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General Manager
- Mike Maheras
- GENERAL MANAGER
- mlm@phillipschevrolet.com
- (888)-224-0114 EXT. 323
Hometown: Palos Park, IL
How Long Employed at Phillips Chevrolet: Since February 1997
How Long in the Car Business: Since September 1991
Hobbies: Going to my kids' activities such as karate, baseball,and
football games.I enjoy taking the family to professional
sporting games such as the White Sox, Bulls, and Hawks.
Favorite Sports Team: Bulls, Sox, Bears, Blackhawks and Cubs
Favorite Chevy: 1970 Chevelle
Favorite Food: Lou Malnati's pizza and Michelle's homemade lasagna
Favorite Song: "Eye of the Tiger" by Survivor
Favorite Movie: Risky Business
Favorite Vacation Spot: Florida with the familyI was born and raised in Palos Park. I am a graduate of Sandburg High School.
I've been in the car business since 1991. I joined the Phillips Chevy team in 1997
as a Sales Manager, and like they say, hard work pays off.
I am now the General Manager of Phillips Chevrolet. I am married
with 3 wonderful kids. My favorite pastime, other than spending it with my family,
is to visit the Augusta National, hanging out by the Amen Corner.Mission Statements: "Doing the basics brilliantly" and "It's up to me."
Managers
- Eric Sieloff
- GENERAL SALES MANAGER
- eric.sieloff@phillipschevrolet.com
- (888)-224-0114 EXT. 759
Hometown: Manhattan, IL
How Long Employed at Phillips Chevrolet: Since March 2011
Hobbies: Spending time with my family and golfing
Favorite Sports Teams: Chicago Bears, White Sox, & Blackhawks
Favorite Chevy: Chevrolet Corvette Z06
Favorite Movie: Saving Private Ryan
Favorite Vacation Spot: FloridaI grew up in Manhattan, Illinois and graduated from Lincoln-Way Central. I earned a
degree in criminal justice from Southern Illinois University before coming to work at
Phillips. I am married to my beautiful wife, we have two children, a boy and a girl,
and currently live in Minooka. I enjoy working as an aftermarket manager because I love
cars, and I like making every car unique for our customers.Personal Philosphy: "Count on me."
- Jackie Bell
- SALES MANAGER
- jackieb@phillipschevrolet.com
- 888-224-0114 ext 770
Hometown: Plainfield, IL
How Long Employed at Phillips Chevrolet: Since July 2009
Hobbies: Shopping and working out at the gym.
Favorite Sports Team: Chicago Bears, White Sox & Blackhawks
Favorite Chevy: 2014 Chevrolet Impala
Favorite Food: Pizza
Favorite Movie: Euro Trip
Favorite Vacation Spot: Anywhere warmI am the oldest and only girl of five. I grew up in various
parts of Illinois. I am an 2008 Graduate of PCHS(Plainfield
Central High School - Wildcats). I played soccer for 12 years
and was a cheerleader for 3. I also played the flute in the band
for 9 years. I now live in Joliet. I'm an optimistic, out-spoken
and I am always up for a challenge. I spend most of my time
either here at Phillips or doing whatever else keeps me smiling.Personal Philosphy: "Life's too short to have regrets, so live everyday like it's your last."
- Ryan Swindle
- SALES MANAGER
- ryan.swindle@phillipschevrolet.com
- (888)-224-0114 EXT. 764
Hometown: New Smyrna Beach, FL
How Long Employed at Phillips Chevrolet: Since October 2012
Hobbies: Sports, hunting, off roading
Favorite Sports Team: Bears, Bulls, Blackhawks, White Sox
Favorite Chevy: 1969 Chevy Camaro
Favorite Food: Pizza
Favorite Song: "Simple Man" by Lynyrd Skynyrd
Favorite Movie: Days of Thunder
Favorite Vacation Spot: Puerto RicoI was born and raised in New Smyrna Beach, Florida and served in the military for six years, entering the Coast Guard when I was 19 years old. I studied recording engineering at Daytona State University before moving to the Chicago area two years ago to be closer to the family I have up here. I went into the car business because I love helping people.
Personal Philosophy: "If you're not first, you're last."
