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Our Staff
 Antonio Alvarez Garcia
With nearly 20 years in the automotive industry, Antonio joined our team in 2002 as our Detailing Technician. He oversees all vehicle detailing services from start to finish and assists with vehicle washes during peak periods.
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 Debbie Andrzejewski
Debbie joined us in October 2001 when we opened the Vernon Hills facility. As Accounting Operations Specialist, she spearheads all internal accounting responsibilities, as well as oversees our human resources and benefits department. In her free time, she enjoys being with her family and friends, going to the movies, and reading.
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 Paul Arends
Paul, a long-time client, joined our team in 2006 as a Customer Convenience Agent. He handles multiple responsibilities within the accounts payable, marketing and parts departments. He devotes his free time to his family, swimming and his passion for fishing. This includes repairing reels, collecting reels, and reading fishing magazines. Paul is a member of the Bass Anglers Sportsman Society (B.A.S.S.) and a life member of the North American Fishing Club. He also enjoys being an election judge, and his favorite authors are Og Mandino and Robert Schuller.
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 Jon Bruno
As a Customer Convenience Agent, Jon is one of our team members responsible for safely transporting clients, running for replacement parts and lending a hand wherever it might be needed. A recent graduate of Antioch Community High School, Jon is now studying at the College of Lake County in Grayslake, IL. He holds the esteemed Eagle Scout honor from the Boy Scouts of America, and in his free time, enjoys photography and modifying anything he can.
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 Rich Corbett
With 18 years in the automotive industry, Rich joined our team in January 2008 as Sales Manager. When you bring your vehicle in for service, Rich is one of the consultants you'll work with directly.
Rich is a Honda-Certified Service Advisor, Dispatcher and Warranty Administrator. He also earned his 2007 Chrysler Service Management Masters certification and attended school at the College of Lake County. In his spare time, he enjoys home improvement projects, bicycling, playing football with his kids, and golfing.
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 Kevin Corcoran
Kevin joined us in 2007 as an Apprentice Technician. He has studied at Northern Michigan University and Lincoln College of Technology and is currently attending the College of Lake County in Grayslake. When he's not working or studying, Kevin spends time with his family and friends and plays roller hockey and lacrosse.
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 James Even
As Assistant Sales Manager with 10 years of industry experience, Jim is one of the consultants you'll work directly with when you bring your vehicle in for service. He also heads our IT and Staff Development departments. A graduate of Universal Technical Institute in Glendale Heights, IL, Jim joined our team in 2002 as an ASE-Certified Master Technician. He is also ASE certified in Advanced Engine Performance and Exhaust Systems and is a certified Service Consultant. In his free time, Jim enjoys photography, flying small aircraft, online gaming and music. He is also a member of the Prince of Peace Catholic Church and the Westosha Flying Club.
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 Victorico Flores Pacheco
Victorico joined our team in 2006 as a Detailing Specialist. With four years in the detailing industry, he ensures that all vehicles leaving our facility are washed, dried, vacuumed and have clean windows.
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 Bob Giers
A company veteran, Bob joined our team in October 2001 when we opened the Vernon Hills facility. He has been in the automotive industry since 1984 and is an ASE-Certified Master Technician with additional certifications in L1 Advanced Engine Performance and X1 Exhaust Systems. He is also a certified Parts Specialist and Service Consultant.
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 Michael Hart
Mike is an ASE-Certified Master Technician with L1 Advanced Engine Performance Certification. He has nearly 30 years of automotive experience and has been with us since 2006. In his spare time, he is a volunteer consultant to the automotive technician training programs at McHenry County College. He also enjoys yardwork, playing golf, spending time with family and traveling.
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 Zbigniew Owiesek
Ziggy joined our team just before we opened in 2001, and as Maintenance Engineer, he's the one tasked with keeping the entire facility spotless. Ziggy holds an electro-energetic power plant degree from technical school in Poland, and in his free time, travels, hikes, camps, reads adventure books and travel and sports magazines, and volunteers at his church. Ziggy also holds track and field honors in the 100 meter and 800 meter events.
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 Roberto Perez
An Automotive Technician with more than 15 years in the industry, Roberto has been with us since 2001. In addition to his responsibilities as a technician, Roberto tackles our building maintenance and construction projects.
