Staff
Welcome to Metro Toyota in Kalamazoo, MI, where our team is driven by a shared commitment to providing an exceptional automotive experience. With diverse skills and a unified passion for customer satisfaction, each member of our staff plays a crucial role in making your car-buying journey seamless and enjoyable.
Our General Manager brings over two decades of industry expertise, steering Metro Toyota towards excellence. Their leadership ensures that our dealership remains a trusted and customer-focused destination in Kalamazoo.
On the sales front, our team is led by an individual with a friendly and approachable demeanor, ensuring you feel comfortable throughout the car-buying process. Their extensive knowledge of Toyota vehicles and dedication to understanding your needs guarantees a tailored experience.
Heading our state-of-the-art service center is a seasoned Service Manager, committed to maintaining the highest standards of care for your Toyota. With a background in automotive maintenance, they oversee a team of skilled technicians, ensuring your vehicle receives top-notch service.
Navigating the financial aspects of car buying can be complex, but our Finance Specialist is here to guide you. Armed with a deep understanding of financing options and a commitment to transparency, they work with you to find a payment plan that aligns with your budget.
At Metro Toyota, building lasting relationships with our customers is a priority. Our Customer Relations specialist welcomes feedback, addresses concerns, and strives to make your experience positive from start to finish.
Visit Metro Toyota in Kalamazoo, MI, and experience the collective dedication of our team. We look forward to serving you with professionalism, integrity, and a genuine commitment to your satisfaction.
Management
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Jeff DeNooyer
President
269-353-5200
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Will Krueger
General Manager
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Will Krueger
General Manager
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Keith DeBoer
Service and Parts Director
269-353-5242
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Keith DeBoer
Service and Parts Director
Started at Metro Toyota: 2004
From: Mattawan, MI
Dream Car: 2022 Toyota Tundra TRD Pro packed with off road accessories
Hobbies/Interests: Hunting, fishing, diving, habitat management, traveling
Fun Fact: I have a bachelor’s degree in Management from WMU and also a minor in biology. Although I don’t use the biology knowledge much at work, it really has benefited me in my enjoyment of our natural world.
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Cory Wohlford
New Car Sales Manager
269-353-5676
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Cory Wohlford
New Car Sales Manager
When did you start with Metro Toyota? August 2018
What is your dream car? Audi R8
What are some of your hobbies/interests? Golf and watching my kids play sports
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Jordan Simpson
Pre-Owned Sales Manager
269-353-5260
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Jordan Simpson
Pre-Owned Sales Manager
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Todd Niedzwiecki
Acquisitions Manager
269-353-5246
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Todd Niedzwiecki
Acquisitions Manager
Finance
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Zeb Olsen
Finance Director
269-353-5211
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Zeb Olsen
Finance Director
Zeb is passionate about providing the ultimate customer experience in all aspects of the vehicle purchase experience and is here to guide potential buyers on making an informed and educated purchasing decision that they can feel great about. Zeb prides himself on honesty, integrity and reliability, and has his customers best interests at heart.
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Jon Griffith
Business Manager
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Jon Griffith
Business Manager
When did you start with Metro Toyota? 2006
Where are you from? Paw Paw, Michigan
What is your dream car? Stutz Bearcat
What are some of your hobbies/interests? Traveling, motorcycles, fishing and hunting
What is a fun fact about you? I am a Gulf War Veteran
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Kurtis Swinehart
Finance Manager
269-353-5217
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Kurtis Swinehart
Finance Manager
New Sales
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Terry Baker
Sales Consultant
269-353-5208
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Terry Baker
Sales Consultant
Hello, and thank you for taking time to check me out.
I am 100% Michigan born & raised and have lived in Kalamazoo since 1986, raising 2 children. I’m passionate about the outdoors and health & fitness. I love to travel and even lived in Mexico for a year. My favorite activities are bicycling, hiking and camping. My creative outlet is in the kitchen. I love making a meal, then watching folks enjoy! A little known fact about me is that I was once hired to cater a private party for the Governor.
My professional history has always involved serving others. I’ve spent over 20 years in business-to-business sales and service. My career in the car business began, and will end with Toyota. I’ve said before, I’ll never sell another brand and I’ll never work under another dealer banner. And never is a pretty long time… I hope. I have a great team of associates and THE BEST vehicles in the industry.
