YARK AUTOMOTIVE - Key Persons
Job Titles:
- General Sales Manager ( Chevy )
From Sylvania, Bob has been at Yark Automotive since 2003. His favorite part of his job is that every day comes with a new challenge and adventure. In his free time, Bob enjoys soccer, traveling, and cheering in Penn State. His favorite car is a Jeep Wrangler.
Job Titles:
- General Manager ( Toyota )
Brandon has worked at Yark since 2013. He is married and has 3 boys and 1 girl, can't forget the 3 dogs! Outside of work, his favorite thing to do is ride dirt bikes with his kids. Brandon says that he can't live without his family because they are so awesome to be around. If he could be anywhere, he would be somewhere warm, and his favorite place to travel to is Jamaica. The weirdest job he ever had was being a lifeguard. His favorite car is a Hellcat.
From Archbold, OH, Brennan has been with Yark Automotive since 2021. He chose this field because not only does he love BMW's, he enjoys meeting and getting to know new people and helping his clients purchase their dream car. Brennan's hobbies and interests include foreign cars, working out, rooting for the New England Patriots and is a big advocate for mental and physical health. His favorite thing about cars is when they come from the factory as a perfect build. Growing up Brennan wanted to be a UFC fighter. Three words his friends would use to describe him are kind, energetic, and unpredictable.
Job Titles:
- Finance Director ( Subaru )
Raised in Toledo, Brett has been at Yark Automotive since 2018. In his role at Yark, he enjoys interacting with customers and working with his coworkers. In his free time, he enjoys playing guitar. His favorite car is the classic NSX.
Job Titles:
- Finance Manager ( Nissan )
Job Titles:
- Finance Manager ( Chevy )
Raised in Northwood, Ohio, Connor has been at Yark Automotive since 2017. In his role at Yark, Connor enjoys meeting and talking to customers to help solve their needs. In his free time, he enjoys playing basketball. When it comes to cars, Connor's favorite is the BMW 340i.
Job Titles:
- General Manager ( Subaru )
Job Titles:
- General Sales Manager ( Subaru )
Dave has worked at Yark since 2005. He is married and has 2 boys, Aiden and Alex. Outside of work, he enjoys hanging out with his kids, playing golf, and doing yard work. Dave says he cannot live without food, especially steak, pizza, and anything Italian. His favorite place to be is home in his basement watching a movie, or at the lake. The weirdest job he has ever had is working at Applebees. Dave's favorite car is a 1969 Camaro convertible.
Job Titles:
- Parts Manager ( Wholesale )
Raised in Toledo, Dawn has been at Yark Automotive since 1988. In her role at Yark, Dawn enjoys building relationships with her coworkers. In her free time, she enjoys quilting, gardening, and spending time with her grandkids. When it comes to cars, her favorite is the 1969 Mustang.
Job Titles:
- General Manager ( Chevy )
Job Titles:
- Parts Manager ( CJDR & Subaru )
Raised in Bowling Green, OH, Don has been with Yark Automotive since 1992. Since his first job at a Sherwin Williams paint store, Don has worked his way up from a parts driver and advisor at another local dealer, to Parts Manager at Yark. He says it is the best move he ever made! He loves being part of a growing organization and interacting with the people who make it happen. When he isn't at work, Don enjoys traveling with his wife, and spending time with their three daughters and their families. Especially his new granddaughter! He also enjoys cheering on Detroit sports. When it comes to cars, Don enjoys seeing technology evolve over the years. He would love to own a 1963 Corvette Stingray Coupe, Split rear window with Fuel Injection, with the 327 CI and 360HP.
Job Titles:
- Community Relations Director
- Meet Our Marketing Team
My favorite parts of the job are the ever changing tasks from day to day. I love working with our large team of employees. And giving back to the community seeing the impact Yark Auto Group can make is amazing to be a part of.
From Perrysburg, OH, Graham has been with Yark Automotive since 2020. Graham has a chocolate lab and 2 cats. His first job was at Cinemark movie theaters in Perrysburg and growing up wanted to be a stunt driver. His hobbies and interests include cars, food and the Pittsburgh Steelers. His favorite car is anything BMW and his guilty pleasure is old German cars. Three words Graham's friends would use to describe him are funny, outgoing and helpful. His #1 goal is to give his customers the best car buying experience possible.
Job Titles:
- Marketing Content Creator
Job Titles:
- Finance Director ( CJDR )
Job Titles:
- General Sales Manager ( Toyota )
Job Titles:
- Finance Manager ( Toyota )
Job Titles:
- Sales Manager ( Used Cars )
From Sylvania, OH, Jay has been at Yark Automotive since 2000. His favorite part of his job is working with a great group of people. His first job was at Yark mowing lawns, and he has been in his current role since returning after graduating college. In his free time he enjoys cheering on the Buckeyes. It's no surprise that cars are one of Jay's lifelong passions!