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 James F. Robbins
Jim has been with us since the beginning of the Vernon Hills facility. As a Customer Convenience Agent, Jim has transported many of you to your homes and offices and has driven all over Chicagoland to retrieve needed replacement parts. He also lends a crucial clerical hand to our accounting and marketing departments.
Jim holds a degree in Traffic Management from the College of Advanced Traffic in Chicago. In his free time, he enjoys swimming, bicycling and walking. Jim also volunteers for a number of local organizations: Mundelein American Legion #867, Libertyville Veterans of Foreign Wars #8741, Marine Corps League of Lake County #801, and his condo association pool board. He has been the Quartermaster of his VFW post for 23 years and won the All-State VFW Quartermaster award in 1990-91 and 1991-92.
After 25 years of time and effort, Jim was the originator of the Veterans Memorial Monument in Libertyville, which was dedicated May 31, 1999. He also received the Libertyville Township Senior Citizen Hall of Fame Award that year.
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 Angi Semler
As Director of Operations, Angi initiates and manages our client care and community relations programs, special events, online strategies and new client projects. She joined the team in 2001 as an Assistant Service Manager and is an ASE-Certified Service Consultant with more than a decade in the automotive industry. Angi holds a journalism degree from Kent State University in Kent, OH, an automotive technology degree from Remington Education Center in Blairsville, PA, and is pursing her MBA at Loyola University of Chicago. In her free time, she enjoys beach volleyball, running half marathons, walking her dog and reading. She is currently training for the Chicago Marathon.
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 Jack Shields
With 20 years in the automotive industry, Jack joined our team in 2005 as Production Manager. He is one of the individuals you'll work directly with when you bring your vehicle in for service. Jack also manages shop work flow and production, along with the Parts and Detailing departments. Jack is an ASE-Certified Service Consultant and Parts Manager. In his free time, he is busy renovating his home, teaching youth hockey, playing poker and pursuing great deals on eBay or Craig's List.
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 Frank Spata
Frank joined us as a Customer Convenience Agent in 2005. During the course of the day, he'll transport clients to and from work, manage vehicle pick up and delivery, and ensure our technicians have the parts they need to repair your vehicles. In his off hours, he enjoys watching sports and traveling.
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 Michael Starovich
With more than 30 years in the automotive industry, Mike is President of C&M Auto Service of Vernon Hills. This facility is the 2001 expansion of C&M Auto Service, which he and former partner Chuck Hartogh founded in 1984 in Glenview. As the chief executive, Mike spearheads business growth and development, strategic vision and company culture. He is also leading our ''Go Green'' initiative. Mike is treasurer for the District 128 Education Foundation and is a member of the World Entrepreneurs Organization (WEO). In his free time, he enjoys spending time with his family, traveling, golfing and reading non-fiction.
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 Bryan Strischek
Bryan joined our team in January 2008 as a Journeyman Technician. With 20 years of automotive experience, Bryan is certified by the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellent (ASE) in seven of eight categories, including engine repair, automatic transmissions, suspension & steering, brakes, electrical/electronic systems, engine performance, and heating and air conditioning. He holds degrees in automotive technology from Wyoming Tech in Laramie, WY and the Grayslake Area Vocational Center in Grayslake, IL. In his free time, Bryan plays Pirates of the Caribbean online.
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 Gerry Sullivan
After 50 years in the aviation industry, Gerry joined our team in August 2006 as a Customer Convenience Agent. He's responsible for driving loyal clients like you to your homes and offices (and back again), transporting replacement parts to our shop, and lending a hand wherever necessary.
He holds an FAA Air Frame and Power Plant license, as well as a degree in Aircraft Maintenance Engineering from the Milwaukee Institute of Technology in Milwaukee. In his free time, Gerry golfs, camps and travels. For his expeditions, Gerry uses his 30-foot, fifth-wheel travel trailer and truck. An active member of the Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA), Gerry co-chairs the Airline Pilots' headquarters during the EAA's Airventure in Osh Kosk, Wis.
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 William J. Wilczysnki
Bill is an ASE-Certified Master Technician with L1 Advanced Engine Performance and X1 Exhaust System certifications. He is also IM-240 and Mac Certified. With more than 15 years of industry experience, Bill joined our team in 2007. He is a graduate of Universal Technical Institute in Glendale Heights, IL with a degree in Automotive & Diesel Technology. In his free time, he enjoys home improvement & remodeling, boating and being outdoors.
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