It would be an honor to serve you on your next vehicle purchase.
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Julia Bussing
Sales Consultant
269-353-5235
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Julia Bussing
Sales Consultant
When did you start at Metro Toyota? July 2021
What is your dream car? A 1971 Volkswagen Thing
What are some your hobbies/interests? I really enjoy photography and going on adventures with my daughter!
What is a fun fact about you? I used to live in Hawaii!
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Bob Kearns
Sales Consultant
269-353-5236
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Bob Kearns
Sales Consultant
Bob is a lifelong resident of Southwestern Michigan. He is a Western Michigan University graduate and has been in sales for over 25 years. In his free time he enjoys spending time with his two boys, golfing, fishing and the outdoors. Bob believes in treating people with respect, dignity and is customer service driven.
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Dean Kepol
Sales Consultant
269-353-5244
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Dean Kepol
Sales Consultant
I have a Bachelor’s in Business Administration from Western Michigan University and a Masters in Arts: Training and Development.
My experience includes 10 years in automotive sales and marketing including New Vehicle Salesperson of the Year Awards from 2010-2014 and Toyota Sales Society for Superior Sales Performance and Customer Satisfaction. I enjoy being a part-time tennis coach and representing WMU in Tennis. I reside with my wife and child in Portage.
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Connor Moss
Sales Consultant
269-353-5234
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Connor Moss
Sales Consultant
Started at Metro Toyota: January 2020
From: Paw Paw, MI
Dream Car: 1993 R32 Skyline
Hobbies/Interests: Cars and sports
Fun Fact: I was born in Southampton, England
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Jamie Baran
Sales Consultant
269-353-5283
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Jamie Baran
Sales Consultant
When did you start with Metro Toyota? March 2023
Where are you from? Muskegon, MI
What’s your dream car? 2009 Honda S2000
What are some of your hobbies/interests? Thrifting, watching movies, and golfing
What is a fun fact about you? I co-own a vintage clothing store here in downtown Kalamazoo!
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Alex McNett
Sales Consultant
269-353-5237
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Alex McNett
Sales Consultant
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Josh Bischoff
Sales Consultant
269-353-5261
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Josh Bischoff
Sales Consultant
Pre-Owned Sales
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Andy Elkantar
Sales Consultant
269-353-5681
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Andy Elkantar
Sales Consultant
Started with Metro Toyota: March 2020
From: New York City, NY
Dream Car: Porsche 911
Hobbies/Interests: Running, billiards, family
Fun Fact: Went to college on full track scholarship, 2011 Kalamazoo 8-ball MVP. Licensed realtor in Michigan.
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Ken Karakula
Sales Consultant
269-353-5271
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Ken Karakula
Sales Consultant
A graduate of Ferris State University and Wayne State University, he was a Funeral Director and Managing Partner of RDMG Funeral Homes in Portage, MI before retiring in 1998. He joined Metro Toyota in 2006 and has been Salesperson of the Year 15 years in a row from 2007-2021. He is a member of Berean Baptist Church. Ken is a former Soccer Coach and Athletic Booster Club Member at Heritage Christian Academy. Ken has been married to Carolyn Lambrix Karakula since 1976 and they have 8 children and 13 grandchildren who all reside in the Kalamazoo area.
Ken Karakula
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Don Leitow
Sales Consultant
269-353-5206
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Don Leitow
Sales Consultant
Started with Metro Toyota: July 2010
From: Bridgman, MI
Dream Car: Sprinter Van 4×4
Hobbies/Interests: Ride mountain bikes, coach youth mountain bike team and camping in the summer
Fun Fact: When I was in high school, I would enroll in school in Florida for the winters to race amateur motocross. I went to Paris with Yamaha Motor Corp in a support role for Mike LaRocco.
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Rob Mason
Sales Consultant
269-353-5269
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Rob Mason
Sales Consultant
When did you start with Metro Toyota? August 2023
What is your dream car? A loaded 4Runner with beige leather interior, lots of chrome and a little bit of a lift.
What are some of your hobbies/interests? Skiing, Wakeboarding, Dogs, Flying Drones, Reading/Writing, and being on the water.
