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Staff

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  • Saretta Culver
    Dealer Principle
    Saretta Culver

    Saretta Culver enjoys making all her customers feel welcome and appreciated. She creates a positive working environment for all her employees. When she is away from work, she enjoys spending time with her family and watching her son Grant perform triathlons.  Most importantly, Saretta takes pleasure in giving back to the community and raising money for charity. She recently finished a  walk for Breast Cancer and raised over $6000 walking 60 miles in 3 days! Currently, she is looking forward to our new Chevy Dealership on the Parks Motors location that will open November 1, 2010. 

  • Grant Culver
    Used Car Manager
    Grant Culver
    316-350-1402

    Grant has grown up in the car business all his life. He is a graduate of Bishop Carroll and Kansas University. After graduating from the NADA Academy, Grant has spent time in sales, finance, and service and focuses on reducing daily operating costs so that we can pass the savings on to our customers. In January, Grant tied the knot to Nicole Denaro and was married on a beach in Jamacia. He enjoys training for triathlons, playing poker and hopes to someday to win the World Series of Poker in Vegas. Good luck Grant!  Right now he is training for the Kansas Half Ironman which he completed last year in 2009 in under 6 hours and will be representing Race Charities for this years event.

     

  • Mark Hurt
    Certified Sales Expert
    Mark Hurt
    316-350-1429

    Mark has been with us for 2 full years. He has 35 years of experience in sales, management, and finance. Mark is a top producer each month and takes pride in taking care of his customers after the sale. When he is not working, he enjoys playing golf with his wife, spending time with the grand kids and supporting the Wichita State Basketball and Baseball teams. Currently this past January, Mark auditioned for America's Got Talent representing Wichita Ks. He hopes to qualify for the 2nd Round and the City Augusta is cheering him on!


  • Kelly Simon
    Service Manager
    Kelly Simon
    316-350-1410

    Kelly has been with Parks Chevrolet for almost 2 years.  He has 23 years of experience related to the Service Department and 12 years of Service Management experience. Kelly enjoys spending time with his 2 kids Alexis and Payton and enjoys taking them camping and fishing. In his free time, you can find him on the golf course and hopes to improve his short game.

  • Tom Puent
    Certified Sales Professional
    Tom Puent
    316-350-1427

    Tom has been with Parks Chevrolet for 1 year and enjoys working for a family owned dealership. Prior to working in automotive business, Tom spent 20 years in the aircraft industry. Before starting his career in 2005, he purchased a vehicle from Parks Motors. Because of the sales process established by Parks Motors, he was convinced that Parks Chevrolet of Augusta was the place for him. Today, he is one of our top performers. In Tom's free time, he enjoys grilling out, riding his motorcycle and hunting.

  • Adam Shumaker
    Certified Sales Professional
    Adam Shumaker
    316-350-1407

    Adam has been with Parks for 1 year and is a "westsider" and graduate of Goddard High School. He continues the family legacy in the car industry and was originally influenced by his father and grandfather who were also in the business. Adam is a top sales professional and likes to spend his free time on the golf course and playing poker.

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  • Olivia Jones
    Cashier/Recepionist
    Olivia Jones
    316-775-5445

    She has been with Parks Chevrolet for the past 4 years. Olivia likes working at Parks because of the trust and admiration that management has in their employees. She loves going to movies, shopping for shoes, and spending time with her niece and 2 nephews. Currently, Olivia is going back to school to earn her Elementary Education Degree. She loves to make people smile. Her moto is "Shoot for the moon and even if you miss, you will land amoung the stars".

     

  • Steve Klein
    General Manger
    Steve Klein

     

    Steve has been with Parks Inc since 1998. There isn't anything Steve hasn't done and is always available to help assist with dealership operations. He enjoys getting to know each customer and always willing to help a customer in any situation. When Steve is away from the office, he enjoys spending time with his family and playing golf.


  • Jeremy Mitchell
    Finance Manager
    Jeremy Mitchell
    316-350-1420

    Jeremy has been in the car business for 5 years and is a "westsider" and graduate of Northwest High school.  He enjoys the challenge of helping customers with unstable credit and takes pride in helping them rebuild their credit and providing warranty coverage saving them money for the long term. When Jeremy is away from the office, he enjoys his family time and taking care of all 5 daughters!

  • Brett Johnson
    Fleet Sales Dept
    Brett Johnson
    316-350-1416

    Brett has been with Parks Chevrolet for over 5 years and a graduate  of Southeast High School class of 84. Before starting his career in the automobile business, Brett had his own commercial/residential painting business.  Currently he handles the fleet and municipal vehicle operations and enjoys working for a family owned dealership.  Brett has received many awards for including the Chevrolet Mark of Excellence Award and takes satisfaction in providing quality customer service. When he is away from work, he enjoys time with his wife, two kids, and 2 dogs that may remind you of Laurel and Hardy!  

  • Russell Carleton
    Body Shop Manager
    Russell Carleton
    316-350-1415

    Russell Carleton has been in the car industry since 1977 and has been at our present Parks Motors location for 15 years! His hobbies include spending time with his wife and kids and enjoys going to NASCAR events in Kansas City. Russell is one of the top Body Shop Managers in Kansas and we are proud to have him apart of our staff.