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Send a MessageRandy Habiger
Toyota General Manager
Randy Habiger is the General Manager at Crown Toyota. He is from Ellinwood, KS and is a graduate of Barton CC and N.A.D.A Dealer Academy. His favorite thing about working at Crown is the camaraderie and exciting atmosphere. He would describe Crown as a rewarding and enjoyable team environment. Randy and his wife Tara have been married 25 years and they have 4 kids. If he could spend the day with any famous person (living or dead), he would choose Warren Buffet. His karaoke song of choice is "Don't Stop Believin" by Journey. If Randy had to eat one meal the rest of his life, he'd choose the Nuke Laloosh Pizza from Johnny's Tavern.
Jacob Sacks
Volkswagen General Manager
Jake Sacks is entering his 19th year at Crown Automotive. He is a proud father of four - Stella, Maverick, Mack, and Maddox- and wife Brittany. He is a graduate of the University of Kansas with a degree in Sports Management and has a Masters of Business Administration from Baker University. When he's not at the dealership he enjoys watching sports and spending time with the family. Customer experience and satisfaction is his top priority.
Brent Cutler
Toyota Sales Manager
Brent is from Topeka, KS, and is a former Navy Submariner. He is also a huge fan of the Royals, Chiefs, and Jayhawks.
Dallas Summers
Volkswagen Sales Manager
Dallas is originally from Erie, PA, and is the Volkswagen Sales Manager here at Crown. In his free time, he enjoys spending time with his kids and woodworking. If he could only eat one meal for the rest of his life, it would be pizza, and at karaoke night he would sing anything country. If he could spend the day with anyone, it would be his dad.
Zac Swearingen
Pre-Owned Sales Manager
Zac Swearingen is the Pre-Owned Sales Manager at Crown. He is originally from St. Joseph, MO. He has three daughters and has been with Crown for over 20 years. Zac's hobbies include watching golf. He looks forward to helping you find the right car here at Crown!
Bud Stagg
Sales Consultant
Bud Stagg, from Merriam, is a Sales Consultant here at Crown. He enjoys golfing in his free time. If he could only eat one meal for the rest of his life, he'd eat steak and salad. If Bud could spend the day with anyone, he'd spend it with Arnold Palmer.
Colton Wiley
Sales Consultant
Colton Wiley, from Overland Park, is a Sales Consultant here at Crown. Colton loves movies and any and all sports. If he could only eat one thing for the rest of his life, he'd eat a good cheeseburger. Colton unfortunately wouldn't sing at karaoke night. If he could spend 1 day with anyone, he'd spend it with Alfred Hitchcock.
Charlie Ross
Sales Consultant
Charlie Ross is a Sales Consultant at Crown. He is from Kansas City. Charlie enjoys golf and poker. If he could only eat one meal the rest of his life, he would eat steak. He unfortunately would not sing at karaoke night. If he could spend the day with anyone, he would spend it with Jack Nicklaus.
David Wilson
Sales Consultant
David Wilson is from Lebo, Ks. He graduated from Bethel college in 1997 with a B.A. degree. David is a Sales Consultant and enjoys working with people. He describes Crown as a people-oriented dealership who cares about it's employees and puts their customers first. His favorite meal is a steak with a side salad and enjoys windsurfing in his pass-time. David has two kids and is a former divorce mediator. If David could spend the day with any famous person he would choose Ayn Rand, and his go-to karaoke artist is Chris Stapleton.
Jay Ardahl
Sales Consultant
Jay Ardahl, from Baldwin City, is a Sales Consultant here at Crown. He enjoys pool, football, music, fishing, an riding motorcycles. If he could only eat one thing for the rest of his life, he'd eat a T-bone steak. Jay's go-to karaoke song is "Nothing Compares to You" by Chris Cornell. If he could spend the day with anyone, he'd want to spend it with Jesus Christ.
JP Frazier-Baker
Sales Consultant
JP Frazier-Baker, from Olathe, is a Sales Consultant here at Crown. He enjoys sports, lifting, video games, and spending time with his friends. If he could only eat one thing for the rest of his life, he'd eat Chiptole. If he could spend the day with anyone, he'd want to spend it with his grandpa.
Jerad Canady
Sales Consultant
Jerad Canady, originally from Mesa, AZ, is a Sales Consultant here at Crown. He enjoys video games and skateboarding in his free time. If he could only at one meal for the rest of his life, he'd eat Texas Roadhouse steak dinner with rolls. Jerad's go-to karaoke song is "Skaterboi". If he could spend the day with anyone, he'd want to spend it with his mother.
Josh Abel
Sales Consultant
Josh Abel, a Sales Consultant, is originally from Winchester, KS. He attended both JCCC as well as the University of Kansas. His favorite thing about Crown is the fact that it isn't a 'typical dealership.' Josh is the oldest of four boys, and enjoys driving around in his Polaris Ranger in his free-time. If he could spend one day with anyone he would choose actress Emma Watson. His go to karaoke song is "Hero" by Enrique Iglesias. If he could only eat one thing for the rest of his life, it would be barbecue chicken pizza (Red Baron) with copious amounts of ranch sauce.
Mason Anderson
Sales Consultant
Mason Anderson, from Lawrence, is a Sales Consultant here at Crown. He enjoys astrophotography and KU basketball. If he could only eat one meal for the rest of his life, he'd eat steak and baked potatoes. Mason's go-to karaoke song is "Tombstone" by Rod Wave. If he could spend the day with anyone, he'd spend it with his great grandfather.
