Meet Our Staff
- Date started at Clift Buick GMC: March 3, 1980.
- Activities/hobbies enjoyed in spare time: I enjoy helping daughter Cari with her animal rescue in Onsted, Michigan. Ahimsa Safe Haven is currently caring for over 100 animals. Kitties, Chickens, Turkeys, and Pigs. The mission is: “Kindness to all living things.”
- Why should you choose Clift?: We are a locally owned and operated business with excellent products and a dedicated team committed to providing the best service. Sales, Service, Parts, Body shop, and Detail. We are full service and have been a part of the community for over 40 years.
- Date started at Clift Buick GMC: July 06, 2016
- Activities/hobbies enjoyed in spare time: Spending time with family, unfortunately, a huge Detroit Lions and Michigan football fan, and riding four-wheelers at Higgins Lake.
- Why should you choose Clift?: We are a great and honest team, family owned and local business.
- Date started at Clift Buick GMC: April 24, 2017
- Activities/hobbies enjoyed in spare time:I enjoy spending time with my family. I enjoy motorsports and watersports.
- Why should you choose Clift?:I choose Clift Buick GMC due to the owner and coworkers treating you like family. I enjoy my opportunity to help the staff excel and help solve customer concerns on all levels. Garry Clift always has instilled the customer first and allowed the staff all tools necessary to succeed.
BRANDON OCHMANEK
Financial Services Manager
Phone: tel:+15172640683
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Email: bochmanek@cliftauto.com
- Date started at Clift Buick GMC: June 2020
- Activities/hobbies enjoyed in spare time: While not working hard I enjoy spending time with my Fiancée and my 3 children. We enjoy kayaking on the Michigan rivers near Ann Arbor, spending time with family and friends, wing Wednesday, and watching sports.
- Why should you choose Clift?:Great honest team and very involved in the community.
- Date started at Clift Buick GMC: December 05, 2016
- Activities/hobbies enjoyed in spare time: I have two beautiful daughters and wife that I enjoy spending all my time with. We enjoy spending time at our cabin up north and boat rides on sand lake. I am an avid hunter and outdoorsman.
- Why should you choose Clift?: Clift is a family name, trusted and known for selling a quality product and service.
- Date started at Clift Buick GMC: September 2017
- Activities/hobbies enjoyed in spare time: Honestly, I am a family man and when I am not at work I'm spending time with my wife and son
- Why should you choose Clift?: Friendly, we have great customers whom we take care of and we have an awesome selection of quality vehicles!
CRISTIAN DOROBANTU
Sales Consultant
Phone: tel:+15172640688
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Email: cdorobantu@cliftauto.com
- Where are you from?: Adrian, MI.
- What was your previous work experience?: Sales Associate at R&B Plastics Machinery
- Activities/hobbies enjoyed in spare time: I enjoy traveling, spending time outdoors, going to the gym, and cooking.
- Why did you choose Clift?: I choose Clift because of the growth opportunity and chance to serve the community.
- What are you looking forward to doing here?: I am looking forward to developing into a great salesman and employee.
- Where are you from?: Adrian, MI.
- What was your previous work experience?: Service Advisor, Assistant Service Manager, Sales, Finance Manager, General Sales Manager.
- Activities/hobbies enjoyed in spare time: Family time, pool, and Barbequing
- Why did you choose Clift?: Previous Employer
- What are you looking forward to doing here?: Taking care of clients
MIKE GRAHAM
Used Vehicle Inventory Specialist
Phone: tel:+15172157683
Text Me:
Email: mgraham@cliftauto.com
- Where are you from?: Adrian, MI.
- What was your previous work experience?: Managing a Jimmy Johns franchise in Virginia.
- Activities/hobbies enjoyed in spare time: Watching sports with friends and family.
- Why did you choose Clift?: The strong connection to the Adrian and Lenawee communities.
- What are you looking forward to doing here?: Growing new relationships and helping people out.
