Gilbert Spotlight - Renee Juarez

Johnny Tijerina joined Team Gilbert as a truck driver for Gilbert Oil Company in 2016. There is rarely a time you will speak with Johnny where he isn’t smiling. No matter how busy his day maybe, he will greet you with a contagious smile. It was because of his positive attitude and ability to communicate with his team that he was presented with the opportunity in 2020 to be promoted to Dispatcher. This position requires Johnny to communicate with not only his truck drivers on where and when to deliver oil and fuel supplies all over Florida but with receiving the supply orders from our customers. When asked why Johnny applied for a job at Gilbert Oil Co., he said, “I heard so many great things about the Gilbert Family and how much they care for their employees as well as the opportunity for growth.” He thanks his manager, Raybo Lisle, for his continued growth. Johnny is married to his wife Cheresse with four children and one grandson. When he’s not dispatching oil trucks out for deliveries during the week, you can catch him out at the ball fields watching his children play ball or fishing with his family. Thank you for keeping your team on the road and our customers fueled up, Johnny!

This week's Gilbert Spotlight features Chad Harrison, General Manager at Gilbert Outdoors. 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". Chad Harrison joined Team Gilbert in 2017 as a parts specialist with Gilbert Chevrolet. When asked why he applied for a job with Gilbert, he simply said, "I am passionate about the automotive industry." It is because of this passion, his dedication, and hard work that he was promoted to Assistant Parts Manager in 2018. In 2019 an opportunity presented itself at Gilbert Outdoors. Chad took on the challenge and new role as General Manager. He works hard with his Outdoors and LINE-X team to continue to grow. Under his leadership, we added window tinting to our service offerings. He greets every customer and Gilbert team member with a smile, and an "I hope you have a great day!" Chad was asked if there is anyone on Team Gilbert that has helped mold who he is today, and his answer was, "Joe Glevenyak because he has shown me what it means to be a Team Leader." To Chad, this means listening to his team, seeing it from another perspective, and working together to find the best solution to any problem. When Chad isn't at Gilbert Outdoors getting lawnmowers ordered or a truck bed liner coated with LINE-X, he enjoys spending time with his wife, Dorothy, his family, and friends. And, finding time to fuel that horsepower addiction. Thank you for all you do for Team Gilbert, Chad.

Brandon Kovalsky joined Team Gilbert in 2016 as a service advisor with Gilbert Chevrolet. During his time as a service advisor, it was clear to his managers that he would go above and beyond to meet our customers’ needs in the service lane. Because of this, he was promoted to  Assistant Service Manager within a year where he continued to provide excellent customer service. If you’ve ever spoken with  Brandon, there is one thing that probably stood out to you: his deep voice. But to his teammates, what stands out above all is his ability to complete almost any job or handle a difficult situation all while keeping a contagious smile. It is because of this positive attitude and strong work ethic that he was recently promoted to Collision Center Manager for Gilbert Collision Center. When asked what he loves about his job, he simply replied “making our customers and my team happy to be here.” When Brandon, or Kovak as some may know him, isn’t working on new processes or continuing his training at the Collision Center, you can find him riding his Harley Davidson and checking out the sites around Okeechobee. Thank you for all you do for Team Gilbert, Brandon.