Staff

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• Tim Smith
  General Manager

  Tim@PremierMazdaKC.com

  

  We're excited about Tim. He's been at Premier Mazda since day one and was the first official company hire. He is passionate and driven and won't miss a car deal! Tim and his wife Erika live in Lee's Summit and have a spunky three year old named Holden. When Tim isn't working, he loves to bow hunt.

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• Jake Degutis
  Finance Manager

  

  
  

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• Christine Bennett
  General Sales Manager

  

  Christine@ZoomZoomKC.com

  Christine moved from the Corporate Team to Sales in December 2016 so she could stay in Kansas City full time and couldn't be happier! She's passionate about people and loves to laugh. Customer service is her number one priority, come check out the difference at Premier Mazda of Kansas City!

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• Kelly Vitale
  Sales Consultant

  Kelly@PremierMazdaKC.com

  

  Kelly has never met anyone who didn't absolutely love her. She's a ball of energy and gets just as excited as you about your new car. Kelly hasn't sold cars long, in fact, you may know her from Barley's Brewhaus in Leawood. Have kids? Perfect. As a mom herself, she knows to come prepared with snacks and coloring books. This girl's got it!

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• Justin Cristea
  Sales Consultant

  

  
  

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• Jim Bogard
  Sales Consultant

  Jim@PremierMazdaKC.com

  

  Jim is the longest standing Sales Consultant at Premier Mazda and was here even before we purchased the store in March 2015. I'm sure his large customer base can agree, he was one of the best assets that came with the store! The past several years, Jim has won Mazda's Top Sales Performers' trip.

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• Jessica Ducre
  Sales Consultant

  Jessica@PremierMazdaKC.com

  

  Jessica is warm, helpful and professional. You have a 50% chance of working with Jessica if you submit an online inquiry about a vehicle. She hustles around the dealership getting information for customers that aren't quite ready to make the trip to Premier Mazda. Her goal is to gain enough product and sales knowledge to transition to the sales floor in the near future.

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• Norma Matthews
  Controller

  Norma@PremierMazdaKC.com

  

  Norma joined our team in the beginning of 2016 and we couldn't be happier. She's always willing to help and has a fantastic attitude while keeping business in line. Norma's laugh is infectious!

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• Chris Auhll
  Service Manager

  Chris@PremierMazdaKC.com

  

  Chris is the newest member of our team and comes to Premier Mazda with a passion for GREAT customer service. He was rated a top Mazda Service Advisor in the nation. He brings organization and direction to our team. We can confidently say you can expect great things from our Service Department! ((oh, and did we mention we have free Service Loaners and free hand washes for every customer))

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• Larry Scifres
  Parts Manager

  Larry@PremierMazdaKC.com

  

  Larry manages our parts department that houses our store mascot, Henry. Henry is a loveable pup. If you come to the sales or service department stop by and say hi to Larry and give Henry a pet!

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• Lisa Graham
  Service Advisor

  Lisa@PremierMazdaKC.com

  

  Service customers LOVE Lisa! She's friendly, will keep you updated on your vehicle service and make sure you have the most accurate information about your vehicle's warranty, recalls and service needs. Her smile is just as inviting as her candy drawer (just ask her for a piece, she doesn't eat it - just keeps it for other people).

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• Skylar Schallenberg
  Service Advisor

  

  
  

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