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General Manager
- Mike Maheras
- Dealer
- mlm@phillipschevrolet.com
- (708) 474-0000 EXT. 323
Hometown: Palos Park, IL
How Long Employed at Phillips Chevrolet: Since February 1997
How Long in the Car Business: Since September 1991
Hobbies: Going to my kids' activities such as karate, baseball,and
football games. I enjoy taking the family to professional
sporting games such as the White Sox, Bulls, and Hawks.
Favorite Sports Team: Bulls, Sox, Bears, and Hawks
Favorite Chevy:Â 1970 Chevelle
Favorite Food: Lou Malnati's pizza and Michelle's homemade lasagna
Favorite Song: "Eye of the Tiger" by Survivor
Favorite Movie: Risky Business
Favorite Vacation Spot: Florida with the familyI was born and raised in Palos Park. I am a graduate of Sandburg High School. I've been in the car business since 1991. I joined the Phillips Chevy team in 1997 as a Sales Manager, and like they say, hard work pays off. I am now the General Manager of Phillips Chevrolet. I am married with 3 wonderful kids. My favorite pastime, other than spending it with my family, is to visit the Augusta National, hanging out by the Amen Corner.
Mission Statements: "Doing the basics brilliantly" and "It's up to me."
Managers
- Justin Stubblefield
- General Sales Manager
- justin.stubblefield@phillipschevrolet.com
- (708) 474-0000 EXT. 404
Hometown: Chicago, Illinois
How Long Employed at Phillips Chevrolet: Since October 2014
How Long in the Car Business: Since 2003
Hobbies: Hanging out with my kids, playing chess and basketball
Favorite Sports Teams: Chicago Bulls and Cleveland Cavaliers
Favorite Chevy: Chevy Tahoe
Favorite Food: Cheeseburgers
Favorite Song: Never Would Have Made It - Marvin Sapp
Favorite Movie: Coming to America
Favorite Vacation Spot: Wisconsin DellsI am a family man who enjoys hanging out with his three kids and wife.
I'm also an active member in my local church.Favorite Quote: "Why wait to be memorable?"
- Howard Ward
- Sales Manager
- howard.ward@phillipschevrolet.com
- (708) 474-0000 EXT. 405
Hometown: Chicago, IL
How Long Employed at Phillips Chevrolet: Since April 2009
How Long in the Car Business: Since 1998
 Hobbies: Fishing, Sports
Favorite Sports Teams: Chicago White Sox, Bulls and Bears
Favorite Chevy: Chevy Camaro
Favorite Food: Seafood/Italian
Favorite Movie: The Usual Suspects
Favorite Vacation Spot: Las VegasI was born and raised on the south side of Chicago.
I studied economics at the University of Illinois. I love
working at Phillips Chevrolet because after a lengthy
career in the car business, I still love helping people.Favorite Quote: "Playoffs?!"
- Sam Darwish
- Sales Manager
- sam.darwish@phillipschevrolet.com
- (708) 474-0000 EXT. 440
Hometown: Orland Park, IL
How Long Employed at Phillips Chevrolet: Since March 2010
How Long in the Car Business: Since 2004
Hobbies: Spending time with my kids and swimming
Favorite Sports Teams: Chicago Blackhawks
Favorite Chevy: 2014 Chevy Impala
Favorite Movie: Action movies
Favorite Vacation Spot: Florida/Disneyworld
I was born in Bethlehem and raised in Jerusalem. I have been married to my wonderful wife for over 12 years and have four daughters. I am fluent in English, Arabic, and Hebrew. I love what I do.
Personal Philosphy: "My customers are my #1 priority."
