Staff

Management

  • Gary Uftring

    Gary Uftring

    Dealer Principal

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    Gary Uftring

    Gary Uftring

    Dealer Principal

    Gary Uftring has been a fixture to central Illinois car buyers for many years, including before the acquisition of his first dealership in Washington. Mr. Uftring began his automotive career on the wash rack at a small dealership in Minonk, Illinois. Armed with the determination to succeed and the desire to become a top salesman, he took advantage of opportunities as a “fill in” sales consultant when the store was short staffed. When he turned 18, the owner of the dealership agreed to let him sell cars full time. Because he was so young, Mr. Uftring focused on exceptional product knowledge and a passion for cars – two traits that serve him well to this day. Over the years, Mr. Uftring has developed an/or acquired multiple dealerships in central Illinois. However, his focus has always remained on great customer service and a commitment to giving back to the community.

  • Joe Knapp

    Joe Knapp

    General Manager / Partner

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    Joe Knapp

    Joe Knapp

    General Manager / Partner

    I was raised and went to school in Washington. I currently live in Eureka with my wife. My son attends the University of Iowa. Outside of work, I enjoy showing cattle, motorcycling and the Chicago Bears football team. There’s always something new every day, and I always enjoy meeting new people. Integrity, reputation and honesty are what I like most about the Uftring Auto Group organization. My favorite vehicles to sell are Silverados and Corvettes! Each customer of mine can expect to be treated like family. A promise made is a promise kept.

  • Dan Staggs

    Dan Staggs

    Sales Manager

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    Dan Staggs

    Dan Staggs

    Sales Manager

    I’m from Wabash, Indiana, but currently live in Bloomington. I have a lovely wife, Janet, and we have raised four children together. I also have two beautiful grandchildren. When I’m not selling, I love to golf and watch football and baseball. I am a huge Detroit Tigers, Notre Dame Fighting Irish, and New York Jets fan! I, however, enjoy being with my family above all. What I love most about selling cars and trucks is helping people get the vehicle they want and need. There is nothing more rewarding than seeing the look on a customer’s face after you have put them into their desired car. I love being motivated by my coworkers, and carrying on the deed. We are a big family here at Uftring, and I am constantly reminded by the honesty and positivity that is displayed on a daily basis. When you buy from me, you can expect a friendly, knowledgeable buying experience. I won’t see you drive off the lot in a new car until I know you are 100% satisfied. I, myself, drive a Chevy Traverse. I enjoy selling the SUVs the most because of the practicality and versatility of them. Whether you want one as well, or are looking for something different, I will help you choose! Come see me today, and I will work hard to provide you the best experience possible.

  • Chad Uftring

    Chad Uftring

    Sales Manager - Used Car Outlet

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    Chad Uftring

    Chad Uftring

    Sales Manager - Used Car Outlet

    I am from Washington and currently live in Germantown Hills. My wife Melissa works at the Pekin DMV, and together we have 3 children, Jake, Wes, and our daughter Casey. Outside of work I enjoy fishing and boating. I love watching my customers get the vehicle they want and leave with a big smile. The Uftring Auto Group has great people to work with and work for.

  • Brian Tigue

    Brian Tigue

    General Sales Manager

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    Brian Tigue

    Brian Tigue

    General Sales Manager

    I have been with Uftring Chevrolet since October of 2013. I was born and raised right here in Washington, IL and currently live here in town. I am married to my beautiful wife Hailey and have three daughters, Brooklynn, Channing and Lux. When I am not at work I am hanging out with my girls. When they don’t want to hang out with me, I enjoy working outside, golfing and taking on home renovation projects “that seem to never end.” A customer should expect an honest an low pressure experience. I don’t want to sell you just any vehicle, I want to help you find the one that you truly want to fit your budget. Most importantly, we will have fun. The vehicle I love selling the most is the Silverado. There are so many different applications to a Silverado it is always intriguing to me to find out how someone plans on using and enjoying theirs. Uftring Chevrolet is a place that puts our customers first. I invite you to come in and visit us today at Uftring Chevrolet in Washington!

  • Ken Miller

    Ken Miller

    Finance Manager

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    Ken Miller

    Ken Miller

    Finance Manager

    I am proud to work for Uftring Chevrolet in live right here in Washington. My wife Colleen and I have 3 children, Jacob, Brittany and Kasey, and 1 granddaughter Gracie. Outside of work I enjoy fishing, hunting, and watching fast pitch softball. My favorite types of vehicles to sell are Corvettes and Silverados. My customers can always expect that I will do my best to help them out in purchasing their new car, and I will get them a great deal. What I like most about working for this organization is the way Uftring treats people, our great service department and great body shop.

