Winning Spirit Magazine September-October 2017 | Page 15

SEPT/OCT 2017 Employee Anniversaries Robert Chatwin. . . . . . . . . . . . . . LCJ Steve Miller. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . MFO Brittany Laporte . . . . . . . . . . . . . PFS Henry Harris. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PFS Monika Plabanik. . . . . . . . . . . . . PFS Natalie Crystal. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PFS Chad Carlson. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PFS Jessica Montoya. . . . . . . . . . . . . PFS Niclolas Sova. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PNX Robert Hansen. . . . . . . . . . . . . MEG Scott Russell. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . MEG 20 YEAR 5 YEAR 35 YEAR UTAH Grant Martin. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CHV 30 YEAR Clark Whitworth. . . . . . . . . . . MMC 25 YEAR COLORADO Jason Villa Honored Jason Villa Named Automotive News’ “40 Under 40” G eneral manager of Larry H. Miller Volkswagen Lakewood, Jason Villa, was named by Automotive News as one of their “40 Under 40.” The honor is granted to 40 individuals within the industry under age 40 who exhibit outstanding qualities in leadership, talent, and dedication to their trade. “We pride ourselves on our leadership, and Jason shows a combination of business drive, commitment to excellence, and dedication to both his employees and the community,” said Ray Reilly, senior vice president of operations at Larry H. Miller Dealerships. An LHM employee since 2013, he now oversees 68 employees and all aspects of store operations. In addition to this honor, he was one of five recipients selected to discuss best practices during an interactive online discussion held on July 20. ◆ “Jason shows a combination of business drive, commitment to excellence, and dedication to both his employees and the community. ” Ray Reilly, SVP of Operations, LHM Dealerships Thomas O’Connor. . . . . . . . . . AMT Mark A McKown. . . . . . . . . . . . . JAZ Carolyn Shelton. . . . . . . . . . . . . . LCJ Gerald Butts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . LMD 15 YEAR Tyler Thiriot. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . MEG Ted R. Roberts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . JAZ Nathan T. Kenyon. . . . . . . . . . . . JAZ Daniel Bruehl. . . . . . . . . . . .