- Cristina Delvecchio
- Sales Manager
- cristina.delvecchio@phillipschevrolet.com
- (708) 474-0000 EXT. 428
Hometown: Tinley Park, IL
How Long Employed at Phillips Chevrolet: Since November 2013
Hobbies: Working out, playing basketball, drawing
Favorite Sports Teams: Chicago White Sox, Bulls
Favorite Chevy: Chevy Corvette
Favorite Food: Pasta
Favorite Song: A Thousand Years - Christina Perry
Favorite Movie: Batman Rises
Favorite Vacation Spot: Arizona
I love to hang out with my friends and go out. I'm also a lover of
sports, watching them as well as playing them. You will always
find me in the gym. I love spending time with my mom as well.
Favorite Quote: "Some people want it to happen, some wish it would happen, others make it happen." - Michael Jordan
- David Ramirez
- Sales Manager
- david.ramirez@phillipschevrolet.com
- (866) 474-2222 ext 464
Hometown: Alsip, IL
How Long Employed at Phillips Chevrolet: Since July 2016
Hobbies: Chilling with my friends, going to concerts, going shopping, and watching movies
Favorite Sports Teams: Chicago Blackhawks, Bulls and Cubs
Favorite Chevy: Tahoe
Favorite Food: Pizza and sushi
Favorite Song: "Good Life" - Kanye West
Favorite Movie: The Waterboy
Favorite Vacation Spot: New YorkI'm just a chill bro trying to chill with my homies while making some good memories along the way..
Personal Philosophy: "You miss all the shots you don't take" - Wayne Gretzky
Finance
- Mike Ditola
- Finance Manager
- michael.ditola@phillipschevrolet.com
- (866) 474-2222 EXT. 407
Hometown:Â Crete, IL
How Long Employed at Phillips Chevrolet:Â Since June 2017
How Long in the Car Business:Â Since January 1989
Hobbies:Â Golf, fishing, family
Favorite Sports Team:Â Pittsburgh Steelers, Cubs, Fighting Irish
Favorite Chevy:Â 1970 Camaro
Favorite Food:Â Deep dish pizza
Favorite Song:Â "Heaven" by Kane Brown
Favorite Movie:Â Outlaw Josey Wales
Favorite Vacation Spot:Â ArubaÂBorn and raised in Crete, IL. Now living in Shererville IN. I've been Married 18 wonderful years with three beautiful children. I spend most of my off time watching my three kids play sports. I also enjoy being outdoors; golfing, fishing, and relaxing on the beach.
Mission Statement:Â "In the end we will only regret the chances we didn't take."
- Crystal Chavez
- Assistant Finance Manager
- crystal.chavez@phillipschevrolet.com
- (866) 474-2222 EXT 618
Hometown:Chicago, IL
How Long Employed at Phillips Chevrolet: Since April 2018
Favorite Sports Team:Barcelona Soccer Team
Favorite Chevy: Chevy Camaro
Favorite Food:Pizza
Favorite Vacation Spot: Bora BoraI am 22 years old and I am a manager at Dunkin Donuts. I just started my second job. I will be going back to school this fall to become a Pediatric Oncologist Nurse. Â
Personal Philosophy:"When I fall, pick myself up and try again"
Non-Commission Sales Specialists
- Robert Cisneros
- NON-COMMISSION SALES SPECIALIST
- robert.cisneros@phillipschevrolet.com
- 866-474-2222
- Darrin Johnson
- NON-COMMISSION SALES SPECIALIST
- darrin.johnson@phillipschevrolet.com
- (708) 474-0000 ext 437
Hometown:Â Chicago, IL
Hobbies:Â Skating. pool, bike riding
Favorite Sports Team:Â Bulls, cubs/Sox, Bears, and Hawks
Favorite Chevy:Â Chevy Camaro or SilveradoÂ
Favorite Food:Â Jerk chicken, macaroni, steak
Favorite Song:Â "Best Friend" by Ledisi and "Blueprint" by Jay Z
Favorite Movie:Â The Avengers, Black Panther, Men In Black
Favorite Vacation Spot:Â Any place warmI have lived in Chicago all my life; 49 years. Blessed to have my mother and father still alive, one brother and a son. My year-round activities are roller skating, dancing, playing pool and hanging with friends. I love watching all Chicago sports teams and cooking/barbecuing. Networking with all kinds of people is something I enjoy.
