Staff
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General Managers
- Mike Maheras
- General Manager
- mlm@phillipschevrolet.com
- (815) 216-9203 EXT. 323
Hometown: Palos Park, IL
How Long Employed at Phillips Chevrolet: Since February 1997
How Long in the Car Business: Since September 1991
Hobbies: Going to my kids' activities such as karate, baseball,and
football games.I enjoy taking the family to professional
sporting games such as the White Sox, Bulls, and Hawks.
Favorite Sports Team: Bulls, Sox, Bears, Blackhawks and Cubs
Favorite Chevy: 1970 Chevelle
Favorite Food: Lou Malnati's pizza and Michelle's homemade lasagna
Favorite Song: "Eye of the Tiger" by Survivor
Favorite Movie: Risky Business
Favorite Vacation Spot: Florida with the familyI was born and raised in Palos Park. I am a graduate of Sandburg High School.
I've been in the car business since 1991. I joined the Phillips Chevy team in 1997
as a Sales Manager, and like they say, hard work pays off.
I am now the General Manager of Phillips Chevrolet. I am married
with 3 wonderful kids. My favorite pastime, other than spending it with my family,
is to visit the Augusta National, hanging out by the Amen Corner.Mission Statement: "Doing the basics brilliantly" and "It's up to me."
- Adam Wilson
- Assistant General Manager
- adam.wilson@phillipschevrolet.com
- (866) 488-2793 ext 754
Hometown:Â Toledo, OH
How Long Employed at Phillips Chevrolet:Â Since January 2017
How Long in the Car Business:Â Since January 2017
Hobbies:Â My family, Running, Football
Favorite Sports Team:Â Cleveland Browns, Auburn Tigers
Favorite Chevy: Redline Traverse
Favorite Food:Â Jambalaya
Favorite Song:Â "Your Hand in Mine" by Explosions in the Sky
Favorite Movie:Â The Social Network
Favorite Vacation Spot:Â Any BeachI grew up in a small town in Northwest Ohio. After college I lived in New York City for 8 years; where I met my wife. We moved back to the Midwest in 2014 to start a family. I have been very fortunate to work at Phillips since 2017 and absolutely love the car industry.
Favorite Quote:Â "Once a man is determined, nothing will stop him from success."- Vince Lombardi
Managers
- Alex Abu
- GENERAL SALES MANAGER
- alex.abu@phillipschevrolet.com
- (866) 488-2793 EXT. 770
Hometown: Orland Park, IL
How Long Employed at Phillips Chevrolet: Since January 2018
How Long in the Car Business: Since June 2015
Hobbies: Wrestling, UFC
Favorite Sports Team: Cubs
Favorite Chevy: Chevy Camaro
Favorite Food: Steak
Favorite Song: "All Of Me" by John Legend
Favorite Movie: Man On Fire
Favorite Vacation Spot: HawaiiI love what i do, I enjoy meeting and helping people, I always try to put 100% in everything I do.
Mission Statements: "My pleasure."
- Robin Beckner
- SALES MANAGER
- robin.beckner@phillipschevrolet.com
- (815) 216-9203 EXT. 743
Hometown: Kankakee, IL
How Long Employed at Phillips Chevrolet: Since May 2017
How Long in the Car Business: Since May 2015
Hobbies: Going on adventures, longboarding, going to the gym, and hanging out with friends.
Favorite Sports Team:Chicago White Sox and Washington Wizards
Favorite Chevy:Â Chevy Colorado
Favorite Food: Italian
Favorite Song: "Go Flex" - Post Malone
Favorite Movie: Wolf of Wall Street
Favorite Vacation Spot: ArizonaI have lived in the Kankakee County my entire life. I grew up in the car business and love the automotive scene all together. I love meeting new people and helping them any way I can.
Personal Philosophy:Wealth is in the mind, not the pocket
- Mike Herris
- SALES MANAGER
- mike.herris@phillipschevrolet.com
- (866) 488-4313 EXT 760
Hometown: New Lenox, Illinois
How Long Employed at Phillips Chevrolet: Since September 2013
How Long in the Car Business: Since 2013
Hobbies: Poker, wood working, custom installs
Favorite Sports Teams: Chicago Blackhawks
Favorite Chevy: Chevy SS
Favorite Food: Sandwiches - All kinds!
Favorite Song: Fly Me to the Moon - Frank Sinatra
Favorite Movie: The Hustler, Color of Money
Favorite Vacation Spot: Puerto RicoI grew up in New Lenox and currently live in Tinley Park. I received
my associates in Culinary Arts at the age of 19 and finished my
business degree at 22 from GSU. I am married to my perfect wife
Katemarie for 2 years, and have a beautiful 6 month old boy.
We have two of the best dogs; Elvis (Basset Hound) and
Diesel (Ori Pei).
