Category: Employee Spotlight

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 Mike Brown, a Finance Manager at our Buick and Kia locations. Mike has been with the company for over 9 years now. We sat down and gave Brian our usual “spotlight” questions and here is what we learned!

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

Mike: The challenge it presents everyday!

VDV: Great answer. There is always something new happening at VanDevere. What is the best thing about VanDevere?

Mike: The culture

VDV: I agree, this bunch is awesome! What are 3 words you would use to describe VanDevere?

Mike: Fun, Family, Commitment

VDV: These are all so very true. Commitment is very important to us here, not only for yourself but for our customers and coworkers. Also, I love that our core values really show through in the family and fun atmosphere. What do you like to do when you are not at work?

Mike: I would say my hobby consists of watching sports!

VDV: Cleveland sports are my absolute favorite! I cannot wait until it gets a little warmer to enjoy going to some baseball games and eventually football too. What inspires you the most?

Mike: Taking care of my family

VDV: That is a great motivator! There is nothing greater than being surrounded by family. Speaking of inspiring people, fill in the blank, once I met….

Mike: The singer, Eric Roberson!

VDV: How cool! Would love to meet a singer, especially after attending their concert! That would be super cool, which reminds me… if you could pick one superpower, what would it be?

Mike: Create world peace!

VDV: I think that is a great superpower! The world would appreciate a superpower like that! What is your favorite travel spot?

Mike: Aruba

VDV: I have heard that it is a great place to travel to. I will have to make the trip sometime soon. Now, do you have a favorite place to eat?

Mike: La Hacienda in Puerto Rico

VDV: Love authentic hispanic food. I am sure everything in Puerto Rico was so good! Last question, since we are in the car business, what is your dream car?

Mike: A, Auston Martin Vanquish

VDV: A sporty and classic vehicle! Awesome choice. A big thank you to you, Mike, for taking the time to talk with us today. We appreciate your hard work over the past 9 years of employment with The Vandevere Bunch!

Employee Spotlight: Brian Gregory

March 24, 2023

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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 Brian Gregory, a lot supervisor at our Buick and Kia locations. Brian has been with the company for over 20 years now. We sat down and gave Brian our usual “spotlight” questions and here is what we learned!

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

Brian: My team. Working with the guys and the whole department.

VDV: I agree, this bunch is awesome! What are 3 words you would use to describe VanDevere?

Brian: Amazing, fun, caring

VDV: These are all so very true. It feels like we have a fun activity happening everyday! Never a dull moment at VanDevere. Also, I love that our core values really show through in the family and fun atmosphere. What do you like to do when you are not at work?

Brian: Hangout with family and friends!

VDV: Nothing is better than that! I cannot wait until it gets a little warmer to do so many more fun activities with my family and friends. What inspires you the most?

Brian: My personal pride

VDV: What a great answer! It is very true and inspiring. Speaking of inspiring people, fill in the blank, once I met….

Brian: Jerry Rice at the Football Hall of Fame!

VDV: How cool! I think it's crazy that the Football Hall of Fame is not that far from us. He really is like a superhero, which reminds me… if you could pick one superpower, what would it be?

Brian: Creating longer days to enjoy or the ability to control time

VDV: I think that is a great superpower! There is so much you could do and see with a power like that. Especially since it feels like there are so many things to do in this world and not enough time to do it. What is your favorite travel spot?

Brian: Bristol, Tennessee

VDV: I have heard that it is a great place to travel to. I will have to make the trip sometime soon. Now, do you have a favorite place to eat?

Brian: Wasabi

VDV: Great choice! My favorite part is when you get to watch them cook it in front of you and the portion sizes are phenomenal. Last question, since we are in the car business, what is your dream car?

Brian: A 1970 Pontiac GTO.

VDV: That is a fun, sporty vehicle! Great choice! A fun bright color would make it even better in my opinion. A big thank you to you, Brian, for taking the time to talk with us today. We appreciate your hard work over the past 20 years of employment with The Vandevere Bunch!

Employee Spotlight: Joe Caspary

February 24, 2023

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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 Joe Caspary, a sales representative at our Chevrolet location. Joe has been with the company for over 7 years now. We sat down and gave Joe our usual “spotlight” questions and here is what we learned!

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

Joe: Meeting new people and helping them get their desired vehicle

VDV: I agree, our customers are amazing! What are 3 words you would use to describe VanDevere?

Joe: Family, Fun, Interesting

VDV: These are all so very true. Everyday is always something new and interesting. Also, I love that our core values really show through in the family and fun atmosphere. What do you like to do when you are not at work?

Joe: Golf and Grill!

VDV: I have been trying to get into a little golf myself! I cannot wait until it gets a little warmer to really start grilling out too. What inspires you the most?

Joe: People who keep fighting against all the odds!

VDV: What a great answer! It is very true and inspiring. Everyone loves an underdog story. Speaking of inspiring people, fill in the blank, once I met….

Joe: Mike Tyson

VDV: That would be awesome! I hear that he is super intimidating but very nice. He really is like a superhero, which reminds me… if you could pick one superpower, what would it be?

Joe: Flying

VDV: I think that is a great superpower! There is so much you could do and see with a power like that. Especially so you can get to those travel spots quickly and easily. What is your favorite travel spot?

Joe: Hocking Hills

VDV: It is one of the most beautiful and understated areas I think! If anyone has a chance to go, I would also highly recommend it. I also love that it is not too far away. Now, do you have a favorite place to eat?

Joe: Buca Di Beppo is very good!

VDV: I couldn’t agree more. I love Italian and their portions are bountiful to say the least. I will have to go back again soon! Last question, since we are in the car business, what is your dream car?

Joe: 1970 Chevy Chevelle for sure

VDV: Nothing like a classic Chevrolet for a Chevrolet sales representative! Great choice! A big thank you to you, Joe, 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 Spotlight: Mike Brown

Employee Spotlight: Brian Gregory

Employee Spotlight: Joe Caspary

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