Tuesday, December 11, 2012

Zak Stahlsmith is December's Employee Spotlight

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Q: Name something people would be surprised to find out about you?A: I was one of my family members that survived the Albion tornado of 1985, which completely destroyed our home. This was a great tragedy, but the memories from this are a constant reminder of how fortunate I am. I live life to the fullest, appreciate what I have, and try not to take any day for granted.

Q: What is your favorite thing about working here?A: It's fun! It's nothing like what most people think of when they think "Car dealership". The company is not into gimmicks and we really believe in helping people. I feel blessed to be part of a company that gives back to its community and employees. I like getting up and going to work and I'm thankful that we have such an amazing culture here. All the employees are passionate and dedicated to their roles while having a sense of ownership for our excellent reputation.

Q: How did you get into the Automotive Industry?A: I've always enjoyed cars - from watching them, driving them, drawing them, and even customizing them when I was a teenager. I have always had a soft spot for Hondas and buy nothing else. I previously worked for a magazine publisher named Jameson Publishing. They went through a difficult time during the recession in 2008 and laid off a large group of employees, including me. After I was laid off, I applied at Bianchi Honda as a "temporary" job. I never really planned on making a career out of cars, but it didn't take long for me to realize that I had found something very special here. My role as eCommerce Director matches my personality and skill set perfectly and I haven't looked back.

Q: What is your favorite hobby?A: I love trying new things, so picking just one "favorite" is impossible for me. Right now, I'm really into mountain-biking, running, weight-lifting, cooking, grilling, camping, kayaking, movies, music, football, chess, fine-dining and the occasional hand-made cigar.

Q: Can you tell me about your family life?
A: I love spending time with my lovely wife, Kaylan, and my awesome 10-year-old son Trystan. Our families have lived around Erie our entire lives and we moved to Fairview five years ago. One of our favorite things to do as a family lately is to go Geocaching. It's a simple hide-and-seek game that you can play using a special app on your smartphone or a gps. People all over the world hide stuff for others to find and it gets you out exploring new places.

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