- Paul Bellisario
- USED CAR DIRECTOR
- paulb@phillipschevrolet.com
- (866) 488-4313 EXT. 468
Hometown: Lemont, Illinois
How Long Employed at Phillips Chevrolet: Since November 2015
Hobbies: Car events, working on cars, and fishing
Favorite Sports Team: Chicago Bears
Favorite Chevy: 1969 Corvette Stingray Convertible
Favorite Food: Sushi
Favorite Movie: Goodfellas
Favorite Vacation Spot: MexicoI grew up in Lemont, IL and graduated from Lemont High School in 2013. I then earned my Associates degree at College of DuPage. Anything to do with cars is my life and passion. I truly enjoy what I do here. On the weekends I like hanging out with friends and taking my dog Finn on walks.
Personal Philosophy: Don't wait for the opportunity - create it.
- Eric Varaneckas
- Used Car Manager
- ericv@phillipschevrolet.com
- (815) 216-9203 EXT. 734
Finance
- Crystal Chavez
- FINANCE DIRECTOR
- crystal.chavez@phillipschevrolet.com
- (866) 488-2793 EXT 764
Hometown:Chicago, IL
How Long Employed at Phillips Chevrolet: Since April 2018
Favorite Sports Team:Barcelona Soccer Team
Favorite Chevy: Chevy Camaro
Favorite Food:Pizza
Favorite Vacation Spot: Bora BoraPersonal Philosophy:"When I fall, pick myself up and try again"
- Joe Connelly
- ASSISTANT FINANCE MANAGER
- joe.connelly@phillipschevrolet.com
- 866-488-2793
Hometown: Lockport, Illinois
How Long Employed at Phillips Chevrolet: Since August 2024
How Long in the Car Business: Since August 2024
Hobbies: Cooking with family, Cars and Dogs
Favorite Sports Teams: Chicago Bears
Favorite Chevy: 1969 Corvette Stingray
Favorite Food: Anything Sweet
Favorite Song: Anything By Red Hot Chili Peppers
Favorite Movie: Stepbrothers
Favorite Vacation Spot: Anywhere in the Smokey Mountains
I spent 10 years working all the position in the restaurant industry. I've always had a passion for cars. When I'm not working you will find me spending time with my family and enjoying a good home cooked meal.Personal Philosophy: "You miss 100% of the shots you don't take"-Wayne Gretzky- Michael Scott
Non-Commission Sales Specialists
- Alana Martin
- NON-COMMISSION SALES SPECIALIST
- alana.martin@phillipschevrolet.com
- (866) 488-2793
- Hometown: Bourbonnais, ILHow Long Employed at Phillips Chevrolet: Since June 2024How Long in the Car Business: Since June 2024Hobbies: Gym, Cooking, Going on runs, Hiking, Road trips, Guitar, and spending time with my family and friends.Favorite Sports Team: Chicago CubsFavorite Chevy: 1990 Camero Iroc ZFavorite Food: SushiFavorite Song: " Change (In the House of Flies) by DeftonesFavorite Movie: Forest GumpFavorite Vacation Spot: Flagstaff , ArizonaI was raised in Kankakee county, IL. with a huge passion for cars. My first job at a dealership I was a porter and eventually moved up into sales. After a year of selling cars I decided to try a different career path. I was a correctional officer for Kankakee County for 8 months and was then told about a sales position opening up here at Phillips Chevrolet and I haven't looked back.Mission Statement: "Life is like a box of Chocolate, you never know what you're gonna get."
- Austin Hernandez
- NON-COMMISSION SALES SPECIALIST
- austin.hernandez@phillipschevrolet.com
- (815) 216-9203 EXT 721
Hometown:Â Momence, IL
How Long Employed at Phillips Chevrolet:Â Since July 2018
How Long in the Car Business:Â Since February 2018
Hobbies:Â Filming, longboarding, kayaking, cars, Fortnite
Favorite Sports Team:Â San Jose Sharks
Favorite Chevy:Â Chevy SS
Favorite Food:Â Fish tacos
Favorite Song:Â "Flex" by Post Malone
Favorite Movie:Â The Interview
Favorite Vacation Spot:Â Naples, FloridaI grew up in Momence, then moved to Bourbonnais for 12 years until I moved back, I stuck to working in Bourbonnais at Phillips because I love the nice open environment and meeting new people everyday. I continue to build up my sales knowledge.
