Articles for Subprime Superstars

Ramirez, Dave - January 2010

Wednesday, January 27, 2010
“Dave has really exploded in the last year. His goal is one deal a day, and he comes to work to work every day. We are glad to have him as part of our team.” –Cindy Christensen, General Manager, Herbies Auto Sales

McCrum, Jay - September 2009

Monday, October 12, 2009
“Jay is a master of the basics with the customers and always seems to do the right thing when handling them. He also does a great job of making sure that he and his teams follow our processes consistently so that we don’t take shortcuts which cost deals.”

Rattigan, Sean - July 2009

Saturday, August 01, 2009
“Sean does a great job. His paperwork is really clean … and his funding is great. We have learned so much about special finance in terms of how to run it the right way, and he’s a big part of that.”

Taylor, Darren - March 2009

Sunday, March 01, 2009
Darren Taylor, Things have gotten really tough since you started in special finance in 2006. A lot of guys have gotten out of it. Why do you stick with it?

Conlee, Gary - January 2009

Thursday, January 01, 2009
At one time we had a closed floor, but now it’s open to all salespeople … they just work a customer and if it’s a special finance deal they bring it to me or another used car manager I have here …we sit side by side and if it’s a special finance deal we ...

Van, Susie - December 2008

Monday, December 01, 2008
What future plans do you have for Kearny Mesa Chevrolet’s special finance department?

Puller, Tim - October 2008

Wednesday, October 01, 2008
“[Tim] knows his bank programs in and out. Work ethic – I’ve never seen a guy have the work ethic that he does. He’ll be here first thing in the morning and he’s the last guy to leave six, seven days a week. Customers love him. No complaints. His repeat and referral base is unbelievable.” – Curt Bush, General Manager, Bill Pierre Dodge

Langas, Tom - August 2008

Friday, August 01, 2008
Please describe the setup of the special finance department Academy Cars …

Myers, Keith - June 2008

Sunday, June 01, 2008
“I think the energy Keith brings to the department, his passion for the business and his ability to motivate the salespeople have helped uplift the department.” – Curtis Mummert, Dealer Principal Buchanan Auto Park

Cunningham, Kevin - April 2008

Tuesday, April 01, 2008
“Kevin does a very good job of getting his people to perform, and his paperwork is clean … Kevin’s very detailed, and he does a great job of training his people.” – Courtney Cole, vice president Hare Auto

February 2008 - Rueter, Brock

Friday, February 01, 2008
“Brock’s greatest strength is definitely the integrity he brings to the department. As an owner, it is important to me to know I have someone who understands that compliance is every bit as important as volume.” – B.A. Nerison, dealer, Wheel City Auto

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