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Management
- Katy & JP Moore
- Dealer Principals
- Andy Flynn
- General Manager
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- Dan Couch
- Sales Manager
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You probably already know him, but meet our Sales Manager, Dan Couch! Dan joined the Speck Family in 2018 and has been an amazing addition to the team since. He's responsible for motivating our sales team and training them in the fine art of customer service.
When he's not at work you can find him on the turn tables or out in the forest camping, hiking and chasing waterfalls. But can he remix "Waterfalls" while in the forest chasing waterfalls? Challenge accepted! Dan's advice: "life is too short, so go on an adventure while you can!".
- Chris Penny
- Sales Manager
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Meet our Sales Manager Chris Penny! As a Sales Manager, his responsibilities include motivating salespeople, providing top-notch customer service, getting car loans funded, training the sales team, appraising trade-in's, and so much more.
Outside of work Chris enjoys long walks on the beach, weight lifting, swimming, classic cars, and watching cooking TV shows. He may be tall in stature, but he's a softy at heart. Chris says he cries every time he watchesThe Notebookinspirational and motivational videos!
- Katie Forney
- Director of Operations
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- Cole Moore
- Sales Manager
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Service & Parts
- Mike Marchese
- Fixed Operations Manager
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- 866-415-2897
Mike Marchese (pronounced maar-kee-zee) has been the Fixed Operations Director at Speck Hyundai of Tri-Cities since 2017. His number one goal is to maintain customer satisfaction in our service and parts departments.
When you don't see Mike at work you may find him out fishing, golfing, or spending time with his family. Mike said his biggest inspiration is his wife (collective awwwww).Schedule your next automotive service appointment with Mike!
- Jessi Pinkal
- Service Advisor
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- 866-512-2897
Meet our Service Adivsor, Jessi Pinkal! You'll find Jessi in the service drive answering questions and making sure your vehicle is 100% up-to-date on maintenance. If she's not in the service department, she's probably sneaking around corners trying to scare her co-workers, which everyone just loves.
Jessi's inspiration is her Papa Buddy where she received her name sake. She says "he is the hardest working man and has always take care of his family and friends. He would truly give the shirt off his own back to someone in need". Outside of work Jessi enjoys boating, fishing, four-wheeling, having dance parties with her daughter, hanging out with her family and cooking big dinners for family and friends. Stop by and say hi to Jessi!
- Rafael Luna
- Service Adivsor
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Rafael joined the Speck Hyundai service team towards the end of 2020 as a Service Advisor. His responsibilities include ensuring guests have their auto service needs addressed, help advise necessary repairs and maintenance, and making the morning coffee (so if its too strong, you know who to blame). Outside of work, Rafael loves spending time with his wife and kids. If he's not home, he can be found fishing or on the turn tables. Whether he's at work or at home, Rafael has the special super power of turning frowns upside down. Come say hi and get to know our newest team member!
- Gabe Allec
- Parts Manager
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- 866-415-6476
Meet our Parts Manager, Gabe Allec! He's been working at Speck Hyundai since 2016. According to Gabe, his main responsibility at work is keeping the flux capacitor running at a constant 1.21 gigawatts. Outside of work you can find Gabe playing video games or practicing some Huey Lewis and the News tunes on his guitar.
You know that super cool DeLorean you see driving around the Tri-Cities every once in a while.... that's not Gabe.
Sales
- Jovanny Zarate
- Sales Professional
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Jovanny Zarate has been a Sales & Leasing Professional with Speck Hyundai of Tri-Cities since 2017. He's easy to talk and and great at listening to his customers needs, both of which make him a wonderful asset to our team.
After graduating high school, Jovanny joined the U.S. Army. Now he spends his time outside of work playing with his kids and working on his 1995 Honda Civic. Give Jovanny a call with your new Hyundai questions!
- Jorge Murillo
- Sales Professional
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- Lucio Valencia
- Sales Professional
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- Michael Landon
- Sales Professional
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Finance
- Jesus Ochoa
- Finance Manager
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Meet our Finance Manager, Jesus Ochoa! Jesus has been a valued member of the Speck Team since 2012. Within our banking center, he helps get the best terms to fit our customers budgets. In his free time, Jesus spends a lot of time with his children. He also enjoys working on his cars. Best of all, Jesus enjoys putting a smile on your face with his jokes and positive attitude :)
- Ross Forney
- Finance Manager
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