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Welcome to Our "Team"

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  • Chris George
    General Manager
    Chris George
    619-444-7200

    Mr. Chris George, General Manager Extraordinaire known the world over for his exploits in Lion-Taming, Professional Biplane Wing-Walking, Dog Whispering, and General Clairevoyance.  He is best known though for his Baseball analogies and his penchant for offering the BEST DEALS on KIAS in San Diego.

  • Gerry Rich
    Sales Manager
    Gerry Rich
    619-444-7200

    Mr. Gerry Rich, Sales Manager Extraordinaire known the world over for his exploits in Cloud Bursting, Train Spotting, and Freelance Beatboxing.  He is best known though for his Butterfly Collection and his penchant for offering the BEST DEALS on KIAS in San Diego.

  • Milt Eisen
    Sales Manager
    Milt Eisen
    619-444-7200

    Mr. Milt Eisen, Sales Manager Extraordinaire known the world over for his exploits in Interpretive Dance Routines, Strongman Barrel Throwing, Fashion Sense, and authoring several Childrens Books.  He is best known though for his love of Slurpees and penchant for providing the BEST SALES EXPERIENCE in San Diego.

  • Craig Stoecker
    Finance Director
    Craig Stoecker
    619-444-7200

    Mr. Craig Stoecker, Finance Director Extraordinaire known the world over for his exploits in Roller Disco, Skeet Shooting, Sand Castle Sculpturing, and Daytime Soap Operas.  He is best known though for his charming personality and his penchant for offering the BEST FINANCE TERMS on KIAs in San Diego.

  • Greg Michaelson
    Finance Manager
    Greg Michaelson
    619-444-7200

    Mr. Greg Michaelson, Finance Manager Extraordinaire known the world over for his exploits in Competitive Speed Walking, Fantasy Role Playing Games, Graffiti Tagging, and general Classical Music Appreciation.  He is best known though for his Thumb Wrestling Awards and penchant for providing the BEST FINANCE TERMS on KIAs in San Diego.

  • Armen Arakelian
    Service Director
    Armen Arakelian
    6119-444-7200

    Mr. Armen Arakelian, Service Director Extraordinaire known the world over for his exploits in Early Bird Garage Sale Shopping, Model Rockets, Candle Making, and Voice-Over Recording for Hannah Montana.  He is best known though for his Transcendental Meditation Seminars and his penchant for offering the BEST DEALS on CAR SERVICING FOR ALL MAKES in San Diego.

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  • Danny Hosseini
    Used Car Director
    Danny Hosseini
    619-444-7200

    Mr. Daniel Hosseini, Used Car Director Extraordinaire known the world over for his exploits in One legged Skiing, Weight Guessing, Clay Pottery and general love of Musical Theatre.  He is best known though for his Teacup Poodle Collection and penchant for providing the BEST USED CAR DEALS in San Diego.

  • Adrian Phelix
    Internet Director
    Adrian Phelix
    619-444-7200

     

  • Gerald Ventura
    Assistant Sales Manager
    Gerald Ventura
    619-444-7200

    Mr. Gerald "Ventura Boulevard" Ventura, Assistant Sales Manager Extraordinaire known the world over for his exploits in Flash Mobs, 80's Board Games, Canadian Bowling and Making Friends.  He is best known though for his Victorian Hairbrush collection and his penchant for providing the BEST DEALS on KIAS in San Diego.

  • Danny Schmidt
    Assistant Sales Manager
    Danny Schmidt
    619 444 7200

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  • Sandy Standifer
    Office Manager
    Sandy Standifer
    619-444-7200

    Ms. Sandy Standifer, Office Manager Extraordinaire known the world over for her exploits in Tight Rope Walking, Home Brew Root Beer, and Generally Perfect Grammar. She is best known though for her Junior High Badminton Awards and her penchant for fostering the BEST OFFICE ENVIRONMENT in San Diego.

  • Zaina Miran
    Finance Assistant / Inventory Control
    Zaina Miran
    619-444-7200

    Quote:  "Its a good day when no tiny dogs try to jump through the hoops hanging from my ears."

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  • Krista Hensley
    Customer Care Representative
    Krista Hensley
    619-444-7200

    Quote: "What...  Need more Sass?"

  • Vera Coronel
    Master Receptionist
    Vera Coronel
    619-444-7200

    Ms. Vera Coronel, Master Receptionist Extraordinaire known the world over for her exploits in Miniature Horse Racing, Medieval Clothing Design, Balloon Animals, and Bounty Hunting.  She is best known though for her Unfinished Sudoku Collection and her penchant for "Answering the Phone with Flair!"

  • Bashar Qustanteen
    Product Specialist
    Bashar Qustanteen
    619-444-7200

    Quote:  "Working at Team KIA has allowed me to amass a great knowledge of the KIA vehicle lineup.  I'm thankful that I no longer think KIA is a Swedish Furniture Store."

  • David Gunn
    Internet Sales
    David Gunn
    888-326-5140

    Quote:  "I've heard that many car salespeople can't be trusted any further than they can be thrown.  You can trust me.  And stop trying to pick me up."

