Her Own Brand: Get to Know a Salesperson

So Kristine Hildebrand has actually been here quite a while now. She just her time to make sure her answers were pristine and perfect.... :) She has moved around here at the dealership from Finance Assistant to Salesperson and now she's finally found a home as the Finance Manager and part-time salesperson. If you're ever in need of a laugh or someone to grab food with, she's the person to call upon! Get to know Kristine below! 

Where is your hometown?

- I am from the tiny town of Earlville, Iowa.

Who do you call your family? 

- I have a two sisters, Katlyn and Kara, a younger brother, Andrew, and my two wonderful parents Alan and Karen.

Did you go to college? 

- I attended Kirkwood Community College.

Iowa or Wisconsin?

- Iowa, all the way.

iPhone or Android? 

- Android, we have better emoji’s.

What's your favorite sport to watch and what team? 

- I don’t really watch sports, but I love going to Bristol with my family to watch the NASCAR races.

Favorite food?

- Anything and everything except chocolate.

Favorite musician/band? 

- I’ll listen to anything!

Favorite Holiday? 

 - Christmas would have to be my favorite because it’s the one day of the year where my entire family is at home all day.

Movie you could watch over and over? 

- I love The A-Team, Pacific Rim, Secretariat, and any and all Disney movies.

Where would you travel to first if you won the lottery?

- I would either go to Germany, or somewhere tropical. (This answer is probably perfect)

Proudest moment in your life so far? 

- My proudest moment WILL be when I buy my new car. (She's been pondering this forever...)

What you do in your free-time?

- I love being outdoors, reading books, working out, being with friends and family, or going on adventures with my dog, Sophie.

(Her dog literally looks like a Grizzly bear when she gets wet)

Favorite Ford vehicle? 

- Edge

Last but not least, why come buy warranties or a vehicle from you? 

A.)  Because I’m freaking awesome.

B.)    I’m the bomb.com

Any other interesting facts about you?

- Noooooope. (She takes forever to fill out surveys)

The Miles on Stiles: Get to Know a Salesman

We have another guy starting here at Victory! He goes by Jeff and he's like me in that we're not originally from Iowa. He's from the east coast and has done a lot with his life! Read on and find out more about Jeff!

You're not originally from around here. Where is your hometown?

- Plainfield, New Jersey

Who do you call your family? 

- Wife (Mindy), two daughters (Aletheia and Laura), one son (Skyler)

Did you go to college? 

- North Carolina State University for political science and then Emmaus Bible College for theology

Iowa or Wisconsin? 

- Virginia Tech Hokies!

Cats or dogs?

- Cats (one of the few here at Victory!)

iPhone or Android? 

- iPhone

What's your favorite sport to watch and what team? 

- Milwaukee Brewers (woo hoo!)

MUTEMATH

Favorite food?

- I love some good sushi

Favorite musician/band? 

- MuteMath, an alternative rock band 

Favorite Holiday? 

- Christmas

Movie you could watch over and over? 

- The Count of Monte Cristo

Where would you travel to first if you won the lottery?

- Europe (Ireland, England)

Proudest moment in your life so far? 

- Serving on White House staff under President Reagan in 1986. (Impressive!)

Castleview Manor

What you do in your free-time?

- Make my own beer, work on my residence (Castleview Manor in Dubuque)

Favorite Ford vehicle? 

- Escape

Last but not least, why come buy a vehicle from you? 

- Because I don’t act like a salesman; I act like a person matching up people with their next vehicle.

Any other interesting facts about you?

- I’m also a journalist and author. I write for monthly feature stories for an international music publication (www.djtimes.com) and have two of my own books for sale both online and at River Lights bookstore in Dubuque.

The Digs on Dave: Get to Know a Salesman

Dave is our newest member of the Victory Ford sales team. He was an insurance salesman before coming to Victory and he lived in the sunny, warm state of Florida! Dave will make anyone smile and you will feel right at home with him working your car deal!

Where's your hometown? 

- East Dubuque, Illinois

Who do you call family? 

- I have a large one! 

My mom Pat 

3 sisters Leta, Beth , Kim 

My sons Jeremy and Michael

Daughter-in-law Katie 2 Grand daughters Riley and Emma

How long have you been with Victory?

- I have been with Victory Ford since Feb. 29th 2016

Where did you go to college?

- Christ of the Nations Institute

Cats or dogs?

- I don't have any pets but I prefer dogs over cats

iPhone or Android?

- Android

Favorite sport and what team?

- I love baseball and I'm a Cubs fan!

Favorite food?

- It would have to be seafood, but not fried seafood

Favorite musician/band?

- I'm a lover of all classic rock

Favorite holiday?

- Christmas because you get to spend time with family and it's a cheerful time of year

Favorite movie?