Myk Barta
Sales Consultant
Myk Barta is a Sales Consultant originally from Lawrence, KS. His favorite part about being a member of Crown is being able to help people get the vehicle that they want/need. He believes Crown is the place to buy the vehicle of your dreams! He loves music, and joys going to the dirt track races in his free-time. If he could spend one day with anyone, he would pick musician Elvis Presley. His go-to karaoke song would be anything by Journey.
Noah Winans
Sales Consultant
Noah Winans, from Lenexa, is a Sales Consultant here at Crown. He enjoys golfing in his free time. If he could only eat one meal for the rest of his life, he'd eat orange chicken and fried rice from Panda Express. Noah's go-to karaoke song is "Hold the Line" by Toto. If he could spend the day with anyone, he'd spend it with Tiger Woods.
Paul Miller
Sales Consultant
Paul Miller, from Leawood, is a Sales Consultant, here at Crown. He enjoys golf, Chiefs football, ad KU basketball. If he could eat one thing for the rest of his life, he'd want to eat a medium rare steak and a loaded baked potato. Paul's go-to karaoke song is "Stairway to Heaven". If he could spend the day with anyone, he'd want to spend it with Jesus.
Randy Disoso
Sales Consultant
Randy Disoso, from Stillwater, OK, is a Sales Consultant here at Crown. He enjoys traveling, fishing, KU football and basketball, and the Royals and Chiefs. If he could only eat one meal for the rest of his life, he'd eat fajitas. Randy's go-to karaoke song is "It's Your Love". If he could spend the day with anyone, he'd want to spend it with his father.
Scott Davids
Sales Consultant
Scott Davids, from Basehor, is a Sales Consultant here at Crown. He enjoys hanging out with friends and playing basketball and video games. If he could only eat one meal for the rest of his life, he'd eat Mexican food. Scott's go-to karaoke song is Tequila. If he could spend the day with anyone, he'd want to spend it with Steve Jobs.
Teddy Carttar
Sales Consultant
Teddy Carttar, from Lawrence, is a Sales Consultant here at Crown. He is an aspiring race car driver who enjoys working on his car, trying new foods, and hiking in Colorado. If he could only eat one meal for the rest of his life he would eat steak fajitas and horchata. Teddy's go-to karaoke song is "Midnight Train to Georgia" by Gladys Knight and the Pips.
Tristan Bland
Sales Consultant
Tristan is a Sales Consultant originally from Augusta, KS. His favorite thing about Crown is his co-workers, as well as being able to better a customers car situation. He really enjoys the relaxed atmosphere and super friendly staff. In his free-time he enjoys cooking, hunting, fishing, and recording music. His go to karaoke song is "County Boy" by Aaron Lewis. If Tristan could eat one thing for the rest of his life, it would be a B.L.T. with avocado and pork-belly.
Van Thompson
Sales Consultant
Van Thompson, originally from the Tri Cities in Nebraska, is a Sales Consultant for Crown Volkswagen. He attended Washburn University. His favorite thing about working here is that the car buying process is simplified. He'd describe Crown as the place you go to avoid the hassle when you're looking to purchase a vehicle. Van used to sing in a heavy metal band. He enjoys playing video games. If he could spend the day with any famous person he'd choose Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson. His go-to karaoke song is "Turn the Page" by Bob Seger. If he had to eat one meal the rest of his life, he would eat a medium-rare porterhouse, house salad with ranch, mashed potatoes and brown gravy, and green beans.
Toyota Service and Parts
Ryan Wingert
Service Manager
Ryan Wingert, originally from Lawrence, KS is the Service Manager. He received his training from the Universal Technical Institute in N.C. for Auto Training. His favorite part of working at Crown is being able to help customers feel reassure that their vehicles are safe for the road. He would describe Crown as controlled chaos with a friendly staff. In his free-time Ryan enjoys watching Nascar and other types of automotive racing. His go to karaoke song would be anything classic rock, and if he could only eat one thing for the rest of his life he would choose Chipotle.
Jesse Calderwood
Parts Manager
Jesse Calderwood, from Baldwin City, is the Parts Manager for Crown. His favorite thing about working here is the people. He'd describe Crown as a fun place to be at. Jesse enjoys hunting and fishing. If he had to eat one meal the rest of his life he'd choose steak and potatoes.
Derek Smith
Parts Consultant
Derek Smith, from Lawrence, is a Parts Consultant here at Crown. He enjoys reading and playing video games in his free time. If he could only eat one thing for the rest of his life, he'd eat pasta. Unfortunately he would not sing at karaoke night. If Derek could spend the day with anyone, he'd want to spend it with Socrates.
Souks Sengchan
Parts Consultant
Souks Sengchan is a Parts Consultant at Crown Toyota. He has been with the company for over 15 years.
Cody Lowry
Service Consultant
Cody is from Lawrence and is a Service Consultant here at Crown. In his free time, he enjoys playing and collecting guitars. If he could only eat one meal for the rest of his life, it would be smoked meatloaf with green beans and potatoes, and at karaoke night he would sing Sail by Awolnation. If he could spend the day with anyone, it would be his father.
