Meet Our Staff

Our staff here at Kia of Bradley is here for your convenience. Feel free to contact us with questions or for a test drive.

Meet Our Sales Staff

General Manager Darrin  Alderson
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  • Hometown: Crete, IL
  • Hobbies: Golf, Motorcycle riding, and playing pool.
  • Favorite vacation spot: Paris
  • Favorite KIA: Stinger
  • Favorite movie: Mr. and Mrs. Smith
  • Favorite music: Reggae
  • Favorite food: Mexican & Pizza
  • About Me: I have been in the automobile industry for 30 years and I have been with KIA since 1998. I love spending time with my family, I always look forward to vacation time with them. I also enjoy playing golf in my spare time.
General Manager
Darrin Alderson
General Sales Manager Derek Carnes
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  • Hometown: Chicago, IL
  • Hobbies: Basketball, Golfing, and biking.
  • Favorite vacation spot: Taiwan
  • Favorite movie : Hang Over 1-4
  • Favorite music: Techno.
  • Favorite food: Sushi
  • About Me: LOVE chess boxing, underwater hockey, and breakdancing.
General Sales Manager
Derek Carnes
Sales Manager Michael  Alexander
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  • Hometown: Whiting, IN
  • Hobbies: Lifting weights & Playing with my children.
  • Favorite vacation spot: Cancun
  • Favorite KIA: Telluride
  • Favorite movie: Rush Hour
  • Favorite music: Anything
  • Favorite food: Pizza
  • About Me: I have 2 boys & 2 girls and 1 dog.
Sales Manager
Michael Alexander
Finance Manager Austin Hoffman
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  • Hometown: Wayne, IL
  • Hobbies: Smoking cigars, Golf, Hiking.
  • Favorite vacation spot: Jackson Hole
  • Favorite KIA: Telluride
  • Favorite movie: Road House
  • Favorite music: Rock
  • Favorite food: Steak
  • About Me: I'm all about Extreme Ironing and Ferret Legging.
Finance Manager
Austin Hoffman
Sales Consultant Jim Schroeder
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  • Hometown: Crown Point, IN
  • Favorite vacation spot: Cancun Mexico
  • Favorite KIA: Sportage
  • Favorite movie: Vacation (The original)
  • Favorite music: Classic Rock and 80s
  • Favorite food: Prime Rib
  • About Me: I have been in the car business since 1998. My wife and I are pet lovers. We have 2 pitbulls, a shepard/boxer mix and a cat. I love to spend time with family and friends and go to the movies. Last but not least, I'm a Hugh Bears fan. GO BEARS!
Sales Consultant
Jim Schroeder
Sales Consultant Allison O'Connor
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EXT:115 Hometown: Clifton, IL Hobbies: Camping, line dancing, traveling. Favorite vacation spot: Indiana Beach Favorite KIA: Forte Favorite movie: Pirates of the Caribbean Dead Man's Chest Favorite music: Musically open Favorite food: Mac and Cheese About Me: Mom of a 4 year old boy. Vertically Challenged. Always wanted to be a gear head, but gear up to be the flash light holder.
Sales Consultant
Allison O'Connor
Sales Consultant Keith Wright Jr
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EXT:113 Hometown: Bourbonnais, IL Hobbies: Golf, Working out, Basketball, Watching sports. Favorite vacation spot: Florida Favorite KIA: K5 Favorite movie: Bad Boys 2 Favorite music: All Genres Favorite food: Italian About Me: I'm Keith! Your friendly car consultant! With years of experience in the industry. I'm here to help you find the perfect vehicle to fit your needs and budget. Let's make your car buying experience smooth and enjoyable! #Wright Guy # Right Vehicle.
Sales Consultant
Keith Wright Jr
Sales Consultant Daniel Bernard
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  • Hometown: Westmont, IL
  • Hobbies:4 wheeling, Video games .
  • Favorite vacation spot: Lake Geneva
  • Favorite KIA: Sportage Hybrid
  • Favorite movie: Casablanca
  • Favorite music: Country and Christian
  • Favorite food: Chocolate
  • About Me: Dad of 2 kids, moving out to the country from up north and loving every minute.
Sales Consultant
Daniel Bernard
Sales Consultant Dave Shoup
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  • Hometown: Chicago, IL
  • Hobbies: Golf, and fishing.
  • Favorite vacation spot: Lelan Michigan
  • Favorite KIA: Telluride
  • Favorite movie: Stand by Me
  • Favorite music: 90's Alternative
  • Favorite food: Broccoli and peppers
  • About Me: Love to fish, golf, and spend time with my family. Been in auto sales since 2011. Physical fitness is also a passion of mine.
Sales Consultant
Dave Shoup
Sales Consultant Joe Strimel
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  • Hometown: New Lenox, IL
  • Hobbies: Hunting and being outdoors.
  • Favorite vacation spot: Greece
  • Favorite KIA: Telluride
  • Favorite movie: The Last Castle
  • Favorite music: All kinds
  • Favorite food: Palermos of 63rd
  • About Me: I have 2 twin girls and 1 boy. Love the outdoors and spending time with family. GO IRISH!!
Sales Consultant
Joe Strimel

