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City, State & Country of Birth: Manhassett, NY USA
How long have you been living in Vermont? Since 1995
What originally brought you to Vermont? I moved to Vermont with my family.
How long have you been in the car business? I've been in the car business for 13 years.
What other jobs have you held in the car business aside from your current job at Heritage? I've worked as a sales person, sales manager, and service manager in the past.
How long have you been working at the Sales Department? Since 2009
Describe your most memorable experience working in the car business: This survey (just kidding)
What is your favorite professional sports team (if any)? Miami Dolphins
What is the year, make and model of the vehicle you drive to work?
1998 Audi 2.8 Wagon
City, State & Country of Birth: Rutland, Vermont USA.
How long have you been living in Vermont? Since 1960.
What originally brought you to Vermont? My family moved to Rutland, VT from Whitehall, NY in 1960.
How long have you been in the car business? Since 1985.
What other jobs have you held in the car business aside from your current job at Heritage? I've worked as a finance/insurance manager, and salesperson.
How many years have you been working at the Sales Department? Since 1986.
Describe your most memorable experience working in the car business: Many years back, the first used car I had ever delivered was a Nissan Maxima to a Czech couple. They had a tenuous grasp of the english language, as well as for our highway traffic laws. The test drive was terrifying. I was not sure which was worse, the speed at which they were driving or the blatant disregard for traffic signals. When they arrived to pick up the car, in very broken english they tried to explain to me that they needed to "toast" their purchase with me. So we went down to the car, and they proceeded to spread an ornamental towel out across the trunk lid and set out shot glasses and a bottle of brandy. We spent an hour doing "toasts" to whatever was holy, and I think I learned to speak czech that day. Let's just say I had to go home early that day."What a great business" I thought.
List your favorite hobbies or recreational pastimes: Skiing, snowshoeing, biking, kayaking.
What do you enjoy the most about your hobby or pastime? I recently went back to skiing after 20 years, and I was delighted to find I can still "tear it".
What is your favorite professional sports team (if any)? New York Giants, Boston Red Sox.
What is the year, make and model of the vehicle you drive to work?
2007 TOYOTA Corolla.
City, State & Country of Birth: Middlebury, Vermont USA.
How long have you been living in Vermont? Since 1980.
What originally brought you to Vermont? I was born and raised here.
How long have you been in the car business? Since 1998.
What other jobs have you held in the car business aside from your current job at Heritage? I've worked as a salesperson, used car manager, and finance manager.
How long have you been working at the Sales Department? Since 2010.
Describe your most memorable experience working in the car business: I drove to a customer's house to deliver a new pickup. We took a SUV in trade and three piglets. The salesperson and I put the piglets in the back of the SUV and brought them back to the dealership. We sold the piglets for $75 each.
List your favorite hobbies or recreational pastimes: First and foremost family and then camping, ATV and water-skiing.
What do you enjoy the most about your hobby or pastime? I savor the adrenaline, the personal challenges and family time gained.
Who is your favorite musician or band? Counting Crows, Jack Johnson.
What is the year, make and model of the vehicle you drive to work?
2007 TOYOTA 4-Runner.
What is your dream vehicle (Car, Boat or Motorcycle)? 1957 Chevy Belair.
City, State & Country of Birth: Cheshire, CT USA.
How long have you been living in Vermont? I live in upstate New York.
What originally brought you to Vermont? Employment.
How long have you been in the car business? Since 2001.
What other jobs have you held in the car business aside from your current job at Heritage? I've worked as a sales manager and finance manager.
How many years have you been working at the Sales Department? Since 2005.
What is your favorite professional sports team (if any)? New York Yankees.
What is the year, make and model of the vehicle you drive to work?
2006 FORD Fusion, 2003 TOYOTA Sequoia.
City, State & Country of Birth: Ticonderoga, NY USA.
How long have you been living in Vermont? I live in Essex, NY.
What originally brought you to Vermont? Employment.