- Date started at Clift Buick GMC: October 6, 2016
- Activities/hobbies enjoyed in spare time: I enjoy spending time with family, playing with my basset hounds, and finding JOY in everyday life! :)
- Why should you choose Clift?: We have the "can do" attitude and we strive to make your experience easy and fun!
- Date started at Clift Buick GMC: August 2017
- Activities/hobbies enjoyed in spare time:When I am not working I like to spend time with my kids/ family and friends.
- Why should you choose Clift?:Clift's Is a small town dealer that takes time working with customers to provide the best experience possible.
- Date started at Clift Buick GMC: June 01, 1992
- Activities/hobbies enjoyed in spare time:I enjoy spending time with family, especially my grandson. My hobbies are gardening, RV camping, and helping others.
- Why should you choose Clift?:The Clift environment is very professional with a great service team that is willing to go the extra mile.
- Date started at Clift Buick GMC: June 06, 2012
- Activities/hobbies enjoyed in spare time:Outdoor enthusiast, enjoy sports, working out and nutrition
- Why should you choose Clift?:Mr. Clift cares, he is very active in community outreach and it is very transparent with the community. The Customer base is amazing. Overall it is a fun place to be.
- Where are you from?: Metamora, OH
- What was your previous work experience?: Retail food industry and customer service
- Activities/hobbies enjoyed in spare time: I enjoy spending time with my 3 dogs.
- Why did you choose Clift?: I choose Clift because I heard a lot of good things about Clift from customers and wanted to see what we were all about.
- What are you looking forward to doing here?: I am looking forward to meeting new people every day and growing within the Clift Company.
- Where are you from?: Hudson, MI
- What was your previous work experience?: Firefighter for the City of Hudson(still employed), Rima Manufacturing, and Aarons Sales & Lease.
- Activities/hobbies enjoyed in spare time: I enjoy golf, spending time with my family: Fiancé Tawny + 2 sons Oakley and Spencer.
- Why did you choose Clift?: I choose Clift because it is a great place to work and environment to succeed within the company.
- What are you looking forward to doing here?: I am looking forward to to be a team asset and provide the best experience possible to customers.
- Where are you from?: Morenci, MI
- What was your previous work experience?: I previously worked as a tech at the LISD Tech Center and I am a firefighter for the Morenci Fire Department.
- Activities/hobbies enjoyed in spare time: I enjoy bike riding, fire training, go-kart racing, and reading/drawing.
- Why did you choose Clift?: I choose Clift because it's a friendly environment that was fast pace. It's a place I can grow and learn to succeed.
- What are you looking forward to doing here?: I am looking forward to growing as a service advisor and a person. Along with meeting new people.
- Where are you from?: Adrian, MI
- What was your previous work experience?: Warehousing
- Activities/hobbies enjoyed in spare time: I enjoy hunting, Fishing, Woodworking
- Why did you choose Clift?: I choose Clift because of the hours and to help people in the dealership.
- What are you looking forward to doing here?: I am looking forward to learning the job
JOSH GURTZWEILER
Service Lane Assistant
Phone: tel:+15172656107
Text Me:
Email: jgurtzweiler@cliftauto.com
- Where are you from?: Tecumseh, Michigan
- What was your previous work experience?: Worked as a maintenance supervisor.
- Activities/hobbies enjoyed in spare time: I enjoy traditional archery and kayaking.
- Why did you choose Clift?: I choose Clift because Clift is a higher quality dealership.
- What are you looking forward to doing here?: I am looking forward to learning the service process here at Clift.
MELISA GIPFERT
Customer Service Specialist
Phone: tel:+15172656107
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Email: mgipfert@cliftauto.com
- Where are you from?: Ypsilanti, MI
- What was your previous work experience?: I had previously worked in a dealership for 16 years.
- Activities/hobbies enjoyed in spare time: I enjoy riding my Harley, fishing, hiking, and spending time with family.