- Tom Frachalla
- USED CAR MANAGER
- thomas.frachalla@phillipschevrolet.com
- (888)-224-0114 EXT. 734
Hometown: Frankfort, IL
How Long Employed at Phillips Chevrolet: Since January 2018
How Long in the Car Business: Since December 2010
Hobbies: Playing hockey, coaching kid's hockey
Favorite Sports Team: Black Hawks, White sox, Bears
Favorite Chevy: 2019 Corvette ZR1
Favorite Food: Mother's home-made Italian
Favorite Song: "Black" by Pearl Jam
Favorite Movie: Braveheart/Tombstone
Favorite Vacation Spot: Florida with the familyI was born on the south side and went to Brother Rice HS. I have played hockey since I was 6 and was captain of our hockey team for the championship run. Now I enjoy watching and coaching my 3 kids on their teams.
Mission Statement: "Those who give respect, get respect"
- Adam Wilson
- RV MANAGER
- adam.wilson@phillipschevrolet.com
- (888)-224-0114 EXT. 754
Hometown: Toledo, OH
How Long Employed at Phillips Chevrolet: Since January 2017
How Long in the Car Business: Since January 2017
Hobbies: My family, Running, Football
Favorite Sports Team: Cleveland Browns, Auburn Tigers
Favorite Chevy: Redline Traverse
Favorite Food: Jambalaya
Favorite Song: "Your Hand in Mine" by Explosions in the Sky
Favorite Movie: The Social Network
Favorite Vacation Spot: Any BeachI grew up in a small town in Northwest Ohio. After college I lived in New York City for 8 years; where I met my wife. We moved back to the Midwest in 2014 to start a family. I have been very fortunate to work at Phillips since 2017 and absolutely love the car industry.
Mission Statements: "Once a man is determined, nothing will stop him from success."- Vince Lombardi
- Paul Bellisario
- PRE-OWNED PURCHASE MANAGER
- paulb@phillipschevrolet.com
- 888-224-0114 EXT. 750
Hometown: Lemont, Illinois
How Long Employed at Phillips Chevrolet: Since November 2015
Hobbies: Car events, working on cars, and fishing
Favorite Sports Team: Chicago Bears
Favorite Chevy: 1969 Corvette Stingray Convertible
Favorite Food: Sushi
Favorite Movie: Goodfellas
Favorite Vacation Spot: MexicoI grew up in Lemont, IL and graduated from Lemont High School in 2013. I then earned my Associates degree at College of DuPage. Anything to do with cars is my life and passion. I truly enjoy what I do here. On the weekends I like hanging out with friends and taking my dog Finn on walks.
Personal Philosophy: Don't wait for the opportunity - create it.
Finance
- Barth Eastman
- FINANCE MANAGER
- barth@phillipschevrolet.com
- (888) 224-0114 EXT.789
- Hometown: Monee, ILHow Long Employed at Phillips Chevrolet: Since October 2014Hobbies: Playing Hockey, Disc Golf, Golf, and Spending time with FamilyFavorite Sports Teams: Chicago Blackhawks and Chicago CubsFavorite Chevy: Chevrolet SS SedanFavorite Food: SushiFavorite Song: FreebirdFavorite Movie: Slap Shot & Caddy ShackFavorite Vacation Spot: Eagle River, WI
Enjoy life to the fullest because no one is promised tomorrow. So I enjoy being with family and friends, lacing up my hockey skates for a pick up game and I love going to sporting events.
Personal Philosphy: "Always give 100% and don't be afraid to make a mistake."
- Robin Beckner
- ASST FINANCE MANAGER
- robin.beckner@phillipschevrolet.com
- (888)-224-0114 EXT. 743
Hometown: Kankakee, IL
How Long Employed at Phillips Chevrolet: Since May 2017
How Long in the Car Business: Since May 2015
Hobbies: Going on adventures, longboarding, going to the gym, and hanging out with friends.
Favorite Sports Team:Chicago White Sox and Washington Wizards
Favorite Chevy: Chevy Colorado
Favorite Food: Italian
Favorite Song: "Go Flex" - Post Malone
Favorite Movie: Wolf of Wall Street
Favorite Vacation Spot: ArizonaI have lived in the Kankakee County my entire life. I grew up in the car business and love the automotive scene all together. I love meeting new people and helping them any way I can.