- Easton Kukuck
- NON-COMMISSION SALES SPECIALIST
- easton@phillipschevrolet.com
- (866) 488-2793 EXT. 810
- Hometown: Herscher, ILHow Long Employed at Phillips Chevrolet: Since September 2024How Long in the Car Business: Since August 2022Hobbies: Hunting, Fishing, Off Roading, FarmingFavorite Sports Team: Chicago Bears / Chicago White Sox / Chicago BlackhawksFavorite Chevy: 2025 Chevy Silverado 2500HD LTZFavorite Food: BrisketFavorite Song: "A Bar Song" By ShaboozeyFavorite Movie: Black AdamFavorite Vacation Spot: Turks and CaicosI grew up in a small town called Herscher. I was born and raised on a farm which my dad's and I still run to this day. When I was 18, I had started my first job in sales as an agricultural salesman. As 2022 came around I switched over to selling cars and campers and ending up loving it. Outside of selling cars and farming, I own my own landscaping and lawncare and a transportation company. I love to go hunting, or off roading. I love listening to country music and hanging out with friends and family around a bonfire.Favorite Quote: "And on the 8th day God looked down on his planned paradise and said, "I need a caretake" so God made a farmer." - Paul Harvey
- Eddie Sutton
- NON-COMMISSION SALES SPECIALIST
- ed.sutton@phillipschevrolet.com
- (866) 488-2793 EXT. 507
Hometown: Chicago, IL
How Long Employed at Phillips Chevrolet: Since September 2015
Hobbies: Spending time with kids, collecting sneakers
Favorite Sports Team: Baltimore Ravens
Favorite Chevy: Chevelle SS 1970
Favorite Food: Jerk Alfredo
Favorite Song: "This Fire Burns" by Killswitch Engage
Favorite Movie: House Party
Favorite Vacation Spot: TexasBorn in Chicago, IL, Raised in Park Forest, IL graduate of Rish East high school. Father of two kids, looking forward to growing with Phillips Chevrolet.
Mission Statement: "Don't count the days, make the days count."
- Ethan Carder
- NON-COMMISSION SALES SPECIALIST
- ethan.carder@phillipschevrolet.com
- (866) 488-2793
- Julio Perez
- NON-COMMISSION SALES SPECIALIST
- julio.perez@phillipschevrolet.com
- (866) 488-2793
- Shelton Caruth
- NON-COMMISSION SALES SPECIALIST
- shelton@phillipschevrolet.com
- (866) 488-2793 EXT 789
- Hometown: Palmer, AKHow Long Employed at Phillips Chevrolet: Since May 2024How Long in the Car Business: Since May 2024Hobbies: Baseball, Building Models, Automotive Repair, Flying my Drone.Favorite Sports Team: Dallas Cowboys, Kansas City ChiefsFavorite Chevy: 3rd Gen CameroFavorite Food: BrisketFavorite Song: Cinderella- Knight SongsFavorite Movie: Pure CountryFavorite Vacation Spot: Camping anywhereBorn in Texas, but raised in Alaska. Joined the Army in 1992. Was an Owner Operator Truck Driver for 20 years but after having a major accident & needing surgery came into car sales. My best day is when o gets to assist someone in getting into the right vehicle for them & then going home and hold my baby boy.Favorite Quote: " If you are on time, you are late, fifteen minutes early is on time.
- Mark Clark
- NON-COMMISSION SALES SPECIALIST
- mark.clark@phillipschevrolet.com
- (866) 488-2793
RV Specialists
- Austin Bush
- RV SPECIALIST
- austin.bush@phillipschevrolet.com
- (815) 216-9203 EXT. 724
Hometown:Â Kankakee, IL
How Long Employed at Phillips Chevrolet:Â Since January 2022
How Long in the Car Business:Â Since 2020
Hobbies:Â Music, Art, Video Games, Game Development
Favorite Sports Team:Â Chicago Cubs
Favorite Chevy:Â Corvette Stingray C8
Favorite Food:Â Pizza
Favorite Song:Â "Wish You Were Here" by Pink Floyd
Favorite Movie:Â Robin Hood: Men In Tights by Mel Brooks
Favorite Vacation Spot:Â Whispering Pine Lodge in St. Germain, WII was born in Kankakee, IL and went through the Herscher School District. During my time in high school, I was a part of their marching band, show choir, and practically anything music or arts related. I've always enjoyed learning cars and playing car games. When I'm not working, I spend my free time playing, modifying, and developing video games.
