Meet Our 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
269-353-5268
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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
269-353-5256
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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
When did you start with Metro? March 2019
What is your dream car? Gremlin
What are some of your hobbies/interests? Hunting/fishing/Golfing Kids activities Baseball Softball
What is a fun fact about you? 4th grade spelling bee champion
New Sales
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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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Michael Oravecz
Sales Consultant
269-353-5261
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Michael Oravecz
Sales Consultant
When did you start with the DeNooyer Automotive Family? January 2026
Where are you from? Detroit, MI
What is your dream car? Lexus IS500
What are some of your hobbies/interests? Spending time with Family/Friends and Traveling
What is a fun fact about you? I could eat the same meal everyday and be happy
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Matt Lessley
Sales Consultant
269-353-5271
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Matt Lessley
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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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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Alex Grabemeyer
Sales Consultant
269-353-5297
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Alex Grabemeyer
Sales Consultant
When did you start with Metro? June 2024
Where are you from? Dowagiac, MI
What is your dream car? Toyota Tundra 1794 Capstone White/ Tan leather interior
What are some of your hobbies/interests? Golf, Fishing, more Golf
What is a fun fact about you? Born in Quito, Ecuador
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Chris Havlock
Sales Consultant
269-353-5254
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Chris Havlock
Sales Consultant
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Chris Bautista
Sales Consultant
269-353-5269
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Chris Bautista
Sales 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!
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Matt Lessley
Sales Consultant
269-353-5271
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Matt Lessley
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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Alejandro Alvarez
Acquisitions Specialist
269-353-5222
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Alejandro Alvarez
Acquisitions Specialist
Customer Experience Team
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Mary Peterson
BDC Team Member
269-353-5219
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Mary Peterson
BDC Team Member
When did you start with Metro? May 1999
Where are you from? Carmel, Indiana
What is your dream car? Toyota Supra
What are some of your hobbies/interests? I enjoy hiking & walking along the beach & collecting sea shells & taking pictures to capture memories.
What is a fun fact about you? I still hold the High School record for the 100 yard dash. I graduated in 78.
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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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Arthur Gomez
BDC Team Member
269-353-5299
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Arthur Gomez
BDC Team Member
When did you start with Metro? May 2024
Where are you from? Cassopolis, MI
What is your dream car? Nissan Skyline GT-R (R33)
What are some of your hobbies/interests? Love racing r/c cars with my son and fishing!
What is a fun fact about you? I’m very observant but also very quiet which is a weird pairing.
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Kyle Merrifield
BDC Team Member
269-353-5263
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Kyle Merrifield
BDC Team Member
When did you start with the DeNooyer Automotive Family? February 2025
Where are you from? Portage, MI
What is your dream car? 2025 Ford Escape of Explorer
What are some of your hobbies/interests? I love painting and spending time with my family and friends!
What is a fun fact about you? I have 2 cats! ( Zoey and Nala)
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Isabelle Green
BDC Team Member
269-375-1017
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Isabelle Green
BDC Team Member
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Ashlee Meisner
BDC Team Member
269-372-3041
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Ashlee Meisner
BDC Team Member
When did you start with DeNooyer? April 2026
Where are you from? Kalamazoo, MI
What is your dream car? Audi A5 Coupe
What are some of your hobbies/interests? Baking and experimenting with new recipes, reading, learning, anything outdoors when it is warm!
What is a fun fact about you? I’m good at making something out of nothing, especially in the kitchen!
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C Lessley
BDC Team Member
269-353-5241
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C Lessley
BDC Team Member
When did you start with Metro Toyota? May 2026
Where are you from? Kalamazoo, Michigan
What is your dream car? Anything fast
What are some of your hobbies/interests? Performing improv comedy & writing flash fiction and poetry!
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: Midnight Black Tundra that I’m currently driving
Hobbies/Interests: Anything hunting related and spending time with my daughters
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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John Gannon
Service Advisor
269-353-5266
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John Gannon
Service Advisor
When did you start with Metro? September 2024, but I’ve been with DeNooyer since 2017
Where are you from? Gobles, MI
What is your dream car? McLaren F1
What are some of your hobbies/interests? Playing with my dog, playing drums, tabletop gaming, sim racing
What is a fun fact about you? I have never figured out how to whistle
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Megan Slager
Service Advisor
269-353-5214
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Megan Slager
Service Advisor
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Kevin Worth
Valet
269-353-5272
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Kevin Worth
Valet
When did you start with Metro? November 2024
Where are you from? Kalamazoo, MI
What is your dream car? 2025 Toyota RAV4 XLE
What are some of your hobbies/interests? Music, cars and being outside.
Parts
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Paul Tyler
Parts Manager
269-353-5223
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Paul Tyler
Parts Manager
When did you start with Metro? 1994
Where are you from? Paw Paw, MI
What is your dream car? Not sure
What are some of your hobbies/interests? ATV riding, play clash of clans, helping son and fiance get settled into new home.
What is a fun fact about you? I like to cook steaks on the grill!
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Devin Barker
Parts Advisor
269-353-5298
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Devin Barker
Parts Advisor
When did you start with Metro? June 2016
Where are you from? Otsego, MI
What is your dream car? MV Agusta Superveloce 1000 Serie Oro
What are some of your hobbies/interests? Sport bikes, mountain biking, working out, golfing
What is a fun fact about you? I coach high school wrestling
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LaQuechia Decker
Parts Inventory Specialist
269-353-2562
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LaQuechia Decker
Parts Inventory Specialist
When did you start with Metro? July 2024
Where are you from? Three Rivers, MI
What is your dream car? Chevy Traverse
What are some of your hobbies/interests? Drawing, Scrapbooking, Bowling, Photography
What is a fun fact about you? Put a word search in from me and I will finish it within 10-15 mins
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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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
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April Wilson
Warranty & AR Admin
269-353-5252
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April Wilson
Warranty & AR Admin
Started with DeNooyer: May 16, 2022
From: Portage, MI
Dream Car: Jeep Wrangler
Hobbies/Interests: I enjoy boating, reading, exercising and being with my family.
Fun Fact: I can touch my tongue to my nose.
HR Department
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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: Henderson, NV
Dream Car: Datsun 280ZX
Hobbies/Interests: Shopping (shoes and clothes, the funkier the better)! My cats! Dying my hair and others hair in fun colors!
Fun Fact: I own 167 pairs of shoes!
Marketing
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Erin Sparks
Marketing & BDC Director
269-372-8454
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Erin Sparks
Marketing & BDC 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 & Events Specialist
269-353-1000
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Miranda McIntosh
Marketing Content & Events Specialist
When did you start at DeNooyer? December 2022
Where are you from? Northville, Michigan
What is your dream car? Ford Mustang GT
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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Dan Watson
IT Support Technician
269-353-5239
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Dan Watson
IT Support Technician