Danny Bahner
Service Consultant
Danny is from Lawrence and is a Service Consultant here at Crown. In his free time, he enjoys riding dirt bikes. If he could only eat one meal for the rest of his life, it would be tacos and at karaoke night he would sing Dani California by the Red Hot Chili Peppers. If he could spend the day with anyone, it would be his grandpa.
Felipe De La Torre
Service Consultant
Felipe De La Torre, from Liberal, is a Service Advisor here at Crown. He is a father of 2 children, and in his free time likes to watch sports. If he could only eat 1 meal for the rest of his life it would be chicken alfredo. Someone he would want to spend the day with is Elon Musk. Unfortunately he will not be participating in karaoke night.
Justin Hulshof
Service Consultant
Justin is originally from Austin, Texas, and is a Service Consultant here at Crown. In his free time, he enjoys cycling and riding motorcycles. If he could only eat one meal for the rest of his life, it would be pot roast, and at karaoke night he would sing back in time. If he could spend the day with anyone, it would be Abraham Lincoln.
Kelly LaBonte
Service Consultant
Kelly is from Wellsville, KS, and is a Service Consultant here at Crown. In her free time, she enjoys cooking and working in the shop with her husband. If she could only eat one meal for the rest of her life, it would be spaghetti, and at karaoke night she would sing I Ain't in Checotah Anymore by Carrie Underwood. If she could spend the day with anyone, it would be her grandfather.
Noel Taylor
Service Consultant
Noel Taylor, from DeSoto, is a Service Consultant here at Crown. He enjoys watching sports, playing golf, and going on family outings to Clinton Lake. If he could only eat one thing for the rest of his life, he'd eat steak. Noel's go-to karaoke song is "Margaritaville". If he could spend the day with anyone, he'd want to spend it with Steve Jobs.
Autumn Ferguson
BDC Representative
Autumn is from San Angelo, Texas, and is a BDC Representative here at Crown. She is the mother to three kids, and in her free time, she likes to crochet and make wreaths. If she could only eat one meal for the rest of her life, it would be steak & potatoes and at karaoke night she would sing House of the Rising Sun by The Animals. If she could spend the day with anyone, it would be her grandpa.
Jessica Slifer
BDC Representative
Jessica is from Baldwin City, KS, and is a BDC Representative here at Crown. In her free time, she enjoys drawing and making quilts. Her favorite meal is spaghetti, and at karaoke night she would sing Is There Life Out There by Reba McEntire. If she could spend the day with anyone, it would be her grandmother.
Kari Jo Hulsey
BDC Representative
Kari Jo Hulsey, from Scott City, KS, is a BDC Representative here at Crown. She enjoys spending time with her grandkids, crafting a quilting. If she could only eat one meal for the rest of her life, she'd eat enchiladas. Kari Jo's go-to karaoke song is "The Rose". If she could spend the day with anyone, she'd want to spend it with her Grandma.
John Frazier
Porter
John Frazier is a Porter at Crown Toyota. He is from Lawrence, KS. His favorite thing about working here is the people he works with. John is a big Wildcat fan and loves spending time with his grandkids. If he could spend the day with any famous person he would choose Dale Earnhardt Sr. If he had to eat one meal the rest of his life he would choose lasagna.
Shawn Athey
Porter
Shawn is from Eudora, Kansas, and is a Porter here at Crown. In his free time he enjoys fishing, listening to music, and smoking meats and cheese. If he could only eat one meal for the rest of his life, it would be breakfast, and at karaoke night he would sing Rock You Like A Hurricane. If he could spend the day with anyone, it would be his wife.
Fee Monshizadeh
Courtesy Shuttle Driver
Fee has been working at Crown for over 12 years. In his free time, he enjoys riding his sport bike, hunting, and outdoor activities. He likes the teamwork and work environment here at Crown.
Spencer Hutchens
Service Quality Specialist
Spencer Hutchens, from Lawrence KS, is the Service Quality Specialist in our Toyota Service Department. He attended Universal Technical Institute for 2 years. He enjoys working at Crown because he works with good friends. He'd describe Crown as very friendly with people who are easy to work with. Spencer's favorite hobby is pinewood derby. If he had to eat one meal the rest of his life, he'd choose steak.
Alec Hopson
Service Technician
Alec Hopson, form Eudora, is an Express Technician here at Crown. He loves music and enjoys playing guitar and bass, and learning about new instruments and forms of music. If Alec could only eat one thing for the rest of his life, he'd want to eat steak. Alec would, unfortunately, not sing at karaoke night. If he could spend the day with anyone, he'd want to spend it with JFK.
Daniel Lynn
Service Technician
Daniel Lynn, from Kanwaka, KS, is a Service Tech here at Crown. He was a mechanic in the US Army and enjoys spending his free time hunting and fishing. If he could only eat one thing for the rest of his life, he'd eat potato soup. At karaoke night, Daniel would sing something by Aaron Lewis. If he could spend the day with anyone, he'dwant to spend it with Jesus.
Darin Mangan
Service Technician
Darin Mangan is from Garden City, KS and is a Service Tech here at Crown Toyota. Honesty and customer satisfaction are his favorite things about Crown. Darin's favorite hobbies' are spending time with his daughter and Harley's. Fun fact about Darin is he still has the two cars he got in high school. If he could spend the day with any famous person, he'd choose Ronald Regan. His go-to karaoke song is "Fade to Black" by Metallica. If he had to eat one meal the rest of his life, he would have a t-bone steak, loaded baked potato, salad, and iced tea.