- Donna Lee
- NON-COMMISSION SALES SPECIALIST
- donna.lee@phillipschevrolet.com
- (708) 474-0000 EXT. 438
Hometown: Chicago, IL
How Long Employed at Phillips Chevrolet: Since December 2013
How Long In The Car Business: Since March 2005
Hobbies: Freelance writing, music, inspirational speaker
Favorite Sports: Basketball, tennis, football
Favorite Chevy: Chevy Corvette
Favorite Food: Seafood
Favorite Song: Nobody Greater - VaShawn Mitchell
Favorite Movie: Breakfast at Tiffanys
Favorite Vacation Spot: Los AngelesThirteen years in the auto industry, specializing in outstanding customer service, sales and leasing, sub and prime financing.
Mission Statement: My mission is always to provide my customers with a sales experience that they will never forget and will always remember.
- Eddie Sutton
- NON-COMMISSION SALES SPECIALIST
- ed.sutton@phillipschevrolet.com
- (708) 474-0000 EXT. 436
Hometown: Chicago, IL
How Long Employed at Phillips Chevrolet: Since September 2015
Hobbies:Â Spending time with kids, collecting sneakers
Favorite Sports Team: Baltimore Ravens
Favorite Chevy:Â Chevelle SS 1970
Favorite Food: Jerk Alfredo
Favorite Song: "This Fire Burns" by Killswitch Engage
Favorite Movie: House Party
Favorite Vacation Spot: TexasBorn in Chicago, IL, Raised in Park Forest, IL graduate of Rish East high school. Father of two kids, looking forward to growing with Phillips Chevrolet.
Mission Statement: "Don't count the days, make the days count."
- Eric Pickett
- NON-COMMISSION SALES SPECIALIST
- eric.pickett@phillipschevrolet.com
- (708) 474-0000 EXT. 448
Hometown: Detroit, MI
How Long Employed at Phillips Chevrolet: Since September 2014
Hobbies: Photography, videography and fishing
Favorite Sports Teams: Chicago Bulls and White Sox
Favorite Chevy: Silverado
Favorite Food: Caribbean
Favorite Movie: Life
Favorite Vacation Spot: Caribbean IslandsBorn and raised in Detroit, MI and moved to Chicago in the mid-80's.
I have two kids, a daughter that is 25 years old and a son that is 20 years old. I am also a member of the Salem Baptist Church of Chicago and a small business owner, Images by Eric.Personal Philosophy: All things are difficult before they are easy.
- Gerardo Bravo
- NON-COMMISSION SALES SPECIALIST
- gerardo@phillipschevrolet.com
- 866-474-2222 ext 443
- Joshua McCraw
- Non-Commission Sales Specialist
- joshua.mccraw@phillipschevrolet.com
- (708) 474-0000 EXT. 416
- Mike Stramaglia
- NON-COMMISSION SALES SPECIALIST
- michael.stramaglia@phillipschevrolet.com
- (708) 474-0000 EXT. 466
Hometown: Palos Park, IL
How Long Employed at Phillips Chevrolet: Since December 2015
Hobbies: Playing sports, karaoke, and having fun
Favorite Chevy: 2015 Chevrolet Malibu
Favorite Food: Stuffed Peppers
Favorite Song: "You've Got a Friend" - James Taylor
Favorite Movie: Gladiator
Favorite Vacation Spot: Las Vegas/HawaiiI was born and raised in Palos Park, IL. I am a graduate of
Carl Sandburg High School. I love my two children, Kyle and
Micayla! I am starting a new chapter in life at Phillips Chevy
and couldn't have asked for a better place to start. Thank
you Michael Maheras for the extra push!Personal Philosophy: "Any job big or small, do it right or don't do it at all.
