Garber Automotive Group operates multiple automotive dealerships, offering a selection of new and used vehicles, alongside services such as financing, car service and repair, and auto parts.

Garber Automotive Group

Garber Automotive Group | 3,143 followers on LinkedIn. You&#39;ll Do Better at Garber! | Garber Automotive Group is led by owner and President, Richard J. Garber and Secretary/Treasurer, Patrick Hengesbach. The Management Group also employs a Controller, Benjamin Denay and Assistant Controller Ty Mier.

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Meet Sam Olvera, she's a Funding Analyst at Gateway Financial Solutions, which is an extension of the Garber organization! 💰🔍 A few of Sam's favorite things about Gateway: 🍔 Frequent Food Trucks 🎉 Spirit Weeks 🤝 Community Involvement 🎃 Epic Halloween Celebrations Funder of the Year 🏆 Sam Olvera ➡️ Winning this award was one of Sam’s proudest and most memorable moments! 😍 ➡️ It’s a testament to her hard work analyzing and verifying loan applications, ensuring customers have a seamless lending experience. Throwback to Life Before Gateway 👈 ▪️ Sam previously worked at a local welding shop. While she enjoyed it, she reached a growth ceiling and was searching for more. ▪️ Encouraged by her mom, Sam took a chance on Gateway, and it’s been a perfect fit. She says she’s felt at home from the very start! 🌜 "Take a step in the dark" 🌛 This advice has guided Sam throughout her journey, and it’s exactly what she did when choosing to make the leap to Gateway! We're so glad you took a chance on us, Sam! 💙

Employee Spotlight 🌟 Carrie Brefka 🚘 Carrie is a proud member of the Deal Team here at Garber Management Group, bringing an amazing 25 years of dedication! 💪🙌 💙 Garber Gives Back 💙 One of the things Carrie loves most about Garber is the commitment to giving back to the community, whether through hosting frequent blood drives or providing free oil changes for local veterans on Veterans Day! 😍 Favorite Memories 😍 Although Carrie couldn’t attend the Christmas party for her 15-year anniversary, she received her award with a heartfelt card filled with words that she still cherishes to this day. 🤝 You've Got a Deal 🤝 As part of the Deal Team, Carrie ensures vehicles are bought and sold smoothly and is known for always lending a helping hand! Her Best Advice: ☀️ Always be optimistic 🥰 Treat people well 🛣️ Stay in your lane Carrie, you always treat people well, and we're so fortunate to have you on our team! 🫶

📣 Introducing Heather Wardin, Assistant Parts Manager at Garber Nissan Hyundai! ⚙️ Heather, with 20+ years of management experience in retail and automotive, has been a valued part of our team for the past two years! 🐰 The Hunt for Easter Eggs is On 🐣 An adult Easter egg hunt was never something Heather imagined participating in, but Garber hosts one every year, and she loves the fun and the chance to win some great prizes! 🎉 💪 Finding Beauty in Challenges Heather finds it hard to pick just one “best day” at Garber, but she treasures the challenging days when she pushes through and succeeds. ⏰ One Day at a Time... During a tough time, Heather's mother-in-law gave her advice that became her mantra: ✅ Breathe ✅ Take one day at a time ✅ Do the best you can ✅ Don’t stress over what’s ahead Always keep pushing Heather, we've got your back and we're lucky to have you! 💙

You're in the spotlight, Michelle! 😍✨ 👉 Meet Michelle Murlick-Leach, the enthusiastic Director of Customer Relations! 📍 Garber Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram 📍 Garber Nissan Hyundai Michelle and Garber go way back! ⬅️ 🏨 Before joining Garber, she worked in hospitality and became acquainted with the Garber organization through her collaborations with the Saginaw Spirit hockey team. 🏒 ⌛ Time for a change ⏳ Ten years ago, Michelle was ready for a career shift, made the jump to Garber, and says she thoroughly enjoys coming to work every day! And the cherry on top? 🍒 Michelle’s role is all about ensuring customers have an amazing experience, and her favorite part is seeing the excitement on their faces when they drive off in their new cars! 🚗💨 Advice from her father that has stuck with her: 🤩 "Always make the best first impression because you can't go back and change that." Michelle, you've made an incredible impression, and both we and our customers are so lucky to have you in our corner! 💙

We'd like you to meet Jayden Haas! He's a Sales Consultant at Porsche Audi Rochester! 🚘✨ Jayden has been with the Garber organization for 9 months, and what he loves most is the unparalleled, supportive culture and the opportunity for career growth! ⬆️🙌 His proudest moment? ✅ Selling his first car! Jayden says it was a great moment, and he loved how his coworkers cheered him on! As a sales consultant, he likes to be prepared, making to-do lists to set his day up for success and ensuring he offers the best service to every customer who walks through the door! 🤩 Jayden's best advice comes from his dad, who's been in the car business for 30 years: ➡️ "Just be yourself and you'll sell the car!" Your determination will take you far, Jayden, and we'll be right beside you every step of the way!

