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Meet Our Sales Staff
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
1010 Tighe Drive
Bradley, IL 60915
Sales: 877-873-4008
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