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Employee Spotlight

 

February 2023

Megan Herriman

 

Name: Megan Herriman               

Family: My husband (Luke) of 12 years, 2 sons (Joshua & Tyler), 1 daughter in law (Taylor), 2 granddaughters (Karsyn & Laikyn) and a grandson on the way the end of April (Joshua III)

Name 6 bands that are in your iPod: Reba, Pink, Alabama, Wilson Phillips, Aerosmith, Randy Travis

Name three things you would want if stranded in a desert island: Water, My family, Music.

Favorite Movie: Urban Cowboy

Do you have any Pets? Just a grand pup (Cooper)

Your Worst Pet Peeve: People that chew with their mouth open.

Hobbies: Riding Motorcycles with my husband, family and friends

What is your favorite part of working at Classic Instruments? My coworkers

Favorite Quote: You were born an original. Don’t die a copy.

Best advice you have ever received: Your speed does not matter.  Forward is forward.

Favorite Car: 1970 Pontiac GTO

Ideal Dream Vacation? Barbados

Favorite Book: Any book written by Lisa Gardner

 

January 2023

Laura Czaja-Robinson

 

Name:  Laura Czaja-Robinson

Nickname: Stella

Family: Grown daughters: Xandria and Morgan

Name 6 bands that are in your CD changer/IPOD: Jason Aldean, Godsmack, Foo Fighters, Five Finger Death Punch, Three Doors Down, Van Halen

Name three things you would want if stranded in a desert island: Radio, knife, lighter

Favorite Movie: The Lake House

Favorite Actor: Jason Statham

Favorite Actress: Sandra Bullock

Do you have any Pets? Pit/Boxer – Luna, American Bulldog pup - Odie

Your Worst Pet Peeve: people who chew with their mouths open!  ☹

Hobbies: Horses, hiking, fishing

Favorite Quote: “Set an example don’t be one”

Best advice you have ever received? Don’t take things for granted

What is your favorite part of working at Classic Instruments? Working with the great team we have!

Favorite Car? 69 Chevelle SS

Ideal Dream Vacation? Horseback riding in Australia

Favorite Book: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe

Tell us one thing about yourself that nobody knows:  I’ve been rescuing, retraining and rehoming retired thoroughbred racehorses since 1996. 

Finish this statement: “I am the best at…  helping others.”

Finish this statement: “I am the worst at… self criticism.”

 

July 2022

Katie Amante

Name: Katie Amante

Nickname: Special K

Family: Husband: Jeremy Kids: Addilyn & Brody

Name 6 bands that are in your CD changer/IPOD: Morgan Wallen, Chris Stapleton, Eric Church, Garth Brooks, Thomas Rhett, Luke Combs

Name three things you would want if stranded in a desert island: Hatchet, Lighter, Radio

Favorite Movie: The Notebook

Favorite Actor: Paul Walker

Favorite Actress: Reese Witherspoon     

Do you have any Pets? Dog: Dexter

Your Worst Pet Peeve: People who are rude/inconsiderate to others

Hobbies: Camping, Golfing, Enjoying craft beer, Spending time with family, Anything outdoors, Music

Favorite Quote: Be so busy improving yourself you have no time to criticize others.

Best advice you have ever received? Don’t take life for granted and enjoy each day your blessed with

What is your favorite part of working at Classic Instruments? My co-workers and the positive atmosphere we have in the front office. I enjoy bringing positive energy and having fun while working hard every day.

Favorite Car? 1976 Classic Ford Bronco

Ideal Dream Vacation?  Yellowstone or Alaska

Favorite Book: The Lucky One

Tell us one thing about yourself that nobody knows: I don’t like to watch movies

Finish this statement: “I am the best at…” staying focused to get a job done – and enjoy it at the same time.

Finish this statement: “I am the worst at…” making decisions on where or what to eat.

 

September 2021

Tara Hufford

 

Name: Tara Hufford

Name 6 bands that are in your iPod: Dirty Heads, Wookiefoot, Rebelution, Bill Withers, Slightly Stoopid and Mac Miller., 311, Foo Fighters

Name three things you would want if stranded on a desert island: Machete, permanent match and a satellite phone.