- Monty Samad
- NON-COMMISSION SALES SPECIALIST
- monty.samad@phillipschevrolet.com
- 866-474-2222 EXT. 454
- Philip Derkacy
- Commercial Truck Manager & Non-Commission Sales Specialist
- philip.derkacy@phillipschevrolet.com
- (708) 474-0000 EXT. 446
Hometown: Three Oaks, MI
How Long Employed at Phillips Chevrolet: Since May 2014
Hobbies: Working out, golfing
Favorite Sports Teams: Chicago Bears, Blackhawks, White Sox
Favorite Chevy: Corvette Stingray
Favorite Food: Pizza
Favorite Movie: Wallstreet
Favorite Vacation Spot: JamaicaI grew up on the south side of Chicago and lived in Mokena,
IL for 15 years. I moved to New Buffalo, MI 4 years ago.
I'm married and we have a 18-year-old daughter and 15-year-old
son. I was in the financial industry for 20 years, soliciting high
end customers building a trading company. I know working
in the Phillips sales department is a perfect progression for me,
and I look forward to help build and grow the Phillips Chevrolet brand.Favorite Quote: "You have to dare to do what you're afraid to do. Life is too short for self doubt."
- Ryan Adams
- NON-COMMISSION SALES SPECIALIST
- ryan.adams@phillipschevrolet.com
- 866-474-2222 ext 409
- Shawn Breish
- NON-COMMISSION SALES SPECIALIST
- shawn.breish@phillipschevrolet.com
- (708) 474-0000 EXT. 465
Hometown: Frankfort, IL
How Long Employed at Phillips Chevrolet: Since August 2015
Hobbies: working out, spending time with family and friends
Favorite Sports Team: Chicago Bears
Favorite Chevy: Chevrolet Tahoe
Favorite Food: Pizza
Favorite Movie: Scarface
Favorite Vacation Spot: JamaicaI love spending time with my family. My children are
such a blessing. I am passionate about working for
Chevy and truly enjoy meeting new people.Personal Philosphy: "Life has two rules: #1. Never quit. #2. Always remember rule #1"
- Troy Ivory
- NON-COMMISSION SALES SPECIALIST
- troy.ivory@phillipschevrolet.com
- (708) 474-0000 EXT. 620
Hometown: Markham, IL
How Long Employed at Phillips Chevrolet: Since January 2016
How Long In The Car Business: Since May 2003
Hobbies: Reading, traveling, cooking and hanging out with friends
Favorite Sports: Chicago Cubs and Bears
Favorite Chevy: Chevy Camaro
Favorite Food: Seafood
Favorite Song: "Best You Ever Had" - John Legend
Favorite Movie: Pulp Fiction
Favorite Vacation Spot: Los Angeles, CAI am the youngest of four, two brothers and a sister.
I have three beautiful children, ages 22,16,10. I love
sports and spending time with family and friends.Mission Statement:Nothing is as contagious as enthusiasm.
Internet Department
- Chris Smith
- Internet Sales Director
- chris.smith@phillipschevrolet.com
- (708) 474-0000 EXT. 425
Hometown:Â Midlothian, IL
How Long Employed at Phillips Chevrolet:Â Since August 2006
How Long in the Car Business:Â Since 1992
Hobbies:Â Photography, any outdoor activity; cars and bikes.
Favorite Chevy:Â Z06 Corvette
Favorite Food:Â Chinese
Favorite Song:Â Anything that triggers a fun memory
Favorite Movie:Â The Goonies
Favorite Vacation Spot:Â CaliforniaÂI'm always up for a challenge, I always look after friends and family, I always help someone in need.
