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The Ballas New Car Sales Team |
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Dana Kirk, New Buick & GMC Sales Direct Line: 419-720-6038 |
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Dana Kirk I was born and raised in Genoa, Ohio, but currently reside in the Berkey area with my husband, Rob, and three children, Chase (4) Kevin (16) and Emily (13). I love to cook, bake, work out and spend as much time as I can with my family. After graduating from Genoa Area High School I went on to Penta County Vocational where I studied cosmetology. Having professionally practiced that art for several years, I moved on into sales and marketing where I have traveled the country, opening marketing offices for a sports fitness and nutrition company.
Returning home tired of living out of a suitcase in 1998 I started in my career in the auto industry. I recently joined the Ballas Team because I respected their mission of earning a customer by building a strong happy customer relationship through the highest level of service…before and after the sale.
While purchasing a new vehicle should be a happy event, I understand often enough the car buying experience can be tedious and stressful. This is where I can make the difference! I will take the time to listen to you and understand your needs offer the right vehicle to fulfill your desires and structure reasonable financing without high pressure. I look forward to meeting you.
Watch Dana's presentation of the 2010 Buick Lacrosse.
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Kate Zanella Kate is a graduate of Siena Heights University, with her degree in Business. While in school she was bestowed a Leadership Award. Kate has two adult children Shane and Gina. She is very involved with her grandchildren who live here in town. She loves to try all kinds of food but her favorites are Italian, Chinese or Lebanese. She loves gourmet cooking so if you have any recipes to swap give her a call. Any spare time is spent helping with Heroes in Action military support group and in various volunteer roles through the women's ministry in her church. Kate has been in retail sales her whole life. She came to join the Ballas team in 2000. She maintains her Buick and GMC Sales Professional status through satellite; web based or hands on classes. She is also our Child Safety Seat/ Safety Technician through SAFEKIDS.ORG. She really enjoys talking with her customers and making their total experience with Ballas Buick GMC a pleasant memorable one.
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Kate Zanella, New Buick & GMC Sales Direct Line: 419-720-6034 Email: kzanella@ballasbuickgmc.com |
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Janice Whittaker Janice was born and raised in Toledo. She has lived in Ft. Myers Beach, FL. and Charleston, SC., which is where she met her husband of 12 years, Tom. Tom and Janice were blessed with a beautiful daughter, Kaitlynn, who is currently attending Beverly Elementary School. Janice Spends whatever spare time she can, volunteering in various activities at Beverly. Janice has been in retail sales most of her adult life. She enjoys working with other people, which has kept her in the retail business so long. Janice and her family are avid Ohio State Football fans, and can always be found cheering the Buckeyes on during the football season. When asked what she is most proud of in her life, Janice responds, “First and foremost, my eleven year old daughter, Kaitlynn, and secondly, getting my job at Ballas.”
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Janice Whittaker, New Buick & GMC Sales Direct Line: 419-720-6006 Email: jwhittaker@ballasbuickgmc.com |
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Tony Ramirez, New Buick & GMC Sales Direct Line: 419-720-6035 Email: tramirez@ballasbuickgmc.com |
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Tony Ramirez Jr. First generation Mexican American, Tony Ramirez says his family came to this great country to succeed in every aspect of life. Tony was the son of immigrant parents and grew up in East Toledo and Rossford then attended the University of Toledo and played college baseball. Tony’s mother Diana Flores still lives in the area and is employed at the International Institute. While attending the University of Toledo Tony was elected President of the Alpha Psi Lambda fraternity. This was the nation’s first co-ed fraternity based on the principles of family and inclusiveness. Tony was also on the executive board of the Latino Student Union, and he was awarded the Diamante Award for community service. After college Tony continued to be active in his community serving as a Freemason. He is also a member of the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce and is on the Executive Committee to the Chamber’s local job exposition. Tony loves cars, sports of all kinds and he loves to dance the Salsa. In fact, Tony was an instructor of Latino dancing and has participated in various Latino dance events. When asked what he is most proud of in life, Tony quickly responds, “My beautiful children, Angelina, Makaylah and Andrew”. He adds, “I am proud of my culture and it is fun to pass along the traditions to my children. I really love the times when the family is all together and we are all speaking Spanish”. About his job, Tony says he loves working with and meeting the people. “It is just inspirational to hear about their lives and their trials and the success stories”. “At Ballas we think Tony is our success story and we are very proud of him and his accomplishments”, says Marianne Ballas.
Watch Tony Ramirez present the 2010 Buick Lacrosse.
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Rob Quinto, New Buick & GMC Sales, Fleet & Commercial Sales, & Information Technologies Direct Line: 419-720-6008 Cell: 419-467-0186 Email: rquinto@ballasbuickgmc.com |
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Rob Quinto Rob Quinto’s parents, Angel and Lolita Quinto, always wanted their son to follow in dad’s footsteps and become a physician, but Rob wasn’t sure. So after graduation from Sylvania High School and taking a few college courses, Rob enlisted in the U.S. Army and became a field medic, stationed on the DMZ in Korea. After a year in the Field Hospital it became clear to Rob that medicine wasn’t for him. When Rob returned to Toledo he enrolled at the University of Toledo taking business courses. This led to Rob’s career in the computer industry where he worked for fifteen years in networking, sales and training technology before coming to Ballas Buick GMC in 2001 working in sales and technology. Rob’s technology skills are showcased on the Ballas company website. He designs, updates and is continually bringing the latest improvements to the site. “This is my favorite job that I have ever had”, says Rob. “It has challenges and variety, the change is constant and I can see results” he ads. “It is obvious that Rob loves his job”, says Marianne Ballas. “You can walk by his desk at any time and he is taking on line classes and listening to on line broadcasts to keep up on what is happening in the industry, then he applies it to our business”, she ads. In his spare time Rob is a “family man”. He and his wife of 23 years, Pat, are proud of their three sons, Joseph (age 21), Michael (age 17) and Anthony (age 8). In addition to being the soccer coach for his sons, Rob and Pat have made it a mission to introduce them to musicals and musical theatre. The family also shares a passion for the Boston Red Sox and they made a vacation trip to Fenway Park in Boston to enjoy a game together. Rob is a person we are all proud to know. He is attentive and responsive to his fellow workers and he is a student of the industry, never fearing change. What a perfect fit for Ballas Buick GMC and our technology needs.
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