When it comes to career paths, the automotive industry can be haunted by the ghosts of lingering stereotypes: “The automotive industry is all men.” “Women won’t succeed in automotive.” “Why go into the automotive industry if you don’t want to sell cars?” While it’s true the automotive industry does remain a male-dominated field, that does …
As a third year Northwood University student studying Automotive Marketing and Management, Skylar Burless knew she needed an internship. …which is why she was worried. “I was definitely worried about getting an internship because I heard other people at school say they didn’t do much or there wasn’t much for them to do as an …
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When she was in high school, Savannah Sprague wasn’t quite sure what she wanted to do as a career. But Savannah did have a direction (business) and a spot on the collegiate team (softball) and a position (outfielder), which all led the student from Auburn, Mich., straight to Northwood University. And that led her straight …
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Mikayla Laux knows cars. She always has, to be honest. “I remember going to private school in eighth grade, and I could already rattle off car names so easily,” she said. “I used to have that same ‘ole battle of ‘Chevy is better than Ford’ with the boys in my class.” When a brand-new Chevrolet …
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When it comes to Laura Biggins’ 30+ years with Garber, Dick Garber says it best: “Laura has been in the middle of it all,” he said. “She’s been beneath the surface, where all the dots connect. What a contribution she has made. I often say, ‘Tall buildings are built on strong foundations.’ Laura has put …
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Every morning, Tony Davis starts his day as a detailer the same way. “Every time I come in and those doors open, I say good morning to our used car manager,” he said. “When I come in, he’s the first one I see and he says, ‘Good Morning Anthony, how are you?’ Just getting that …
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Joe Monkelbaan is a jack of all trades. As the Business Manager at Garber-owned Volvo Cars Rochester in Rochester, New York, Joe enjoys putting on different hats each day. His flexibility and willingness are reflective of the team-oriented culture at Garber. “At the end of the day, I see my role as a dealership employee,” …
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Where would Isabella Torres be without Garber? Well, she isn’t sure. “It’s hard to say where I’d be,” she admitted. “After I graduated from college, I was unsure about my future. Most likely, I wouldn’t have been in this field at all. It is definitely a case of right time, right place. I feel like …
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Theone Groover says his colleagues at Garber are like 6 o’clock. “They’re straight up and down, like the hands on a clock,” he laughed. “Legit. Good people. They’re straight up.” Theone, or “T”, as he often goes by, has worked as a sales consultant at Garber-owned Hilton Head for 10 years. He spends his days …
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Many people know they’ve found their calling when they experience success. Not Joel Williams. Instead, Joel knew the automotive industry was right for him when he failed. “The first automotive exam I took in college, I failed,” Joel laughed. “But after that, I was hooked. I’ve always been pretty good at things in general, so …
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