Edgar Gonzalez
Service Technician
Edgar Gonzalez, from Mexico, is a Service Technician here at Crown. He enjoys reading, running and cooking and learning new recipes. If he could only eat one meal for the rest of his life, he'd eat lasagna. If Edgar could spend the day with anyone, he'd want to spend it with his grandpa.
Elijah Wardner
Service Technician
Elijah Wardner, from Topeka, is an Express Technician here at Crown. He loves working on cars, hanging out with friends, and playing sports. If he could only eat one meal for the rest of his life, he'd eat any Mexican food. His go-to karaoke song is "Avalon". If Elijah could spend the day with anyone, he'd spend it with the members of the SuicideBoys.
Tanner Greene
Service Technician
Tanner Greene, from Eudora, is an Express Technician here at Crown. His favorite team is the Tennessee Titans and he enjoys hunting and fishing in his free time. If he could only eat one thing for the rest of his life, he'd want to eat pizza. Tanner's go-to karaoke song is "Knowing You" by Kenny Chesney. If he could spend the day with anyone, he'd want to spend it with Bradley Cooper.
Thadd Church
Service Technician
Thadd Church is a Service Technician in our Toyota Service Department. He is originally form Des Moines, Iowa and attended Pitt State. His favorite thing about working here is the friendly people and would describe Crown as a very clean and friendly place to come for service or to buy a car. His favorite hobby is demolition derby. If he could spend the day with any famous person (living or dead), he would choose Abraham Lincoln. His favorite food is fried chicken and mashed taters.
Chris Schermbeck
Express Manager/Dispatcher
Chris Schermbeck, from Leavenworth, is a Express Manager/Dispatcher here at Crown. He has 3 kids and enjoys watching movies and pro wrestling. If he could only eat one thing for the rest of his life, he'd eat pasta. Chris's go-to karaoke song is "Tribute". If he could spend the day with anyone, he'd want to spend it with Chris Farley.
Alex Weingartner
Express Technician
Alex is from Ottawa, KS, and is an Express Technician here at Crown. In his free time, he enjoys working out, video games, and spending time with friends and family. If he could only eat one meal for the rest of his life it would be pizza and on karaoke night he would sing Broken Boy by Cage the Elephant. If he could spend the day with anyone, it would be Abraham Lincoln.
Andrew Flynn
Express Technician
Andrew Flynn, from Lawrence, is an Express Technician here at Crown. He enjoys fishing, enjoying the outdoors, and playing and watching basketball. If he could only eat one meal for the rest of his life, he'd eat enchiladas. Andrew's go-to karaoke song is "Rainbow Connection" by Kermit. If he could spend the day with anyone, he'd spend it with Jack Black.
Colton Jaehde
Express Technician
Colton Jaehde, from Hutchinson, is an Express Technician here at Crown. He enjoys working on cars in his free time. If he could only eat one meal for the rest of his life, he'd eat cheeseburgers. Colton's go-to karaoke song is "YMCA". If he could spend the day with anyone, he'd want to spend it with Ken Block.
Connor Nelson
Express Technician
Connor Nelson, from Olathe, is an Express Technician here at Crown. He enjoys cooking, playing music, and working on cars. If he could only eat one meal for the rest of his life, he'd eat alfredo pasta that his girlfriend makes. Connor's go-to karaoke song is "Fixing a Hole" by the Beetles. If he could spend the day with anyone he'd spend it with his girlfriend.
Dakota Heston
Express Technician
Dakota Heston, from Manhattan, is an Express Technician here at Crown. He enjoys golfing, watching football, and spending time with family and friends in his free time. If he could only eat one meal for the rest of his life, he'd eat Chipotle. Dakota's go-to karaoke song is "Big Green Tractor" by Jason Aldean. If he could spend the day with anyone, he'd want to spend it with Adam Sandler.
Evan Perrotte
Express Technician
Evan Perrotte, from St. Louis, is an Express Technician here at Crown. He enjoys playing basketball, cooking, exercising, lifting weights, and playing the piano. If he could only eat one meal for the rest of his life, he would eat mac n cheese. Evan's go-to karaoke song is "Tennessee Whiskey". If he could spend the day with anyone, he'd want to spend it with LeBron James.
Gabriel Altenhofen
Express Technician
Gabriel Altenhofen is from Tonganoxie, Kansas. Some of his favorite hobbies include storytelling and reading, and his favorite meal is steak and potatoes. At karaoke night he would sing Don't Stop Believing by Journey and if he could spend one day with anyone, it would be his grandad.
Hunter Thibodeauz
Express Technician
Hunter Thibodeaux, from Kansas City, is an Express Technician here at Crown. He enjoys riding motorcycles in his free time. If he could only eat one meal for the rest of his life, he'd eat wings. If he could spend the day with anyone, he'd want to spend it with Napoleon.
Isaak Torkelson
Express Technician
Isaak Torkelson, from Lawrence, is an Express Technician here at Crown. He has two sons and enjoys martial arts, comic books, and grilling. If he could only eat one meal for the rest of his life, he'd eat steak and sweet potatoes. Isaak's go-to karaoke song is "Mama Tried" by Merle Haggard. If he could spend the day with anyone, he'd want to spend it with Thorkell the Tall.