Meet Our Service Manager Staff

Assistant Service Manager Anthony Panozzo
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  • Hometown: Chicago Heights, IL
  • Favorite vacation spot: Anywhere but Illinois
  • Favorite KIA: K5 GT
  • Favorite movie: This Is The End
  • Favorite music: Hip-Hop & RNB
  • Favorite food: BBQ Ribs
  • About Me: Car Go Fast! Vroom!
Assistant Service Manager
Anthony Panozzo

Meet Our Service Consultants Staff

Service Consultant Joshua Plevell
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  • Hometown: Elwood, IL
  • Hobbies: Extreme Unicycling, Gardening, digital art, and hiking.
  • Favorite KIA: Forte GT (My car)
  • Favorite movie: Cloud Atlas, Mr. Nobooy, Train to Busan
  • Favorite music: Classic Rock, Instrumental, Electronic, Pop Punk
  • Favorite food: Steamed Rice
  • About Me: I like monkeys and monkey related activities (monkey business). I'm a huge nerd for electronics.
Service Consultant
Joshua Plevell
Service Apprentice Jacob Flores
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  • Hometown: Bourbonnais
  • Hobbies: Video Gaming.
  • Favorite vacation spot: Las Vegas
  • Favorite KIA: Sorento
  • Favorite movie: Ready To Rumble
  • Favorite music: Dad Rock
  • Favorite food: Tacos
  • About Me: I like to participate in Sasquatch Cosplay .
Service Apprentice
Jacob Flores

Meet Our Service Technicians Staff

Service Technician Brad  Barker
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  • Hometown: Beecher, IL
  • Hobbies: 4wheelers, Video Games, Trucks, Swimming.
  • Favorite vacation spot: Jamaica
  • Favorite movie : Gladiator
  • Favorite music: Rock.
  • Favorite food: Ribs
  • About Me: I am the proud father of two boys and husband to a wonderful wife. I enjoy spending time with family in the pool or at the beach. I have been with KIA for 20 years to date.
Service Technician
Brad Barker
Service Technician Joey  McGrath
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  • Hometown: Kankakee, IL
  • Favorite vacation spot: Big Lake St. Germaine Wisconsin.
  • Favorite KIA: My Sorento
  • Favorite Movie: Star Wars
  • Favorite Music: Alternative Rock/Punk Rock
  • Favorite Food: Seafood or anything Grilled
  • About ME: I am a hard worker, but I enjoy joking around and amusing my coworkers.
Service Technician
Joey McGrath
Service Technician Michael Schaffer
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  • Hometown: Braidwood, IL
  • Hobbies: Motorcycle riding, classic cars.
  • Favorite vacation spot: Maui
  • Favorite KIA: Niro
  • Favorite movie: Easy money
  • Favorite music: Hard Rock
  • Favorite food: Italian
  • About Me: Love spending time with wife and 3 kids, Vacationing, and driving my camaro .
Service Technician
Michael Schaffer
Service Technician Chris  Wurl
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  • Hometown: Thawville, IL
  • Hobbies: Computers, paranormal investigation, working on cars.
  • Favorite vacation spot: Crivitz Wisconsin
  • Favorite movie: One Flew over the Cuckoo's nest
  • Favorite music: 80's Rock
  • Favorite food: Eat anything - grubs from tree's
  • About Me: I specialize in advanced diagnostics and electrical systems. With a deep understanding of modern vehicle technology. I excel in troubleshooting complex issues, ensuring optimal performance and safety. I'm a member of the Kankakee Paranormal group and enjoy investigations of areas with activity within the community.
Service Technician
Chris Wurl