What is a fun fact about you? I’ve broken 31 bones and ironically, 31 is my lucky and favorite number!
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Mikkel Kriegel
Sales Consultant
269-353-5249
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Mikkel Kriegel
Sales Consultant
When did you start at Metro Toyota? August 2023
What is your dream car? The SEQUOIA TRD Pro
What are some of your hobbies/interests? I love to travel with the family, exploring the country. Outdoor activities include fishing, camping. Indoor activities is watching sports like the NFL and Showjumping horses.
What is a fun fact about you? I have be a firefighter.
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Aaron White
Sales Consultant
269-353-5254
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Aaron White
Sales Consultant
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Alex Grabemeyer
Sales Consultant
269-353-5297
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Alex Grabemeyer
Sales Consultant
Vehicle Acquisitions
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Todd Niedzwiecki
Acquisitions Manager
269-353-5201
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Todd Niedzwiecki
Acquisitions Manager
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Chris Bautista
Acquisitions Consultant
269-353-2518
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Chris Bautista
Acquisitions Consultant
When did you start at Metro Toyota? December 2019
What is your dream car? Lexus RCF/ LC500
What are some of your hobbies/interests? Boxing, Gundams and Autocross
What is a fun fact about you? I have a huge collection of Gundam model kits!
Customer Experience Team
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Mary Peterson
BDC Team Member
269-353-5219
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Mary Peterson
BDC Team Member
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Jessica Quick
BDC Team Member
269-372-8441
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Jessica Quick
BDC Team Member
Started with DeNooyer Automotive Family: January 13th, 2020
From: Mattawan, MI
Dream Car: One that never has to have work done to it.
Hobbies/Interests: Gardening, playing with my doggies and kitty cats, painting rocks and spending time with my friends and family!
Fun fact:Â I have a large collection of plants and can grow cactus like I live in the desert! ?
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Cristina Bryant
BDC Team Member
269-372-8465
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Cristina Bryant
BDC Team Member
Started with DeNooyer Automotive Family: November 11th, 2019
From: Michigan
Dream Car: One that fixes itself!
Hobbies/Interests: I enjoying learning fun facts.
Fun Fact: I know my ABC’s backwards.
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Katie Ross
BDC Team Member
269-372-3041
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Katie Ross
BDC Team Member
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Arthur Gomez
BDC Team Member
269-353-5299
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Arthur Gomez
BDC Team Member
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Kenzie Bunn
BDC Team Member
269-353-5292
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Kenzie Bunn
BDC Team Member
Service
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Keith DeBoer
Service and Parts Director
269-353-5242
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Keith DeBoer
Service and Parts Director
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Elliott Heiney
Service Advisor
269-353-5226
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Elliott Heiney
Service Advisor
Started with Metro Toyota: October 2019
From: St. Joseph, MI
Dream Car: Silver ’06 Tacoma – like the one I own!
Hobbies/Interests: Fishing and hunting, playing softball, working out, being active overall!
Fun Fact: I have 2 cute cats!
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Tyler Tufts
Service Advisor
269-353-5220
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Tyler Tufts
Service Advisor
When did you start at Metro Toyota? May 2015
What is your dream car? 67 Shelby GT500
What are some of your hobbies/interests? I enjoy golfing, running and spending time with close family and friends. I am also a big Ohio State football fan.
What is a fun fact about you? I like to keep the energy high on the service lane and randomly burst out in songs!
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Olivia Garcia
Service Advisor
269-353-5207
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Olivia Garcia
Service Advisor
Started with Metro Toyota: August 2022
From: Battle Creek, MI
Dream Car: Toyota 4Runner
Hobbies/Interests: Music, reading, traveling and photography
Fun Fact: I have a goal to visit all 50 states within the next 10 years!
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Xiaorui Johnson
Service Advisor
269-353-5201
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Xiaorui Johnson
Service Advisor
When did you start at Metro Toyota? May 2023
What is your dream car? Porsche 918 Spyder
What are some of your hobbies/interests? Boating, Hiking, Golf, Reading and Cooking.