Personal Philosophy:Wealth is in the mind, not the pocket
Non-Commission Sales Specialists
- Alex Abu
- NON-COMMISSION SALES SPECIALIST
- alex.abu@phillipschevrolet.com
- (888)-224-0114 EXT. 721
Hometown: Orland Park, IL
How Long Employed at Phillips Chevrolet: Since January 2018
How Long in the Car Business: Since June 2015
Hobbies: Wrestling, UFC
Favorite Sports Team: Cubs
Favorite Chevy: Camaro ZL1
Favorite Food: Steak
Favorite Song: "All Of Me" by John Legend
Favorite Movie: Man On Fire
Favorite Vacation Spot: HawaiiI love what i do, I enjoy meeting and helping people, I always try to put 100% in everything I do.
Mission Statements: "My pleasure."
- Ash Shomaly
- NON-COMMISSION SALES SPECIALIST
- ash.shomaly@phillipschevrolet.com
- (888)-224-0114 EXT 803
- Austin Hernandez
- NON-COMMISSION SALES SPECIALIST
- austin.hernandez@phillipschevrolet.com
- (888) 224-0114 ext 750
Hometown: Momence, IL
How Long Employed at Phillips Chevrolet: Since July 2018
How Long in the Car Business: Since February 2018
Hobbies: Filming, longboarding, kayaking, cars, Fortnite
Favorite Sports Team: San Jose Sharks
Favorite Chevy: Chevy SS
Favorite Food: Fish tacos
Favorite Song: "Flex" by Post Malone
Favorite Movie: The Interview
Favorite Vacation Spot: Naples, FloridaI grew up in Momence, then moved to Bourbonnais for 12 years until I moved back, I stuck to working in Bourbonnais at Phillips because I love the nice open environment and meeting new people everyday. I continue to build up my sales knowledge.
- Cory Keller
- NON-COMMISSION SALES SPECIALIST
- cory.keller@phillipschevrolet.com
- 888-224-0114 EXT 724
- Damien Cantrell
- NON-COMMISSION SALES SPECIALIST
- damien.cantrell@phillipschevrolet.com
- (888)-224-0114 EXT 725
Hometown: Bradley, IL
How Long Employed at Phillips Chevrolet: Since October 2020
How Long in the Car Business: Since October 2020
Hobbies: Wrestling, Jiu Jitsu, coaching
Favorite Sports Team: Iowa Hawkeyes, Chicago Cubs/Bears
Favorite Chevy: Chevy Silverado 1500 Black Widow
Favorite Food: Ramen Noodles
Favorite Song: "Drink A Beer" by Luke Bryan
Favorite Movie: The Perks of Being a Wallflower
Favorite Vacation Spot: Puerto RicoI'm 21 so I'm focused and determined to be good at everything I do from wrestling, running or selling cars. I put my all into everything I do.
Favorite quote: "Once you've wrestled, everything else is easy" - Dan Gable
- Elliot Best
- NON-COMMISSION SALES SPECIALIST
- elliot.best@phillipschevrolet.com
- 888-224-0114
Hometown: Fishers, IN
How Long Employed at Phillips Chevrolet: Since January 2021
How Long in the Car Business: Since January 2021
Hobbies: Running, calisthenics, reading, longboarding, playing board games and listening to loud music while doing dishes and laundry
Favorite Sports Team: The Chiefs
Favorite Chevy: Chevy Camaro
Favorite Food: Tacos
Favorite Song: "Sleeping on The Floor" by The Lumineers
Favorite Movie: Ender's Game
Favorite Vacation Spot: Vicksburg, MichiganI developed a passion for being my best self for the sake of others when I was 15. I went to Olivet Nazarene University and graduated with a degree in Pastoral Ministry and I focus my time and energy on easing the burden of life on others, helping people find healing and building God-honoring relationships.
Personal Philosophy: Love God. Love others. Fight for the captives. Take responsibility for your actions and dance your way through life.
- Kenny Ballard
- NON-COMMISSION SALES SPECIALIST
- kenny.ballard@phillipschevrolet.com
- 888-224-0114 ext 742
Hometown: Bradley, IL
How Long Employed at Phillips Chevrolet: Since June 2018
Hobbies: Video games, golfing, sports
Favorite Sports Team: Bulls, Bears
Favorite Chevy: Tahoe
Favorite Food: Steak
Favorite Song: "Spaceboss" by Space Jesus
Favorite Movie: Fast Times at Ridgemont High
Favorite Vacation Spot: Anywhere with a beachI was born and raised in Evergreen Park, IL. I am a graduate from Bradley high school. I've been working with and cleaning cars for a long time so I decided to go to the sales side of the business.