Favorite Movie: Currently Tarzan always subject to change. The Godfather

Do you have any Pets? Yes, a guinea pig named Peanut.s, millions of fleas

Your Worst Pet Peeve: When cashiers put your coin change on top of the dollar bills. The change always slides off.

 Hobbies: Swimming, Hiking, Sailing, and Skiing. Museums, Car Shows

What is your favorite part of working at Classic Instruments? The people I work with and learning new things every day! cars all day

Favorite Quote: “Worry will not take away your troubles tomorrow, only take away your peace today”. 

Best advice you have ever received: Don’t take criticism from someone you wouldn’t take advice from.an 

Favorite Car: Light Blue 1951 Oldsmobile convertible. 1984 Hurst Olds Cutlass

Ideal Dream Vacation? Sailing through the Mediteran.ost in the UP

Favorite Book: Some many to choose from but Christine by Stephan King is always at the top of the list. 

 

December 2017

Cliff Carey

Name: Cliff Carey

Family: Cliff

Name 6 bands that are in your iPod: Pink Floyd, Led Zeppelin, Beastie Boys, Soundgarden, 311, Foo Fighters

Name three things you would want if stranded in a desert island: Knife, Matches, Two way radio

Favorite Movie: The Godfather

Do you have any Pets? 3 Dogs, millions of fleas

Your Worst Pet Peeve: People driving with brights on during the day

Hobbies: Exploring Michigan, Automotive Museums, Car Shows

What is your favorite part of working at Classic Instruments? Talking about cars all day

Favorite Quote: There is no try, only do

Best advice you have ever received: Never say no to an adventure

Favorite Car: 1935 Auburn 851, 1954 Continental MK II, 1984 Hurst Olds Cutlass

Ideal Dream Vacation? Lost in the UP

Favorite Book: Hot Rod Magazine

 

 

May 2015

Jake Bernthal

 

Name: Jake Bernthal

Family: Yes

Name 6 bands that are in your CD changer/IPOD: Kenny Chesney, Pitbull, Montgomery Gentry, Imagine Dragons, Flo Rida, Toby Keith

Name three things you would want if stranded in a desert island: Wifi, Fully Stocked Bar, Speed Boat

Favorite Movie: Return of the Jedi

Favorite Actor: Harrison Ford

Favorite Actress: Saundra Bullock

Do you have any Pets? Yes

Your Worst Pet Peeve: Bad drivers

Hobbies: Biking, computers, video games, my kids

What is your favorite part of working at Classic Instruments? The people I work with.

Favorite Car? Audi TT

Ideal Dream Vacation? Hawaii

Favorite Book: Stephen King's Dark Tower Series

Finish this statement:  “I am the best at…Everything."

Finish this statement:  “I am the worst at…Everything."

 

Megg Ehler

Name: Megg Ehler

Nickname: Megg

Family: Jim (Husband), Jake (Son)

Name 6 bands that are in your CD changer/IPOD: Adele, Eagles, Miranda Lambert, Journey, Joshua Davis, Tim McGraw

Name three things you would want if stranded in a desert island: A hammock, computer, and wine

Favorite Movie: The Notebook

Favorite Actor: Tom Hanks

Favorite Actress: Meryl Streep

Do you have any Pets? No

Your Worst Pet Peeve: Rude people

Hobbies: Antiquing & Flea Market shopping

Favorite Quote: "I've learned that making a 'living' is not the same as making a 'life.'" - Maya Angelou

Best advice you have ever received? Sometimes you're better off to keep quiet and just keep going — never look back.

What is your favorite part of working at Classic Instruments? Talking to our friendly customers and working with our vendor/suppliers – love the excitement!

Favorite Car? Charger

Ideal Dream Vacation? 6 months during winter in a warm, tropical climate!

Favorite Book: The Help

Tell us one thing about yourself that nobody knows: I love doing interior decorating.