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Dale Williams
Service Advisor
269-353-5215
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Dale Williams
Service Advisor
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Chris Wagner
Service Advisor
269-353-5241
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Chris Wagner
Service Advisor
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Sam Tedrow
Service Advisor
269-353-5214
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Sam Tedrow
Service Advisor
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John Gannon
Service Advisor
269-353-5266
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John Gannon
Service Advisor
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Alejandro Alvarez
Valet
269-353-5222
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Parts
Office
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Cheri Myers
Office Manager
269-353-5218
Cheri Myers
Office Manager
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Connie Roden
Used Car Deals
269-353-5277
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Connie Roden
Used Car Deals
When did you start at Metro Toyota? 2017
What is your dream car? 57 Bel Air
What are some of your hobbies/interests? Spending time with my kids!
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Courtney McCaul
Receptionist
269-353-5674
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Courtney McCaul
Receptionist
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Amber Battjes
Accounts Payable/Receivable
269-353-5252
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Amber Battjes
Accounts Payable/Receivable
When did you start with Metro Toyota? October 2023
What is your dream car? A stretched LS Jeep TJ Wrangler
What are some of your hobbies/interests? Off-roading, Hiking & Kayaking
What is a fun fact about you? I like Jeeps!
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Alyssa Shilling
New Vehicle Deal Accounting
269-375-1000
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Alyssa Shilling
New Vehicle Deal Accounting
When did you start at Metro Toyota? November 2023
What is your dream car? Audi RS 5 Coupe
What are some of your hobbies and interests? Reading, nature walks and spending time with my cat, Gizmo
What is a fun fact about you? I am a WMU Alumna! And if I had to eat one meal every day for the rest of my life, it would be spaghetti and garlic bread
HR Department
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Kat Wolverton
Director of Human Resources
269-353-2515
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Kat Wolverton
Director of Human Resources
Started with Metro Toyota: 2014
From: The Upper Peninsula
Dream Car:Â Suzuki X-90 4WD
Hobbies/Interests: I enjoy travelling with family, trying new restaurants, and being a good steward of the environment.
Fun Fact: I am an aspiring beekeeper.
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Kailey Tobin
Onboarding Specialist
269-353-5213
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Kailey Tobin
Onboarding Specialist
Started with Metro Toyota: December 2019
From:Â Henderson, NV
Dream Car:Â Datsun 280ZX
Hobbies/Interests:Â Shopping (shoes and clothes, the funkier the better)! My cats! Dying my hair and others hair in fun colors!
Fun Fact:Â I own 167 pairs of shoes!
Marketing
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Erin Sparks
Marketing Director
269-372-8454
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Erin Sparks
Marketing Director
When did you start with DeNooyer: July, 2019
From: Cuba City, WI
Dream Car: My Dad’s 1967 Camaro RS that he started restoring just a few months before I was born.
Hobbies/Interests: I enjoy reading, playing sports with my son, hosting parties, and adventuring with my husband and son.
Fun Fact: I was the youngest singer ever accepted into the Sinsinawa Mound Children’s Choir.
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Miranda McIntosh
Marketing Content Specialist
269-353-1000
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Miranda McIntosh
Marketing Content Specialist
When did you start at DeNooyer? December 2022
Where are you from? Northville, Michigan
What is your dream car? Red 1960 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
What are some of your hobbies/interests? Horseback riding, cooking, taking care of my growing plant collection, cuddling with my 2 cats and watching sunsets over Lake Michigan.
What is a fun fact about yourself? I’m from Michigan but I lived in North Carolina for 7 years!
IT Department
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Matthew Mitchell
IT Administrator
269-353-5276
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Matthew Mitchell
IT Administrator
When did you start with Metro Toyota? January 2022
What is your dream car? Chevy Silverado EV RST
What are some of your hobbies/interests? Fishing, Kayaking, Gaming, Woodworking
What is a fun fact about you? I got my first ever job interview because of the shoes I was wearing when I applied!
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Jacob Rodriguez
IT Administrator
269-353-5212
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Jacob Rodriguez
IT Administrator
When did you start with Metro Toyota? June 2023
What is your dream car? 2017 Dodge Viper ACR
What are some of your hobbies/interests? Motocross, video games, and Sport cars
What is a fun fact about you? I love spicy food. The hotter the better!
Rent-A-Toyota
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Dan Watson
Rentals Manager
269-353-5292
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Dan Watson
Rentals Manager