- Silverado

Dream vacation?

- To actually go NORTH on an Alaskan cruise!

Proudest moment in your life so far?

- The birth of my three sons

What you do in your free-time?

- I like to golf and be involved with the church

Favorite Ford vehicle?

- 1971 Mach 1, pure American muscle!

Last but not least, why come buy a vehicle from you?

- I am pleasant, honest and will always give you my best!

Will Dave help you find the next vehicle of your dreams? The only way to find out is to stop in and ask for him! He will be glad to take care of you!

#drivevictory

Tech Talk: Truck Safety

In this day and age, drivers are constantly barraged with distractions. These gizmos and gadgets signaling us from all angles make it just that more difficult to keep our eyes on the road. Have you ever caught yourself looking down into your lap or into your hand and realized you could've easily just hit something in that five seconds of inattentive driving? What if you were on the other end? Minding your business when suddenly an impact occurs. In any situation, may it be distracted drivers, a deer, icy roads, etc. you would want to know that you and your family are protected, right?

Well, the new F-150 SuperCrews are built to keep your mind at ease. These trucks have earned a 5-star rating from the federal government and IIHS. One might say, "Well all modern vehicles nowadays come with great safety advantages." Here is how the F-150 SuperCrew stands out among its competition...

The F-150 SuperCrew comes standard with a military-grade, aluminum body and a high-strength steel frame. While this provides a stronger, lighter truck, it also is a lot safer upon impact. The aluminum body is designed to crumple, like an accordion, in a frontal collision leaving the cab intact. The engine block also drops straight down meaning it will not move into the cab, potentially injuring you and your passengers. Take a look at the photo, the cab is virtually unharmed!

But what about the truck bed? Some may think, "Well it's far away from the cab, so does it really matter? Of course it does! When you see a F-150 driving ahead of you, notice the design of the tailgate. Sure it's cool looking, but the point of the ridges and grooves is for safety! They create a more rigid tailgate because the grooves absorb impact better than just a flat design, Simple enough, right?

There are some awesome technological advances that come with not only the F-150, but span across the entire line of Ford vehicles. Like I said above, cell phones have become one of the the most distracting things drivers have on the road. MyFord Touch and the all-new Sync 3 utilize Bluetooth so you can enjoy a hands-free connection with your phone! (I love this feature for calling mom!) This is available as an option on the XLT trim and above (for trucks).

You can also get BLIS Blind Spot monitoring! Read all about that on our post here: Tech Talk: BLIS

Ford also offers plenty of safety features available on most lines as options for you as well. Find out more about what you can get with your new truck here: Safety First With Ford

Whether you're thinking about a new truck, new car, or a new SUV, you deserve the best safety features out there. Here at Victory we will give that to you and explain everything you need to know! Stop out today and get on the road with peace of mind!

#drivevictory

The Kicks on Kim: Get to Know a Salesman

Kim Palmer is our featured salesman this week. Kim is a true veteran here at Victory. He has the knowledge of a librarian when it comes to vehicles. If you can get him talking about Iowa and especially Hawkeye football, you will talk for hours! Even though Kim says he's shy, he's very down to earth and will help you in any way possible. He's a man who stands by his promises and is a very proud of his accomplishments. Read all about Kim below!

 



How long you’ve been with Victory?
- I've been here a while, a very good 7 1/2 years

Where is your home town?  
- I am from Iowa City

How about your family?

- I have my lovely wife, Sue and two sons, Andy and Jake

Did you go to school after high school? 

- I sure did! I started at U of Iowa then went to Christopher Newport College and then finished at U of Dubuque. Go class of 84!

Iowa or Wisconsin, even though I know this answer?

- You guessed it, Iowa!

Do you like cats or dogs?

- I'm not a fan of either, actually

iPhone or Android?   

- Android

What's your favorite sport to watch and what team? 

- I LOVE college football and of course it's gotta be THE HAWKEYES!

If you could have one food for the rest of your life, what would it be? 

- Prime rib, it's to die for!

Favorite musician/band?  

- Led Zeppelin (I found this to be super cool. One of my all time favorite 70's rock songs is "When the Levee Breaks." Led Zeppelin IV is still one of my favorite albums as well!)

Favorite Holiday?

- 4th of July

Favorite movie?  

- Lonesome Dove

Dream vacation? Where is it?  

- I would love to take an all around the world cruise

Proudest moment so far in your life? 

- The birth of our sons

What you do in your free-time?  

- I like to ride my Vulcan Classic 1600

Favorite Ford vehicle? 

- F-150 XLT. Best truck on the market!

Last but not least, Why come buy a vehicle from you?  

- I follow through on my promises. What I say is truly what you will get!

Any other interesting facts about you? 

- I'm terribly shy

Next time you're in the area or have a chance to visit Victory, stop by and give Kim a big "hello." You won't regret it!

