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Sales | Parts | Service Technicians | Service Advisors
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Sales
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Belinda Gribble
Internet Sales Manager
bgribble@lexusrivercenter.com
How long have you been at Lexus RiverCenter?
-Since 2011.
How long have you been in the Car business? Where did you start?
-I have been in the car business for 28 years and I started in the clean up department at Ken Hendrick Chevrolet.
What do you like most about working at Lexus RiverCenter?
-I like the people and we sell a wonderful product.
What is your favorite Lexus and why?
-The GS350 F-Sport is my favorite Lexus because it is fun and exciting.
What do you like to do in your free time?
-In my free time I like to go out for cocktails and dinner and I also like to golf.
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Chris Patterson
New Car Sales Mgr
cpatterson@lexusrivercenter.com
How long have you been in the Car business?
- I have been in the auto industry since 1996. I was one of the original Sales Managers for Lexus RiverCenter when it opened in the Fall of 2002.
What do you like most about working at Lexus RiverCenter?
- We have the best customers in Cincinnati! I have enjoyed building relationships in our community and seeing our great clientele in our dealership.
What do you like to do in your free time?
- I enjoy spending time with my family and my 3 daughters keep me extremely busy. In addition, I like golf, working around the house and enjoying a nice glass of wine.
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Frank Winstel
Finance Manager
fwinstel@lexusrivercenter.com
How long have you been in the Car business? Where did you start?
- I have been in the auto industry for since 2002 and selling Lexus for the majority of that time.
What do you like most about working at Lexus RiverCenter?
- Lexus RiverCenter has such a great reputation in the Cincinnati-area…I love being a part of it!
What do you like to do in your free time?
- I enjoy spending time with my children, watching them play sports and golfing with my wife.
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Ian Etheridge
Finance / Business Manager
ietheridge@lexusrivercenter.com
How long have you been in the Car business? Where did you start?
- I have been in the auto industry for over 10 years. I started out selling BMW but made a great move when I joined Lexus.
What do you like most about working at Lexus RiverCenter?
- The staff and customers are great to work with. The facility here at Lexus RiverCenter is second to none!
What do you like to do in your free time?
- I like spending time with my wife and 4 children. They all like to play sports and we are very involved in the youth sports community here in Cincinnati.
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Lynn Hearn
Internet Sales Specialist
lhearn@lexusrivercenter.com
How long have you been at Lexus RiverCenter?
I joined the RiverCenter team 2 years ago, assisting our Internet Sales Manager.
How long have you been in the Car business? Where did you start?
I am a bit of a newbie in the car business, (Lexus RiverCenter is my first car gig), but a long time veteran in the people business. Creating superb customer experience is what I do.
What do you like to do in your free time?
-When I am off the clock, time with family and friends fill my days, particularly in the summer where I like to just hang out by our pool and entertain.
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Bob Sunderman
Sales Consultant
rsunderman@lexusrivercenter.com
How long have you been in the Car business? Where did you start?
-I have been in the auto industry for over 35 years. I started out selling Lincoln Mercury products.
What do you like most about working at Lexus RiverCenter?
-I like the wonderful products and customers.
What do you like to do in your free time?
-I enjoy spending time with my family and playing golf.
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Dave Ritchie
Sales Consultant
dritchie@lexusrivercenter.com
How long have you been at Lexus RiverCenter?
-9 plus years at Lexus Rivercenter.
How long have you been in the Car business? Where did you start?
-34 yrs in the car business.
What do you like most about working at Lexus RiverCenter?
- Think I enjoy the freedom to be who I am here at our dealership is probably what I appreciate most.
What do you like to do in your free time?
-In my free time I enjoy working out at Urban Active in Bellevue. I’m a member of “Kiwanis” in Covington. I have attended Crossroads Community Church in Oakley since 2002. In between you can find me on my motorcycle, weather permitting….and sometimes not permitting.
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Bill Zinn
Sales Consultant
bzinn@lexusrivercenter.com
How long have you been at Lexus RiverCenter?
-6 years.
· How long have you been in the Car business? Where did you start?
-Started at Lexus RiverCenter.
· What is your favorite Lexus and why?
- GS 350. The sport feel and luxury.
· What do you like to do in your free time?
-I like to hang out with my grand kids.
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Phil Booth
Sales Consultant
PBooth@lexusrivercenter.com
How long have you been at Lexus RiverCenter?
-4 years
How long have you been in the Car business? Where did you start?
-Been in the car business 35 years, started in Louisville buying and selling high line cars on my own!
What do you like most about working at Lexus RiverCenter?
-Professional and friendly atmosphere.
What is your favorite Lexus and why?
-My favorite Lexus is the SC430, the look is timeless.
