The automotive industry has been a part of my life from early on as my father owned and operated a Jeep dealership in Toledo, Ohio where I was born and raised. Starting at 15 years old, I had odd-jobs throughout the parts, sales and service departments until I began selling vehicles at 18 years old. I had good success from the start which made my commitment to higher learning a tough decision to stick with. However, I completed my Bachelor of Arts degree in Supply Chain Management at Michigan State University. From there, I continued my automotive career in luxury dealerships working my way up through the ranks as a Client Advisor, Used Car Manager, New Car Manager, Used Car Director and as a General Sales Manager prior to becoming the proud General Manager of Schomp Hyundai in Aurora, Colorado. In my free time, I enjoy spending time with my wife Prall, my daughter Portia, and our playful samoyed Lily! I am truly excited about the future of what Hyundai will be offering with enhanced and all-new vehicles as well as their commitments and promises to guest care!
It is my firm commitment to offer you the best levels of guest care and ease of purchasing or servicing a vehicle! Please feel free to reach out to me with any questions or concerns, and please expect a prompt reply!
Hi, my name is Merrie and I was born and raised in sunny Southern California. I moved to Colorado in November of 2016 with my 3 boys. Before working at Schomp Hyundai, I worked for the MINI & BMW brands. In my spare time I love being outdoors exploring Colorado. From the beach to the mountains I feel right at home in nature. Give me a tent and a blanket of stars any day of the week.
Cars represent freedom, fun, lifestyle, and adventure. I even studied geography and urban development in college because of my fascination with road trips and American places. I got married in December of 2016 and my wife and I spend most of our time outside and exploring Colorado, working on our home, and enjoying each day. Working with Schomp for the last 2 years, I am excited and humbled daily by how our organization has grown and held true to what makes a family business so strong.
Schomp “Brick-By-Brick” Award Winner – Bestowed upon those who truly exemplify our core values of “Competitive, Adaptable, Consistent, and Respectful.
I was born here in Colorado and love everything that it has to offer. Being a native has made me quite an outdoorsman. I enjoy hiking, fishing, camping, and water sports in the summer months. Winter brings the enjoyment of snowboarding, snowmobiling and the soothing appeal of hot sulfur springs.
An important element of my life is helping members of the community who are in need. I enjoy working at local shelters and attending events like Race for the Cure. In my personal time I enjoy being with friends, family and my fiancée.
I’m Todd Connell, and I’m the Fleet Manager at Schomp Automotive representing the Hyundai and Mazda brands. Originally, I’m from Columbus Ohio, but I came to Colorado in 2008. I’ve first started in the Automotive Industry in 2013. I chose to join the Schomp Automotive organization because I wanted to further challenge myself and Schomp has an impeccable reputation. Before coming to Schomp I spent 14 + years in the food/beverage, and hospitality industry, though I spent the past 7 years in automotive sales and service.
My wife and children are my biggest hobby although, I love to golf, read, and I overall enjoy ALL that Colorado has to offer. I’m really passionate about Ohio State Football, playing golf, the outdoors and helping others! I always put my customers at ease by understanding the hospitality side of the car business. It makes it easy to have an empathetic point of view and being able to listen. I look forward to assisting you with your next vehicle purchase or lease!
Hello, my name is Yoseph Albouri, and I was born in Saudi Arabia. I spent most of my young life between Houston, TX and Denver, CO until 2006 when I moved here permanently. Before joining Schomp Automotive, I managed a restaurant, then an ice rink, and I also used to be an automotive parts runner. In my spare time, I like to wrench on my racecar and attend racing events all over Colorado, including Time Attack and Open Lapping Days. I’ve been married since September of 2017. When I’m not working on my car, I enjoy spending quality time outdoors with my wife Kaylee and our black lab, Tex!
Atilla has been with Schomp Hyundai for over 11 years. Attila loves coming to work every day largely in part because of the family atmosphere of the dealership and being able to work with wonderful customers. Originally from Romania, Attila speaks both Romanian and Hungarian.
