Paul Ziehr
General Manager for Kendall Ford of Eugene
Paul began his career in sales in 1999, became a Sales Manager and is now the General Manager for Ford. His favorite things about the automotive business are the people and friendships he has built with both the customers and employees over the past 12 years. Paul says the best part of working at Kendall is, "The way they take care of their customers and employees. It makes my job easier as a General Manager to know that I work for a company that always allows me to do the right thing for both our customers and employees." Paul loves spending time with his wife and daughter and is excited to have another baby on the way! When he's not working or spending time with family he enjoys wakeboarding, snowboarding, camping, and riding his ATV's.
Mike McKean
General Manager for Kendall Toyota of Eugene
Mike has been in the automotive industry for 26 years and a part of the Kendall family since they acquired Toyota in 2002. Mike started in sales and has worked in the finance department and as a Sales Manager before becoming a General Manager with Kendall. His favorite part of the business is the people. He loves working with customers and helping them with their automotive needs. Mikes favorite thing about Kendall is the team atmosphere and commitment to the customer. In his off time Mike enjoys spending time with his family and grandchildren, camping, golfing, and riding 4 wheelers.
Brad Moore
General Manager for Kendall Lewiston
Brad has 21 years of experience in the car business and has been a General Manager at the Lewiston Chevrolet/Subaru location for over two years. Brad says he loves working with the Kendall team because of the atmosphere that Kendall provides and how they are always concerned with the customers and community's best interests. Brad and his wife of 22 years are high school sweethearts and have two beautiful children. His family loves the LC Valley and the lifestyle it provides. It's the perfect place for boating, hunting, fishing, and camping and every chance they get they enjoy the outdoors together.
Matthew Bodine
General Manager for Kendall Subaru of Eugene
Matt joined the Kendall family in April of 1995. He grew up in Grants Pass and graduated from Southern Oregon State College. When he graduated he thought he would be a teacher and some how he ended up selling cars. Matt says he enjoys the fact that each day is unique with different situations and opportunities with both employees and customers. He feels Kendall's reputation coincides with the way we treat our customers and employees. He likes the old adage, "Treat others the way you would like to be treated". When Matt is not working he spends his time with his stunning wife and their two beautiful daughters.
Duane Farnham
General Manager for Kendall Honda/Acura
Duane has been with Kendall since February of 1982. He grew up in Grants Pass and attended Southern Oregon College. In college he thought he would be a social worker or an attorney…ended up in the car business, go figure! Turns out things happen for a reason, because he now has his dream job. Duane appreciates that Kendall has a genuine concern for the well being of our employees, their families and our guests. Duane enjoys spending his time away from work with his wife and their two boys. They are what make him truly tick.
Charlie Freeman
Used Car Coordinator for the Kendall Automotive Group
Charlie has spent 27 years in the automotive industry and has been with Kendall since 1986. Being a General Manager has allowed him to learn many facets of the business. His favorite part of the business is still the cars, though. He loves getting involved in service issues and reconditioning. Charlie's favorite thing about Kendall is the commitment to doing the right thing. When Charlie is not at work he enjoys cooking, long rides on his motorcycle, camping and boating, and spending time with his wife and their family, especially the grandkids.
Steve Ruiz
General Manager for Kendall Lexus of Eugene
Steve started his career with Kendall in 1985 at Kendall Ford. Steve spent his first 27 years in Southern California, attending both Cal State Fullerton and UCLA. Steve says that he is living the dream. He loves his family, his work, and playing (Steve loves to play hard). Steve really appreciates the opportunities that Walter de Martini and the Skillern Family, has given all of us to grow and be a part of a progressive company .
Rick Schooley
General Manager for Kendall Chevrolet/Cadillac
Rick has been in the automotive industry for 21 years and has been with Kendall since 1999. Rick's favorite thing about Kendall is being apart of an organization that actually cares. He says that Kendall cares for its employees, customers, and local communities. He is extremely proud and blessed to be working for such a company as Kendall. Rick enjoys spending his down time with his wife of 18 yrs and their four children, two daughter-in-laws and all of their grandchildren.
Bud Buller
General Manager of Kendall 4 Seasons Subaru
Bud joined the Kendall family in May of 2002 in our sales department. Over the years, Bud has been a strong advocate for the Kendall Way, ensuring that it thrives among his employees and reaches his customers. When asked what his dream job is, Bud didn't hesitate to reply. "I can't imagine doing anything other than what I do for Kendall right now. My favorite thing about Kendall is the treatment of their employees and customers alike. Plus, I have had so many wonderful experiences at Kendall, from moving to Lewiston and operating that store and working with all the wonderful employees there, to the most recent move to Missoula and walking into a store with some great history in the community and longevity in the staff."