What do you like to do in your free time?
-In my free time, I like to travel, watch college basketball and look at cars. Classic high line cars!
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Chris Hoinke
Sales Consultant
choinke@lexusrivercenter.com
How long have you been at Lexus RiverCenter?
-I have been here since July of 2012.
How long have you been in the Car business? Where did you start?
-I started in the car business in 2011. I started working at Kings Mazda in Mason, Ohio.
What do you like most about working at Lexus RiverCenter?
-I really enjoy working in a 1st class environment. We have an amazing clientele here at Lexus RiverCenter. I have noticed a lot of our customers love golf and the stock market, so therefore we have an instant connection .
What do you like to do in your free time?
-I really enjoy playing golf with my two kids! I also love to go out to dinner with my wife and try restaurants we have not been to before.
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Ben Bruner
Sales Consultant
bbruner@lexusrivercenter.com
How long have you been at Lexus RiverCenter?
- 2012
How long have you been in the Car business? Where did you start?
- I have been in the car business 8 years, starting with the same group I am with right now (Performance Automotive)
What do you like most about working at Lexus RiverCenter?
- Great product, great customers, great staff!
What is your favorite Lexus and why?
- I drive a Lexus IS250AWD and love the way it handles. In a perfect world, I would love to have a Lexus IS-F (400+HP).
What do you like to do in your free time?
- In my free time, I spend time with my wife and 2 young kids, work on projects around the house and coach my son?s basketball team.
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Wesley Adams
Sales Consultant
wadams@lexusrivercenter.com
How long have you been in the Car business? Where did you start?
-I just began my career with Lexus RiverCenter in 2012.
What do you like most about working at Lexus RiverCenter?
-Lexus has the best products, technology and luxury that you can buy. We have a very educated clientele that I love working with.
What do you like to do in your free time?
-I am currently working on my college education. When I’m not studying, I love working on cars and learning more about them.
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Service and Parts Managers
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Justin Lyman
Service Manager
jlyman@lexusrivercenter.com
How long have you been at Lexus RiverCenter?
-Since June 2004.
How long have you been in the Car business? Where did you start?
-Been in the car business almost 8 years and started here!
What do you like most about working at Lexus RiverCenter?
-The technology on the new cars is always fun to play with! Seeing the cars and talking to people about what they really like about their car.
What is your favorite Lexus and why?
-LFA (duh!) As of right now it is the pinnacle of Toyota technology in street legal form.
What do you like to do in your free time?
-Spend time with my son, reading up on cars, photography and study the art of manliness.
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Kris Cones
Parts Manager
kcones@lexusrivercenter.com
How long have you been at Lexus RiverCenter?
-Since the opening in 2002.
How long have you been in the Car business? Where did you start?
-Over 20 years. Started as a part time Lot Tech at one of the company’s Toyota dealerships.
What do you like most about working at Lexus RiverCenter?
-The people I work with.
What is your favorite Lexus and why?
-The LFA. It fits what I always felt, defines a true luxury car, not so much the “sportiness,” but the exclusivity.
What do you like to do in your free time?
-Read or watch anime.
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Rick Keitz
Parts Specialist
rkeitz@lexusrivercenter.com
How long have you been at Lexus RiverCenter?
-8 years. Started in 2004.
How long have you been in the Car business? Where did you start?
-Since 1975.
What do you like most about working at Lexus RiverCenter?
-Dealing with great product, great co-workers and customers.
What is your favorite Lexus and why?
-The LFA because of its looks. It is sleek and sporty.
What do you like to do in your free time?
-Going on ATV trips to the mountains of Tennessee.
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Tom Pitstick
Parts Specialist
tpitstick@lexusrivercenter.com
How long have you been at Lexus RiverCenter?
-4 years.
How long have you been in the Car business? Where did you start?
-4 years at Lexus RiverCenter.
What do you like most about working at Lexus RiverCenter?
-Working with the Technicians.
What is your favorite Lexus and why?
-The RX350…drove one in the snow with no problem.
What do you like to do in your free time?
-I like to grill out in the back yard.
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Service Staff
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Mike Masse
Assistant Service Manager
mmasse@lexusrivercenter.com
How long have you been at Lexus RiverCenter?
- I have been a Service Advisor at Lexus River Center since we opened here in the Fall of 2002.
How long have you been in the Car business? Where did you start?
- I have been in the car business since Feb. 1998. I started as a lot tech with the Lexus Store of Lexington. I have worked for Lexus ever since.
What do you like most about working at Lexus RiverCenter?
- I like working with a great customer base, and getting to work with a great product on a daily basis.
What is your favorite Lexus and why?
- My favorite Lexus is the GS series. It has always had great styling and performance.
What do you like to do in your free time?
