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Which one of your teachers made the greatest impact on your life? Think back to grade school, middle school, high school, or higher learning. We all have that one person who challenged us to "be better." And in appreciation to that teacher and many others in Okeechobee, Port St. Lucie, and Fort Pierce, we're doing something about it. Our Annual Teacher Appreciation We recently held our annual Education Appreciation Event to honor the Teachers & Non-Instructional Employees of the Year. This event celebrates those teachers who go above and beyond for their students. Our friends in the school system can be seen providing tutoring to kids after school hours, on their lunch breaks, and even spending their hard-earned money to purchase extra things for their students. And we want them to know that their hard work is not going unnoticed. And, in the words of a famous poet, "You are appreciated." Our Chevy Educator Program Although words of appreciation are nice, a little bit of savings will be even better. Our Chevy Educator program provides discounts to those employed by a public school, private school, college, or university. You'll receive up to $500 off on several Chevrolet and Cadillac vehicles. To take advantage of this opportunity, you'll simply: Choose Your Vehicle Get Your Authorization Number Locate a Dealer (We Hope you Choose us!) Start the Buying Process Gilbert Chevrolet We're tipping our hat to our valued educators here and throughout the nation. You are not undervalued. You are not underappreciated. You alone shape the future of America. And for that, you deserve everything. And more. From Gilbert Chevrolet to your heart (and your bank account), we say thank you for everything you've done. And as long as you're here, our future is in great hands.

The new Chevrolet Silverado 1500 is exceptional in a number of categories. This pickup is popular across the board with various demographics because it delivers dependable performance while offering a range of impressive utility features. Buyers can also opt for a crew, double, or regular cab to better suit their needs. Trim Levels The new Chevrolet Silverado 1500 comes in many different trims. This includes the: High Country ZRT LTZ LT Trail Boss RST LT Custom Trail Boss Custom WT Performance and Capability The new Chevrolet Silverado 1500 offers a maximum payload rating of 2,260 pounds. The truck's maximum towing capacity is listed at 13,300 pounds. The new Silverado 1500 won't let you down with its impeccable performance. Its new Super Cruise function provides convenience by delivering hands-free driving capability. If you enjoy off-road action on unpaved Port. The brand's ZR2 Bison trim is a proper fit for St Lucie roads. This trim offers blacked-out aesthetics, AEV Bison front/rear differentials, skid plates, and AEV wheels. Advanced powertrains come with this model. It's equipped with a turbo-diesel engine that makes 495 pound-feet of torque and 305 horsepower. Another engine option is a 420-horsepower V8 engine that produces 460 pound-feet. The available 5.3-liter engine has EcoTec3 technology, generates 383 pound-feet of torque, and cranks out 355 horsepower. The truck's durable bed is equipped with 12 tie-downs. Some trims come with a Multi-Flex tailgate that has six-way functionality. Loading and unloading items has never been easier. Best-in-class cargo space of 89.1 cubic feet is also available. Interior Design and Technology The new Chevrolet Silverado 1500 comes with a well-fitted interior to enhance your travels around Fort Pierce and beyond. There are leather-trimmed seats, and the cabin seats as many as five people. This thoughtful interior design yields wooden decor, plenty of legroom, and a large center console. Other features included are: 12.3-inch driver display 13.4-inch infotainment display Wireless smartphone connectivity Built-in Google Schedule a Test Drive Online Visit our dealership to test drive the Chevrolet Silverado 1500. Schedule your appointment online or over the phone.

Gilbert Chevrolet was again awarded the GM Mark of Excellence. This honor is awarded to only a select few Chevrolet dealerships that strive to achieve sales and customer satisfaction excellence. It is through the hard work of our entire team at Gilbert Chevrolet that we earned this honor. Congratulations to our Gilbert Chevy Team! "Guided by our founding principles, it is our mission to provide industry excellence through customer service." #GilbertHasIt! For more photos, click here.

Gilbert Chevrolet and Gilbert Collision Center were recently nominated for 2023 Best of the Lake. The winners were announced on June 9th at the KOA Convention Center. For a full list of the winners, click here. The winners were as follows: Best Sales Person - Tommy Shorter Best New Car Dealership - Gilbert Chevrolet Best Body Shop - Gilbert Collision Center (Runner Up)

Gilbert Chevrolet once again hosted an "Education Appreciation" event to honor the teachers and non-instructional employees of the year. All of us on Team Gilbert value the tireless contributions of our educators and their support team to the youth of Okeechobee. Thank you to everyone that was able to join us. Click here to see more photos.

Gilbert Chevrolet was again awarded the GM Mark of Excellence. This honor is awarded to only a select few Chevrolet dealerships that strive to achieve sales and customer satisfaction excellence. It is through the hard work of our entire team at Gilbert Chevrolet that we earned this honor. Congratulations to our Gilbert Chevy Team! Award-winning customer satisfaction & ongoing industry training completion... #GilbertHasIt!

Gilbert Chevrolet has again teamed up with the national Chevrolet Youth Baseball program to provide a FREE instructional clinic to the youth of the Okeechobee area. While baseball and other sports may only be considered 'games,' they help kids develop invaluable skills like leadership, cooperation, and sportsmanship while also bringing families and communities together. We're proud to participate in an event that brings so many smiles to kids and families in Okeechobee.