How long have you been in the car business? Since 1977.
What other jobs have you held in the car business aside from your current job at Heritage? I've worked as an office manager, receptionist, service secretary, and finance manager.
How many years have you been working at the Sales Department? Since 1987.
List your favorite hobbies or recreational pastimes: Gardening, exercising, volunteer work with SPCA.
What do you enjoy the most about your hobby or pastime? I find all of my hobbies to be very rewarding.
What is your favorite professional sports team (if any)? New York Giants.
Who is your favorite musician or band? Cindy Lauper.
What is the year, make and model of the vehicle you drive to work?
2007 TOYOTA Camry.
What is your dream vehicle (Car, Boat or Motorcycle)? BMW.
City, State & Country of Birth: Lyndonville, VT USA.
How long have you been living in Vermont? Since 1986.
How long have you been in the car business? Since 2007.
What other jobs have you held in the car business aside from your current job at Heritage? I've worked for Financial Services and as a salesperson prior to my current position as Finance/ Insurance Manager.
How many years have you been working at the Sales Department? Since 2007.
List your favorite hobbies or recreational pastimes: I enjoy cooking, skiing and working on my house.
What do you enjoy the most about your hobby or pastime? I enjoy the relaxation they can bring.
What is your favorite professional sports team (if any)? New York Yankees.
Who is your favorite musician or band? I listen to everything.
What is the year, make and model of the vehicle you drive to work?
2010 TOYOTA Camry.
What is your dream vehicle (Car, Boat or Motorcycle)? Aston Martin DBS Volante.
City, State & Country of Birth: South Burlington, VT USA.
How long have you been living in Vermont? Since 1970.
What originally brought you to Vermont? My parents moved to Vermont when I was ten years old.
How long have you been in the car business? I've worked in the car business since 2004.
What other jobs have you held in the car business aside from your current job at Heritage? I've worked for Shearer Chevrolet for 2.5 years.
How many years have you been working at the Sales Department? Since 2007.
Describe your most memorable experience working in the car business: A bus owner had ordered a black SUV loaded with accessories, and when he came to the dealership for vehicle delivery and saw his new vehicle, he began jumping up and does repeating "Oh my god!, Oh my god!"
List your favorite hobbies or recreational pastimes: Spending time with my spouse, children, grandchildren and other relatives.
What do you enjoy the most about your hobby or pastime? I enjoy the company of my family.
Who is your favorite musician or band? Taylor Swift, Nora Jones, Billy Joel.
City, State & Country of Birth: Burlington, Vermont.
How long have you been living in Vermont? Since 1975.
What originally brought you to Vermont? I was born in Vermont.
How long have you been in the car business? I've been in the car business since 2006.
What other jobs have you held in the car business aside from your current job at Heritage? I worked for Heritage Ford as a sales consultant and a desk manager.
How long have you been working at the Sales Department? Since 2007.
Describe your most memorable experience working in the car business: My most memorable experience was selling a car to Jerry Greenfield. For those who don't know, he's the "Jerry" in Ben & Jerry's Ice Cream.
List your favorite hobbies or recreational pastimes: I enjoy playing basketball and playing "Texas Hold'em" poker.
What do you enjoy the most about your hobby or pastime? I am a very competitive person so I love the competitive challenges of selling cars.
What is your favorite professional sports team (if any)? New York Yankees.
Who is your favorite musician or band? Pearl Jam.
What is the year, make and model of the vehicle you drive to work?
2004 TOYOTA 4Runner.
What is your dream vehicle (Car, Boat or Motorcycle)? 2010 Toyota Sequoia.
City, State & Country of Birth: Burlington, Vermont USA.
How long have you been living in Vermont? 16 years.
What originally brought you to Vermont? Vermont is a land of my parent's choosing.
How long have you been in the car business? Since 2001.
What other jobs have you held in the car business aside from your current job at Heritage? 20 years in all areas of the business.