My name is Max and I’m happy to be part of the team of Client Advisors at Schomp Hyundai. I was born in Russia, grew up in Israel, and then came to the United States. I moved to Colorado from Virginia in March of 2019. Due to my international background, I am fluent in Russian and proficient in Hebrew. I started my career in the Automotive Industry in 2014. Before working in automotive I was in the fitness industry. As far as hobbies go, I like snowboarding, basketball, soccer, and live music. I’m passionate about sports, cars, and music. I’d like for my customers to know that Schomp Hyundai has a very customer-oriented process. I am excited to share it with you as well as my product knowledge.
I’m Kyle, and I’m originally from right here, born and raised in Denver. I’m new to the automotive industry, I started in 2019. I chose to join the team at Schomp because of the company’s great reputation. What did you do professionally and/or where did you work before working at Schomp?: I currently own an online store called City2theWoods.com, and I’m also a financial advisor, I help my community with their finances. My hobbies include creating graphic designs and creating new products for my clothing line. I’m passionate about the success of my friends, family, and my community. I believe in the “Each one teach one” philosophy. I feel that if we incorporate this into our communities, they then have a chance to prosper and stay owned by the community.
My goal at Schomp is to help assist you in making the best decision possible in your adventure in finding your new vehicle. A car is a part of your family. A vehicle experiences your good days and your bad days. It can make you smile, it can also make you cry. But just like a family, it’s an investment. In order to take care of your family, you have to put good strategies in place if you want to protect and maintain their well being.
Fun fact about me, I’m as goofy as it gets. I love telling jokes and I’m always smiling.
Hi, I am Belkis and I am a Client Advisor at Schomp Hyundai. I was born in Brooklyn, NY and raised for some of my childhood there as well as the Dominican Republic. I moved to Colorado in 2018 after my husband and I decided that we wanted to step away from the city life. Before working here at Schomp Hyundai, I was working at Starbucks as a Barista. In my spare time, I enjoy crocheting, painting and drawing, playing video games and doing my physical activities like yoga and cycling. Hablo español y me gustaría ayudarle con cualquier pregunta que tenga.
Hi everyone, I’m Graham and I’m 6 ft 5 in tall and just like a teddy bear. I was born and raised in North Carolina, both in the mountains and by the coast. I moved to Colorado from Asheville, NC in April of 2016 after making the move up from Oak Island, NC about a year earlier. I’m new to the auto industry, but thanks to the amazing philosophies and training here at Schomp I am prepared to serve any of our clients and address your needs. I chose Schomp to start my automotive career because of the standards and expectations that the company sets. We’re here to create a welcoming environment in which all team members are more than willing to help and motivated to provide the best possible experience to everyone that walks through the door. I look forward to helping you find the perfect car for you and your family.
I most recently worked for two years in the cannabis industry, but have also worked in junk removal as well as high-end glass art sales (designer pipes). As for hobbies, I’m most definitely a movie & TV guy, but I’m also an amateur musician, knowing enough to play along on the Guitar, Piano, Trumpet, and the Ukulele. I’ve been performing on stage in some capacity since I was 5 years old. I’m very passionate about the environment and keeping our world clean. Come see me at Schomp Hyundai!
My name is Julie and I’m a Client Advisor at Schomp Hyundai. I’m originally from Maine, but I mainly grew up in Florida. I’ve been in Colorado since 2016 and started my career in Automotive sales in 2019. I chose to join the team here because every time I met a Schomp employee I would ask how they liked working for Schomp. I always got the same response, said through a beaming smile, “I love it.” I had been wanting to get into the Automotive Industry for quite some time and I knew Schomp was where I wanted to be. Before coming to Schomp I was a wedding cake designer for about a decade, and most recently in the hotel industry as a sales manager.
When I’m not at the dealership, I enjoy a number of hobbies such as paddle-boarding, camping, writing, arts and crafts of any kind with the main focus on painting (via Bob Ross videos), making jewelry, and assembling tiny metal sculptures from kits. I also love to travel and have been to so many places that it’s almost hard to keep track. I’m passionate about providing a positive experience. Whether I’m playing board games with my family or smiling at you as you pass by, my hope is that when you think back at that moment, you remember it fondly. When dealing with my customers I’m simply here to make sure you have an awesome experience from start to finish. Thank you for placing your trust in me to do so!
