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Employee Spotlight: Randy Browne

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 Randy Browne, a sales consultant at our Buick location. Randy has been with the company for over 15 years now. We sat down and gave Randy our usual “spotlight” questions and here is what we learned…

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

Randy: Working with a team of people who care about people

VDV: It is a great team to be a part of. VanDevere cares about all customers and the Akron community! Giving back is such an important part of the job. What do you like to do when you are not at work?

Randy: Spend time with the family and grandkids, Laiken and Sloan. We typically swim, go boating, mountain biking, hiking or I play basketball.

VDV: Nothing better than family. I personally love playing sand volleyball and boating in the summer. I appreciate all the outdoor activity that you and your family do together. What inspires you?

Randy: It is a new day that the lord is giving and looking forward to making the most of it with him

VDV: Never take a day for granted! God has blessed everyone another great day to make the most of it. If you could pick one superpower, what would it be?

Randy: Love. spreading that joy and happiness to everyone. God did it and we should be able to do it also always

VDV: We appreciate how much you care about others. VanDevere is truly fortunate to have you a part of the team. If you were to travel outside of Ohio, where would your favorite travel spot be?

Randy: Anna Maria Island in Florida is a spot my family and I typically go. I would like to make a trip one day out west. Perhaps hit the big stops like the Grand Canyon!

VDV: I am also making it a point to go out west. There are so many beautiful stops like the Grand Canyon. Now, do you have a favorite place to eat?

Randy: When I am in Florida, I love to eat at this restaurant called the Ugly Grouper!

VDV: Seafood is one of my favorites. I especially love grouper. A big thank you to you, Randy, for taking the time to talk with us today. We appreciate your hard work over the past 15 years of employment with The Vandevere Bunch!

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: Curtis Davidsson – Buick Parts Counter

Curtis Davidsson has been with VanDevere for 4 years. He started his career here in the Parts/Shipping & Receiving Department at our Chevy location. He then gave sales at Buick a try and decided to head back to Parts but at the Buick Location where he has been for over 2 years.

We caught up with Curtis and gave him our normal “get to know you” questions.

VDV: Hi Curtis, thanks for taking time out of your busy day! We will start simple. What is the best thing about your job?

Curtis: There is something new every day and it keeps me on my toes. I also love cars!

VDV: What is the best thing about VanDevere?

Curtis: The family feel… everyone has a place and we are all equals. No one goes overlooked
here. The owners say Hi to everyone and are available to anyone that needs to chat with them.

VDV: What 3 words describe VanDevere?

Curtis: Family, Faith, Integrity

VDV: What do you like to do when not at work?

Curtis: Wrenching, fishing, hiking, walking my dog, just about anything outdoors

VDV: If you could pick one super power, what would it be?

Curtis: Speed

VDV: What is your favorite travel spot?

Curtis: Hawaii!!

VDV: What is your favorite place to eat?

Curtis: The Hooley House

VDV: What is your dream car?

Curtis: A R34 Skyline GTR

VDV: (googling car) Never heard of that, what is it?

Curtis: currently it isn’t available in the US. Hopefully, 2025 it will be legal to get one here!

VDV: Wow, looks pretty cool. Last question, what are you wrenching on?

Curtis: I just finished my 1986 K10!

VDV: Sweet, those are awesome looking trucks. Curtis, thank you for taking the time to talk
with us and congrats on 4 years here at VanDevere! Cheers to many more.