#drivevictory

All About Shaull: Get to Know a Salesman

Next on the podium is Jeff Shaull! Jeff is one of those guys you can go to and will be interested in whatever you say. He's always saying "hello" and "how are you," showing he truly cares about everyone. He also had one of the quickest responses to my questions, way to go! lol Get to know Jeff a little better...

Where do you call home? 

- I grew up in Marengo IA, but have been in Dyersville since 1990 so I am ALMOST a local! 

Who do you call family? 

- I have a wife, Sue, and two kids, Carter and Lauren, who are senior and sophomore at Beckman respectively. Go Blazers!

How long you’ve been with Victory? 

- Since February of this year

College (if any)? 

- University of Iowa

Iowa or Wisconsin?

- Well if I said Wisconsin, I would be a traitor! Of course it's Iowa! GO HAWKEYES!

Cat or Dog? 

- I don’t have any pets but I would consider myself a dog person

iPhone or Android? 

- Android

Favorite Sport and what team?

- I love baseball and I love my Chicago Cubs! 

What's your favorite food? 

- Good question. I love to cook and have lots of favorites, but in the end I could eat pizza every day!

Favorite musician/band? 

- Have almost 12,000 songs on my iPod but Bob Dylan is probably my favorite. (He likes a good ol' Minnesota boy)

Favorite Holiday? 

- 4th of July

Favorite movie? 

- Probably either “A Few Good Men” or “Sling Blade” can't go past either one when I see them on TV

Dream vacation?  

- Would love to go back to Jamaica (I wish I could just say that I've been there once!)

What is your proudest moment of your life so far?

- Any time I am watching my kids do what they do best. Carter is very active in the Arts and Lauren is involved with multiple sports.

What you do in your free-time? 

- What free time?!

Favorite Ford vehicle? 

- Edge Sport

Last but not least, why come buy a vehicle from you? 

- Because I am the handsomest sales person in the dealership… Seriously though, I try to make it a great experience and make friends of all my customers!

Any other interesting facts about you?

- Believe it or not I have run 3 full marathons in under 4 hours in my life. 

So we now know not to race Jeff long distance, he will run you out! We also know that he will be honest and treat you with respect that you deserve! Come visit Jeff. Talk baseball, Iowa, music, anything!

A Look at Sedbrook: Get to Know a Salesman

It's been a week or two since I've last posted about a salesman here at Victory. Rightfully so, because the next featured player is Ryan Sedbrook. This guy is so focused on customers and work that he took a little longer to get back to me. That's dedication! But anyways, Ryan was the first person here who had to endure a car ride with me and my yapper back from Guttenberg. Woo! Maybe that's why I bought my Edge from him, as a token of gratitude. Haha. All thing aside, Ryan is super genuine and will make anyone feel comfortable in his presence. Get to know him like I know him and you'll see why he's worth a trip to Victory!

Where's your hometown? 

- I am from good old East Dubuque 

Ryan & Dina at her wedding

Who do you call family?   

- I want to mention my one spoiled little sister named Dina. (Love you sis)

How long you’ve been with Victory?

- Right at two years now 

So the big rivalry, Iowa or Wisconsin?

- Wisconsin of course. They make the best cheese... 

Are you a cat or dog person? 

- Dog for sure

iPhone or Android?

- Android.   iPhone is a pain in the ass and overrated!

You're cooking dinner for yourself, what are you making? 

- Cant go wrong with a nice medium rare steak (I completely agree!)

What's playing on your radio?

- Anything as long as it's not 99.3 just because I know it makes Patrick so happy! (The internet department HATES crusty country. Thankfully Ryan has our backs.)

If you could have one holiday, which one would you choose? 

- Christmas.  I enjoy giving gifts and making people happy!

Out of all of the movies, which one could you watch over and over? 

- Gone in 60 Seconds with Nicholas Cage. Not the one from 1974! 

You've won a free vacation to anywhere of your choosing, where is it? 

- After today, just about anywhere warm is okay with me!

What you do in your free-time? 

- Ride my Harley. I know most of you are SO surprised! (He loves his Harley. I actually rode back with him from a meeting once and it was super fun... and loud!)

Favorite Ford vehicle? 

- Hands down I would have to say the F-150 Raptor. How could you go wrong with big block power in a truck that is factory built to be as off road capable as the Raptor!? 

Last but not least, why come buy a vehicle from you? 

- I'm going to make your car buying experience fun and make sure all of your needs are taken care of! 

And he truly will! I know first hand! Even though I am an employee, he still treated me like an outside prospect. He even made sure to show me all the features of the Edge even when I told him he didn't need to! Come in and talk with the guy. He makes some great jokes and isn't afraid to be himself! You'll be sure to leave happy!