BERGER CHEVY MANAGEMENT TEAMS

For nearly 100 years, Berger has been serving West Michigan’s automotive needs. With a reputation like that, it’s important to have a strong team. Managers set the tone for the workplace. That’s why finding good leaders and experts in their field is imperative for business development and success! Our management team here at Berger has helped us cultivate a customer-focused, innovative, and collaborative workforce and culture.

Many people don’t realize that Berger is made up of over 300 employees with seven respective departments. The leadership team for each of these departments has proven themselves to reflect the family-owned, small-business culture that we pride ourselves in. Berger believes in promoting from within, as our employees have the first-hand knowledge and dedication to improve our processes and look forward to the future. Keep reading to learn more about our various department management teams!

Vehicle Sales Management Team

Each one of them embodies resilience and dedication to excellence along with vast industry knowledge and experience. In fact, our sales management team’s average tenure at Berger Chevrolet is 12 years! Each member of our management team has worked as a vehicle sales consultant and/or in the finance department prior to their current role. Talk about promoting from within!

Pictured left to right with years of experience at Berger Chevrolet: Martin Rudolph (13 years), Cecil Darnell (9 years), Doug Schrader (12 years), Jeremy Rhoton (20 years), Nick Butler (10 Years), DJ Selby (7 years), John Williamson (15 years)

The average years of employment at Berger for the entire Vehicle Sales Team of 60 employees is 8.5 years. That’s pretty incredible! 

Sales Management Team

Service Management Team

Did you know Berger Service Department has 85 employees? The Service Team works like a well-kept Chevy, with teams across Quick Lube, Service, Warranty, Business Development Center, Prep, and Used Car Reconditioning.

Prior to landing in their current role, each member of our Service Management Team worked in different positions at Berger or in the automotive industry. We feel this is a unique and powerful story of our team’s resilience, dedication, and of the growth opportunity here at Berger Chevrolet. We’re so proud and thankful to have such a dedicated, experienced, knowledgeable, always-has-time-for-a-laugh, and hardworking Service Management Team!

Pictured left to right with years of experience at Berger Chevy: Kole Guilford (6 years), Rick Hendricks (32 years), John Stull (19 years), Patty VanderMolen (19 years), Channon Spaans (10 years), Amanda Belka (27 years), Steve Johnson (6 years)

The average years of employment at Berger for the entire Service Department Team of 85 employees is 8 years. 

Service Management Team

Parts Management Team

A little-known fact is that our Parts Department is the largest department at the dealership!

Our Parts Management Team understands the industry and goes the extra mile to create efficient processes that improve our operations and logistics. Each member of the Parts Management Team worked in a different position within our Parts Department before landing in their current leadership role. We are grateful to have a dedicated, knowledgeable, forward-thinking team leading our Parts Department.

From parts ordering and inventorying, to receiving and stocking, to selling and picking, to delivering and distributing, our team of 115 parts employees provide GM parts to customers down the street and across the country!

Our Parts Team operates at a high level every day. They believe that every Person, Position, Process, and Part matters as they work together for a common goal of selling GM Genuine Parts & Accessories with best-in-class customer service.

Pictured left to right with years of experience at Berger Chevrolet: Kevin Palmbos (22 years), Justin Searl (10 years), Corbin Anschutz, (10 years), Gregg Johncock (3 years), Andrew Ruthven (18 years), Brian Pirkola (14 years), Derek Ohlman (18 years), Kody Larsen (9 years)

The average years of employment at Berger for the Parts Team of 115 employees is 6.5 years. 

Parts Management Team

Body Shop Management Team

When it comes to the automotive repair industry, Berger Collision Center is leading the way with a dedicated team of technicians, painters, detailers, porters, estimators, and managers.

Prior to their roles in management, Jeremiah and Alden both held positions as Body Shop Estimators at Berger Collision Center. Their experience in the industry combined with their tenure at Berger Chevrolet has created a strong asset for our dealership. We’re thankful to have an experienced, committed, knowledgeable, customer-focused Body Shop Management Team!

Through the team’s dedicated efforts in providing West Michigan with quality vehicle repair, General Motors has named Berger Collision Center a member of the GM Collision Repair Network, which means that GM recognizes Berger as a trusted repair facility with GM-approved technicians.

Did you know that when you’ve been in an accident, you’re in the “driver’s seat” when it comes to where you take your vehicle for repairs (not your insurance company)!? When it’s time for a collision repair, it’s important to choose a shop that you trust.

As your West Michigan Chevy Dealer, we maintain the highest standard of customer service and repair so you can rest assured that your vehicle is being repaired properly and efficiently by Certified Technicians with OEM parts and proper tools and equipment.

To get an estimate on your vehicle repair, call (616) 949-5466.

Pictured left to right with years of experience at Berger Chevrolet: Alden McAfee (10 years), Jeremiah Hall (14 years)

The average years of employment at Berger for the Collision Team is 6 years. 

Body Shop Management Team

Administrative Management Team

At Berger Chevy, Department 7 refers to our IT, HR, Office, & Marketing Teams. Department 7 employs a mighty 20 team members handling a variety of work, including admin, accounting, marketing, technology, network, and so much more.

While many of these employees work behind the scenes, the dealership couldn’t operate at our high capacity without them. From service and collision repair orders to parts invoices and vehicle sales, Department 7 has its hands in the processes of everything we do.

These three department heads are Team Berger to their core. They are proud to represent our brand, offer a creative, forward-thinking focus to our operations, and support their colleagues and teams. We’re thankful to have them at Berger Chevy!

Pictured left to right with years of experience at Berger Chevrolet:

Jon Comstock (22 years), Brittani Searl (12 years), Emily LaCroix (8 years).

P.S. The average years of employment for the Admin Team is 10.5 years!

Administrative Management Team

A strong leadership team is imperative to a sustainable and growing business. It’s important to have members who are true to Berger’s values and embody the culture that we’ve carefully crafted over the years. We’re so proud of all our team has accomplished in nearly 100 years and we can’t wait to see what is in store next!

If you’d like to learn more about our team or apply to become part of it, visit our careers page: https://www.bergerchevy.com/careers/