  • Adam Wolf
    Internet Sales
    Adam Wolf
    888-326-5140

    Quote: "If I don't sell a car today I'll have to buy my dog the cheap Dog food.  If I don't sell a car tomorrow, I'll be eating it too."

  • Jeff Richards
    Internet Sales
    Jeff Richards
    888-326-5140

    Quote: "Not all KIA stores are built equally.  I have it on good knowledge that our competitor's store was built on an Ancient Indian Burial Ground.  You don't want a haunted car do you?"

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  • Dustin Grimme
    Product Specialist
    Dustin Grimme
    619-444-7200

    Quote: "Theres more to a car than just 4 wheels and an engine.  Theres also the steering wheel, which is very important."

  • Greg Zeno
    Product Specialist
    Greg Zeno
    619-444-7200

    Quote: "My sold customers are the Happiest people I know.  Almost too happy.  Sometimes I wonder if theres something in their drinking water.."

  • Gilbert Franquez
    Product Specialist
    Gilbert Franquez
    619-444-7200

    Quote: "I wake up every day with one goal in mind - Helping People...  Specifically, helping people pick out their beautiful new KIA.  I also like to help people remember if they know anyone else who would like to buy a KIA." 

  • Tony Butler
    Product Specialist
    Tony Butler
    619-444-7200

    Quote: "I've never been able to keep my eyes open for pictures.  I once heard that camera's can steal your soul.  This is my number one concern.  However, if you are worried about someone stealing your KIA Soul, we've got an alarm package for that."

  • Ariel Sullivan
    Internet Fleet Manager
    Ariel Sullivan
    888-326-5140

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  • Ashley Ross
    Internet Fleet Manager
    Ashley Ross
    619-444-7200

    Quote:  "I drive a truck bigger than your house."

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  • Jessica Campos
    Customer Relations Manager
    Jessica Campos
    619-444-7200

    Quote: "Excercise is important, and lifting weights is great fun.  I do over a hundred 5 pound curls every day.  The telephone weighs about 5 pounds, right?" 

  • Cody Stoecker
    Product Specialist
    Cody Stoecker
    619-444-7200

    Quote: "Two of my favorite parts of being a car salesman is the shaking hands and kissing babies.  ...Really important not to get those two mixed up though."

  • Elias Jehu
    Finance Manager
    Elias Jehu
    619-444-7200

     Quote: "My computer beat me at checkers, but I sure beat it at kickboxing. "

  • Bradley Hansen
    Parts Manager
    Bradley Hansen
    619-444-7200

    "I'm passionate about parts"

  • Jessica Fielding
    Service Advisor
    Jessica Fielding
    619-444-7200

    Quote: "As a Service Advisor I see all sorts of crazy things.  May I kindly ask that people stop putting KIA badges on their 4 year old Jaguars and Land Rovers and asking me to honor KIA's famous 10 year/100,000 mile warranty... " 

  • Steve Peyton
    Service Advisor
    Steve Peyton
    619-444-7200

     Quote: "I love knowing that my customers are driving the very safest vehicles.  When I get in and drive my new KIA, I feel safe knowing it has 6 airbags.  ..Seven if you include my mother in law."

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  • Dustin Wheeler
    Sales and Leasing Specialist
    Dustin Wheeler
    619-444-7200

    Quote:  Nobody can go back and start a new Beginning, but anyone can start Today, and make a new Ending.   I believe this would be called a "Begending". 

  • Adam Romyn
    Sales and Leasing Consultant
    Adam Romyn
    619 444 7200

    Quote: "If life gives you lemons, its best to have some salt and tequila on hand."

  • Jeremiah Cummings
    Sales and Leasing Consultant
    Jeremiah Cummings
    619 444 7200

    Quote: "You're not going to sell any cars if the customer doesn't like you.  So please get on my Facebook page and 'Like' it...."

  • Cameron Pryor
    Sales and Leasing Consultant
    Cameron Pryor
    619 444 7200

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  • Angelo Rosario
    Sales and Leasing Consultant
    Angelo Rosario
    619 444 7200

    Quote:  "Either you run the day or the day runs you."

  • Dale Mullett
    Product Specialist
    Dale Mullett
    619 444 7200

    Quote: "Even if you fall on your face, you're still moving forward."

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  • Adrian Nuno
    Sales and Leasing Consultant
    Adrian Nuno
    619 444 7200

    Quote: "One person with a belief is equal to a force of ninety-nine who have only interests."

  • Edgar Romero
    Sales and Leasing Consultant
    Edgar Romero
    619 444 7200

    Quote: "It is foolish and wrong to mourn the men who died. Rather we should thank God that such men lived."

    (George S. Patton)
     

  • Ralph Saterbak
    Sales and Leasing Consultant
    Ralph Saterbak
    619 444 7200

    Quote: "Start every day off with a smile and get it over with."

  • Curtis Youde
    Sales and Leasing Consultant
    Curtis Youde
    619 444 7200

    Quote: "A man who dares to waste one hour of time has not discovered the value of life. "

  • Jacob Romyn
    Sales and Leasing Consultant

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    619 444 7200

    Quote: "Don't ever get your speedometer confused with your clock, like I did once, because the faster you go, the later you think you are."