How long have you been working at the Sales Department? Since 2001.
Describe your most memorable experience working in the car business: Selling an FJ Cruiser on eBay to a businessman in Panama and shipping that car to him. Upon delivery, he referred his friend who then flew to Burlington, Vermont and bought one for himself. The friend flew back to Panama and I had it shipped for him. After he received his FJ Cruiser he then referred me to another friend living in Colorado to whom I also sold and delivered a car. I shipped his too!
List your favorite hobbies or recreational pastimes: Golf, photography, mountain biking and cooking.
What do you enjoy the most about your hobby or pastime? I enjoy all of my hobbies and pastimes because of the solace and independence they bring me.
What is your favorite professional sports team (if any)? New York Yankees and New York Giants.
Who is your favorite musician or band? U2 and Mark Knopfler.
What is the year, make and model of the vehicle you drive to work?
1999 TOYOTA Camry.
What is your dream vehicle (Car, Boat or Motorcycle)? Any TOYOTA model is a dream car generally. I am lucky because I get to experience driving TOYOTA's each day at work with my customers.
City, State & Country of Birth: Rockford, Illinois.
How long have you been living in Vermont? Since 2007.
What originally brought you to Vermont? Destiny!! My space ship ran out of crystals.
How long have you been in the car business? Since 2007.
What other jobs have you held in the car business aside from your current job at Heritage? Heritage is my first car sales job.
How long have you been working at the Sales Department? Since 2007.
Describe your most memorable experience working in the car business: Hmmm. No comment.
List your favorite hobbies or recreational pastimes: Music, Music, Music!!! My band is called Cash Is King and our music can be heard at SonicBird.com. I also enjoy fishing and soccer.
What do you enjoy the most about your hobby or pastime? I enjoy the relaxation they can bring.
What is your favorite professional sports team (if any)? Manchester United.
Who is your favorite musician or band? The Avett Brothers.
What is the year, make and model of the vehicle you drive to work?
1992 TOYOTA Camry.
What is your dream vehicle (Car, Boat or Motorcycle)? 2010 Lexus 350.
City, State
& Country of Birth: Lefkas, Greece.
How long have
you been living in Vermont? A long time.
What
originally brought you to Vermont? An airplane (joke).
How long have you been in the car business? Since 1992.
What other
jobs have you held in the car business aside from your current job at
Heritage? I've always worked as a salesperson at Heritage.
Describe your most memorable experience
working in the car business:Too many to list.
List your favorite hobbies or recreational pastimes: Snowshoeing, kayaking, hiking, reading and gardening.
What do you
enjoy the most about your hobby or pastime? Spending time outside and enjoying the seasons.
What is your
favorite professional sports team (if any)? I enjoy football.
Who is your
favorite musician or band? Mikis Theodorakis.
What is the
year, make and model of the vehicle you drive to work?
1998
TOYOTA Corolla.
What is your
dream vehicle (Car, Boat or Motorcycle)? Scion XD.
City, State & Country of Birth: Rochester, NY USA.
How long have you been living in Vermont? Since 2009.
What originally brought you to Vermont? I moved to Vermont with my husband who is pursuing his Phd. in psychology at UVM.
How long have you been in the car business? Since 2009.
What other jobs have you held in the car business aside from your current job at Heritage? Heritage will be my first sales job in the automotive retail business. I do however own a business in Rochester, NY.
How long have you been working at the Sales Department? Since 2009.
Describe your most memorable experience working in the car business: The day I sold two cars in one day.
List your favorite hobbies or recreational pastimes: Hiking, kayaking, reading and cooking.
What do you enjoy the most about your hobby or pastime? I enjoy the time spent with my family.
What is your favorite professional sports team (if any)? Formula One.
Who is your favorite musician or band? Too many to choose from.
What is the year, make and model of the vehicle you drive to work?
2005 Subaru Legacy.
What is your dream vehicle (Car, Boat or Motorcycle)? 1970 Mercedes 250 SC.
