Tag: Interview

Employee Spotlight: Chris Haught

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 Chris Haught, a Courtesy Driver at our Buick location. Chris has been with the company for over a year now. We sat down and gave Colten our usual “spotlight” questions and here is what we learned…

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

Chris: The People!

VDV: I agree. The customer’s are all amazing and the staff always make it a fun day to come to work. What is the best thing about VanDevere?

Chris: The family atmosphere and the superiors all want to get to know me and listen to me.

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?

Chris: That is tough, so I will sum it up in a few words. Great place to work. Always look forward to it

VDV: It is tough to narrow it down and I think you had a great short phrase to capture it. What do you like to do when you are not at work?

Chris: I recently found out that I had a tumor, heart murmur and diabetes all in one doctor’s visit. I make sure to make the most of my life and take care of myself and others. God has a purpose for everyone and I am still here because he has a plan for me. After surgery and getting back to work, I continue to play in a classic rock band. I play lead guitar!

VDV: We are so happy and thankful to have you a part of the VanDevere Bunch! Love to hear that you love giving back and empowering others with your faith, which reminds me… if you could pick one superpower, what would it be?

Chris: Healing! The first thing I would do is start healing children and get rid of cancer if possible!

VDV: How inspiring! What is your inspiration?

Chris: I hope to fulfill God’s purpose for me and consistently give back to the community. My band travels to local bars and venues to raise money for kids. Another reason I love VanDevere, since they have a lot of focus on giving back.

VDV: Amazing! What a great way to look at life. God does work in mysterious ways and the Bunch is glad you are a part of the team to help give back to the youth in our community as well. Giving back is so important! If you were to travel outside of Ohio, where would your favorite travel spot be?

Chris: Nashville, Tennessee

VDV: Also one of my favorite places to visit! You should see if your band could play somewhere around there. I am sure that would be so fun for you and the bank members. Now, do you have a favorite place to eat?

Chris: Italian food is the best food!

VDV: You cannot go wrong with Italian! Last question, since we are in the car business, what is your dream car?

Chris: 67’ Pontiac GTO

VDV: Definitely an amazing car! A big thank you to you, Chris, for taking the time to talk with us today. We appreciate your hard work for the past year of employment with The Vandevere Bunch! We pray that your keep getting healthier as time goes on. We also appreciate all you do for the community and hope to hear from your band soon!

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 – Kyle Dickon

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 Kyle Dickon, a Service Advisor at our Kia location. Kyle has been with the company for over 9 years now. We sat down and gave Kyle our usual “spotlight” questions and here is what we learned…

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

Kyle: On my feet, talking to new people everyday

VDV: You do get to meet so many new people everyday. It is one of my favorite things about VanDevere as well. What is the best thing about VanDevere?

Kyle: Super friendly and ready to lend a hand. I made so many new friends over the years.

VDV: I agree, this bunch is awesome! We always help each other out and have so many team events! What are 3 words you would use to describe VanDevere?

Kyle: Family, friendly, good vibes!

VDV: These are all so very true. I love that these are part of VanDevere’s core values towards each other and our customers. What do you like to do when you are not at work?

Kyle: Hangout with friends, run, flip furniture

VDV: Nothing better than being with friends. It’s awesome that you also have a small business getting started in flipping furniture. I think that is a great way to make extra money and be creative! What inspires you the most?

Kyle: Making good relationships, making money to travel and go places

VDV: I would love to travel more with family and friends. It also is good that you have your furniture business to be able to save up for more trips. Speaking of inspiring things, fill in the blank, once I met….

Kyle: Chancy Billops (basketball player)

VDV: How cool! I have never met a famous athlete. It is always exciting to meet someone who is famous. That would be super cool, which reminds me…  if you could pick one superpower, what would it be?

Kyle: Reading minds- always know if someone is telling the truth.

VDV: Honesty is the best policy! That is a great idea for a super power. What is your favorite travel spot?

Kyle: Go everywhere! I want to experience it all. Been out of the country once

VDV: Awesome! You will have to let us know where you travel to. Maybe even take the time to go through multiple states to experience more all at once. Now, do you have a favorite place to eat?

Kyle: Chipotle everyday!!! Dairy queen for desert. Five Guys is the best though.

VDV: I think most people would agree that Chipotle is great. I think Five Guys is also better. Last question, since we are in the car business, what is your dream car?

Kyle: Old school truck or muscle car. 50s style. Blue and wood bed. Baby blue.

VDV: Awesome! That is also mine! I love the color and detail you included as well. I hope you eventually find one that you love. A big thank you to you, Kyle, for taking the time to talk with us today. We appreciate your hard work over the past 9 and a half years of employment with The Vandevere Bunch!