Name: Bobby Hoyer
Store: Marion Used Car Superstore
Department: Used Car Sales
Position: Product Consultant

What were you doing before working at McGrath Auto?
I have lived in Cedar Rapids for about six years now, relocating from the Cedar Falls area. I worked in physcial therapy field as well as the customer service industry.

What has been the biggest surprise about McGrath Auto?
The most surprising thing to me is the high level of enthusiasm both from the staff and management, as well as the competition.

What do you do on your free time?
I love sports! I also enjoy hanging with my family and friends.

Do you have a family/kids/spouse/etc?
Yes, I’m married to my wife, Emily.

What McGrath co-worker has made the biggest impression on you so far?
So far, my biggest influence has been fellow sales consultant Andy Schueler.

How do you plan to make a difference here?
I will bring a great spirit and energy to the Marion staff.

Do you have a work related goal already? If so, what is it?
I’m looking to sell at least 12 cars for a six month average this year.

Name: Martin Mohwinkle
Store: Marion Used Car Superstore
Department: Sales
Position: Product Consultant

What were you doing before working at Marion Used Car?
I was selling sunglasses for the Sunglass Hut in Lindale Mall by day and delivering pizzas for Dominos by night.

What has been the biggest surprise about McGrath Auto/Marion Used Car?
How awesome the energy and work environment is here, it’s work but no one ever said work couldn’t be fun!

What do you do on your free time?
Just hang out with friends, take the girlfriend out when she’s free, nothing too special.

Do you have a family/kids/spouse/etc?
Nope, just the girlie friend right now thankfully

What McGrath co-worker has made the biggest impression on you so far?
Brandon Lynch, mainly for always helping me out with rides. But everyone here is awesome, we’re always learning and helping each other out.

How will you make a difference here?
Gonna work hard, sell cars and give AWESOME customer service.

Do you have a work related goal? If so what is it?
Sell cars, BBB, save money and go to college. Pretty well sums it up.

What are your hobbies?
Planning on learning how to play the guitar soon, and possibly some drums.

What is the last book that you read or movie you have seen?
Last book I read was Sphere by Michael Crichton, and the last movie I saw would be the new Nightmare on Elm St.

What is your favorite restaurant or hangout spot in the Cedar Rapids area?
Somehow, when me and the guys are out late we always end up wandering around Wal-Mart…haha.

What is your most memorable experience at McGrath Auto?
Selling my first car, easily.

What was the first vehicle that you ever owned?
First car I ever had was a 1997 Pontiac Sunfire, while the first car I bought and paid off is my 1991 Nissan 300zx.

What was your job before starting here at McGrath auto?
I worked at the Sunglass Hut and Domino’s Pizza.

Do you  have any pets?
Yes, I have a nine year old golden retriever named Duchess

What is your favorite season/holiday Why?
My favorite season is late summer/fall, mainly because of the color change and it’s still warm outside. Plus, everyone loves Halloween, who can say no to free candy?

What vehicle do you personally drive?
I “drive” a nice, brand new mountain bike from Target, haha.

Any upcoming vacations? Your last vacation?
My last vacation was to South Dakota. I went and saw the Badlands as well as Mt. Rushmore. It was a pretty good time, I’d recommend going there.

Ben Stedman - Used Sales Consultant - Pat McGrath Chevyland

Name: Ben Stedman
Store: Pat McGrath Chevyland
Department: Sales
Position: Product Consultant

What were you doing before working at McGrath Auto?
Selling fire alarms for MidAmerican Lifesavers.

What has been the biggest surprise about McGrath Auto?
The opportunity to make such great friends as well as big bucks!

What do you do on your free time?
I enjoy fishing, golfing, working out, playing video games and partying!

What McGrath co-worker has made the biggest impression on you so far?
Darrin Utley has made a big impact on me.

How will you make a difference here?
Be a leader and have a positive attitude.

Do you have a work related goal? If so what is it?
Yes, to be the top salesman in the company out of all departments.

What is the last book that you read or movie you have seen?
The last movie I saw was The Hangover.
What is your favorite restaurant or hangout spot in the Cedar Rapids area?
I love the Egg Roll House!

What is your most memorable experience at McGrath Auto?
Running through the Chevyland new car building with a live chicken from the house across the street!

