their faith in the car business. I very much enjoy making people’s day and putting a smile on their face

VDV: It is a great opportunity to be able to help people and make them smile. I also appreciate your hard work to ensure customers that you are always there to help! What is the best thing about VanDevere?

Colten: The best thing about VanDevere is that we are all very close with each other. A lot of the employees spend time with each other outside of work and it makes for a great work environment.

VDV: I agree, this bunch is awesome! We are just one big happy family here. What are 3 words you would use to describe VanDevere?

Colten: Three words I would use to describe VanDevere are INVITING, TRANSPARENT, and WHOLESOME!

VDV: These are all so very true. It is definitely what all our employees do and are important qualities within VanDevere. What do you like to do when you are not at work?

Colten: When I am not at work I enjoy going on trips, hiking with my wife, fishing with my younger brother, and golfing with my co-workers.

VDV: This team is always so fun! Golfing is definitely a fan favorite at VanDevere. We actually have golf outings twice a year and I hope to see you there! There are also so many good places near and far to hike and fish. Definitely great pass times… which reminds me…  if you could pick one superpower, what would it be?

Colten: If I could pick one superpower it would probably be the ability to control time!

VDV: That would be awesome! You could relive some of those awesome trips with family and friends or make time go slower or faster! What is your favorite travel spot?

Colten: My favorite travel spot is Asheville, NC. My wife and I enjoy that place so much that we actually ended up getting married there!

VDV: Awesome! I have never been but I was told that it is beautiful and a lot of fun. Now, do you have a favorite place to eat?

Colten: My favorite place to eat is Al’s Corner Market in Barberton. They have the best Hungarian food which is my favorite type of food.

VDV: Sounds so good! I will have to make a trip to try it. Last question, since we are in the car business, what is your dream car?

Colten: My dream car would probably be the new C8 Corvette!

VDV: Definitely an amazing car! I would have to get it in all black if I could be picky. Great pick! A big thank you to you, Colten, for taking the time to talk with us today. We appreciate your hard work over the past 5 years of employment with The Vandevere Bunch!

Employee Spotlight – Kyle Dickon

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 Kyle Dickon, a Service Advisor at our Kia location. Kyle has been with the company for over 9 years now. We sat down and gave Kyle our usual “spotlight” questions and here is what we learned…

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

Kyle: On my feet, talking to new people everyday

VDV: You do get to meet so many new people everyday. It is one of my favorite things about VanDevere as well. What is the best thing about VanDevere?

Kyle: Super friendly and ready to lend a hand. I made so many new friends over the years.

VDV: I agree, this bunch is awesome! We always help each other out and have so many team events! What are 3 words you would use to describe VanDevere?

Kyle: Family, friendly, good vibes!

VDV: These are all so very true. I love that these are part of VanDevere’s core values towards each other and our customers. What do you like to do when you are not at work?

Kyle: Hangout with friends, run, flip furniture

VDV: Nothing better than being with friends. It’s awesome that you also have a small business getting started in flipping furniture. I think that is a great way to make extra money and be creative! What inspires you the most?

Kyle: Making good relationships, making money to travel and go places

VDV: I would love to travel more with family and friends. It also is good that you have your furniture business to be able to save up for more trips. Speaking of inspiring things, fill in the blank, once I met….

Kyle: Chancy Billops (basketball player)

VDV: How cool! I have never met a famous athlete. It is always exciting to meet someone who is famous. That would be super cool, which reminds me…  if you could pick one superpower, what would it be?

Kyle: Reading minds- always know if someone is telling the truth.

VDV: Honesty is the best policy! That is a great idea for a super power. What is your favorite travel spot?

Kyle: Go everywhere! I want to experience it all. Been out of the country once

VDV: Awesome! You will have to let us know where you travel to. Maybe even take the time to go through multiple states to experience more all at once. Now, do you have a favorite place to eat?

Kyle: Chipotle everyday!!! Dairy queen for desert. Five Guys is the best though.

VDV: I think most people would agree that Chipotle is great. I think Five Guys is also better. Last question, since we are in the car business, what is your dream car?

Kyle: Old school truck or muscle car. 50s style. Blue and wood bed. Baby blue.

VDV: Awesome! That is also mine! I love the color and detail you included as well. I hope you eventually find one that you love. A big thank you to you, Kyle, for taking the time to talk with us today. We appreciate your hard work over the past 9 and a half years of employment with The Vandevere Bunch!

Employee Spotlight: Jen Sheldon

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 Jen Sheldon, a Service Advisor at our Chevrolet location. Jen has been with the company for over 4 years now. We sat down and gave Jen our usual “spotlight” questions and here is what we learned!

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

Jen: Helping customers everyday!

VDV: It is always a great feeling to help others. What is the best thing about VanDevere?

Jen: The fun atmosphere

VDV: I agree, this bunch is awesome! We always help each other out and have so many team events! What are 3 words you would use to describe VanDevere?

Jen: Fun, Honest, Family!

VDV: These are all so very true. I mostly appreciate the family atmosphere. I also think it is important to note that it is a part of VanDevere’s core values. What do you like to do when you are not at work?

Jen: I love going to my kid’s sports events and being with my granddaughter. My other hobby would include doing crossfit.

VDV: Family is so important. Sounds like you have a great one and VanDevere is glad to have you be a part of this family too! I have always wanted to try crossfit as well! What inspires you the most?

Jen: My family and knowing that everything I do is to take care of them.

VDV: That is a great motivator! Family is truly everything and inspires me to push myself at work. Speaking of inspiring people, fill in the blank, once I met….

Jen: Mike Reno from Band Loverboy
VDV: How cool! It is always exciting to meet someone who is famous. That would be
super cool, which reminds me… if you could pick one superpower, what would it be?

Jen: To fly so I could save on gas!

VDV: I think we all wish we could fly for that reason! Besides gas it would also save time! What is your favorite travel spot?

Jen: Charleston, South Carolina

VDV: One of my favorite places as well! I have a family that lives down there and it is truly a beautiful city with tons of history and good food! Now, do you have a favorite place to eat?

Jen: Fat Heads Brewery

VDV: I have never been but I bet they have a fun atmosphere with amazing food! A big thank you to you, Jen, for taking the time to talk with us today. We appreciate your hard work over the past 4 and a half years of employment with The Vandevere Bunch!