YARK CJDR - Key Persons
Job Titles:
- Sales & Service Support Advisor
From Millbury, OH, Amanda has been with Yark Automotive since 2021. Her first job was working as a crew member at Taco Bell. She has one son and also has 3 cats, a turtle and a fish. Two words her friends would use to describe her are funny and loving. Growing up, Amanda wanted to be a veterinarian.
From Toledo, Angie joined Yark Automotive in 2009. She has a diverse background in automotive, having started as a cashier, then later managed a packaging line at a supplier, and was a shop foreman at a truck service station. Most of her free time is spent with her three sons and daughter who are involved in various sports and activities. She is a fan of the Buckeyes and Browns. Her favorite car is the Dodge Durango.
From Toledo, OH, Anthony has been with Yark Automotive since 2013. His first job was working as a golf caddy at the Sylvania Country Club. In his free time, Anthony spends as much time as he can with his daughter. He also enjoys football, bowling, shooting pool and cheering on the Buckeyes, and Dallas Cowboys.
Ben has been with Yark Automotive since 2013. He really enjoys helping customers with their vehicle needs.
From Sylvania, OH, Bob has been with Yark Automotive since 2003. His favorite part of his job is that every day comes a new challenge and adventure. In his free time, Bob enjoys soccer, traveling, and cheering on Penn State. His favorite car is the Jeep Wrangler.
Brett has worked at Yark Automotive since 2013. He is the youngest in his family and has 3 siblings. His dad also works at Yark! Brett says his family loves animals and they have a couple dogs and a cat. They are also huge Ohio State fans and enjoy going to football games. Outside of work, Brett enjoys hanging out with his friends, boating, trying new restaurants, and traveling to new places. He says he cannot live without the relationships he has with his family and friends. His favorite place to be is on a beach somewhere, relaxing and not doing anything. Brett says that he hasn't really had any weird jobs. He says he has only ever worked at Yark and has had many positions, some more desirable than others like painting buildings, but is appreciative of his experiences. Brett's favorite car is a 2016 McLaren P1.
From Toledo, Carlos has been at Yark since 2020. His favorite part of the job is helping customers find just what they're looking for. His hobbies and interests include boxing. His favorite car is the 1960 Ford Fairlane.
From Pemberville, OH, Dan has been with Yark Automotive since 2000. His favorite part of his job is the challenge of not knowing what to expect every day. His first job was working with the horses at Toledo Raceway Park. In his free time, Dan enjoys spending time with his family, being around the water, and watching college sports. His favorite cars are 70s muscle cars.
Dave has worked at Yark Automotive since 1999. He and his wife, Julia, have two kids, Jacob and Lexi. His favorite things to do outside of work are reading, scouts, watching movies, spending time with his family, and going to church. One thing that he can't live without is his family, of course. If Dave could be anywhere, he would be somewhere warm or on a high-adventure trip. The weirdest job he has ever had was working at a cemetery. His favorite car is a 1965 Chevy Corvette convertible.
Born and raised in Toledo, Doug has been at Yark Automotive since 2014. He has been working in the automotive service/parts industry since 2009, having previously worked in the trucking industry for 23 years. Doug's favorite aspect of his position is working with customers to solve their problems. When he isn't at work, Doug enjoys spending time with his family: his wife Kendra, son Nick & grandson Brody, son Zac & his wife Brittany & two granddaughters Sawyer & Rowan. He also enjoys cheering on his favorite football teams, The Buckeyes and the Steelers. When it comes to cars, Doug's favorite is the 1987 Buick Regal Grand National GNX.
Job Titles:
- Sales & Service Support Advisor
From Maumee, OH, Eric has been with Yark Automotive since 2023. He has two children and two dogs, that he adores. Eric's hobbies and interests include racing and building cars. His favorite car is the 1970 Plymouth Roadrunner. Three words that Eric's friends would use to describe are funny teddy bear.
Ernesto "Ernie" Perez has been employed at Yark since 2015, but has been in the car business since he was in High School. What he enjoys the most out of being in sales is building relationships with so many people, he has even had customers who he met when they were babies and now have become customers due to his great relationship with their parents or grandparents. Outside of work Ernie likes to travel and spend time with his family. He has 3 children and is happily married. Ernesto also enjoys cooking and attending his favorite teams sporting events. If Ernie could drive any vehicle, he would drive a Ram TRX.