Mission Statements: "Anyone who has never made a mistake has never tried anything new."
- Logan DeMato
- NON-COMMISSION SALES SPECIALIST
- logan.demato@phillipschevrolet.com
- (888) 224-0114 ext 726
- Mackenzie Zeanah
- NON-COMMISSION SALES SPECIALIST
- mackenzie.zeanah@phillipschevrolet.com
- (888)-224-0114 EXT. 725
- Martyn Gonzalez
- NON-COMMISSION SALES SPECIALIST
- martyn.gonzalez@phillipschevrolet.com
- (888) 224-0114 ext 722
- Stefan Garbacz
- NON-COMMISSION SALES SPECIALIST
- stefan.garbacz@phillipschevrolet.com
- 888-224-0114 ext 801
Internet Department
- Chris Smith
- INTERNET SALES DIRECTOR
- chris.smith@phillipschevrolet.com
- 888-224-0114 EXT 305
Hometown: Midlothian, IL
How Long Employed at Phillips Chevrolet: Since August 2006
How Long in the Car Business: Since 1992
Hobbies: Photography, any outdoor activity; cars and bikes.
Favorite Chevy: Z06 Corvette
Favorite Food: Chinese
Favorite Song: Anything that triggers a fun memory
Favorite Movie: The Goonies
Favorite Vacation Spot: CaliforniaI'm always up for a challenge, I always look after friends and family, I always help someone in need.
Mission Statements: "Nothing's impossible"
- April Galloway
- ASST. INTERNET SALES MANAGER
- april.galloway@phillipschevrolet.com
- 888-224-0114 ext 736
Hometown: Wilmington, IL
How Long Employed at Phillips Chevrolet: Since December 2019
Hobbies: going to the shooting range
Favorite Sports Team: St. Louis Cardinals
Favorite Chevy: Chevy Silverado
Favorite Food: Steak
Favorite Song: "God bless the broken road" by Rascal Flatts
Favorite Movie: Public Enemy
Favorite Vacation Spot: anywhere in KentuckyI grew up in Wilmington. May 2019 I graduated from Wilmington high school. Ever since I was younger I've always wanted to work in the automotive industry., I was always working on cars with my father.
Mission Statements: "You can do anything you want as long as you put your mind to it."
- Olivia Campbell
- INTERNET SALES SPECIALIST
- olivia.campbell@phillipschevrolet.com
- 888-224-0114
- Luis Cervantes
- INTERNET SALES SPECIALIST
- luis.cervantes@phillipschevrolet.com
- 888-224-0114 ext 317
Service
- Dan Kachinsky
- FIXED OPERATIONS DIRECTOR
- dan.kachinsky@phillipschevrolet.com
- (866) 469-9000 EXT. 395
Hometown: Chicago Ridge, IL
How Long Employed at Phillips Chevrolet: Since February 2005
How Long in the Car Business: Since 1980
Hobbies: Boating, snowmobiling, motorsports
Favorite Sports Teams: Chicago sports fan
Favorite Chevy: Chevy Silverado
Favorite Food: Cheeseburgers
Favorite Song: Thunderstruck by AC/DC
Favorite Movie: Lethal Weapon series
Favorite Vacation Spot: Lake of the OzarksI grew up in Chicago Ridge and attended Richards High School. I have been in the automotive industry since I was 10 years old. Spending time with my wife and two kids is a favorite past time. I started at Phillips in 2005 as a service advisor. I really enjoy my job and take pride in assisting all our guests, which helped me work my way up to service director. My goals are to make certain our guests' vehicles are fixed right and in a timely manner.
Personal Philosophy: "It can be done."
- Christine Finch
- SERVICE MANAGER
- christine.finch@phillipschevrolet.com
- 888-224-0114 ext 762
Hometown: Peotone, IL
How Long Employed at Phillips Chevrolet: Since August 1992
How Long in the Car Business: Since 1986
Hobbies: Painting, drawing, scrapbooking
Favorite Sports Team: Green Bay Packers, Chicago White Sox
Favorite Chevy: Chevrolet Malibu
Favorite Food: Pizza
Favorite Vacation Spot: Rhinelander, WII grew up in Hazelcrest, Illinois and moved to Wisconsin when I was in high school. That's when I started following the Packers. I moved back to Illinois in 1992 and started at Phillips in August of the same year. I have a 14-year-old son, Arik, who keeps me busy with baseball and basketball, and a "Morkie" (Maltese and Yorkie mix) named Fergie. I am recently married to my husband Mike.
