Tag: Employee Spotlight

Employee Spotlight: Betty Atkinson

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 Betty Atkinson, an accounting clerk for our Chevrolet location. Betty has been with the company for over 10 years now. We sat down and gave Betty our usual “spotlight” questions and here is what we learned…

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

Betty: Being able to work each day with my daughter, Kelly McVey

VDV: So many employees work with their family members. What a great feeling to get to see your daughter during the week and working side by side with her. It takes the VanDevere family to a new level! What is the best thing about VanDevere?

Betty: They are truly a caring family. Everyone is always friendly and curious about how you are doing.

VDV: It is a great feeling to work with such caring co-workers. In three words, how would you best describe VanDevere?

Betty: Caring, Friendly, Compassionate

VDV: Compassionate is a great word to describe the team! It is how we work so well as a team and with our customers. What do you like to do when you are not at work?

Betty: I love to attend Southern Gospel Concerts

VDV: Great activity. Concerts in general are always a great time. What inspires you?

Betty: Knowing I can come to work where what you do is appreciated.

VDV: It is a powerful thing knowing that you are appreciated and that your work makes a difference. Where is your favorite place to travel?

Betty: Anywhere warm and close to the beach

VDV: I agree. There is no better feeling than sun on your skin and sand under your feet. Now, do you have a favorite place to eat?

Betty: I love seafood and steak!

VDV: Surf and Turf! Always a great combo. I personally believe that being on the beach and somewhere warm with fresh seafood cannot be beat. Do you have a dream car that may take you to such restaurants or vacation spots?

Betty: When I was younger I believe it would have been a red Corvette, but now I am much older so my red Equinox wins

VDV: You are working at the right store then! You cannot go wrong with an Equinox. Happy to hear that you kept the red color in mind! A big thank you to you, Betty, for taking the time to talk with us today. We appreciate your hard work over the past 10 years of employment with The Vandevere Bunch!

Employee Spotlight: Justin Detwiler – Technician

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 Justin Detwiler, a Technician at our Chevrolet location. Justin has been with the company for over 7 years now. We sat down and gave Justin our usual “spotlight” questions and here is what we learned…

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

Justin: The atmosphere and my coworkers!

VDV: I agree. I love being a part of this VanDevere family. Always something fun and you get to work with great people. What is the best thing about VanDevere?

Justin: Culture, Family and Values

VDV: The VanDevere Core Values are not only a great way to come to work, but a great way to live life! The Values are faith, attitude, motivated, integrity, love and yahoo! In three words, how would you best describe VanDevere?

Justin: Charitable, Caring, Fair

VDV: One of my favorite things about VanDevere would be out much we give back to the community. Our charity work is something to be proud of. We are grateful to be able to help the youth of Akron. What do you like to do when you are not at work?

Justin: Mostly mountain biking

VDV: Awesome! There are so many great places you could travel to for that hobby. What inspires you?

Justin: God

VDV: That is great. God is what fuels us to keep moving forward each day. Speaking of a powerful being, if you could pick one superpower, what would it be?

Justin: The ability to fly

VDV: That would make it easy to get to all the good mountain biking places! Also, it would make it easy to travel in general. Where is your favorite place to travel?

Justin: Acadia National Park

VDV: Definitely on my bucket list to go visit. Now, do you have a favorite place to eat?

Justin: Any Mexican place is great!

VDV: Cannot go wrong with Mexican food. Personally any kind of pork taco with salsa and guacamole to snack on is a great meal! A big thank you to you, Justin, 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: Patrick Scofield

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 Patrick Scofield, a Sales Consultant at our Kia location. Patrick has been with the company for over 11 years now. We sat down and gave Patrick our usual “spotlight” questions and here is what we learned…

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

Patrick: Being able to help people on a daily basis

VDV: It is a great feeling to help customers find their perfect vehicles. The VanDevere core values are a big part of how we treat our customers and each other. What is the best thing about VanDevere?

Patrick: The family atmosphere

VDV: It truly is like one big happy family! I love that we also invite all our customers to come back for our Customer Celebration events to meet our team, ask questions and so much more! In three words, how would you best describe VanDevere?

Patrick: Dynamic, cohesive, efficient

VDV: All very true! What do you like to do when you are not at work?

Patrick: Spend time with my family!

VDV: Nothing better than family. It’s a great feeling leaving the VanDevere family during the work day and coming home to your family in the evening. What inspires you?

Patrick: My wife and daughters

VDV: That is awesome. Family is a great motivation to strive to be the best each day. If you could pick one superpower, what would it be?

Patrick: Teleportation

VDV: That would be such a great power, especially when it comes to traveling! Where is your favorite place to travel?

Patrick: Destin, Florida

VDV: Cannot go wrong with the sunshine state! Now, do you have a favorite place to eat?

Patrick: Favorite place to eat is my house because of my smoker!

VDV: Only the best BBQ at the Scofield house! Sounds awesome. A big thank you to you, Patrick, for taking the time to talk with us today. We appreciate your hard work over the past 11 years of employment with The Vandevere Bunch!