Isiah Garcia
Express Technician
Isiah Garcia, from Round Rock, TX, is an Express Technician here at Crown. He enjoys golfing and fishing. If he could only eat one meal for the rest of his life, he'd eat steak and potatoes. Isiah's go-to karaoke song is "Little Bit Closer" by Braxton Keith. If he could spend the day with anyone, he'd want to spend it with Adam Sandler.
Jake Cassell
Express Technician
Jake is from Topeka and is an Express Technician here at Crown. He is currently a mechanical engineering student at KU, and in his free time, he enjoys listening to music, playing video games, and working on his car. If he could only eat one meal for the rest of his life, it would be a bacon double cheeseburger with fries, and at karaoke night he would sing Chelsea Dagger by The Fratellis. If he could spend the day with anyone, it would be Jeremy Clarkson.
James Bether
Express Technician
James is from Hutchinson, Kansas, and is an Express Technician here at Crown. In his free time, he enjoys cooking, fishing, hunting, and working on his Toyota. At karaoke night he would sing Devil Wears a Suit and Tie and if he could spend the day with anyone, it would be his father.
Jesse Kapfer
Express Technician
Jesse Kapfer, from Lawrence, is an Express Technician here at Crown. He enjoys playing chess, hanging out with his girlfriend, and working on cars. If he could only eat one meal for the rest of his life, he'd eat pizza. Jesse's go-to karaoke song is "Ain't No Rest for the Wicked". If he could spend the day with anyone, he'd want to spend it with Kobe.
Joe Cassels
Express Technician
Joe Cassels, originally from Louisiana, is an Express Technician here at Crown. He enjoys hunting, fishing, and playing video games. If he could only eat one meal for the rest of his life, he'd eat steak. If Joe could spend the day with anyone, he'd want to spend it with his dad.
Kody Huslig
Express Technician
Kody is from Eudora and is an Express Technician here at Crown. In his free time, he enjoys fishing and hanging out with friends. If he could only eat one meal for the rest of his life it would be lasagna, and at karaoke night he would sing The Thunder Rolls by Garth Brooks. If he could spend the day with anyone, it would be his grandpa.
Matt McDowell
Express Technician
Matt is from Lawrence and is an Express Technician here at Crown. In his free time, he enjoys spending time with his kids, playing guitar, and playing video games. If he could only eat one meal for the rest of his life, it would be pizza, and at karaoke night he would sing Bohemian Rapsody. If he could spend the day with anyone, it would be Cliff Burton, Metallica's bass player.
Michael Newhouse
Express Technician
Michael Newhouse, from Buffalo, MO, is an Express Technician here at Crown. He enjoys doing MMA in his free time. If he could only eat one meal for the rest of his life, he'd want to eat steak and eggs. Michael's go-to karaoke song is "Two Princes" by Spin Doctors. If he could spend the day with anyone, he'd want it to be Bruce Lee.
Peter Schinkel
Express Technician
Peter is from Lawrence and is an Express Technician here at Crown. In his free time, he enjoys gaming, cooking, and listening to music. If he could only eat one meal for the rest of his life, it would be mashed potatoes & gravy with dino nuggets, and at karaoke night he would sing Open Arms by Journey. If he could spend the day with anyone, it would be Ronnie James Dio.
Randle Drake
Express Technician
Randle Drake, from Edgerton, is and Express Technician here at Crown. He enjoys fishing and working on cars. If he could only eat one meal for the rest of his life, he'd eat steak. Randle's go-to karaoke song is "Party in the USA". If he could spend the day with anyone, he'd want to spend it with his mom.
Ryan Truong
Express Technician
Ryan Truong is an Express Technician for Crown. He is originally from Vietnam. His favorite thing about working for Crown is that everyone is willing to help each other. He would describe Crown as a great place to work and a great dealership. Ryan is a hard worker who likes to learn new things. His favorite hobby is cooking. If he could spend the day with any famous person, he'd choose Jackie Chan. If he had to eat one meal the rest of his life, he would choose rice with chicken or beef steak.
Sarah Whittaker
Express Technician
Sarah Whittaker, from Lawrence, is an Express Technician here at Crown. She enjoys hiking, camping, and playing with her dog. If she could only eat one meal for the rest of her life, she'd eat bacon cheese burgers. Sarah's go-to karaoke song is "Ring of Fire". If she could spend the day with anyone, she'd want to spend it with her grandma.
Terrance Carter
Express Technician
Terrance is originally from New Mexico and is an Express Technician here at Crown. In his free time, he enjoys teaching MMA and watching TV. He does not have a favorite meal, and at karaoke night, he would not sing. If he could spend the day with anyone, it would be H.P. Lovecraft.
Tim Brantley
Express Technician
Tim Brantley, from Lawrence, is an Express Technician here at Crown. He enjoys fishing in his free time. If he could only eat one meal for the rest of his life, he'd eat spaghetti. Tim's go-to karaoke song is "You Belong with Me" by Taylor Swift. If he could spend the day with anyone, he'd want to spend it with JFK.
Wayman Carter
Express Technician
Wayman Carter, from Topeka is an Express Technician here at Crown. He is a personal trainer and enjoys coaching combative sports and spending time with family. If he could only eat one meal for the rest of his life, he'd eat jerk chicken or salmon with mashed potatoes and baked mac and cheese. If he could spend the day with anyone, he'd want to spend it with Dave Chappelle.