  • Kyle Merritt

    Kyle Merritt

    Finance Manager

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    Kyle Merritt

    Kyle Merritt

    Finance Manager

    I’m originally from Morton, IL, and now live in East Peoria. I’ve been with Uftring since March of 2010. I am married to Kirsten, and we have two beautiful kids named Madissyn and Hunter. I’m a big Chicago Bears and Cubs fan! I also love to fish and spend time outdoors with my family. What I love most about Uftring is the staff as a whole. The people I work with make this job a great experience. I also love the values that Gary and the rest of the Uftring family represents. I enjoy building a relationship with our customers and want to make sure they drive away happy! Customer service is our top priority. I drive a Silverado myself, and love how capable and dependable of a vehicle it is. I look forward to seeing you at Uftring Chevrolet in Washington.

Sales Department

  • Randy Macdonald

    Randy Macdonald

    Sales Consultant

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    Randy Macdonald

    Randy Macdonald

    Sales Consultant

    I am originally from Peoria, but am now and have been a Washington resident for a long time. I have an amazing wife, Kim, and two lovely daughters, Jessica and Kaitlyn. Kim works at the library at Five Points. Jessica and her husband Grant also live in Washington, and both teach at Washington Central. They have three sons: Tye, Paxson, and Rhett. Kaitlyn is a junior at Augustana College where she majors in secondary education. I am a lucky man who enjoys being with my family. I also enjoy hunting, fishing, and watching sports. Anything that’s outside has my interest. What I love most about selling cars and trucks at Uftring Chevy is meeting new people, helping them buy the vehicle they want, and making new friends in the process. I am both happy and lucky to say that I work for Uftring alongside a great staff of people and in a beautiful facility. You can expect to be treated the way you wish to be treated. I won’t pressure you to hop in the first vehicle you see, and I will be both honest and knowledgeable in the process. After you make a purchase with me, I hope we stay in touch so I can answer any questions or concerns you may have. I will take care of you after the sale. Obviously, any car I see is a new, unique experience. I like the idea of being able to see many different makes and models on a daily basis. However, I am a “truck guy”. I’d say I have the most fun selling Chevy Silverados, mainly because it’s tied to my interests and hobbies. I love to build common ground with other truck buyers, tap into their interests, and learn more about them in the process. I will strive to make your car buying experience a memorable one. Come visit me at Uftring Chevy in Washington today, and I’ll put you in the vehicle you want!

  • Nick Cramer

    Nick Cramer

    Sales Consultant

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    Nick Cramer

    Nick Cramer

    Sales Consultant

    I grew up in Washington, and graduated Washington High School in 2003. I currently live in Peoria and have been with Uftring Chevy for 3 years now. Outside of work I enjoy playing and watching all sports, traveling, road trips, sight seeing, making people laugh, movies and snowmobiling. I enjoy selling cars and trucks for many reasons, especially showing my customers all the new technologies of a vehicle and making my customers happy. What I like most about the Uftring Auto Group is the honesty, integrity and values that this organization practices. Any customer can expect to have fun buying the right car from me. I’m very personable, fun, caring and I treat all my customers just like friends and not like a salesman. No high pressure with me, always honest and making sure I find the best car that fits their needs. I remind people of John Candy, I love to have a good time and make people laugh!

  • Wesley Donlan

    Wesley Donlan

    Sales Consultant

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    Wesley Donlan

    Wesley Donlan

    Sales Consultant

    I was born, raised and currently reside in Peoria. I am married to my wife Kassidy who is a nurse at OSF. Our daughter’s name is Aria. I am a huge sports fan and favor the White Sox, Bears and Ohio State Buckeyes. I enjoy playing golf and video games in my free time. Selling cars and trucks is very rewarding as I get to see customers smile and enjoy their dream car at delivery. The Uftring Chevrolet family is a great one to be a part of. Gary Uftring takes care of his employees and makes working for this company very enjoyable. I pride myself on taking customers needs and wants into consideration when finding a vehicle. I want to make sure each customer gets exactly what they want along with a stress free experience. As an owner of a Silverado, I enjoy selling them the most. I also enjoy selling Corvettes as I have a love for sports cars.

  • Ryan Charlton

    Ryan Charlton

    Sales Consultant

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    Ryan Charlton

    Ryan Charlton

    Sales Consultant

    I grew up in Washington and currently reside there with my family. My wife Amber and I have 3 children. Charlie is the oldest who plays baseball and basketball at school. Harper is the middle child and plays soccer. Amelia is my youngest and she does dance. We have two dogs named Whiskey and Toby. Outside of work, I enjoy attending my kids sporting events, live music, traveling, cooking and barbecuing. I love meeting new people every day at work, creating relationships, helping them find the perfect vehicle. At Uftring Chevrolet you get to be a part of a family atmosphere anchored in the Uftring Auto Group’s core values. Whether you visit for sales, parts, body shop or service, you are working with people of integrity. As a Sales Consultant, you can expect a fun and honest experience during your purchase and beyond. I am very committed to finding the perfect vehicle that fits your budget. I enjoy selling Corvettes for the experience alone. Whether it’s a customer’s first Corvette or their 10th, the excitement is always there. I also enjoy selling the Chevy Traverse as it is a family friendly SUV I can relate to.

