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Staff

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  • Bob Russell
    Sales Manager
    Bob Russell
    (300)-478-1801

    I have been with the Waikem organization for 7 years and the past 6 years I have been the Sales Manager with their Subaru Store.  I am married and have 2 great children.  We are expecting our first grandchild in December 2010.  I am so excited because I love kids! I am an avid golfer and enjoy tournament golf. I am a Member of Westfield C.C. and a member and past president of the Massillon Lons Club. I enjoy the car business because I enjoy people, and the satisfaction of obtaining a Win/Win Car deal.  Stop by and see the sales team with the highest Customer Satisfaction Score of any Subaru dealer in Northeast Ohio. 

  • Rick Page
    Sales Manager
    Rick Page
    330-478-1801

    I've been with Waikem for 30 years, and I love my job because this is an exciting field that's always changing. I love working with people and I love working for Waikem Subaru because this is a family-run business with a well respected reputation and an excellent training program.

    I enjoy selling the Subaru in particular because it's a quality-built vehicle that is well engineered. Subaru has a great reputation and is tops in customer satisfaction. When I'm not at Waikem Subaru, I'm spending time with my two wonderful children. Other activities include volunteering at local schools and colleges, and my hobbies include boating, camping and fishing.

  • Rick Spieth
    Subaru Sales Specialist
    Rick Spieth
    (330)-478-1801

    I've been with Waikem Subaru for seven years, and I love selling these cars because they are truly the best car on the road.
    It's always been my brand of choice and the only car you'll find me driving.

    I like working for Waikem Subaru because it's a family-owned business where you actually see the owners working each day. Meeting new Subaru owners is very rewarding and I love chatting about our favorite vehicle.

    I have two daughters and I enjoy helping out with their school activities. When I'm not working, you can find me in the outdoors, playing a round of golf or watching sporting events.

  • Rick Ballas
    Subaru Sales Specialst
    Rick Ballas
    (330)-478-1801

    I've been in sales for more than 30 years, the past 8 with the Waikem Auto Family, and the customers have always been the best part. I believe Subaru customers are the most loyal on the road and really love their brand, and I love talking to them and helping find their next great Subaru. I personally think Subaru is the safest and best car drivers can get for the money.

    I think Waikem Subaru is one of the best because the family does business the right way. I'm married with two daughters and a granddaughter, and when I'm not selling Subarus I performing music. Come see me play the keyboard or the guitar at a local venue!

  • Mark Urdiales
    Subaru Sales Specialist
    Mark Urdiales
    (330)-478-1801

    I enjoy selling Subarus because I'm a huge fan of the vehicles myself. I've driven Subarus since 1999, and I love their all-wheel drive features and I believe they are the best vehicle to drive in a harsh, Ohio Winter. I believe Subaru is just a safe, fun and reliable vehicle.

    I've been in the car sales business for nine years, the past three with the Waikem Auto Family, and I think the best part of my job is making people happy at the end of the sale. There is no better feeling than selling a young person his or her first car and seeing that huge smile on their face when they leave our dealership!

    When I'm off work, I enjoy playing fantasy football and following the New England Patriots.

  • Pat Barthel
    Subaru Sales Specialist
    Pat Barthel

    I joined the Waikem Subaru last year, my first year in the car business. It was something I always wanted to do, and I wanted to sell Subarus because I believe they are great value for the money. My favorite part is the all-wheel drive. I think Waikem Subaru is a great family business and everyone seems to enjoy coming to work. My favorite part of my job is providing good customer service and working with them to ensure they purchase the best Subaru for their needs.

    I've spent my whole life living in Stark County, and I'm married with two grown children. I believe in giving back to my community. I've worked with non-profit organizations such as Hammer and Nails and drove vehicles for Meals on Wheels.

    When I'm not working, you can find me on the golf course or watching NASCAR races cheering on my favorite driver Kyle Busch.

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  • Dan Dager
    Service & Parts Manager
    Dan Dager
    330-478-1801

    I've been with Waikem Subaru for 11 years, 30 years in service overall, and I like working here because the Waikem's are a great family who give me the opportunity to do a job I love. I like this job because I get to make people happy and make their car safer.

    When I'm not in the garage, I'm at home with their three dogs and two cats. I enjoy walking the dogs each night, and my golden retrievers are therapy dogs that I often take to nursing homes to make people's lives better.

  • Dan Riggenbach
    Subaru Service Technician
    Dan Riggenbach
    330-478-1801

    I've worked at Waikem Subaru for 15 years and I love servicing cars. I love making people happy and the look on their face when they get their car back on the road.

    When I'm not at work I'm spending time with my two sons and I'm always on call as a volunteer fireman.

  • Dave Price
    Technician

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    I've spent 30 years service vehicles, the last year at Waikem Subaru. I enjoy working here because the Waikem's are a great family who care about employees. I enjoy fixing cars because I like making people
    happy.

    I'm married with two children and when I'm not working I'm in a garage somewhere restoring vintage tractors.

  • Robert Young
    Business Manager
    Robert Young

    I've been in the car business since 1994, and my favorite part is meeting and interacting with people. I guess you could say I'm a people person. I've worked for Waikem Subaru the past year and a half, and the best part of the job is the people I work with.

    When I'm not in the office, you can catch me playing golf or watching sports. I also love spending time with my two children and one grandchild.

  • Louis Marino
    Business Manager
    Louis Marino

    I like working for Waikem Subaru because they are a family owned and operated business that employees quality people and believes in going above and beyond customer satisfaction to make sure every customer is completely satisfied with their car purchasing experience. I've spent the past 12 years here, and have 25 years in this business overall.

    The best part of my job will always be meeting new customers and exceeding their expectations in the final step of their new car purchase. It's a very exciting feeling to shake someone's hand and congratulate them on their new car purchase.

    I'm married with one daughter, and when I'm not working I love attending her ballet recitals. My other hobbies include golf, attending sporting events and volunteering in the community.

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