Mission Statement:Â Information is Power
Internet Department
- Danielle Williams
- INTERNET SALES MANAGER
- danielle.williams@phillipschevrolet.com
- (815) 216-9203 EXT. 737
- Yvette Perez
- INTERNET SALES SPECIALIST
- yvette.perez@phillipschevrolet.com
- (866) 488-2793
- Toree Autman
- INTERNET SALES SPECIALIST
- toree.autman@phillipschevrolet.com
- (866) 488-2793 EXT 727
- Christina Buczek
- INTERNET SALES SPECIALIST
- christina.buczek@phillipschevrolet.com
- (866) 488-2793 EXT 739
Service
- Dan Kachinsky
- Fixed Operations Director
- dan.kachinsky@phillipschevrolet.com
- (815) 216-9203 EXT. 395
Hometown: Chicago Ridge, IL
How Long Employed at Phillips Chevrolet: Since February 2005
How Long in the Car Business: Since 1980
Hobbies: Boating, snowmobiling, motorsports
Favorite Sports Teams: Chicago sports fan
Favorite Chevy: Chevy Silverado
Favorite Food: Cheeseburgers
Favorite Song: Thunderstruck by AC/DC
Favorite Movie: Lethal Weapon series
Favorite Vacation Spot: Lake of the OzarksI grew up in Chicago Ridge and attended Richards High School. I have been in the automotive industry since I was 10 years old. Spending time with my wife and two kids is a favorite past time. I started at Phillips in 2005 as a service advisor. I really enjoy my job and take pride in assisting all our guests, which helped me work my way up to service director. My goals are to make certain our guests' vehicles are fixed right and in a timely manner.
Personal Philosophy: "It can be done."
- Antonio Viveros
- SERVICE MANAGER
- antonio.viveros@phillipschevrolet.com
- (815) 216-9203 EXT 797
- Jeremiah DeYoung
- ASSISTANT SERVICE MANAGER
- jeremiah.deyoung@phillipschevrolet.com
- (866) 488-2793 EXT. 777
- Jonathan Martinez
- SERVICE ADVISOR
- jonathan.martinez@phillipschevrolet.com
- (866) 488-2793
- Morgan Stasko
- SERVICE ADVISOR
- morgan.stasko@phillipschevrolet.com
- (866) 488-2723 EXT 795
- Rich Mein
- RV SERVICE ADVISOR
- richard.mein@phillipschevrolet.com
- (866) 488-2793
- Kevin Cantrell
- RV SERVICE SPECIALIST
- kevin.cantrell@phillipschevrolet.com
- (866) 488-2793 ext 723
- Samantha De Los Monteros
- WARRANTY DIRECTOR
- samanthad@phillipschevrolet.com
- (815) 216-9203 EXT. 336
Hometown:Â Bensenville, IL
How Long Employed at Phillips Chevrolet:Â Since September 2013
How Long in the Car Business:Â Since August 1999
Hobbies:Â Hunting, Fishing, Spending Time with Family, Lifting and Working out, Racing, and Watching Racing.
Favorite Sports Team:Â I'm not really a sports fan.
Favorite Chevy:Â Camaro
Favorite Food:Â Sweets!
Favorite Song:Â I don't have a favorite song but I listen to EDM
Favorite Movie:Â Hunger Games and the Divergent Series
Favorite Vacation Spot:Â Florida or Minnesota depending on the time of year.I'm a mom of two boys that keep me busy with sports and school. We are an active family that enjoys the outdoors together, hunting fishing and camping. I love my career but also need to make time for myself and I do that in the gym. I believe you should always challenge yourself and always work towards a new goal once you've hit the last one!
Mission Statements:Â "Don't predict your future, create it! Be you, for you, no one else!"
Technicians
- Andre
- SERVICE TECHNICIAN
- Anjel
- SERVICE TECHNICIAN
- Bernardo
- SERVICE TECHNICIAN
- Brandon
- SERVICE TECHNICIAN
- Doug
- Service Technician
- Jaidin
- SERVICE TECHNICIAN
- Joshua
- Service Technician
- Kenyon
- SERVICE TECHNICIAN
RV Technicians
- Bob
- RV Technician
- Nathan
- RV Technician
- Landis
- RV TECHNICIAN
Parts
- Jeff Van Deursen
- PARTS DIRECTOR
- jeff.vandeursen@phillipschevrolet.com
- (866) 488-2793 EXT. 411
- Brian Castongia
- PARTS MANAGER
- brian.castongia@phillipschevrolet.com
- (815) 216-9203 EXT 761
- Lucas Lebran
- PARTS SPECIALIST
- Cameron Kent
- PARTS SPECIALIST
Office
- Lesley Wilson
- COMPTROLLER
- Christine Lawrence
- OFFICE DIRECTOR
- christine.lawrence@phillipschevrolet.com
- (866) 488-4313 EXT 429
- Alma Saucedo
- LICENSE & TITLE
- alma.saucedo@phillipschevrolet.com
- (866) 488-3323 EXT. 526
- Sataria Calhoun
- PRE-BILLER
- sataria.calhoun@phillipschevrolet.com
- (866) 488-3323 EXT 302
- Amanda Sprinkle
- Staffing Coordinator
- amanda@phillipschevrolet.com
- (815) 216-9203 EXT. 326
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Phillips Chevrolet of Bradley
1400 Locke Drive
Bourbonnais, IL 60914
- Sales: (815) 216-9203