Job Titles:
- Finance Manager ( Toyota )
From Toledo, OH, Jeff has been with Yark Automotive since 2022. He has a son, Josiah, who is his world. Growing up, Jeff wanted to be an NBA player. He loves to watch his favorite teams, the Lakers. Three words Jeff's friends would use to describe him are trustworthy, loyal and dependable. His favorite car is a Hellcat.
Job Titles:
- Service Manager ( Toyota )
Job Titles:
- Service Assistant Manager ( CJDR )
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 ( CJDRF )
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.
Job Titles:
- Marketing Content Creator
From Lambertville, MI, Keith has worked at Yark Automotive since November of 1998. He has 3 children and a grandchild. His wife is an elementary school teacher and Keith actually used to be a teacher too! Outside of work he enjoys doing anything outdoors like hiking and fishing. He also enjoys reading and restoring cars. One thing Keith cannot live without is his family. His favorite places to be are Northern Michigan and Canada. The weirdest job he has ever had was cleaning a butcher shop. Keith's favorite car is his '65 Dodge Coronet.
Job Titles:
- Finance Manager ( Nissan )
Job Titles:
- Finance Manager ( Chevy )
From Sylvania, OH, Kyle has been at Yark Automotive since 2018. In his role at Yark, he enjoys interacting with his coworkers and customers. Kyle's first job was a bat boy with the Toledo Mud Hens. He enjoys hunting and doing DIY projects. His favorite cars are 70s Stingrays.
From Sylvania, OH, Lars has been with Yark Automotive since 2022. His first job was working as a file room associate at N.O.I.C. Lars' hobbies and interests include golf and rooting for the Detroit Red Wings. His favorite car is the Dodge Viper and his guilty pleasure is sweets.
From Lambertville, MI, Liz has been at Yark since 2018. Her favorite part of her job is interacting with her co-workers and fostering the relationship between Yark Automotive Group and the community. She couldn't live without music to vibe to, and good times with good people. Her favorite car is one with a moonroof, loud speakers, and isn't red.
Job Titles:
- Finance Manager ( Subaru )
Raised in Pittsburgh, PA, Mason has been at Yark Automotive since 2016. His first job was doing demo work for a disaster restoration company. At Yark, Mason enjoys interacting with customers and helping them with their needs. In his free time, he enjoys playing video games, and cheering on the Buckeyes and of course, the Pittsburgh Steelers. Mason's favorite vehicle is the Ram Rebel.
From Rossford, OH, Melissa has been at Yark since 2011. Her favorite part of working at Yark is interacting with her co-workers and customers. No day is the same. The one thing she can't live without is her family. She likes to spend her free time traveling to Florida visiting her parents and also to her cabin, that she shares with her boyfriend, in Michigan.
Job Titles:
- Service Management
- Service Manager ( CJDR )
Job Titles:
- Service Manager ( Chevy )
Job Titles:
- Service Director ( Nissan )
From Northwood, OH, Nick has been at Yark Automotive since 2015. His favorite part of his job is turning coworkers and customers into friends. In his free time Nick enjoys watching and playing sports. His favorite teams are the Buckeyes and the Dallas Cowboys. His favorite thing about cars is the evolving technology and safety features.
From Toledo, OH, Nick has been at Yark Automotive since 2020. His hobbies and interests include cars, motorcycles and photography. His favorite thing about cars is that you can make your car an extension of yourself.
Job Titles:
- Finance Director ( Ford )
Raised in Sylvania, Nolan has been at Yark Automotive since 2018. Before his current role, he worked as an intern at a marketing firm and also detailed cars for a few years. Nolan's favorite part of his position is helping to solve customers needs and concerns. A few of his favorite things to do are playing golf and hockey, as well as spending time with his family and friends. When it comes to cars, Nolan's favorite is the Nissan GTR.
Job Titles:
- Finance Director ( Toyota )
From Perrysburg, OH, Paige has been with Yark Automotive since 2021. Her first job was working concessions at a baseball park and growing up she wanted to be a veterinarian. Paige chose the car business because she loves people! She wanted the opportunity to make an impact. Her hobbies and interests include cooking, traveling, Michigan sports (Go Blue) and spending time with her husband. Her friends would describe her as driven, outgoing and charismatic. Her favorite car is the 1969 Chevelle and her guilty pleasure is watching re-runs of "How I Met Your Mother."
