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32 - The Oakville Beaver, Friday November 23, 2007 www.oakvillebeaver.com www.oakvillebeaver.com The Oakville Beaver, Friday November 23, 2007 - 33 Hyundai of Oakville Saluting the Past, Celebrating the Future! T he Hyundai of Oakville success story begins almost 12 years ago. In 1996, the dynamic management duo of Ronald Chan and Benjamin Leung took a leap of faith. Ronald came to the partnership as an accomplished York University MBA & CMA graduate. He worked his way up through large corporations such as Northern Telecom to become Vice President, Finance in an OEM power supply company that grew five times larger in a five year span under his leadership. So well-managed was the company, that it became the target of larger organizations in its line of business. In 1995, Ron and his partners decided to sell out. Always the entrepreneur, Ron was not on the sidelines for very long. and home to a staff of 18 employees. It had space for only three cars in the showroom and a four car garage for service. Five years later, the Pre-Owned department had grown so fast they needed more space. With barely enough room for new car inventory, the dealership expanded, adding a building and land neighbouring the east side of Hyundai of Oakville. This 4,000 sq. ft. building was dedicated to the Pre-Owned department, allowing for an inventory of up to 40 cars and two additional bays. In 2003, the dynamic duo became a triple threat with the addition of Matthew Choi to the management team. A younger man, Matthew provided a more modern perspective to the dealership. With a background boasting a McMaster University MBA and Logistics experience at Petro Canada, Matthew proved to be a catalyst in the further the success of Hyundai of Oakville. STEVE ALLUM Service Manager I have been in the automotive repair field for 23 years, the last 3 years as service manager here at Hyundai of Oakville. My Service team at Hyundai of Oakville believe our customers come fi rst and that your complete satisfaction is our Number One goal. We believe that competitive pricing and good old fashion honesty will be the gateway to many years of continued success for you, our customer. DAVE DEACON Pre-Owned Sales Manager I have been a Manager in the automotive business for over 25 years. I have the utmost respect and appreciation for the great people that I work along side of. Hyundai of Oakville Pre-owned Sales Department offers a friendly and warming atmosphere to everyone. I hope to have the opportunity to prove the product excellence to each and everyone I meet. Benjamin, or Benny as his friends and customers know him, was a "car man", boasting over 26 years of industry knowledge and experience. After graduating with a That success is reflected in the winning of the University of Toronto Engineering degree he Presidents Award of Merit ­ awarded to the began his career in a small Chrysler dealership top 15 Hyundai Canada dealers ­10 times in and quickly outsold the top salesperson in the past 11 years. This is an award given to the his first two months! He went on to win dealers who are deliver an excellent quality Sales Manager Club Award of Chrysler of service to customers, as determined by ­ symbolizing the top sales Managers in customers, in all departments (new car sales, Canada ­ a remarkable four times! parts & service). Two men. Two distinct backgrounds. It At Hyundai of Oakville, they believe in made for one dynamic partnership destined family. Benny, Ron, Matthew and the entire for success. Backed by extensive Hyundai of Oakville staff believe that each research, the pair decided on and every customer that walks through its investing in the one door is treated with honesty and kindness. brand that promised Whether you are buying or servicing your car, the most potential for buying a part or just dropping by, they treat growth in the years to you like you're part of the family. come ­ Hyundai of Today, the new 20,000 sq. ft dealership Oakville was born. features a 10-car showroom, 10 service bays, In 1996, the dealership 2 wash bays and over 180 parking spots! That was a modest 6,000 old leap of faith has turned out to be a jump square foot building for joy. "...from humble beginnings to its current industry leading grandeur" CHRIS VARTERESSIAN New Car Sales Manager It has been nearly 3 years since I joined Hyundai of Oakville and I could not be happier. I started off as a Sales and Leasing Consultant in 2005 having no sales experience at all. With a customer service background, and a willingness to assist people I progressed through the company. Now as the New Car Sales Manager that commitment and dedication has not changed. I believe that any goal can be achieved and that every customer should feel that they got the most out of their visit. With a brand new building and our great team we look forward to lending you a hand. Come visit us today! TANYA VENTURA Finance Services Manager It has been my pleasure to work for this company over the past 11 years. I have seen it grow from humble beginnings to its current industry leading grandeur. The financial services office in all dealerships can be intimidating for most clients. It has always been my desire to remove that stigma. By treating all clients and staff with dignity and kindness, I believe the finance and leasing process at Hyundai of Oakville is a pleasurable experience. The greatest satisfaction I receive is when I can help the customer discover a unique financial solution in their purchasing decision. Making someone's budget stretch a lot further, and providing them with the products to protect their investment gives me great satisfaction. 2,000 cubic meters of concrete 4,000 tons of granular material 60 tons of structural steel 15,000 sqaure feet of roofng mateial 75 tons of heating and cooling 5,500 square feet architectural precast 3,500 square feet of glazing 6,000 square feet of ceramic tile