I’m from a small city in California called Fresno. Until moving to Colorado in 2020, I have never experienced snow. I grew up around cars, since my dad is a mechanic for a local dealership back in California. I knew I wanted to join the automotive industry because there is so much to learn in the car world, and I love working with people! I know how stressful car buying can be, and I want to make my clients feel like they have all the information they need before making a big investment. I love how simple Schomp makes car buying, eliminating the pressure of buying a vehicle. My favorite Hyundai car is the Venue, because it is so cute and compact.
Hello, my name is Manny. I was born in Virginia but I have spent most of my life in Colorado and would not live anywhere else. Most of my career prior to joining the Schomp Automotive group was in retail management. In my free time, I am at either the golf course or getting some four-wheeling in.
Hello, I’m Charles and I’m a father of 6 from Aurora, Colorado. native, born and raised here. I’m happy to be part of the team in the Schomp Subaru Express Service Department. I decided to join because I always had positive experiences with the organization and they have always made me feel welcome, even before I was part of the team. Before joining here, I worked with Service Street in Southlands Mall. In my spare time, I play Guitar and I restore 1960’s cars. Cars are my passion; I know the history, the specs, and all of the details. I would like to communicate to my customers that I am always here to lend a hand, whenever you need anything.
Hello everyone. I’m Al and I’m happy to help you with your Parts needs at Schomp Hyundai. I’m a Colorado Native, originally from Denver, though I spent about 13 ½ years in Nebraska. I’ve been in the Automotive Industry since 1992. The Schomp Automotive Group has been family to me for over 20 years, and prior to joining the Schomp team I spent 13 years as Parts Director for Dual line dealer in Columbus, Nebraska. As far as hobbies go outside of work, I have a head full of useless classic rock knowledge. I also collect Vinyl Records (I am that old). Come see me at Schomp Hyundai. I’m passionate about my family and helping my customers. After all, you are the reason that we do what we do.
I am from Colorado and began my career in the automotive industry in 1998. I always heard that Schomp was a great place to work and it has been a positive journey since I have been with them.
My hobbies when I am not at work include mountain biking, dirt biking, camping, hunting, metal working, and really anything outdoors! I am passionate about my family and raising my children to become strong leaders. I enjoy teaching them new things and having compassion towards others.
I have always been appreciative of our customers loyalty and grace over the years. I will always be here to help however I can! Over the years, I am so thankful for the relationships that have been built with my customers and co-workers.
Hi, I am Marc. I am from Houston, Texas but moved to Colorado in 1988. I started my career here in June of 2000! When I am not working I enjoy watching movies, playing chess, and spending time with my family. A fun fact about me is that I learned to juggle in a day!
Thank you very much for letting me help you with your automotive needs.
Hello everyone, my name is Cory and I’m from Norfolk, Nebraska. I moved to Colorado in 1999, and I’ve been working in the automotive industry since 2007. Before joining the team at Schomp Automotive, I worked in Wholesale Parts and as a Technician for Groove Mazda, and also in Wholesale Parts for Groove Subaru. I love working on guitars and motorcycles, and when I’m not doing that you can find me either playing guitar or cheering for our Denver Broncos! I’m thankful to be employed at Schomp Hyundai as we have a great and very knowledgeable crew, and we’re more than happy to help however we can
My name is Kenny Bertolino I am originally from Howell, NJ. I moved to Colorado back in the late 90’s with my family. I got into the auto industry in 2007. I started with Schomp in 2018 when they purchased Shortline and I am loving it! Outside of work I love playing music, drawing/painting, and hanging out with friends and family. When it comes to handling customers I put myself in their shoes because I know how I would want to be treated and I want the same for them. I feel that you have to laugh in life to stay happy so if you see me I’ll most likely have a smile on my face.
Hello everyone. I’m Joe from right here in Denver, Colorado and I’m happy to be part of the Parts Team at Schomp Hyundai. I’ve been in the automotive industry since 1999, and I worked as an Auto Painter/Prepper and bodyman prior to coming to Schomp. I also served 4 years in the military as a 14T. I wanted to join the team here because Schomp is a locale brand that continues to flourish and push the pace of the dealership frontier. I felt my skill set would be a great asset to accomplishing the overall mission. When I’m not at the dealership, I enjoy pursuing my hobbies: drones, computer gaming, car building, and bracket racing.