Additional information: I own a NYS licensed massage therapy practice where I employ eight independent contractors. I opened my business in December of 2002. It was easily the scariest thing I've ever done. But I am very proud of my office. It is not only a beautiful space but I have a great group of people who work for me. They provide exceptional service to our clients. I am the mother of two children, Colin is 26 and Haley is 24, of whom I am exceptionally proud. They are great kids with great attitudes towards life. I have been married for 30 years to a man I fell in love with at 15. How lucky am I!
City, State & Country of Birth: Buenos Aires, Argentina.
How long have you been living in Vermont? Since 1990.
What originally brought you to Vermont? Looking for a change after college in Hawaii.
How long have you been in the car business? Since 2007.
What other jobs have you held in the car business aside from your current job at Heritage? Heritage is my first car sales job.
How long have you been working at the Sales Department? Since 2007.
Describe your most memorable experience working in the car business: Having three snowstorms in one week then having to dig out hundreds of buried cars.
List your favorite hobbies or recreational pastimes: Writing music, mountain biking.
What do you enjoy the most about your hobby or pastime? I enjoy the relaxation they can bring.
Who is your favorite musician or band? I mostly listen to indie music. My favorite band is constantly changing so I cannot be specific.
What is the year, make and model of the vehicle you drive to work?
1999 TOYOTA Corolla.
What is your dream vehicle (Car, Boat or Motorcycle)? George Jetson's Hovercraft.
City, State & Country of Birth: Providence, RI USA.
How long have you been living in Vermont? Since 1970.
What originally brought you to Vermont? Johnson State College.
How long have you been in the car business? Since 2000.
What other jobs have you held in the car business aside from your current job at Heritage? None.
How long have you been working at the Sales Department? I joined in 2000.
List your favorite hobbies or recreational pastimes: Golf, photography, mountain biking and cooking.
What do you enjoy the most about your hobby or pastime? I enjoy self-improvement through golf.
What is your favorite professional sports team (if any)? New York Yankees.
Who is your favorite musician or band? Sting, Steve Winwood.
What is the year, make and model of the vehicle you drive to work?
2008 TOYOTA Tacoma, 1999 TOYOTA Camry.
What is your dream vehicle (Car, Boat or Motorcycle)? I'm lucky enough to be driving it - a 2008 TOYOTA Tacoma.
Additional information:
My wife Sue is a teacher of English at CVU. She is also a Penn State Alumni. I also have three sons, two of whom are local middle school teachers and the other is a college student at Johnson State College. He happens to be an expert skier and skateboarder.
City, State & Country of Birth: New York, NY USA.
How long have you been living in Vermont? Since 2006.
What originally brought you to Vermont? I moved to Vermont from "Taxachusetts" to attend college and go skiing.
How long have you been in the car business? Since 2009.
What other jobs have you held in the car business aside from your current job at Heritage? Heritage will be my first sales job in the automotive retail business. I love meeting new people and seeing new cars. I am easygoing and helpful and prefer to work with customers who are uncomforatble with the car buying process so I can make them feel comfortable. I like to let them go ready to enjoy their new vehicle.
How long have you been working at the Sales Department? Since 2009.
Describe your most memorable experience working in the car business: Every time I see a customer falling in love with the vehicle they are test-driving or every time I see a customer take delivery. It's all memorable for me.
List your favorite hobbies or recreational pastimes: Skiing, bocce, cooking, driving
What do you enjoy the most about your hobby or pastime? I enjoy the fun and relaxation my hobbies bring.
What is your favorite professional sports team (if any)? The Boston Red Sox.
Who is your favorite musician or band? Don't have one.
What is the year, make and model of the vehicle you drive to work?
1996 Volkswagon Jetta.
What is your dream vehicle (Car, Boat or Motorcycle)? Lotus Evora.
How long have you been in the car business? Since 2003.
What other jobs have you held in the car business aside from your current job at Heritage? I've worked as a salesperson only.