From Deerfield, MI, Gabe has been at Yark Automotive since 2019. His favorite part of his job is meeting people from all walks of life. He has previously worked in finance and sales at dealerships. In his free time, Gabe enjoys construction and cheering on the Michigan Wolverines. His favorite car is the 96 Porsche 911 Twin Turbo.
Born and raised in Toledo, OH, Grant has been with Yark Automotive since 2012. His greatest achievement is his family. He is blessed with a beautiful wife and three great kids. He loves cars and traveling!
Job Titles:
- Sales & Service Support Advisor
From Pemberville, OH, Jami has been with Yark Automotive since 2024. Her first job was working for Pioneer Packing in BG as a package handler. Jami has "Nephew Dog" named Joey. Her hobbies and interests include dirt track racing, crocheting, rooting for Ohio State, the Jets, the Reds and the Celtics. Her favorite car is the 1970 Chevrolet C10 and loves loud and fast motors.
Jeremy has been with Yark Automotive since 1999. He enjoys white-water kayaking in Maryland, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia, with West Virginia being his favorite spot. He also enjoys fly fishing and making his own flies. The most important thing to Jeremy is his family, consisting of his wife, Helen, and his 3 children, Elliott, Abigail, and Eric. Jeremy also has an identical twin brother.
From Temperance, MI, Jim has been with Yark Automotive since 2021. His first job was at Wing Stop as a prep cook and cashier. He chose the car business because he loves cars and fitting customers needs to their automotive taste. He is in the car business to help make what can be a daunting, time consuming process be efficient, fun and exciting. His love for cars projects on the showroom floor and he enjoys helping people get into the vehicle of their dreams. His hobbies and interests include sports, cars and hanging out with friends on the weekend. His favorite teams are Michigan football, Detroit Lions and Detroit Tigers. His friends would describe him as funny, large and car-guy. Growing up he wanted to be an architect. His favorite car is the 1987 Buick Grand National. His guilty pleasure is watching Vanderpump Rules.
Job Titles:
- Service Assistant Manager
Raised in Toledo, Joe has been with Yark Automotive since 2016. In his role at Yark, he enjoys interacting with customers and providing them with excellent service. Joe loves to cheer on the Ohio State Buckeyes. His favorite car is the 1967 Shelby GT500.
Job Titles:
- General Manager
- Management
Joe has worked at Yark Automotive Group since 2003. Outside of work, he enjoys spending time with family and going to sporting events. Joe's favorite place to be is home with his family.
KC has been with Yark Automotive since 2007. He is married to his wife, Nicole and has 2 sons and 2 golden retrievers. His favorite things to do outside of work are fishing and playing softball. He says that he can't live without food, especially tacos. KC's favorite place to be is at home, just relaxing. The weirdest job KC has ever had was working underneath a house.
Job Titles:
- Sales & Service Support Advisor
From Kansas, OH, Leslie has been at Yark Automotive since 2016. Her favorite part of her position is working and building relationships with her co-workers. Her first job was serving at the Pie House in Bettsville, OH. In her free time, she enjoys crocheting, art, and music.
Job Titles:
- CJDR Sales Support Advisor
From Harrod, OH, Matt has been with Yark Automotive since 2003. His favorite part of his job is meeting and interacting with new people every day. His first job was working on his family's farm. In his free time, he enjoys spending time with his children, Kale and Adelle, and cheering on the Buckeyes. His favorite thing about cars is that even though they are just for A to B transportation, people work hard to get nice vehicles that they deserve.
Job Titles:
- New Sales & Service Support Advisor
From Toledo, OH, Michelle has been with Yark Automotive since 2022. Michelle's first job was working as a bagger at a local grocery store. Growing up, she wanted to be a police officer. She has 2 children, one cat and one dog. Three words Michelle's friends would use to describe her are supportive, understanding and a listener. Something Michelle would like to cross of her bucket list is travelling the country, going on a cruise and travelling the world.
From Whitehouse, OH, Mike has been with Yark Automotive since 2004. His favorite part of his job is working with customers and building relationships with them. His first job was working on semi-trailer tarps. In his free time, Mike enjoys riding his Harley, and spending time with his wife. His favorite thing about cars is all the different ways they can be customized. His favorite car is the 1964 Lincoln Continental.