Volkswagen Service & Parts
Ed Keane
Volkswagen Service Manager
Ed Keane, the Volkswagen Service Manager, is originally from Leavenworth, KS -- as well as Laurel, MD, Okinawa Japan, Seoul South Korea, and finally Lawrence, KS. He graduated high school in Seoul South Korea and went on to study at KCKCC and the University of Kansas. His favorite part about Crown Automotive is the interaction with different customers and knowing that every day will be different than the last. He feels that Crown has a "small town feel" even though it is one of the biggest/busiest dealers in Lawrence, KS. In his spare time, Ed enjoys arts and crafts, as well as cooking. His go-to karaoke song is "1000 Years" by Christina Perri. If he could only have one meal for the rest of his life, we would pick rib-eye steak.
Michael Roecker
Service Advisor
Michael Roecker, originally from Baldwin City, is a Service Advisor here at Crown. In his free time he loves to spend time with his family and his dog, while also making time for riding his harley and woodworking. If he could only eat one meal for the rest of his life it would be steak, baked potatoes, and green beans. If he could only spend one day with someone it would be his Grandpa Bloomer.
Taylor Grindol
Service Advisor
Taylor Grindol, from Topeka, is a Service Advisor here at Crown. He enjoys drag racing, video games, and outdoor adventures with his family. If he could only eat one meal for the rest of his life, he'd eat his wife's chicken noodle soup. Taylor's go-to karaoke song is "Never Gonna Give You Up" by Rick Astley. If he could spend the day with anyone, he'd want to spend it with his childhood friend.
Jerod Lamb
Volkswagen Parts Manager
Jerod Lamb, originally from Lucas, KS, is the Parts Manager at Crown Volkswagen. He received a degree in Massage Therapy before joining the Crown family. His favorite part about Crown is his co-workers, as well as the fact that it's the BEST place in Kansas to buy a vehicle! Most of his down-time is spent on the lake bass fishing (both for pleasure and competition). If Jerod could spend one day with anyone in the word, he would pick Arnold Schwarzenegger. His go-to karaoke song is "Livin' on a Prayer" by Bon Jovi.
Tony Dear
Parts Consultant
Tony Dear, from Kansas City, is a Parts Consultant here at Crown. He enjoys upland hunting and building computers in his free time. If he could only eat one meal for the rest of his life, he'd eat barbacoa tacos with onion, cilantro, lime, and salsa verde. Tony's go-to karaoke song is "I Want it That Way" by the Backstreet Boys. If he could the day with anyone, he would spend it with Dave Grohl.
Gregg Bridgens
Parts Driver
Gregg Bridgens, from Lawrence, is a Parts Driver for Crown. He enjoys walking, hiking, traveling, and spending time with his 15 grandkids. If he could only eat one meal for the rest of his life, he'd at bacon. If Gregg could spend the day with anyone, he'd want to spend it with his parents.
Daisy Bradshaw
BDC Representative
Daisy Bradshaw, from Lawrence, is a BDC Representative here at Crown. She is a mom to 6 and enjoys cooking, cars, and derbies. If she could eat one meal for the rest of her life, she'd eat nachos. If Daisy could spend the day with anyone, she'd spend it with her brother.
Lateisha Gillespie
BDC Representative
Lateisha Gillespie, from Lawrence, is a BDC Representative here at Crown. She enjoys reading and going out on the boat at the lake. If she could only eat one thing for the rest of her life, she'd want to eat ice cream. Lateisha's go-to karaoke song is one by the Spice Girls. If she could spend the day with anyone, she'd want to spend it with her husband and daughter.
Brett Shackelford
Master Technician
Brett Shackelford, the Master Technician at Crown Volkswagen, was born in Lawrence, KS and graduated from Lawrence High. He has been working at Crown for 25 years.
Jarret Schneidewind
Service Technician
Jarret Schneidewind, from Topeka, is a Service Technician here at Crown. He enjoys fishing and spending time with his wife and dogs. If he could only eat one meal for the rest of his life, he'd eat steak and potatoes. Jarret's go-to karaoke song is "Free Bird". If he could spend the day with anyone, he'd want to spend it with Patrick Mahomes.
Jim Cumpton
Service Technician
Jim Cumpton is a Service Technician here at Crown. He enjoys auctions, antiquing, bowling, and motorcycles. If he could only eat one thing for the rest of his life he would eat surf and turf. Jim unfortunately would not sing at karaoke night. If he could spend the day with anyone, he'd want to spend it with his grandpa.
Michael Notestine
Service Technician
Michael is from Eudora, Kansas, and is a Service Technician here at Crown. In his free time, he enjoys working on cars, playing music, and watching sports. If he could only eat one meal for the rest of his life, it would be breakfast potatoes, and at karaoke night he would sing Long-Haired Country Boy. If he could spend the day with anyone, it would be his grandpa.
Aidan Schmitz
Maintenance Technician
Aidan Schmitz, from Lawrence, is a Maintenance Technician here at Crown. He enjoys cooking, fishing, and gaming. If he could only eat one meal for the rest of his life, he'd eat chicken parm. Aidan's go-to karaoke song is "I'm Still Standing". If he could spend the day with anyone, he'd spend it with his girlfriend.