Say hello to Ashley Kanuszewski! 👋 🛜 Internet Sales Manager 📍 Garber Chevrolet Saginaw Ashley’s been with Garber for 7 years and loves how the company creates a true sense of community. Whether it's enjoying food trucks or going on team outings, Garber is family-oriented through and through! 🙌 Another thing Ashley really loves about Garber is their support for a good work-life balance. She enjoys her job, but also treasures the time she gets to spend with her family! 🥰 Ashley's journey to Internet Sales Manager... ☎️ After a short break working elsewhere, she got a call from Mike Wenglikowski with an exciting offer to start the Internet Department at Garber Chevrolet Saginaw. She jumped at the chance, and the rest is history! ➡️ Day-to-day, Ashley helps customers find their perfect vehicle and works closely with her team to ensure the best customer experience. Advice that keeps her grounded: "Just let it go!" 😬 She admits to sometimes stressing over things out of her control, but this advice helps her roll with the punches! 🤜💥 Well, Ashley, we’re definitely not letting you go! So happy to have you on our team! 💙

🤩 Employee Spotlight: Lynn Holcomb 🤩 Behind every car deal at Garber Randall Buick GMC Cadillac is Lynn, making things happen as a Sales Consultant and Ordering Manager! 💙 Lynn admires Garber’s generosity 💙 “When they see a need, they step up,” Lynn explains. Her son’s travel baseball team had a big trip coming up, but two boys couldn’t afford to go. True to form, Garber stepped in and covered the cost for both of the boys! 🙌 💪 Teamwork makes the dream work! ✅ Her fondest memory was when the Garber acquisition was still fresh and they were close to meeting a monthly goal. The whole staff stayed late to make sure they hit that number! 🚗💨 Lynn’s car journey began at 19, when she started cleaning cars and loved it. She went to college, moved back home in 2009, and called up Randy to start at Randall Buick GMC. Fast forward 15 years — now Garber, she's still helping customers find their dream cars! 😍 🥰 Above all else, kindness wins! She always watched her mentors be kind no matter what, even when people didn’t necessarily deserve it. Lynn says, “I think that’s the greatest thing I’ve seen and taken away.” It was an honor hearing your story, Lynn! We can’t wait to make more memories with you!

👇 This is Larry Labar! 👉 He's a Service Technician 📍 at Acura of Rochester Larry has been with Acura of Rochester for an amazing 31 years, with 11 of those under Garber's management. He shares that the transition has been a positive change for both him and the dealership as a whole! 🙌 What was his best day working for Garber? 🏆 There’s a trophy that area dealerships receive for going above and beyond—it’s called "The Garber ROC." The month Larry’s service department earned that trophy brought nothing but proud smiles to his face! A day in the life of a Service Technician: ✅ Maintain ✅ Repair ✅ Troubleshoot It may sound simple, but Larry is the driving force keeping both customer cars and lot vehicles running smoothly! ⚙️🚗💨 To wrap up our talk with Larry, we asked, "What is the best advice you've ever received?" ➡️ He replied, "From my father, and it was... Focus on what you have control over, and you’ll be much happier in life." 😊 You ROCk Larry, keep up the good work! ⭐

We'd like to introduce ✨ Gina Lanzatella ✨ ➡️ Gina is a Used Car Sales Consultant at Garber Pre-Owned Super Center and has been with us for an impressive ten years now! 👋 Day to day, Gina loves helping customers find their perfect vehicle, and she always makes sure to brighten the day with a friendly smile and a warm "hello." 🥰 She loves bringing joy to both her coworkers and customers alike. Garber is more than just a workplace! 💙 Over the years, Gina has experienced firsthand how the company supports its employees. From hosting family-friendly events and offering time off for surgery to even rallying together to raise money for her vet bills when her beloved dog was sick, Garber has always been there for her. Her Favorite? 🚘 The Annual Car Show 🏆 With hundreds of cars, food trucks, and exciting awards, this fun-filled event brings the community together to support the Dream Factory of Rochester — a wish-granting organization that brings hope to children with life-threatening and chronic illnesses. A surprising fact about Gina? 🐾 🐶 In her spare time, Gina is an animal hero! She volunteers locally to rescue pets and reunites lost pets with their owners. She also transports animals from the South to no-kill shelters. 🚨 As we speak, she’s on her way to help animals impacted by Hurricane Helene! 🚗💨 Your caring spirit warms our hearts, Gina. We’re so proud to have you as part of our family! 🫶

Employee Spotlight ⭐ Dayton Stillwagon ✅ Position: Warranty Administrator 📍 Location: Garber Midland 7️⃣ Years with Garber: 7 Dayton submits warranty claims to GM, assists the Service Manager, and supports his team in any way he can! 🙌 ➡️ One thing he truly appreciates about Garber is the opportunity for personal and professional growth. Success is a top priority here! Fondest Memory 🥰 🎄 Dayton loved the casual Christmas party held at the dealership in 2020. It gave him a chance to connect with coworkers in a more intimate setting compared to the larger Garber Christmas Party for all employees. Fun Fact 🎵 🎤 Music is a big part of Dayton’s life! He has been singing in church and performing in musicals since he was just 7 years old. And for our closing statement... 👉 "There’s a difference between a boss and a leader, and all the leaders here lead by example," he says. 💪 We love hearing your praises, and we’re so proud to have you as part of our team, Dayton!

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