Editor’s note: In memory of David J. Skelly, we’ve chosen to repost the profile we ran on Nov. 13, 2009. “Do unto others as you would have them do unto you.” When it comes to selling used cars, David J. Skelly says it’s important to remember the Golden Rule. Skelly, who has worked at Don…
Sometimes, things don’t work out exactly as planned. Shannon Heitkamp intended to go into the field of accounting after college, but his career took an unexpected turn. While putting himself through school, Shannon took a job at a Honda store in Michigan. He loved the job, and he didn’t look back. Today, Shannon is the…
For the last two years, service advisor Jeremy Sullivan has done his best to meet all of his customers’ needs. A lot of times, they tell him just how tough it is to take time away from their day to get an oil change or keep up with routine car maintenance. Beginning Monday, all that…
Debbie Tracy has worked at Don Ayres for a combined 25 years, and she’s thrilled to have such a great job. “It’s a great place to work,” she says. “They take care of their employees.” As an administrative assistant, Debbie handles a long list of behind-the-scenes tasks that help keep things running smoothly at the…
About two years ago, Andy Hitzemann realized that he needed to make a career change. He’d spent the previous 19 years in the restaurant industry, and the long hours were really beginning to take their toll. After applying for a job at Don Ayres, he was immediately impressed with the company’s family-friendly approach to business….
