Tag: June

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!

Employee Spotlight: Ben Lawson – Kia Technician

We recently sat down with Kia Technician, Ben Lawson, to congratulate him on 9 years with the company and learn a little about him.  Here is a small peek into Ben.

VanDevere:  Hi Ben, thanks for sitting down with us. Congrats on 9 years with VanDevere. What is the best thing about your job?

Ben: I love fixing things and I enjoy the comradery with my coworkers.

VanDevere:  It definitely has a family vibe around here. What is the best thing about VanDevere?

Ben: The people, I have built some great friendships here.

VanDevere: We hear that a lot in our interviews. What 3 words would you use to describe VanDevere?

Ben: Commitment, Culture and Connect!

VanDevere: We see you follow the 7 C’s here! What do you like to do when no at work?

Ben: I enjoying playing with my kids and having family nights out.

VanDevere:  Good times.  What inspires you?

Ben: Definitely my family!

VanDevere: J Fill in the blank: I once met____________!

Ben: I once met Jerry VanDevere.  He is on TV, so he is famous!

VanDevere:  Ha! Yes he is.  If you could pick one superpower, what would it be?

Ben: Teleportation! Then I could skip all the traffic.

VanDevere: Yes, no traffic would be great!  What is your favorite travel spot?

Ben: That would be the family farm in Pennsylvania.

VanDevere: I bet you have lots of good memories of that place.   What is your favorite place to eat?

Ben: Quaker Steak and Lube.

VanDevere: Wings for the win!  OK last question. What is your dream Car?

Ben:  I already have one, the 1965 Corvair but I would love to have a 1965 GTO.

VanDevere:  Good choice.   Thank you again for taking the time to let us get to know you.   Congratulations on 9 years!