Finish this statement:  “I am the best at…Whatever I want to be – I try anyway – mayne not the best – but I do my best."

Finish this statement:  “I am the worst at…Yardwork/gardening – anything that has to do with growing plants, flowers, etc."

 

April 2015

Chris Fuller

 

Name: Chris Fuller

Nickname: Chris

Family: Brian (Husband), Jeremy (Son), Jackie (Daughter), Nevaeh (Granddaughter), and Cody, Josh, and Ian (Grandsons)

Name 6 bands that are in your CD changer/IPOD: Eagles, Brook + Dunn, Bob Sear, CCR

Name three things you would want if stranded in a desert island: Water, shade, and a good book

Favorite Movie: Saturday Night Fever

Favorite Actor: John Travolta

Favorite Actress: Drew Barrymore

Do you have any Pets? 2 Chihuahuas, Baby and Princess

Your Worst Pet Peeve: Getting stuck in traffic and running late!

Hobbies: Reading and Fishing

Favorite Quote: Oh well!

Best advice you have ever received? Time heals all.

What is your favorite part of working at Classic Instruments? Building gauges for classic cars and working with the best team in the world.

Favorite Car? 1966 GTO

Ideal Dream Vacation? Alaska

Favorite Book: Home + Gardens

Tell us one thing about yourself that nobody knows: I love to sing and I'm very bad at it.

Finish this statement:  “I am the best at…helping people."

Finish this statement:  “I am the worst at…saying 'no'."

 

March 2015

Bill Mullins

Name: William Mullins

Nickname: Bill

Family: Wife-Judy, Son-Kenny, Daughter-Amber

Name 6 bands that are in your CD changer/IPOD: Eagles, Santana, Big Brother & the Holding Co., Linda Rondstat, Marty Robbins, Patsy Cline.

Name three things you would want if stranded in a desert island: Water, Food, Fire

Favorite Movie: Great Escape

Favorite Actor: Steve McQueen

Favorite Actress: Gilda Radner

Do you have any Pets? No

Your Worst Pet Peeve: Rude, Arrogant People

Hobbies: Motorcycle Road Racing, Drag Racing

Favorite Quote: It Can Always Be Worse

Best advice you have ever received? Treat others, as you would want to be treated

What is your favorite part of working at Classic Instruments? Providing High Quality Products to Customers , that Satisfies their wants/needs

Favorite Car? 55’ Chevy

Ideal Dream Vacation? House Boat on Lake Powell, Az.

Favorite Book: Motocourse Annual

Tell us one thing about yourself that nobody knows: Skipped 3rd Grade

Finish this statement:  “I am the best at…Building Business Relationships”

Finish this statement:  “I am the worst at…Procrastinating, also, worrying about things, I have no control over.”

 

Mark Szaniszlo

Name:  Mark Szaniszlo

Nickname: SLO

Name 6 bands that are in your CD changer/IPOD: Boston greatest hits, Uncle Cracker

Name three things you would want if stranded in a desert island: Endless supply of food, fresh water, strong shelter

Favorite Movie: Science Fiction

Favorite Actor: Clint Eastwood

Favorite Actress: Christina Applegate

Do you have any Pets? Not yet

Your Worst Pet Peeve: Those that don't use common sense

Hobbies: Photography, drawing, working on old boat motors, gunsmithing, fishing, camping, printing, waliking through the woods, target shooting, archery, conoeing 

Favorite Quote: Do you feel luck? Well do ya punk???

Best advice you have ever received? Always do your best at everything you do.

What is your favorite part of working at Classic Instruments? Hearing from the customer on hom much they liked their guages we built for them and the cook outs.

Favorite Car? Mustang

Ideal Dream Vacation? Fishing trip with no TV, radio, cars, just you and nature.

Favorite Book: Holy Bible

Tell us one thing about yourself that nobody knows: Im on the shy side

Finish this statement:  “I am the best at…being worst”

Finish this statement:  “I am the worst at…being perfect.”