Mission Statement:Â "Nothing's impossible"
- Melissa O'Malley
- Assistant Internet Sales Manager
- melissa.omalley@phillipschevrolet.com
- (708) 474-0000 EXT. 616
- Luis Cervantes
- INTERNET SALES SPECIALIST
- luis.cervantes@phillipschevrolet.com
- (708) 474-0000 ext 317
Service
- Vince Collaro
- Service Manager
- vincent.collaro@phillipschevrolet.com
- (708) 474-0000 EXT. 417
Hometown: Burbank, IL
How Long Employed at Phillips Chevrolet: Since August 2005
Hobbies: Traveling, sports, snowboarding
Favorite Sports Teams: Chicago Bears, Blackhawks, Bulls, and Cubs
Favorite Chevy: Corvette Stingray, Tahoe
Favorite Food: Steak
Favorite Movie: Happy Gilmore
Favorite Vacation Spot: Beaches or MountainsI was born and raised in Burbank, Illinois. Cars have been my
passion since I was a child. I've worked for the Phillips organization
for almost 10 years, and each day here is a great new adventure,
helping the customers any way I can!
- Sean Sims
- Assistant Service Manager
- sean.sims@phillipschevrolet.com
- (708) 474-0000 EXT. 421
Hometown: Chicago, IL
How Long Employed at Phillips Chevrolet: Since December 2014
How Long in the Car Business: Since December 2009
Hobbies: Playing basketball, spending time with my kids, playing the drums and fishing
Favorite Sports Team: Dallas Cowboys
Favorite Chevy: Chevrolet Impala
Favorite Food: Chicken Fried Rice
Favorite Song: "Man in the Mirror" by Michael Jackson
Favorite Movie: Belly
Favorite Vacation Spot: Atlanta, GAI love road trips with great music. The car business has changed my life in a positive way! I look forward to a bright future with GM and advancing my career.
Favorite Quote: "The sky is the limit!"
- Rogelio Maynez
- Service Specialist
- rogelio.maynez@phillipschevrolet.com
- (708) 474-0000 EXT. 419
- Richard Defries
- Service Specialist
- (866) 474-2222 EXT. 625
Hometown:Â Chicago Heights, IL
How Long Employed at Phillips Chevrolet:Â Since October 2017
Hobbies:Â custom car fabricationÂ
Favorite Sports Team:Â Blackhawks
Favorite Chevy:Â 1969 Camaro
Favorite Food:Â Steaks
Favorite Song:Â "Flicker" by Porter Robinson
Favorite Movie:Â Shawshank Redemption
Favorite Vacation Spot:Â St. LuciaMarried. Living in Lansing. Have a dog. Enjoy working on cars, technology, spending time with friends & family, watching anime.
- Emanuel Lira
- Service Specialist
- emanuel.lira@phillipschevrolet.com
- (866) 474-2222 ext 444
Hometown:Â Harvey, IL
How Long Employed at Phillips Chevrolet:Â Since November 2019
How Long in the Car Business:Â Since March 2018
Hobbies:Â video games, soccer, baking
Favorite Sports Team:Â Real Madrid, Cubs
Favorite Chevy:Â Impala
Favorite Food:Â Mexican
Favorite Song:Â "Nikkie" by Logic
Favorite Movie:Â End of Watch
Favorite Vacation Spot:Â MexicoClass of 2914 at Thornwood high school. Used to sell cars at Napleton Hyundai & KIA for a year. Played soccer all 4 years of high school and became sectional final winner.
Mission Statements:Â "Slow feet don't eat."
- Josh Packard
- SERVICE SPECIALIST
- josh.packard@phillipschevrolet.com
- 866-474-2222 ext 450
- Monee Rhone
- Service Appt Specialist
- (866) 474-2222 ext 615
- James Kaiser
- Inventory Photographer
Technicians
- Barry
- Service Technician
- Brian
- Service Technician
- Daniel
- Service Technician
- David
- Service Technician
- Hilario
- Service Technician
- James
- Service Technician
- James
- Service Technician
- Louis
- SERVICE TECHNICIAN
- Milton
- Service Technician
- Milton
- Service Technician
- Richard
- Service Technician
Parts
- Jeff Van Deursen
- Parts Manager
- jeff.van@phillipschevrolet.com
- (708) 474-0000 EXT. 411
Hometown: South Holland, IL
How Long Employed at Phillips Chevrolet: Since October 2013
How Long In The Car Business: Since February 1988
Hobbies: Hunting, camping, hiking
Favorite Sports Teams: Chicago Blackhawks, Bears, and Cubs
Favorite Chevy: Chevy Impala SS
Favorite Food: Cheeseburgers, and lots of them
Favorite Song: Walk - Pantera
Favorite Vacation Spot: Indiana DunesI grew up in South Holland, Illinois and lived there until I got married.