Favorite Quote: "To thine own self be true."
- Jeff Workman
- RV SERVICE MANAGER
- jeff.workman@phillipschevrolet.com
- (888)-224-0114 EXT. 779
Hometown: Manteno, IL
How Long Employed at Phillips Chevrolet: Since July 2017
How Long in the Car Business: Since November 1999
Hobbies: Basketball, (Water Sports such as jet skis, boating) Fishing, Participating in Manteno Oktoberfest Parade
Favorite Sports Team: Blackhawks, Bears
Favorite Chevy: Tahoe
Favorite Food: Steak and Potatoes
Favorite Song: "Boys Round Here" by Blake Shelton
Favorite Movie: Top Gun
Favorite Vacation Spot: Anywhere with a lake/waterI graduated in 2000 from Lincoln-Way Central. I have an associate's degree in Automotive Technology and Bachelor's Degree in Business Management. I am married and have 2 children.
Mission Statement: "Nothing is promised today, that can not be achieved today!"
- Brian Allen
- SERVICE SPECIALIST
- brian.allen@phillipschevrolet.com
- 888-224-0114 ext 774
- Stacy Davis
- Service Specialist
- stacy.davis@phillipschevrolet.com
- (888) 224-0114 EXT 797
Hometown: Braidwood, IL
How Long Employed at Phillips Chevrolet: Since December 2018
How Long in the Car Business: Since May 2015
Hobbies: Painting, cooking
Favorite Sports Team: Bears, Blackhawks
Favorite Chevy: 2018 Chevy Camaro
Favorite Food: Prime rib
Favorite Song: "The Words I Would Say" by Sidewalk Prophets
Favorite Vacation Spot: BahamasI am married and have 4 beautiful children; 3 girls and 1 boy. I moved back to Illinois after living in South Carolina for 10 years. Glad to be back but not glad about the cold weather.
Mission Statements: "Our greatest fear should not be of failure, but of succeeding at things in life that don't really matter."
- Shawn Jarrett
- Service Specialist
- shawn.jarrett@phillipschevrolet.com
- (888) 224-0114 EXT 729
Technicians
- Brandon
- SERVICE TECHNICIAN
- Dominick
- SERVICE TECHNICIAN
- Doug
- SERVICE TECHNICIAN
- Doug
- SERVICE TECHNICIAN
- James
- SERVICE TECHNICIAN
- James
- SERVICE TECHNICIAN
- Jeremy
- SERVICE TECHNICIAN
- Joshua
- SERVICE TECHNICIAN
- Kyle
- SERVICE TECHNICIAN
- Nick
- SERVICE TECHNICIAN
RV Technicians
- Alex
- RV TECHNICIAN
- Nathan
- RV TECHNICIAN
- Bob
- SERVICE TECHNICIAN
Parts
- Jim Potter
- PARTS SPECIALIST
- james.potter@phillipschevrolet.com
- (888)-224-0114 EXT. 793
- Ryan Potter
- PARTS SPECIALIST
- ryan.potter@phillipschevrolet.com
- (888)-224-0114 EXT. 794
- Michael Tripodi
- Parts Driver
- 888-224-0114 ext 792
Office
- Lesley Wilson
- OFFICE MANAGER
- (815) 469-2323 EXT 513
- Amanda Sprinkle
- STAFFING COORDINATOR
- amanda@phillipschevrolet.com
- (815) 933-2251 ext 326
- Shelly Claypool
- PAYROLL
- (815) 469-2323 EXT 314
- Lisa Hecimovich
- ACCOUNTS PAYABLE & RFECEIVABLE
- Maria Morin
- LICENSE & TITLE
- Stephanie Pickard
- BILLER
- Angelle Vanderwarf
- PRE BILLER
- Kourtney Oldenburg
- REBATE ADMINISTRATOR
- Emily Volum
- ASSISTANT WARRANTY ADMINISTRATOR