Raised in Maumee, OH, Nick has been at Yark Automotive since 2015. In his role at Yark, he loves that there is something new every day. Prior to Yark, Nick worked as a Parts Advisor for 15 years. In his free time, he enjoys outdoor powersports, woodworking, and Wolverine football. When it comes to cars, Nick loves classic trucks, and the Chevy Apache.
Rob has been with Yark Automotive since 2012. He and his wife, Josie, have 2 daughters and a son, who also works at Yark. His favorite things to do outside of work are playing baseball, softball and watching sports. One thing Rob cannot live without is his family. His favorite place to be is the Outer Banks. The weirdest job he has ever had is working at a landfill. Rob's favorite car is a 1993 Ford Lightning.
Ryan has worked at Yark Automotive since 2012. He is married and has two sons. Outside of work, he enjoys golfing and playing with his kids. Ryan says that he cannot live without food and water, of course, but he also cannot live without his family. His favorite place to be is anywhere with a beach. The weirdest job he has ever had was doing landscaping for a graveyard. Ryan's favorite car is a Jeep Wrangler.
Scott has been with Yark Automotive since November 2003. He is married and has a step daughter and twins; son and daughter. Outside of work, Scott plays a lot of golf. One thing he cannot live without is vacationing and having time away to relax. His favorite places to be are St. Pete Beach and Hawaii. The weirdest job he has ever had was working at Chuck E. Cheese when he was 17. Scott's favorite car is a Tesla.
Job Titles:
- CJDR Sales Support Advisor
From Ottawa Lake, MI, Steve has been with Yark Automotive since 2014. He now lives in Toledo, OH with most of his family living close by. Steve has 3 sisters, a brother that passed away, and parents that have been married over 60 years. He has a wife, Hannah, whom he married in 2019. Outside of work, he enjoys golfing and traveling to Vegas or any golf destination, for that matter. One thing he could not live without is steak and seafood. Steve's favorite place to be is on the first tee of any golf course, but his favorite is Arcadia Bluffs. The weirdest job he has ever had is working for Midwest Products. Steve's favorite car is a BMW 5 series.
From Ottawa Lake, MI, Steve has been with Yark Automotive since 2022. He chose his field in auto parts because he is passionate about cars and really enjoys working with people and building relationships that keep people coming back. He has two wonderful kids, Steven and Lilyann, and one giant Bernie Doodle named Moose. Steve's hobbies and interests include, golfing, hunting, fishing, vintage cars and spending time with his family. His favorite car is the 1972 Datsun 510, that he has owned since he was 16 and fully restored. Three words Steve's friends would use to describe him are sarcastic, motivated and compassionate. His guilty pleasure is Iron Bean Coffee.
Job Titles:
- Sales & Service Support Advisor
From Toledo, OH, Tammy has been with Yark Automotive since 2023. Her first job was working at Taco Bell and growing up she wanted to be the first woman truck driver. She has a dog named Rocky and her favorite vehicle is the AMC Gremlin.
Job Titles:
- Express Lane Advisor
- Service
From Toledo, OH, Tim has been with Yark Automotive since 2007. He has 3 daughters and his favorite thing to do is spend time with them. They love to fish, swim, and go to the park. One thing he cannot live without is his kids. Tim's favorite car is his '68 Cadillac Deville Southside.
Job Titles:
- Sales & Support Team Manager
Raised in Sylvania, Tim has been at Yark Automotive since 1993. In his role at Yark, he enjoys helping customers solve their automotive needs and services. In his free time, he enjoys spending time with his family, traveling in the west, and fitness. When it comes to cars, Tim's favorite is the 1978 Bandit Trans Am.
Tyler has been with Yark Automotive since 2013. He has 2 sisters, 4 nieces, and 2 nephews that he enjoys spending time with, and his dad lives in Florida. Outside of work, his favorite things to do are boating, fishing, and anything outdoors. One thing Tyler cannot live without is boating on Lake Erie, and his favorite place to be is on the beach. The weirdest job he ever had was cleaning grain elevators. Tyler's favorite car is a Dodge Challenger.