    “…so toss away stuff you don’t need int he end. But keep what’s important and know who’s your friend.”  -Phish

  • Ben Taylor

    Ben Taylor

    Sales Consultant

    Ben Taylor

    Ben Taylor

    Sales Consultant

  • Roger Johnston

    Roger Johnston

    Sales Consultant

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    Roger Johnston

    Roger Johnston

    Sales Consultant

    I grew up in Glasford but now live in East Peoria. My fiancé is Sidni and we have a daughter named Arielle. I enjoy sports, mixed martial arts preferably, spending time with family, camping, fishing, writing, watching movies, playing video games and much more. As a Sales Consultant, I have been given the opportunity to meet new people and experience the new technology advancements happening in the automotive industry. Watching a customer drive off in their dream car brings me so much joy. Uftring Chevrolet is a close knit family with friendly, fair and helpful staff. My mission is to do my best to ensure every customer leaves with a smile on their face and a friend they can trust. I enjoy selling Tahoes, Suburbans and Silverados the most because of the astounding technologies throughout. I would love to assist you in finding the car of your dreams!

  • Richard Geier

    Richard Geier

    Sales Consultant

    Richard Geier

    Richard Geier

    Sales Consultant

  • Clay VanDyke

    Clay VanDyke

    Sales Consultant

    Clay VanDyke

    Clay VanDyke

    Sales Consultant

  • Nick Gorham

    Nick Gorham

    Sales Consultant

    Nick Gorham

    Nick Gorham

    Sales Consultant

Fleet Department

  • Jeff Peters

    Jeff Peters

    Fleet and Commercial Sales Manager

    Jeff Peters

    Jeff Peters

    Fleet and Commercial Sales Manager

  • Craig Barnes

    Craig Barnes

    Commercial Account Manager

    Craig Barnes

    Craig Barnes

    Commercial Account Manager

  • Aubrey Higgins

    Aubrey Higgins

    Commercial & Fleet Administrative Assistant

    Aubrey Higgins

    Aubrey Higgins

    Commercial & Fleet Administrative Assistant

  • Tim Roth

    Tim Roth

    Fleet Account Manager

    Tim Roth

    Tim Roth

    Fleet Account Manager

Service Department

  • Dewayne Gray

    Dewayne Gray

    Service Manager

    Dewayne Gray

    Dewayne Gray

    Service Manager

  • Nate Mescher

    Nate Mescher

    Assistant Service Manager

    Nate Mescher

    Nate Mescher

    Assistant Service Manager

  • Angie Uftring

    Angie Uftring

    Courtesy Transportation Coordinator

    Angie Uftring

    Angie Uftring

    Courtesy Transportation Coordinator

  • John Driskell

    John Driskell

    Reconditioning Manager

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    John Driskell

    John Driskell

    Reconditioning Manager

    I have been with the Uftring Auto Group since 1994. I grew up in Metamora and currently reside in Washington. I have been married to my wife Pam for 23 years and have 4 children along with 1 grandson. I am passionate about working on cars along with fishing in my free time.

  • Michael Chioni

    Michael Chioni

    Service Advisor

    Michael Chioni

    Michael Chioni

    Service Advisor

  • Alex Brinker

    Alex Brinker

    Service Consultant

    Alex Brinker

    Alex Brinker

    Service Consultant

  • Rhonda Zook

    Rhonda Zook

    Assistant Service Advisor

    Rhonda Zook

    Rhonda Zook

    Assistant Service Advisor

  • Nattie Jackson

    Nattie Jackson

    Service Advisor

    Nattie Jackson

    Nattie Jackson

    Service Advisor

  • Cindy Slater

    Cindy Slater

    Hostess

    Cindy Slater

    Cindy Slater

    Hostess

Parts Department

  • Clint Sommer

    Clint Sommer

    Parts Manager

    Clint Sommer

    Clint Sommer

    Parts Manager

  • Russ Dirks

    Russ Dirks

    Parts Counterperson

    Russ Dirks

    Russ Dirks

    Parts Counterperson

Body Shop

  • Tim Smith

    Tim Smith

    Body Shop Manager

    Tim Smith

    Tim Smith

    Body Shop Manager

  • Dawn Guerrero

    Dawn Guerrero

    Assistant Body Shop Manager

    Dawn Guerrero

    Dawn Guerrero

    Assistant Body Shop Manager

Administration

  • Debbie Stokes

    Debbie Stokes

    Administrative Assistant

    Debbie Stokes

    Debbie Stokes

    Administrative Assistant

  • Beth Bradley

    Beth Bradley

    Business Development Representative

    Beth Bradley

    Beth Bradley

    Business Development Representative

  • Stacy Craft

    Stacy Craft

    Business Development Representative

    Stacy Craft

    Stacy Craft

    Business Development Representative

  • Twila Felker

    Twila Felker

    Receptionist

    Twila Felker

    Twila Felker

    Receptionist

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