Caden Bentch
Maintenance Technician
Caden Bentch, from Topeka, is a Maintenance Technician here at Crown. He enjoys working on cars and biking. If he could only eat one meal for the rest of his life, he'd eat noodles. Caden's go-to karaoke song is "Piano Man". If he could spend the day with one person, he'd want to spend it with his grandma.
Owen Riley
Maintenance Technician
Owen Riley, from Lawrence, is a Maintenance Technician here at Crown. He enjoys fishing, four wheeling, hiking, and working on cars. If he could only eat one meal for the rest of his life, he'd eat pizza. Owen's go-to karaoke song is "Sarah's Place". If he could spend the day with anyone, he'd want to spend it with his girlfriend.
Body Shop
Olivia Petitt
Body Shop Manager
Olivia Petitt is the Body Shop Manager here at Crown. She joined our team to find a place where she could grow and learn new things. Olivia is an avid softball player. She's been playing since the age of 4 and has gone to state twice in a row. Besides softball, she enjoys art, playing in band, and working on cars with her dad. If she could only eat one thing the rest of her life, it'd be spaghetti. Her go-to karaoke song is "I Will Survive". If given the opportunity to spend the day with anyone, she would spend it with her grandma Lois.
Mark Hall
Estimator
Mark Hall, from Shawnee, is the Estimator here at Crown. He is an avid sports fan, specifically the Chiefs, Royals, and KU and he enjoys hydroplane boat racing. If he could only eat one meal for the rest of his life, he'd eat tacos. Mark's go-to karaoke song is "Sharp Dressed Man" by ZZ Top. If he could spend the day with anyone, he'd want to spend it with Patrick Mahomes.
Ashton Habiger
Body Shop Receptionist
Ashton Habiger, from Lawrence, is the Body Shop Receptionist here at Crown. She enjoys playing volleyball, drawing, and singing. If she could only eat one meal for the rest of her life, she'd eat Chicken Fried Rice. Her go-to karaoke song is "All to Myself". If she could spend the day with anyone, Ashton would spend it with Christian Braun.
Brandon Rumford
Body Shop Technician
Brandon is from Ottawa, KS, and is a Body Shop Technician here at Crown. He enjoys riding motorcycles, fishing, and working outside in his free time. If he could only eat one meal for the rest of his life it would be barbeque, and at karaoke night he would sing House of the Rising Sun. If he could spend the day with anyone, it would be Clint Eastwood.
Chuck Wadkins
Body Shop Technician
Chuck Wadkins is a Body Shop Technician for Crown. He is from Ottawa, KS. His favorite thing about working for Crown is the people and friendly atmosphere. Chuck likes to go on long rides on his motorcycle. His favorite hobby is working on custom cars. If he could spend the day with any famous person (living or dead), he would choose Marilyn Monroe. At karaoke, Chuck would sing something from Montgomery Gentry or Trace Adkins. If he had to eat one meal the rest of his life, he'd strategically choose pizza because of the many different varieties.
Jon Logan
Body Shop Technician
Jon Logan is a Body Shop Technician in our Toyota Body Shop. He is from Tonganoxie, KS and attended NEKA Vo-Tech. His favorite hobby is riding his ATVs and spending time with his granddaughter.
Michael Wilson
Body Shop Technician
Michael Wilson is a Body Shop Technician for Crown. He is from Garnett, KS. He enjoys riding riding Harleys and racing, and if he could only eat 1 meal for the rest of his life, he would choose Mexican food. At karaoke, he would sing You Had Me From Hello. If he could spend 1 day with anyone he would spend it with his girlfriend.
Shane Megaro
Body Shop Technician
Shane Megaro, from New Jersey, is a Body Shop Technician here at Crown. He enjoys painting and loves cars, antiques, and auctions. If he could only eat one thing for the rest of his life, he'd choose ice cream. Shane unfortunately wouldn't sing at karaoke night. If he could spend the day with anyone, he'd choose Martin Luther King.
Finance
Chase Johnson
Director of Finance
Chase Johnson is our Business Manager here at Crown. He is from right here in Lawrence and attended KU. Chase would say the best thing about working here is the team atmosphere and customer first culture. He says Crown is the easiest and most friendly place to go to for your automotive needs no matter if its for purchasing a vehicle, getting service done, or your vehicle repaired. Chase and his wife, Jillian have 3 kids. He loves to spend time with his family. Chase would sing "Don't Stop Believin'" by Journey. His favorite food is enchiladas topped with queso. If he could spend the day with any famous person, he'd choose Seth Rogen and James Franco.
Adam Staszkiewicz
Business Manager
Adam Staszkiewicz, from Bartlesville, OK, is a Business Manager here at Crown. He is a big Chicago Cubs fan and enjoys baseball and movies. If he could only eat one thing for the rest of his life, he'd choose pizza. Adam's go-to karaoke song is "Down to the Honkytonk." If he could spend one day with anyone, he'd spend it with his kids.
Chris Riekens
Business Manager
Chris Riekens, from Shawnee, is a Business Manager here at Crown. He enjoys hanging out with his family and friends. If he could only eat one meal for the rest of his life, he'd want to eat street tacos. Chris's go-to karaoke song is "Ice, Ice Baby".
Office
Teirrah Vaccaro
Controller
Teirrah Vaccaro, from Auburn, CA, is our Controller here at Crown. She has four children and enjoys being outdoors and camping in her free time. If she could only eat one meal for the rest of her life, she'd eat Round Table Pizza. If Teirrah could spend the day with anyone, she'd want to spend it with her sister.
