Tag: Interview

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: Amy Groves

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 Amy Groves, one of our accountants for all locations. Amy has been with the company for over 15 years now. We sat down and gave Amy our usual “spotlight” questions and here is what we learned…

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

Amy: Knowing that what I do helps others and keeps the electric on and the waters running!

VDV: You are an essential part of our team! Keeping this place up and running day to day with the entire office team. What is the best thing about VanDevere?

Amy: The way the employees are cared for and the family atmosphere.

VDV: We all take care of each other and each department depends on each other. It is a great feeling to be in a workplace that feels like home. In three words, how would you best describe VanDevere?

Amy: Family, Caring, Fun!

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

Amy: I like to play board games and card games with family and friends

VDV: I love playing board games and card games as well! Clue and Euchre are my personal favorites. I am starting to learn the ins and outs of Canasta as well. What inspires you?

Amy: When I know I have helped someone and made them smile

VDV: That is a great attitude to have. Even a small gesture like making a family member, friend, or stanger smile can go a long way. Fill in the blank: I once met….

Amy: David Phelps who is a Christian singer and Mark Lowry who is a Christian comedian and singer

VDV: How cool! It is always fun to meet people that you watch on TV or sing along to their music. Where is your favorite place to travel?

Amy: Visiting my family in West Virginia

VDV: It is always fun to visit family out of state. You get to have a mini vacation, try new local places to eat and more! Now, do you have a favorite place to eat?

Amy: Amish Country

VDV: There are so many fantastic foods from Amish Country! A big thank you to you, Amy, 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!