I lived in Chicago Heights for five years then moved to Dyer, Indiana.
I have two teenage kids and two crazy dogs.Favorite Quote: "Be greedy when people are fearful, and be fearful when people are greedy." - Warren Buffett
- Richard Bodden
- Parts Specialist
- richard.bodden@phillipschevrolet.com
- (708) 474-0000 EXT. 412
Hometown: Laurel, Maryland
How Long Employed at Phillips Chevrolet: Since October 2013
How Long In The Car Business: Since June 2005
Hobbies: Music
Favorite Sports Teams: Washington Redskins
Favorite Chevy: ZL1 Camaro
Favorite Food: PizzaI grew up in Maryland and moved out into the Chicagoland area while doing missions work. Currently I live in the Lansing area where I work at Phillips Chevrolet and serve as a worship director at a local church.
Favorite Quote:"Let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds."
- Jeremy Morris
- Parts Specialist
- jeremy@phillipschevrolet.com
- (708) 474-0000 EXT. 413
Hometown: South Holland, IL
How Long Employed at Phillips Chevrolet: Since December 2013
Hobbies: Fishing and Karate
Favorite Sports Team: Chicago Bears and Brooklyn Nets
Favorite Chevy: Chevrolet Impala
Favorite Food: Mexican Food, I love tacos
Favorite Song: Lisa Lisa - All Cried Out
Favorite Movie: 13 Going on 30
Favorite Vacation Spot: IndianaI grew up in South Holland. I attended Thornwood High School and graduated in 2012. I have a pet gerbil named Sue. In my free time I like to play World of War Craft and cook with my older brother.
Favorite Quote: "Sometimes you have to forget what's gone, appreciate what still remains, and look forward to what's coming next."
- Matthew Guerra
- Parts Specialist
- matt.guerra@phillipschevrolet.com
- (708) 474-0000 EXT. 414
Hometown: Chicago, IL
How Long Employed at Phillips Chevrolet: Since October 2013
How Long in the Car Business: Since November 2009
Hobbies: Playing basketball and baseball, watching movies, going fishing, and drawing
Favorite Sports Team: Chicago White Sox, Bears, and Blackhawks
Favorite Chevy: 2014 Chevrolet Impala
Favorite Food: Pasta
Favorite Movie: Interview with the Vampires
Favorite Vacation Spot: Anywhere but homeI was born and raised in Chicago, IL. I have four brothers and one sister. I enjoy spending time with my family and friends. My son is my pride and joy.
Favorite Quote: "Everything gets better with time."
- Xavier Ford
- PARTS SPECIALIST
- xavier.ford@phillipschevrolet.com
- (708) 474-0000 EXT. 415
Office
- Mary Rollins
- Office Manager
- (866) 474-2222 EXT. 427
- Gina Montealegre
- Administrative Assistant
- Lisa Hecimovich
- Accounts Payable
- (866) 474-2222 EXT. 403
- Simone Williams
- Warranty Administrator
- (866) 474-2222 EXT. 452
- Maria Morin
- Biller/L&T
- (866) 474-2222 EXT. 469
- Angelle Vanderwarf
- PRE-BILLER
- Amanda Sprinkle
- Staffing Coordinator
- amanda@phillipschevrolet.com
- (866) 474-2222 EXT. 326