Job Titles:
- Detail & Reconditioning Manager
Rick has been working for Yark Auto Group since February 2016. Prior to Yark, he worked with Toledo and Signature Harley-Davidson for almost 10 years. His first paying job at the age of 13 was helping to keep a campground clean and functional. To help pay for the hot rod he was always working on in high school, Rick worked at Rudy's Hot Dog. His favorite part of working at Yark is the concept of putting our customers first. He feels good knowing that we are all working to accomplish and focus on the right things every day. Rick is married to a wonderful person, DeEtte Nijakowski. She runs the Tim Hortons they own. She is an excellent chef and she loves the food industry! He would like to open a small diner someday to showcase her cooking. He is a HUGE Ohio State Fan and loves college football! He tries to make it to a couple games a year and always looks forward to the tough game from the Team Up North. It is always fun in this area with all the fans from both sides! He has many hobbies including motorcycles. He has 5 or 6 and even has one showcased in his house. His wife is a pet lover, and they have exotic cats and even pet goats. As for cars, Rick's favorite is the Corvette. He has always loved them growing up. Someday maybe he will have a couple cool ones like John!
From Perrysburg, OH, Robert has been with Yark Automotive since 2024. He chose his job field in finance based upon the fact that he has been a long time customer of Yark himself, and wanted to transition into the car business after running his father's family owned remodeling business. Growing up, Robert wanted to be a fighter pilot and then a race car driver. He has two daughters and a long haired dachshund named Dasher. His favorite cars are Jeep and sports cars with his dream car being a Lamborghini Aventador SVJ.
Job Titles:
- Group General Manager
- General Management
Raised in Toledo, Ross has been at Yark Automotive since 2016. Prior to Yark, he worked in banking for 10 years. When we was younger he had a landscaping business with his brother. In his free time, Ross enjoys spending time with his wife and 2 daughters. They like to go to playgrounds and parks. He also enjoys movies and experiencing new restaurants.
From Ionia, MI, Royce has been with Yark Automotive since 2021. He has one daughter, and two dogs. His first job was grading lumber at a sawmill. Growing up, Royce wanted to be a teacher. His biggest hobby is being an equestrian parent. His dream car is a fully restored '68 Mustang Fastback.
Job Titles:
- General Sales Manager ( CJDRF )
Ryan has worked at Yark Automotive since 2005. 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.
Job Titles:
- Sales Management
- Sales Manager ( CJDRF )
Job Titles:
- Finance Director ( CJDR )
Seth has worked at Yark Automotive since 2015. He and his wife, Holly, have 2 sons, Easton and Boston, and a daughter, MaKenna. Outside of work, Seth enjoys fishing with his kids and golfing. One thing he cannot live without is his family. His favorite place to be is the golf course. Seth says he has not had any weird jobs, but he worked at a bank prior to working at Yark. His favorite car is a Dodge Viper.
Job Titles:
- Service Manager ( Subaru )
Raised in Perrysburg, Ohio, Steve has been at Yark Automotive since 2017. In his role at Yark, Steve enjoys working with customers to ensure they are satisfied with our service and their vehicle. His first job was working as a grounds keeper at the Star 105.5 radio station. In his free time, he enjoys spending time with his family, hunting and fishing, and cheering on the Indians, Red Wings, and Packers. When it comes to cars, Steve likes pickup trucks.
Job Titles:
- General Manager ( Mazda )
Job Titles:
- Sales Manager ( Used Cars )
Tim has worked at Yark Automotive since 2007. He has 3 daughters. His favorite thing to do is spend time with his kids. 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:
- General Manager ( Nissan )
From Toledo, Tony has been at Yark Automotive since 2003. His favorite part about working at Yark is the friendly, but competitive, atmosphere. In his free time, Tony enjoys spending time with his family, and cheering on the Detroit Lions. His favorite cars are 1960s-1970s muscle cars.
Job Titles:
- Finance Manager ( Mazda )
From Toledo, OH, Tyler has been with Yark Automotive since 2021. He has two dogs, a Goldendoodle and an Aussiedoodle. Tyler also has a daughter on the way. His first job was working at Jeep for 5 years as a Material Handler and growing up wanted to be a Lawyer. His hobbies and interests include playing flag football on Sundays and rooting on his favorite teams the Ohio State Buckeyes and Detroit Lions. Tyler's favorite vehicle is the Dodge Charger HellCat.
Job Titles:
- Production Manager ( CJDR )
From Toledo, OH, Zack has been with Yark Automotive since 2021. Zack's first job was working at Subway and growing up he wanted to be a race car driver. His hobbies and interests include cars, football, hockey and spending time with his dog.