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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: 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
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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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