- Why did you choose Clift?: It's a new journey.
- What are you looking forward to doing here?: I look forward to doing my best!
WILLIAM VANVALKENBURG
Customer Service Specialist
Phone: tel:+15172656107
Text Me:
Email: wvanvalkenburg@cliftauto.com
- Where are you from?: Adrian, MI
- What was your previous work experience?: I had previously worked as a service manager in the automotive industry and have 20 years of combined automotive industry experience.
- Activities/hobbies enjoyed in spare time: I enjoy taking rides on my motorcycle, hiking, and restoring cars.
- Why did you choose Clift?: I chose Clift because I enjoyed the atmosphere and environment to foster customer and team success.
- What are you looking forward to doing here?: I look forward to serving our customers!
CONNIE BREITENBACH
Body Shop Assistant
Phone: tel:+15172640673
Text Me:
Email: cbreitenbach@cliftauto.com
- Where are you from?: Manitou Beach, MI
- What was your previous work experience?: My previous experience was as a parts manager.
- Activities/hobbies enjoyed in spare time: I enjoy boating and being around family and my granddaughter
- Why did you choose Clift?: I chose Clift Buick GMC because it is a great business in a great location.
- What are you looking forward to doing here?: I look forward to helping our customers.
- Where are you from?: Addison, MI
- What was your previous work experience?: My previous experience was at other dealerships, and independent shops, and was a Harley Davidson master technician until 06.
- Activities/hobbies enjoyed in spare time: I enjoy camping in Michigan, especially the U.P! I also enjoy fishing, paddling, bonfires, and visiting the grandkids in Monroe.
- Why did you choose Clift?: I wanted to work in a large successful dealership.
- What are you looking forward to doing here?: I look forward to being an asset to the team and using my knowledge to help technicians.
- Date started at Clift Buick GMC: 2008
- Activities/hobbies enjoyed in spare time: I enjoy watching grandkids play sports, fantasy football, moving my lawn, spending time with kids, and playing cards.
- Why should you choose Clift?: I bring my car to Clift's service department because I trust they get it done right and if you need a ride, they will furnish you with a ride or a vehicle.
- Date started at Clift Buick GMC: June 2020
- Activities/hobbies enjoyed in spare time: I enjoy kayaking, motorcycling, swimming, rock hunting on Lake Michigan, and enjoying time with granddaughter and family.
- Why should you choose Clift?: Family-oriented, friendly atmosphere. We can help you with any of your car/truck needs to complete satisfaction.
- Where are you from?: Sand Creek, MI
- What was your previous work experience?: My previous experience is Automobile sales (retired).
- Activities/hobbies enjoyed in spare time: I enjoy golf.
- Why did you choose Clift?: I chose Clift because it was something to do. Bored!
- What are you looking forward to doing here?: I am looking forward to having fun!
- Where are you from?: Adrian, MI
- What was your previous work experience?: My previous experience is Wacker Silicone, Enterprise Rent A Car
- Activities/hobbies enjoyed in spare time: I enjoy playing golf in my spare time.
- Why did you choose Clift?: I heard that they needed drivers and I wanted to help.
- What are you looking forward to doing here?: I look forward to driving and meeting new people.
- Where are you from?: Adrian, MI
- What was your previous work experience?: I previously was a teacher, coach, and administration for several Lenawee County schools.
- Activities/hobbies enjoyed in spare time: I enjoy playing golf and spending time with family and friends.
- Why did you choose Clift?: They are a very reputable business, good people work here.
- What are you looking forward to doing here?: I look forward to driving and meeting new people.
- Where are you from?: Manitou Beach, MI
- What was your previous work experience?: I previously was a financial advisor for 23 years.
- Activities/hobbies enjoyed in spare time: I enjoy playing golf, hiking, boating, and reading.
- Why did you choose Clift?: I chose Clift Buick GMC because of their fun work environment.
- What are you looking forward to doing here?: I look forward to meeting new people.