How long have you been working at the Sales Department? Since January, 2010.
Describe your most memorable experience working in the car business: The faced and voices of many customers I've had the pleasure of working with have enriched my life in unexpected ways. I have found that when I work to meet my customer's needs, my needs are always met.
List your favorite hobbies or recreational pastimes: I enjoy spending time with my family, being with my horses and outdoor activities.
What do you enjoy the most about your hobby or pastime? I savor the adrenaline, the personal challenges and family time gained
What is the year, make and model of the vehicle you drive to work?
I bought my first car here 40 years ago. This dealership and the name TOYOTA Corolla have stood the test of time. I look forward to working with my previous customers and having the opportunity to develop new customer relationships here at Heritage Toyota.
City, State
& Country of Birth: New York City, USA.
How long have
you been living in Vermont? Since 1992.
What
originally brought you to Vermont? I fell in love with Burlington after visiting my brother attending UVM.
How long have you been in the car business? Since 2010.
What other
jobs have you held in the car business aside from your current job at
Heritage? Heritage is my first job within the automotive retail industry.
How long have
you been working at the Sales Department? Since 2010.
List your favorite hobbies or recreational pastimes: I love painting, cooking and bicycling.
What do you
enjoy the most about your hobby or pastime? I like seeing what I can do on my own - just me and the equipment or ingredients. I find all my hobbies fun and challenging.
What is your
favorite professional sports team (if any)? New York Yankees!
Who is your
favorite musician or band? Always changing but I really love older soul music.
What is the
year, make and model of the vehicle you drive to work?
2001 Nissan Xterra
What is your
dream vehicle (Car, Boat or Motorcycle)? Something hybrid. Perhaps a Mini Cooper or a TOYOTA truck. I loved my old Volvo also and would love to own another.
City, State & Country of Birth: Framingham MA USA.
How long have you been living in Vermont? Since 2007.
What originally brought you to Vermont? I went to UVM for Engineering. The school also happened to be about 10 minutes from where my now fiance went to school. (totally accidental I swear...).
How long have you been in the car business? Since 2010.
What other jobs have you held in the car business aside from your current job at Heritage? This is my first position in car sales.
How many years have you been working at the Sales Department? Since 2010.
Describe your most memorable experience working in the car business.
I sold my first car about one hour after the dealership closed, and with all the lights off. It was very hard to see the paperwork to complete the deal. They let all the guard dogs out and I ended up being chased off the property. But all kidding aside, it was exhilarating and was one of the best experiences I have had since I've started working.
List your favorite hobbies or recreational pastimes: I love to bowl (though not necessarily well), and play tennis. I used to play baseball avidly, but haven't been able to continue since moving to Vermont. I am also a video game addict.
What do you enjoy the most about your hobby or pastime? I enjoy winning and competing.
What is your favorite professional sports team (if any)? Boston Red Sox.
What is the year, make and model of the vehicle you drive to work? 2007 Ford Focus.
What is your dream vehicle (Car, Boat or Motorcycle)? Ford F-450 w/ 6.7L turbo diesel engine, King Ranch Edition - Fully Loaded.
Additional info:
If it can be done, it will be done. If it can be fixed, it will be fixed.
If it moves and shouldn't - duct tape it. If it won't move and should - WD-40.
City, State & Country of Birth: Bronx, New York, NY
How long have you been living in Vermont? Since 2010.
What originally brought you to Vermont? I moved to Vermont to experience the outdoors and new opportunities.
How long have you been in the car business? This is my first job in the automotive sales business.
What other jobs have you held in the car business aside from your current job at Heritage? None.
How long have you been working at the Sales Department? Since 2010.
Describe your most memorable experience working in the car business: I bought my first car with my dad at a used car auction in New Jersey. It was a run down 1997 Nissan Altima but it was beautiful because it was mine!
List your favorite hobbies or recreational pastimes: I enjoy swimming, biking, hiking, reading fiction novels, and people watching.