Meet Our Office Staff

Office Manager Jenne Mcgovern
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  • Hometown: Burbank, IL
  • Hobbies: Motorcycle riding, doing crafts, and reading.
  • Favorite vacation spot: Florida
  • Favorite KIA: Sportage
  • Favorite movie: Full Metal Jacket, Pratical Magic, Lost Boys.
  • Favorite music: Rock/Metal, some Pop & some 90's Rap
  • Favorite food: Mexican & Italian
  • About Me: I served in the Marine Corps for 8 years. I'm an avid animal lover. I love spending time with my husband & 5 Rottweilers.
Office Manager
Jenne Mcgovern
Accounts Payable/Receivable Melissa Saindon
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  • Favorite vacation spot: South Carolina
  • Favorite movie : Lawless
  • Favorite music: Country, 80's music, some Pop
  • Favorite food: Anything seafood
Accounts Payable/Receivable
Melissa Saindon
LIcense and Title Marie Roche
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  • Hometown: Bolingbrook, IL
  • Hobbies: Crafting, reading, and anything outdoor.
  • Favorite vacation spot: Florida
  • Favorite KIA: K5
  • Favorite movie: Casino
  • Favorite music: Country and Alternative rock
  • Favorite food: Chinese
  • About Me:I have 2 sons that mean the world to me. My favorite thing to do is scuba diving. I love being outdoors enjoying nature.
LIcense and Title
Marie Roche

Meet Our Parts Staff

Parts Specialist Tyler Head
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  • Hometown: Oak Forest, IL
  • Hobbies: Hanging with friends, Video gaming, Music.
  • Favorite vacation spot: Las Vegas
  • Favorite KIA: Stinger
  • Favorite movie: 300
  • Favorite music: Metal/Rap
  • Favorite food: Spaghetti
  • About Me: Love Music, Cars, Outdoors.
Parts Specialist
Tyler Head

Our Location

Kia of Bradley
1010 Tighe Drive
Bradley, IL 60915

Sales: 877-873-4008
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Sorry for the late response, but thanks for my purchase of the Kia Soul

- Google, Deaven winfrey

My car required some engine work and Jacob from the service department was my point of contact and he was the best. Keep us in the loop as progress was happening and very professional. This was easily one of our best experiences we've ever had. Thanks Jaco

- DMJG, Google

Our salesman Grayson, was awesome! We felt very comfortable with him!

- Catherine Saathoff, Google

Riley was fantastic, glad to have been his first sale.

- Ken Jansky, Google

The best, great service and the true Kia guarantee. All the Kia staff in Bradley are lovely, especially Josh and Natalie, they always treat me like royalty.

- David Havana, Google

Joe was the easiest and best salesman I’ve encountered in vehicle sales.

- Betty Clifford, Google

I went in to buy my first car and Kevin was very friendly and accommodating◡̈

- Kenzy Valentine, Google

The best customer service ever!

- Ted Coash Jr, Googlr

Jessy was very nice and knowledgeable had a good experience buying a truck from her

- 21culver, Google

I must admit that the service here is 10x better than Phillips. Kevin is a great salesman and works very hard on getting you in the vehicle that's in your budget. I seriously advise you to check him out when planning your purchase of a vehicle.

- JC Jackson, Google

Staff was helpful, and we had a pleasant experience.

- Samantha S, Google

Every time I bring my car in to get serviced everyone is very nice!

- Sarah Tuttle, Google

KEVIN went above and beyond to help me get a wonderful car that I absolutely love! I came into Kia of Bradley in full crisis mode after my old car experienced a catastrophic engine failure. Within minutes, KEVIN calmed my nerves and assured me he would be able to me a car that fit my budget. He...

- Cassandra Felton, Google

Recently received a letter for a recall in the mail for my vehicle. Brittany had everything set up with Josh and the service department to get the parts and install them for me within 48 hours. Josh also washed my vehicle. I greatly appreciate the kindness and effort shown to me from all involved...

- Things That Are Fast, Google

The staff are really nice here and they joke around

- Triston S, Google

Love Alison very personable and extremely knowledgeable thank you for a good experience

- We Are Only Human, Google

I had a wonderful experience yesterday buying a car from Kia of Bradley! Such a great place to buy a car from i would highly recommend it! Our Sales guy Robert was fantastic with the car buying experience. He was so nice and helpful! Greg the owner was also wonderful. These guys will make sure you...

- Amber Faron, Google

Robert Oertle was very patient with me. Explained all my options. Very knowledgeable. Had all the time I needed to make a decision. It really was a very nice experience!

- Norma Wasser, Google

We just brought home a brand new car yesterday. Robert was fantastic helping us out and getting a better understanding of how to finance a car. He was so patient and willing to go to lengths to get us the best deal possible. If you ever need to talk to someone about a first-time purchase he's the...

- Kate Marion, Google

My husband and I just left and were treated very well. Austin listened to our situation and allowed us to test drive a couple of options that we were looking at online. He actually made me feel comfortable enough to do business with an actual dealer instead of going online. Thank you again,...

- Lynn Maland, Google
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