Further, when so many nontraditional car dealerships are popping up, people need to know there are still some businesses that will be around five years from now. We listen to our customers, and they want to see us if there’s ever an issue with their vehicle. I strongly believe that this is a people business and always will be; consumers like to purchase things from people they like, trust and know. Your company offers the Roger Brown Tool Scholarship in honor of Roger Brown, who retired in 2020. How is that going so far? Body technicians are one of the hardest positions to fill. Sadly, there are not many young folks coming into this career. Those who do must often purchase a lot of tools, and our goal is to help minimize that stress and burden. We’re thankful for longtime loyal employees like Roger Brown, and we have this program in place to honor him and make our body shop more desirable to potential employees. What is your favorite car? The El Camino. What are you currently driving? A 2022 Mitsubishi Outlander. It looks like you have shop dogs and family dogs! That’s a lot of dogs. How did that come about? My family has always had dogs, and we love them dearly. They make everything better. We have a black lab, Mavis. She’s a wonderful pet as well as an incredible retriever. Mavis had a litter of puppies a year ago, and we kept one of the females, Rebel. She will get her first chance at a duck hunt this winter. Lastly, we have Cotton, an English Cocker Spaniel. She’s my shadow! They are all outstanding and so good with our daughter! It is a bonus to take them to work where our team and customers love them. Who doesn’t want to snuggle on a dog while signing paperwork for a new car!? Would you please tell us about your family? Family is everything. I am so thankful and blessed to be a wife, mother, daughter, sister, aunt, sisterin-law and daughterin-law, etc. I did not comprehend how much I would love being a mother, nor did I appreciate the love and devotion of my own mother until I had my daughter, Virginia Hayes. She is my greatest joy. What do you like to do for fun? My favorite hobby is fly fishing. Wyn taught me how to fly fish in 2006 when we first met in Wyoming. It is so peaceful and something you can do in the most beautiful places in the world. I love to be on the water with my family, my fly rod, a beer, and a packed lunch on the bank. It’s my happy place. Do you have any last words? I am honored and humbled by this nomination. I want to reiterate that it is not for me, but instead, it is for us, my entire team at McClinton. I would not be in this position without their support, hard work and patience. They believe in Wyn and me, and they trust that we are making the right decisions to continue this legacy. My father says he is fortunate to be born into a family business. Like him, I did not create anything, but rather, I am lucky to have the chance to continue “A Tradition of Trust” with the help of the McClinton team and the Mid Ohio Valley community. Thank you! t I am honored and humbled by this nomination. I want to reiterate that it is not for me, but instead, it is for us, my entire team at McClinton. I would not be in this position without their support, hard work and patience. They believe in Wyn and me, and they trust that we are making the right decisions to continue this legacy. Issue 4 2021 17 WVADA
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