What is your favorite season/holiday Why?
Christmas, enjoy getting presents and all the Christmas decorations that get put up.

What vehicle do you personally drive?
I drive a 2007 Chevy Impala LT.

Any upcoming vacations?  Your last vacation?
No, but I did go to Okoboji for a week this past summer.

Andy Schueler - Sales Consultant - Marion Used Car Superstore

Name: Andy Schueler
Store: Marion Used Car Superstore
Department: Sales
Position: Product Consultant

What were you doing before working at Marion Used Car?
I have been working at the Pat McGrath Chevyland location in Internet Sales for a little over 2 years and in the car business over 3 years.

What has been the biggest surprise about McGrath Auto?
The staff at the Marion Used Car Superstore has a great energy and works together to create a good customer experience.

What do you do on your free time?
A small list of many things includes playing poker, Frisbee golf, going to the gym and watching various sporting events.

Do you have a family/kids/spouse/etc?
No kids or spouse, my parents and siblings live in town here.

What McGrath co-worker has made the biggest impression on you so far?
Cory Hosch, he is just a cool guy.

How will you make a difference here?
I can bring some experience to the store in different sales areas including internet, helping customers with financing, and car knowledge.

Do you have a work related goal? If so what is it?
Make a difference and build the Marion Used Car store’s reputation of being a good place to buy a car.

What is the last book that you read or movie you have seen?
Last movie I saw was “The Town” I highly recommend it. I would give it 5 stars!

What is your most memorable experience at McGrath Auto?
Having a dance off with Shaun Ritchie at Tailgators sports bar. I heard I was good but don’t remember it all.

What was the first vehicle that you ever owned?
1994 Ford Thunderbird, it last about 5 whole months before needing a new engine.

What was your job before starting here at McGrath Auto?
Before working with McGrath Auto, I sold cars at the old Saturn lot in Hiawatha.

Do you  have any pets?
I have a cat named Pepper, free to a good home.

What is your favorite season/holiday Why?
Thanksgiving because I love the food! Turkey and mash potatoes is the way to my heart.

What vehicle do you personally drive?
I have a 2009 Chevy Impala, black in color with tan leather interior. It’s been a great car!

Any upcoming vacations? Your last vacation?
I’m hoping to go to Iowa City sometime soon, if that counts. My last vacation was traveling to a Chicago Cubs game with the Chevyland used car department around a month or two ago.

Eric Hale - Internet Sales Consultant - Pat McGrath Chevyland

Name: Eric Hale
Store: Pat McGrath Chevyland
Department: Internet
Position: Internet Sales Consultant

What were you doing before working at McGrath Auto?
I have been a territory sales manager for a hot manufacturer out of Phoenix, Arizona. I was in charge of a fixed state territory which included Iowa, Nebraska, Missouri, Kansas and South Dakota. I called on new clients as well as maintained existing ones.

What has been the biggest surprise about McGrath Auto?
The lack of paper trails! How simple and efficient the computer system is!

What do you do during your free time?
I enjoy hunting, fishing and spending time with my family.

What McGrath co-worker has made the biggest impression on you so far?
Cory Hosch & Lindsey Butterfield

Do you have a family/kids/spouse/etc?
Yes! My wife’s name is Regena and I have a son, Colton, who is 16 and a daughter, Corissa, who is 12.

How will you make a difference here?
I will provide top notch sales service and assistance to everyone, including the staff!

Do you have a work related goal already? If so, what is it?
To exceed expectations of management and become the top salesman in my department!

Jimmie Ottilie - Sales Manager - Marion Used Car Superstore

What is your position here at McGrath Auto?
I work at the Marion Used Car Superstore as Sales Manager.

How long have you been with McGrath Auto?
I’ve worked for McGrath for 2.5 years.

Q:What are your hobbies?
Playing Madden Football on my PS3, home projects and hanging out with my friends and co-workers.

Do you have a spouse or kids?
Do you have a spouse or kids? Yes, I have been dating Nichole for about a year and a half now. She is going to school to be a administrative assistant and currently is working at The Farmers Daughters Market (which has awesome Prime Rib on Thursday nights!).