C.J. Somerville joined Team Gilbert in 2012 at Gilbert Chevrolet as a Service Technician. During his time at Chevrolet, C.J. worked as a Service Technician, Service Advisor, and then the Assistant Service Manager. As hard as it was to say “goodbye” C.J. and his family moved out of state. They couldn’t stay away from this Florida sunshine long. Longing for beautiful weather, a friendly hometown, and a desire to help his church, C.J. and his family recently moved back to Florida where he re-joined Team Gilbert. This time he has joined the Gilbert Ford Service Team as their Service Manager. C.J says, “I’m super happy to be back and I’m excited to see what we can do in the future!” When asked why he chose to join Team Gilbert, C.J. answered, “because I felt I had more opportunities to grow.” He said there is one person on Team Gilbert who has helped mold him into who he is today. “Jim Kenbeek has always been a wealth of knowledge. He is also very structured and hard working. He has definitely taught me a lot.” One of C.J.’s favorite things about his current position as service manager is problem-solving and working with people. C.J. is married to his beautiful wife, Darcee and together they have 10 children and 1 granddaughter; Markies, Jaeden, Avery, Treyson, Angelina, Jizelle, Athena, Elijah, Emma, and Tayjon. He enjoys boating, fishing, and spending quality time with his family. We look forward to seeing your continued growth with Gilbert, C.J. Thank you for all your hard work and dedication.

This week's Gilbert Spotlight features Wes Burroughs, Gilbert Ford, Service Technician. Is there a Gilbert Team Member or a member of the community you would like to nominate? Visit GilbertHasIt.com & click " Nominate a Hometown Hero ". Wes Burroughs joined Team Gilbert in 2015 at Gilbert Oil Co. as a Warehouse Assistant. With his positive attitude and willingness to jump in to help where needed, Wes has been a part of the service teams at Gilbert Chevrolet and Gilbert Outdoors. Wes is currently a Master Technician at Gilbert Ford. This accomplishment is achieved by completing hours of schooling, passing multiple certification exams, and must be a Ford Technician for at least 5 years. We asked Wes if there was anyone on Team Gilbert who has helped mold him into who he is today. He answered, “All of my managers have pushed me to become better. Robert Lange and Buddy Lisle are the two that have helped  me along the way.” When Wes isn’t working on a diesel engine or continuing his Ford Service education, he enjoys spending time outdoors, whether it’s hunting, fishing, or out on his airboat. We appreciate all you do for Team Gilbert, Wes. Keep up the great work!

This week's Gilbert Spotlight features Toby Doyle, Gilbert Chevrolet Service Technician. Is there a Gilbert Team Member or a member of the community you would like to nominate? Visit GilbertHasIt.com & click "Nominate a Hometown Hero". Toby Doyle joined Team Gilbert in 2018 on the service team at Gilbert Chevrolet as a Service Technician. We asked Toby why he chose to apply to Team Gilbert, his answer was, “I was looking for a more family-focused company that would take my family into consideration with scheduling needs.” Toby has worked in both a service advisor and service technician role. When asked if there is anything he learned from a manager on Team Gilbert, he answered, “I have learned a lot from everyone. From talking to customers in a sales or service environment to logistics and managing people both customers and employees. This place is so unique in the diversity of people under one umbrella all working toward a common goal of pleasing the customers and our community.” Whether it is working on a customer’s vehicle or greeting a customer in the service booth, you can always catch Toby with a smile and a positive attitude.  Toby says, “I truly enjoy my job, we all have bad days, but they are far less than the good ones.” Toby is married to his amazing wife, Katie, who is the band director at Yearling Middle School. Together they have 3 children; Caiden, Liam, and Ashlyn. When Toby isn’t working on a Chevy vehicle, he enjoys spending time with his family and working on custom vehicles.

This week's Gilbert Spotlight features Meghan Woodhouse, Service Advisor at Gilbert Ford. Is there a Gilbert Team Member or a member of the community you would like to nominate? Visit GilbertHasIt.com & "Nominate a Hometown Hero". Meghan Woodhouse joined Team Gilbert last year as a Customer Care Representative (CCR) with the Gilbert Customer Care Center (CCC). The CCC’s main focus is caring for our customers’ needs when they call in regardless of the department they are trying to reach. Meghan truly excelled in her role as a CCR. She greets all of our customers with a smile, a positive attitude, and the ability to provide excellent customer service. Although Meghan has only been a part of Team Gilbert for a little over a year, she has shown that she has what it takes to go above and beyond for our customers. Because of this drive, she has stepped into a new role as a Service Advisor with Gilbert Ford. The knowledge gained in the CCC will greatly benefit her transition into this new position. We are extremely proud of this step and are excited to see her succeed as a Service Advisor! When Megan isn’t taking care of our customers, she enjoys reading and spending time with her beautiful two-year-old daughter, Pebbles. We asked Meghan what is something she would say to someone who is considering joining Team Gilbert, she replied, “It’s a great atmosphere and your co-workers are like family.” Thank you for your support of each member of Team Gilbert, Meghan!

Becky Barnhart joined Team Gilbert in 2020 on the office team at Gilbert Chevrolet as the Office Manager. Joining Team Gilbert was a change in pace for Becky as she worked in the public/government sector for 20 plus years. She brings with her a positive attitude and the ability to overcome day-to-day challenges. We asked Becky what is her favorite part about being on Team Gilbert and she replied, “it’s the folks that I have the privilege of working with on a daily basis.” She said there are multiple people that have helped her grow on Team Gilbert, from Becky Racine who “showed her the ropes and answers her constant questions” to Joe Glevenyak who “is a wonderful mentor and cannot thank enough for his guidance and sharing his knowledge.” When Becky isn’t “facing the daily opportunities” and investigating the “how’s and why’s” at Gilbert Chevrolet, she enjoys cooking, baking, and flower crafts. Becky is married to her wonderful husband, Jim Barnhart. Together they have two sons and two bonus daughters. And between them, she has been blessed with 5 bonus grandchildren. We also feel blessed to have you on Team Gilbert, Becky!