Auto Outlet – The Bunch Blog!

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 Brandon Bree (Breeze), a sales representative at our Auto Outlet location. Brandon has been with the company for 3 years now. We sat down and gave Brandon our usual “spotlight” questions and here is what we learned!

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

Brandon: The people that I work with, and the different people I meet and are able to help.

VDV: That’s great! We do have an amazing staff and awesome customers. What are 3 words you would use to describe VanDevere?

Brandon: Integrity, honesty, and Family! These 3 words really mean everything to us as a company.

VDV: Fantastic three words that I can easily agree with. Definitely part of our core values as a company and I think everyone encompasses them. What do you like to do when you are not at work?

Brandon: Come to work! On my off days, hangout with my family.

VDV: Love being with the work family and my family as well! There is never a dull moment. What inspires you the most?

Brandon: My family. Everything I do here enhances the other aspects of my life.

VDV: Well put! It is great to be a part of a job that you love that gives you the opportunity to help out your family. Speaking of inspiring people, fill in the blank, once I met….

Brandon: The perfect woman. We now have a daughter and 15 years going strong!

VDV: That's the best answer ever. If you could pick a superpower for your family, what would it be?

Brandon: Timebending/freezing. I would have the ability to have more time here with my family.

VDV: Another great answer! It almost always feels like there is so many great things to do or experience but not enough time to do it all. That would be a great superpower. What is your favorite travel spot?

Brandon: Any Cruise! I would really like to try Alaska, but on the other hand, I am a freese baby.

VDV: Cruises are great! I have heard that if you want to go to Alaska, go during the summer. It is warmer and you get to see so many amazing creatures and the northern lights at night. Now, do you have a favorite place to eat?

Brandon: Whatever and wherever my mood takes me on that particular day.

VDV: It is a tough decision. There are so many good places and different cultures of food. Last question, since we are in the car business, what is your dream car?

Brandon: Rolls Royce Wraith

VDV: Definitely an amazing vehicle that I would love to have as well. A big thank you to you, Brandon, 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. Thanks for kicking off the new year right with a great 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 Brain Smith, the sales manager at our Auto Outlet location. Brian has been with the company for 13 years now. Brian started with us as a sales representative. We sat down and gave Brian our normal “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: I would say the team, friends, and having fun! It is a warm, family feeling working at the Outlet and for the VanDevere Bunch.

VDV: That’s great! We do have such a great team of coworkers. Also, fun activities to get to know them like the Company Picnic. What are 3 words you would use to describe VanDevere?

Brian: That’s easy… Family, Integrity and Truthfulness

VDV: Love to see how much the company positively impacts each other and the costumers! What do you like to do when you are not at work?

Brian: I love to spend time with my wife and three kids! I am a season ticket older so I really enjoy attending Cleveland Browns games Too. I even spend time collecting items such as sports cards, comic books, and more!

VDV: That’s great! Football season has almost started, so do you have a favorite player and how far do you think the Browns will go this year? Also, do you have a favorite collectors item?

Brian: The Browns will go all the way!! Myles Garrett is probably my favorite player right now. As for a favorite collectors item that I have possessed, I would say The Amazing Spider-Man comic!

VDV: We are also hoping for the Cleveland Browns to go all the way! Hope your comic collection continues to grow too. What inspires you?

Brian: I am inspired by my family. I appreciate and I am thankful for my parents, wife, and kids everyday!

VDV: Great answer! That’s a great way to start each day. I once met ____________!

Brian: It was awesome to be able to meet and shake Michael Irvin’s hand. He played for the Dallas Cowboys as wide receiver and is in the hall of fame.

VDV: That is Crazy! What a great experience. Speaking of superhuman football players, if you could pick one superpower, what would it be?

Brian: The ability to fly!

VDV: I’m sure with that power you could fly anywhere! Where would you fly to or what is your favorite travel spot?

Brian: Jamaica for sure! I had a great time there in the past and would love to fly there again sometime.

VDV: With that super power, you could be there and a couple other places by tomorrow! Now, locally, do you have a favorite place to eat or visit in your city?

Brian: My family and I like to go to Buffalo Wild Wings together. My go-to order is flat wings extra crispy with medium sauce and ranch on the side.

Employee Spotlight: Brandon Bree

Employee Spotlight: Brian Smith

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