Management
Gary Uftring
Dealer Principal
Gary Uftring has been a fixture to central Illinois car buyers for many years, including before he acquired his first dealership in Washington. Mr. Uftring began his automotive career on the wash rack at a small dealership in Minonk, Illinois. Armed with the determination to succeed and the desire to become a top salesman, he took advantage of opportunities as a "fill in" sales consultant when the store was short staffed. When he turned 18, the owner of the dealership agreed to let him sell cars full time. Because he was so young, Mr. Uftring focused on exceptional product knowledge and a passion for cars - two traits that serve him well to this day. Over the years, Mr. Uftring has developed an/or acquired multiple dealerships in central Illinois. However, his focus has always remained on great customer service and a commitment to giving back to the community.
Joe Phillips
General Manager
I've worked for the Uftring family since 2000. I was born in San Diego, California and currently reside in Germantown Hills. My wife Shari and I have been married for 21 years and we have 2 wonderful boys, Parker, and Lucas. Outside of work I enjoy sports and travel, and I enjoy watching our boys play sports. What I enjoy most about my job are the people I meet, working with my team here at Uftring Nissan and working with a quality and innovative product. Uftring Nissan is a professional team of people and I truly enjoy watching the growth of the store year after year. Every Nissan customer can expect courteous and fast service each and every time they visit the dealership. They can expect to be dealt with care, honesty and fairness. Our goal is to provide a quality product at a fair price. I enjoy working with people more than selling the car and think Nissan has very innovative and fun products to drive. While I like all of Nissan's vehicles, the GTR would be at the top of my personal list!
Todd Durm
Sales Manager
Hello! My name is Todd. Being the Used Car Sales Manager means I get to see many different makes and models every day. I've always had a great interest in cars and I look forward to working with you to find yours!
Lettie Schmitt
Business Manager
I began working with Uftring Nissan in November 2005. I am from the Peoria area originally, was raised in East Peoria, and I currently live there now. I have one wonderful son, Joseph! I enjoy cooking, gardening and reading. Playing piano most of my life, I also enjoy all types of music. Selling vehicles isn't about "just moving a piece of metal off the curb," it's about respect, honesty and building relationships. I enjoy meeting new people, assisting them with their purchase and helping them enjoy the purchase process. Nissan is a fabulous brand with good quality and reliability. Uftring Nissan has a real family atmosphere. Our entire team, with their unique personalities, works well throughout the sales, service and parts departments. An Uftring Nissan customer can expect honesty and a true interest in their needs because we want to develop relationships that last far beyond the sale. As for purchasing from me, it's complete follow-up from the initial sale to the years of ownership. While many may say Godzilla, the Nissan GTR, is the most enjoyable car to sell, I had always enjoyed selling the Nissan Xterra the most since it is what I personally drive. Being the Internet Manager, some people think I am just online, like a virtual employee. I'm actually a real person here at Uftring Nissan! Stop by and say hello!
Henry Payton
Sales Manager
Andy Marino
Finance Manager
Brandon Seagraves
Finance Manager
Hi, I'm Brandon! I am from St. Louis and now reside in Pekin, Il. I am married to my amazing wife Rachel and we have two sons Traigor and Anchor. Outside of work, I enjoy hunting, music (playing instruments) and sports (coaching youth football). As a finance manager, I value the opportunity to meet new people, overcoming daily challenges and strengthening my education as well as passion for the automotive industry. The Uftring Auto Group is a tight knit and trustworthy group of professionals with various walks of life within. At Uftring Nissan, we promise to provide unwavering customer service each and every time you visit.
Sales Department
Chris Rocke
Sales Consultant
Greetings! I am Chris, and have been with Uftring Nissan since 2005. I am from Morton, and when not at work, I enjoy my time with my wonderful family. My amazing wife, Kim, and I have three children. Our oldest is Kayla. When not busy as a nurse, she enjoys her time with her awesome husband Tony and their son Reese. Reese is a huge joy for our family. Next is Jaimie, who enjoys the outdoors, and can fill the whole room with laughter. Our youngest is Kelsie, who keeps us well entertained with her spontaneous animal adoptions! Outside of work, I enjoy traveling and shell collecting at Sanibel Island and on the Gulf of Mexico. As a sales consultant, I find joy in helping each customer pick out the right vehicle, working with past customers as their needs change and serving new referral customers sent from family, friends and past customers. Working for Uftring Nissan has been a blessing and has allowed me to build friendships with not only my customers, but with my coworkers as well. The Uftring Auto Group is an organization with a long term commitment to our customers. You can count on me to take the time to help put you in the perfect and to be there for you after the sale. I enjoy selling Altima, Murano and Rogue models the most as I love the quality, reliability, fuel economy and comfort. There is nothing more rewarding to me than being the best asset possible to everyone I assist. Please feel free to come visit me, explore our inventory and hopefully find the vehicle youāre looking for. Iām very confident that we can find the right car, truck or SUV that fits your needs.
Curt Gleichman
Sales Consultant
Originally from Peoria, I currently reside in Bartonville and have been with Uftring Nissan since 2008. I'm married with 3 children. Outside of work I enjoy fishing and remodeling. What I enjoy most about my job is the opportunity to meet new people every day, learning the latest technology and experiencing the redesign of each new vehicle's body style. Uftring Nissan is full of so many new and used vehicles available to our customers and it's easy for our customers to find everything they need. My customers can expect honesty, dedication and a great buying experience. I try to find out what my customers are looking for in color, options, etc, and try to offer other vehicles as well so they have a complete selection to choose from. My favorite cars to sell are the Nissan Altima and the Nissan Rogue because of their reputation, cost and safety. I look forward to helping you find the perfect car, truck, crossover or SUV for your family.
