Dana Andrews, Client Care Specialist

• Started with CARS of America in 2009
• Dana began working in the automotive industry in 1978 and began his career with CARS in 2009. He has completed courses from the RL O'Connor Service Writer Academy. When he's not working, Dana spends time with his family, plays Frisbee golf and is a member of the Chicagoland Chapter Buick G.S. Club of America and the Buick Performance Group. He also enjoys ornithology (the study of birds) and is a member of the Raptor Resource Project.

Brian Blohm, Managing Partner - Operations

• Started with CARS of America in 1992
• Brian started his career with CARS in 1992 and has been with us ever since. Brian is an ASE-Certified Automotive Service Technician and ASE-Certified Service Advisor, who is currently part of an RL O'Connor Bottom-Line Impact Group. A graduate of Triton College with an associate's degree in applied sciences, he has continued his training and education. He has completed RL O'Connor Guerilla Shop Management and RL O'Connor Guerilla Technician Time Management courses and is a graduate of the Automotive Training Institute. In his spare time, Brian enjoys working on cars and boating.

Ken Burmeister, Client Care Specialist

• Started with CARS of America in 2005
• Ken began his automotive career in 1989 and joined CARS in 2005. He has completed RL O'Connor Service Writer Academy courses, and he is a graduate of Oakton Community College with a degree in law enforcement. Ken enjoys spending time with his family and vacationing.

Bob Dupre, President and CEO

• Started with CARS of America in 1972
• Bob began his automotive career in 1962 and founded CARS in 1972. He is an ASE-Certified Service Consultant, has completed RL O'Connor Advanced Service Advisor Skills courses and is also certified in General Motors Automatic Temperature Controls. In his free time, Bob enjoys skiing and gardening and is involved with Habitat for Humanity in Lake County, Ill. He is the past director and president for the Crystal River Park Homeowner's Association, past member of the Chicago Board of Education Vocational Advisory Board and past director for the Lee Auto Parts/Bumper-To-Bumper Automotive Service Dealers Council.

Dan Lehman, ASE-Certified Automotive Service Technician

• Started with CARS of America in 2000
• Dan joined the industry in 1999 and came to CARS a year later. He is an ASE-Certified Automotive Service Technician. Dan has a degree in automotive repair from the Universal Technical Institute. When he's not working, he enjoys spending time with his wife and two children.

Brian Nettles, Automotive Service Technician

• Started with CARS of America in 2010
• Brian is an automotive service technician who began his career in 2010 when he joined the CARS team. He is currently working toward his ASE Certifications and would like to become a service advisor. He enjoys boating and playing with his dogs.

Pete Sonzero, ASE-Master Automotive Service Technician

• Started with CARS of America in 2000
• Pete is an ASE-Master Automotive Service Technician with L1 Advanced Engine Performance Certification who entered the industry in 1979. He joined CARS in 2000 and, when he's out of the shop, Pete enjoys coaching his son's baseball team.

Mick Wingerter, ASE-Master Automotive Service Technician

• Started with CARS of America in 1995
• Mick began his automotive career in 1974 and joined CARS in 1995. He is an ASE-Master Automotive Service Technician with L1 Advanced Engine Performance Certification. Mick continues his education with ongoing training and enjoys boating, fishing and gardening.

Kelly Thomas, Manager Partner - Accounting

• Started with CARS of America in 1986
• Kelly has been with the CARS team since 1986. She has completed the RL O'Connor Guerilla Shop/Business Management courses and is currently part of an RL O'Connor Bottom-Line Impact Group. In her free time, she enjoys boating, off-roading, rock-crawling and camping.