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Home » Emerging Leader Profile: Justin Carpenter

Emerging Leader Profile: Justin Carpenter

April 5, 2016 By Tiffany Ventura

Meet another awesome member of our Emerging Leader’s Class, Justin Carpenter!

Name: Justin W Carpenter 11062352_10153206056874411_673951831239893644_o

Position: VW/Kia Parts

Hometown: Cedar Rapids, IA

What are your hobbies outside of work?: Spending time with family, watching Cardinal games, teaching baseball to my son.

Are you Married? Kids? Pets?: Married – 10/25/2008. Son – Spencer 6/24/2010. Daughter – Austyn 10/17/15. Dog – Shiloh. Cat – Bella.

What do you like best about working for McGrath?: Co-workers, managers and ownership that all care about their employees.

Which coworker has made the largest impact on your career?: Bob Smith & Tom Wood.1992_pontiac_sunbird_coupe_se_fq_oem_1_300

Ideal Vacation: Trip to St. Louis for Cardinals game and zoo.

Your First Vehicle: 1992 Pontiac Sunbird

Favorite Memory with McGrath: Company get-togethers(Christmas party, grill outs.)

Hidden Talent: I have been told that I am a good singer, although I don’t think so.

Name a Famous Leader You Admire: Bobby Bones, had nothing growing up, devotes life giving back.

One person who should apply for next year’s class of Emerging Leaders?: Derek Wardell – Chevyland Used Car Tech.

Filed Under: McGrath Emerging Leaders, Our Family Tagged With: Auto Service, McGrath Kia

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