-I like to spend time with my wife and two boys. We enjoy doing anything outdoors -- boating, camping, fishing. I also enjoy sports. I am a huge UK basketball fan.
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Katie Funke
Assistant Service Manager
KFunke@lexusrivercenter.com
How long have you been at Lexus RiverCenter?
-I started at Lexus RiverCenter a little over five years ago as an Assistant Service Manager.
How long have you been in the Car business? Where did you start?
-This is my first time in the automotive industry and has been a great experience this far.
What do you like most about working at Lexus RiverCenter?
-The best part of working at Lexus RiverCenter is having the opportunity to meet so many different people and building strong relationships with my customers. I have developed so many great relationships with my customers which has helped make my job rewarding.
What is your favorite Lexus and why?
-My favorite Lexus would have to be the GS. I love the look and feel of this stylishly classy sports sedan. It is my goal to own a GS one day!
What do you like to do in your free time?
-In my free time I like to go out and try new restaurants with my husband, go camping, work on my house and attempt to be crafty!
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Bob Snyder
Assistant Service Manager
rsnyder@lexusrivercenter.com
How long have you been at Lexus RiverCenter?
-I have been here since October 2012.
How long have you been in the Car business? Where did you start?
-I have been working in the automotive field for 17 years and started at Stillpass Honda.
What do you like most about working at Lexus RiverCenter?
-It is a very professional environment. The employees are great and the clients are phenomenal.
What is your favorite Lexus and why?
-The SC430 because of the timeless design.
What do you like to do in your free time?
-I enjoy having fun with my 7 year old son and 4 year old daughter.
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Heather Clendening
Assistant Service Manager
hclendening@lexusrivercenter.com
How long have you been at Lexus RiverCenter?
-I started in September 2012.
How long have you been in the Car business? Where did you start?
-This is my first job in the car business.
What do you like most about working at Lexus RiverCenter?
-The people and the Lexus vehicles are amazing. Lexus really is the Pursuit of Perfection.
What is your favorite Lexus and why?
-The ISF because what's not to love about the power?!?!
What do you like to do in your free time?
-Daydream about driving a Lexus!
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Andrew Futscher
Assistant Service Manager
afutscher@lexusrivercenter.com
How long have you been at Lexus RiverCenter?
-I have been working here since the Spring of 2006.
How long have you been in the Car business? Where did you start?
-I have been in the car business for 10 years and started at Saturn of Western Hills.
What do you like most about working at Lexus RiverCenter?
-I most enjoy the interaction between our great staff and customers.
What is your favorite Lexus and why?
-The GX470 because it is used worldwide as a work horse utility luxury vehicles
What do you like to do in your free time?
-I enjoy golfing and boating.
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Darrell Johnson
Service Greeter / Service Administrator
djohnson@lexusrivercenter.com
How long have you been at Lexus RiverCenter?
-9 Years.
How long have you been in the Car business? Where did you start?
-Started here at Lexus Rivercenter when we first opened.
What do you like most about working at Lexus RiverCenter?
-Representing the Highest Quality Products and the Highest Quality Dealer Network to the Highest Quality Clientele is what makes for the Highest Quality Experience in the Industry!
What is your favorite Lexus and why?
- I am honored to drive any of the Lexus vehicles. It is a pleasure to drive them all.
What do you like to do in your free time?
-Spending time with family plus working/playing on the farm.
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Joe Addison
Cashier
jaddison@lexusrivercenter.com
How long have you been at Lexus RiverCenter?
-I have worked here since August of 2012.
How long have you been in the Car business? Where did you start?
-This is my first job in the car business.
What do you like most about working at Lexus RiverCenter?
-I like representing the greatest car brand on the planet. Our Service Department team is awesome to work with and we all do our part to provide great customer service.
What is your favorite Lexus and why?
-My favorite Lexus is the GX460. I like the versatility this vehicle provides as a luxury sport utility. It's roomy and that's important for someone who is 6'4".
What do you like to do in your free time?
-In my spare time I like to take my son Benjamin to the park, laser tag and sporting events.
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Alyssa Schomaker
Cashier
aschomaker@lexusrivercenter.com
How long have you been at Lexus RiverCenter?
-I started in April 2013.
How long have you been in the Car business? Where did you start?
-I studied Automotive Technology my 2nd year of college, and have been in the business since 2013.
What do you like most about working at Lexus RiverCenter?
-There is a very fun, relaxed, yet very professional environment here. I also enjoy working with all the luxury vehicles.
What is your favorite Lexus and why?
-My favorite Lexus is the LFA because until I started working here, I've never seen one. I love the exotic look!
What do you like to do in your free time?
-In my free time I like to work on cars, go to car shows, drive my car, etc.
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