Wesley Fischer
Sales Consultant
Hi I'm Wes. I am from Germantown Hills and currently reside in Peoria. Outside of work, I enjoy boating and motorcycles. My role as a sales consultant has allowed me to meet new people, see the latest automotive technology and has given me the opportunity to use what I know to help my customers choose the perfect car, truck or SUV. The Uftring Auto Group brings a family atmosphere across all of the stores. Uftring Nissan, of course, has the most fun. Every day is different and I enjoy working a position that keeps me interested and eager to serve others. You can expect an honest opinion from me when purchasing a vehicle as well as a laid back experience, knowing that I will never pressure you into buying something you don't want. The vehicle I enjoy selling the most is the Altima. Its fuel economy is unbeatable for the size. If you are in the market for a vehicle upgrade, I would love to get to know you and help meet your vehicle needs.
Tinia Martin
Sales Consultant
Hi, I'm Tinia! I have lived in Mossville and Chillicothe since I was 6. I am the second youngest of 6 kids my parents adopted.I have 4 older brothers and 1 younger. I also have 3 neices and one nephew that I love very much. In my free time, I enjoy photography, painting, musical theater and dance. My true passion is psychology. I have always had a desire to understand and help people so they can become the best version of themselves. Purchasing a new car is a big deal and if I can make your experience a pleasant and memorable one, I feel that is most rewarding. The Uftring Auto Group goes above and beyond to treat customers like family. We want to make you feel right at home. When working with me, you can expect assistance in finding a vehicle you are truly in love with. I don't believe in high pressure selling. My goal is for you to drive away in a vehicle you will enjoy for many years to come.
Todd Marquis
Sales Consultant
Charles Baker
Sales Consultant
Shakur Jackson
Sales Consultant
Sean McGovern
Sales Consultant
Steve Covington
Sales Consultant
Stephanie Anderson
Sales Coordinator/Warranty Administrator
I have been with the Uftring family for over 12 years now! I started at the Uftring Automall in May of 2007, and truly enjoy working with the team at Uftring Nissan. I am originally from the Peoria area and currently live in East Peoria. I enjoy spending time with my family and friends, shopping, baking, and cooking. Even though I don't sell the vehicles, I enjoy watching the excitement of customers when they get their vehicle and know that I played a part in making sure they have a pleasurable experience at our dealership. The friendships I have developed with coworkers and customers along with the fun, family atmosphere are what I enjoy most about my job.
Brandon Chau
Vehicle Coordinator
Susan Wise
Business Development Representative
If you are shopping online at Uftring Nissan, chances are you'll hear from me! I enjoy working with our online guests and truly enjoy working with the team at Uftring Nissan and the Uftring Family. Your experience here at our dealership is my #1 priority in-person or online. I enjoy assisting our guests in their vehicle journey from the search process, finding a vehicle and to future service visits. These days, the ease of purchasing a vehicle online is amazing! I look forward to seeing you online or stop on by and see me. What do I enjoy most about my job? The friendships I have developed with coworkers and customers, along with the family atmosphere here ... that's what we are all about.
Sara Drebes
Business Development Representative
Reception
Nichole Alvarez
Receptionist
Service Department
Mark Kiesewetter
Service Manager
Hello! My name is Mark, and Iāve been with the Uftring Group since 1999. I am originally from Farmington but now live in Yates City. I'm married to Lisa and we have a son named Kyle, and a daughter named Alyssa. Outside of work, my interests include spending time with my family, farming and working on/riding anything John Deere related. If it has an engine, it has my interest! I love the fact that I work with customers post purchase to help them get the most out of their vehicles. Iām here to get you out of trouble and keep you out of trouble with your car, truck or SUV. The Uftring Group has been an absolute joy to work for these past years. Gary Uftring is an amazing owner, the environment and atmosphere I work in is second to none, and I can always count on my coworkers and managerās support. When you work with me, you can expect to be treated like family. I will always provide you with honest, knowledgeable and straight forward service. I look forward to seeing you and working on your vehicle. Thank you!
Nick Brent
Assistant Service Manager
I've been with the Uftring organization for 16 years. I live in Washington, IL with my wife Megan (married 14 years) and our 3 children: Harrison, Dash, and Finley. I love baseball (St. Louis Cardinals fan), gardening, landscaping, working on my Saabs, and spending time with my wife and kids. I truly enjoy working with all of my long time customers! Our store works hard but we also like to have fun with fellow employees and customers. My customers can absolutely expect me to follow through on whatever I say I will do.
Casey Thomas
Service Advisor
Craig Hicks
Service Advisor
Jeff Greenleaf
Service Advisor
Brenda Lane
Service Concierge
Pat Dahmm
Technician
Ho Nguyen
Technician
Jim Reinecke
Technician
Gentry Lawson
Express Technician
Steven Voss
Technician
Tommy Trapps
Maintenance
Michael Sargent
Express Lube Technician
Jeffonte Jenkins
Lube Technician
Logan Berkley
Express Lube Technician
Parts Department
John Kelly
Parts Counterperson
Jennifer Stowell
Parts Counterperson
Detail Department
John Dimarsico
Assistant Detail Supervisor