What do you enjoy the most about your hobby or pastime? I enjoy spending time with people, but all of my hobbies can be done by myself.
What is your favorite professional sports team (if any)? New York Yankees.
Who is your favorite musician or band? Michael Franti and Spearhead.
What is the year, make and model of the vehicle you drive to work?
2002 Nissan Altima (Silver).
What is your dream vehicle (Car, Boat or Motorcycle)? A red 2010 FORD Mustang Turbo with standard transmission. Also, a 40' Hunter sail boat.
Additional information: I hope that when the Yankees win the World Series, again it doesn't put my safety in danger here in Vermont.
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City, State & Country of Birth: Burlington, VT.
How long have you been living in Vermont? Since 1985.
What originally brought you to Vermont? I was originally born in Vermont then moved away, but I moved back at age 21.
How long have you been in the car business? I have been working in the car business since 2003.
What other jobs have you held in the car business aside from your current job at Heritage? I have held two other sales positions.
How long have you been working at the Sales Department? Since 2005.
Describe your most memorable experience working in the car business: Watching a new car buyer cry as their old car gets taken away.
List your favorite hobbies or recreational pastimes: Skiing in the winter, and boating in the summer.
What do you enjoy the most about your hobby or pastime? I enjoy rocking the poweder in the winter, and sitting in the sun on a boat in the winter.
What is your favorite professional sports team (if any)? New York Giants, New York Yankees.
What is the year, make and model of the vehicle you drive to work? 2005 BMW 328xi.
What is your dream vehicle (Car, Boat or Motorcycle)? A big boat.
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City, State & Country of Birth: Rutland, Vermont.
How long have you been living in Vermont? Since 1982.
What originally brought you to Vermont? I was born here.
How long have you been in the car business? Since 2010.
What other jobs have you held in the car business aside from your current job at Heritage? Heritage is my first car sales job.
How long have you been working at the Sales Department? Since August, 2010.
List your favorite hobbies or recreational pastimes: I enjoy writing and performing music, playing golf, and hiking with my dogs.
What do you enjoy the most about your hobby or pastime? I enjoy the excitement of performing live music.
What is your favorite professional sports team (if any)? New England Patriots, Boston Red Sox, Boston Celtics.
Who is your favorite musician or band? The Pixies.
What is the year, make and model of the vehicle you drive to work?
2010 Scion xD.
What is your dream vehicle (Car, Boat or Motorcycle)? a 30' Sailboat.
Additional information: I am proud to be a native Vermonter who has stayed here to work and raise a family.
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City, State & Country of Birth: Albany, New York, USA.
How long have you been living in Vermont? Since 1998.
What originally brought you to Vermont? I originally moved to Vermont in the fall of 1998 to take over sales responsibilities for the local office of my family's business. At the time I was recently married and had a 1 year old son and was looking for a new adventure.
How long have you been in the car business? Since 2010.
What other jobs have you held in the car business aside from your current job at Heritage? Heritage is my first car sales job.
How long have you been working at the Sales Department? Since August, 2010.
Describe your most memorable experience since working in the car business? The ones I hope to create soon.
List your favorite hobbies or recreational pastimes: I enjoy photography, politics, and watching racing like Formula 1, Indy Car, WRC, and Road Racing.
What do you enjoy the most about your hobby or pastime? For racing, I enjoy the speed, technology, skills and the environment. I have gone to the Montreal Formula One Raceway numerous times and really enjoy the fact that everyone is there for the same reason.
What is your favorite professional sports team (if any)? New York Yankees, Buffalo Bills, McLaren
Who is your favorite musician or band? Metallica.
What is the year, make and model of the vehicle you drive to work?
200 Mazda 3.
What is your dream vehicle (Car, Boat or Motorcycle)? Currently a Ferrari 458 Italia.
Additional information: I am proud to be a native Vermonter who has stayed here to work and raise a family.