What is the last book that you read or movie you have seen?
We went to Hot Tub Time Machine on my last day off. It’s pretty funny.

What is your favorite restaurant or hangout spot in the Cedar Rapids area?
For eating it would have to be Texas Roadhouse, hangout spot would be Westside Lounge (yeah i said it…).

What is your most memorable experience at McGrath Auto?
My transition from Chevyland to Westdale… and breaking the McGrath retail back-end record in April 2009.

What was the first vehicle that you ever owned?
My first vehicle was a 1992 Pontiac Le Mans

What is you most embarrassing moment at McGrath Auto?
Ummmm… have you ever heard the story of “Jimmy Short Sleeves”?

What was your job before starting here at McGrath Auto?
I was a student for Iowa State Univeristy, doing an internship at Global Reach in Ames, IA.

What was most used when you started at McGrath, 8-track, Album, Cassette, CD, Ipod, or they didn’t even have music yet?
iPod and CD were in.

Do you have any pets?
I have a Losapu named Dewey, he cracks me up although he looks like a giant white fluff-ball.

What is your favorite season/holiday Why?
My favorite season by far would be Summer! My family makes it back to Iowa and nice weather just tends to make people happier and in better moods.

What vehicle do you personally drive?
Old age units from Westdale usually, Ritchie wont let me take anything too nice or flashy… haha.

Any upcoming vacations? Your last vacation?
Nichole and I just got back from South Beach Miami! It was so chill and relaxing. Up next would have to be my annual trip to Las Vegas!

Scott Winker lends a hand while Shaun Ritchie and Lindsay McGrath warm up

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oDNjqPtHOE4

Shaun Ritchie getting a good running start while sales staff waits with anticipation

Ahh warm and no scraping the windshield

The great part for you is, well we drove them there and we don’t want to drive them home. This is where the opportunity is comes for you.  See that is a lot of work driving them back across town to the home lot, so we want to make sure they get to your home rather than ours. Did I mention that we don’t want to drive them back across town…… Take advantage of this, we are very motivated to put the best deals in front of you the customer. If you have been thinking of purchasing a vehicle, NOW IS THE TIME !!!!!!  Our Pricing has never been more aggressive and team that with a warm comfortable place to look at your new car or truck. Ah the perfect storm.

Your new Ride

This is the best way to get to know the vehicle you are looking to purchase. No cold hands or face freezing so you cut it short on looking at the features, now you can spend the right amount of time learning the features and benefits of your next purchase.  Believe some of these cars take all day to learn all of the features. So do yourself a favor and come out to Hawkeye Downs in southwest Cedar Rapids and purchase that vehicle you have been thinking about. Or just come out and get a ride on our floor cleaner.

Because at Pat McGrath Chevyland….. “When you’re happy, we’re happy”

See you here…….

Kevin McCollough - Sales Consultant - Westdale Used Car Superstore

Q: What is your position here at McGrath Auto?
A: Sales consultant at Westdale Used Car Superstore

Q: How long have you been with McGrath Auto?
A: Six months.

Q: What are your hobbies?
A: Wrestling and listening to Frank Sinatra.

Q: Do you have a spouse or kids?  Tell us a little about them.
A: I have a fiance that will be having K.J. (Kevin Jr.) in April!

Q: What is the last book that you read or movie you have seen?
A: Romeo + Juliet

Q: What is your favorite restaurant or hangout spot in the Cedar Rapids area?
A: I like to hang out with my co-worker, Coy Russel, at his house.

Q: What is your most memorable experience at McGrath Auto?
A: The day I got hired!

Q: What was the first vehicle that you ever owned?
A: 1991 Honda Accord.

Q: What is your most embarrassing moment here at McGrath Auto?
A: When I busted my head at work!

Q: What was your job before starting here at McGrath Auto?
A: Assistant Manager at McDonald’s.

Q: What was most used when you started at McGrath, 8-track, album, cassette, CD or iPod?
A: iPod!  I need it to get hyped and to keep my mind right!

Q: Do you have any pets?
A: Two cats: Batman & Bella!

Q: What is your favorite season/holiday?  Why?
A: Summer since I moved to Iowa because any other time is too cold!

Q: What vehicle do you personally drive?
A: 1999 Chevy Tahoe!