Misty Eaton
Accounts Payable
Misty Eaton, Accounts Payable, originally comes from Ft. Worth, TX, but has lived in Lawrence, KS since 2004. The thing she loves most about Crown is the camaraderie with her fellow co-workers. She says it's like having a lot of brothers! She loves that it is such a friendly environment and feels that the employees are not pushy or over-bearing. In her free-time Misty enjoys making wood and canvas crafts. If she could spend one day with anyone, she would pick country singer Reba McIntyre.
Kelly Lancaster
Title Clerk
Kelly is originally from Denver, Colorado, and is a Title Clerk here at Crown. She enjoys spending time with her dogs, crafts, baking, and reading in her free time. If she could only eat one meal for the rest of her life, it would be Mississippi pot roast, mashed potatoes, and Basque cheesecake. At karaoke night she would not sing, and if she could spend the day with anyone, it would be her dad.
Melissa Athey
Title and Billing Clerk
Melissa Athey, from Eudora, is a Title and Billing Clerk here at Crown. She enjoys spending time with her family and playing games on her phone. If she could only eat one meal for the rest of her life, she'd eat any kind of breakfast food. Melissa's go-to karaoke song is anything Madonna. If she could spend the day with anyone, she'd want to spend it with her grandmas.
Ruthie Gilbert
Accounting Clerk
Ruthie Gilbert, from Hutchinson, is a Accounting Clerk here at Crown. She enjoys playing pool, golfing, and playing pickleball. If she could have one meal for the rest of her life, she'd have steak filet with baked potatoes and green beans. Ruthie's go-to karaoke song is "Jolene" by Dolly Parton. If she could spend the day with anyone, she'd want to spend it with her dad.
Bethany Bradford
File Clerk
Bethany Bradford, from Wichita Falls, TX, is a File Clerk here at Crown. She enjoys reading and playing video games and tabletop games. If she could only eat one meal for the rest of her life, she'd want to eat tacos. Bethany's go-to karaoke song is "Time After Time" by Cyndi Lauper. If she could spend the day with anyone, she'd want to spend it with Robin Williams.
Hilea Sparks
Toyota Receptionist
Hilea has been at Crown Automotive for 11 years now, she has 2 sons, 1 grandchild, and 1 grand-dog. She enjoys what she does and the people that she works with.
Tonya Dye
Receptionist
Tonya Dye, from Lawrence, is a Receptionist here at Crown. She is a mother of 2 sons and enjoys traveling and watching her kid's sports. If she could only eat one thing for the rest of her life, she'd eat Mexican food. Her go-to karaoke song is anything by Bob Seger. If Tonya could spend the day with anyone, she'd want to spend it with her Dad.
Andrea Westgate
HR Manager
Andrea Westgate, from Baldwin City, is the HR Manager here at Crown. She enjoys learning about history, hiking, camping, and cooking. If she could eat one thing for the rest of her life, she'd eat steak, potatoes, and seasonal veggies. Andrea's go-to karaoke song is "There Goes the Neighborhood" by Sheryl Crow. If she could spend the day with anyone, she'd want to spend it with her dad.
Lacie Ludolph
Marketing &Community Relations
Lacie, originally from Waverly, KS, is the Marketing and Community Relations Manager here at Crown. She loves spending her time crafting, reading, and playing with her dogs. If Lacie had to eat only one thing for the rest of her life she would eat pizza. At karaoke night, she would sing any kind of country song.
Troy Lane
Maintenance Specialist
Troy Lane, from Tonganoxie, is the Maintenance Specialist here at Crown. He enjoys riding motorcycles, working on cars, and helping people. If he could only eat one meal for the rest of his life, he'd eat pizza. Troy's go-to karaoke song is "Sweet Caroline". If he could spend the day with anyone, he'd want to spend it with Dale Earnhardt.
Detail
Jeff Whitenight
Porter
Jeff is from Lawrence, and is a Porter here at Crown. Some of his hobbies include boxing, watching UFC, and watching the Chiefs and KU teams. If he could only eat one meal for the rest of his life, it would be lasagna and garlic bread, and at karaoke night he would sing You Belong With Me by Taylor Swift. If he could spend the day with anyone, it would be his grandfather.
Manning Urish
Porter
Manning is from Lawrence and is a Porter here at Crown. In his free time, he enjoys fishing, golfing, and watching racing. If he could only eat one meal for the rest of his life, it would be a chicken sandwich. At karaoke night, he would sing Tennessee Whiskey and if he could spend the day with anyone, it would be Adam Sandler.
Robert Svoboda
Porter
Robert Svoboda, from Overland Park, is a Porter here at Crown. He enjoys weight lifting and wrestling. If he could only eat one meal for the rest of his life, he'd eat chicken with broccoli and rice. Robert's go-to karaoke song is "Everything Under the Sun". If he could spend the day with anyone, he'd spend it with Ronnie Coleman.
Taiwan Berryhill Jr.
Porter
Taiwan Berryhill Jr., from New Orleans, is a Porter here at Crown. He enjoys playing video games and walking his dog. If he could only eat one meal for the rest of his life, he'd eat mac and cheese. Taiwan's go-to karaoke song is "6ft 7ft" by Lil Wayne. if he could spend the day with anyone, he'd want to spend it with Michael Jackson.
