Meet Our Staff

Our staff here at Taylor Kia of Findlay is here for your convenience. Feel free to contact us with questions or for a test drive.

Meet Our Sales Staff

General Manager Shane  Kimmel
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General Manager of Taylor Kia Findlay, Taylor Kia Lima and Taylor Hyundai Findlay.
General Manager
Shane Kimmel
General Sales Manager Jim  Welch
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I have been in the auto industry for over 25 years. The last 9+ with the Taylor Automotive Family. It is an honor each day to lead a staff that want to make a difference in peoples lives.
General Sales Manager
Jim Welch
Sales Manager Rich  Slack
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25 years, the past 7 of which have been here with the Taylor Family That's what I do Here's why I do it My Amazing wife Erin
Sales Manager
Rich Slack
Sales Manager Jerry  Gerken
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I started in the automotive industry in 1995 after serving in the Marines and graduating from the Univ of Findlay. I joined Taylor Automotive Family in July of 2010 and have held numerous positions during my tenure. I live in Findlay with my wife Tina of 32 years, our two Aussies and our Persian cat.
Sales Manager
Jerry Gerken
Sales Consultant Jeff Schetter
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I have over 35 years experience in car sales. I've been with the Taylor Automotive Family for over 14 years. I love helping people out with all there car buying needs.
Sales Consultant
Jeff Schetter
Sales Assistant Taylor Knopf
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I have been working as a sales assistant for Jeff Schetter at Taylor Kia for almost 8 years now. I enjoy helping customers into nicer, newer rides.
Sales Assistant
Taylor Knopf
Sales Consultant Jason  Sauls
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Recently moved back from Florida where I spent 9 years as a fireman and 8 in the medical field.
Sales Consultant
Jason Sauls
Sales Consultant Adin  Burleson
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Sales Consultant
Adin Burleson
New/Used Inventory Manager Eddie  Mogbolu
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I have been with the Taylor Automotive Family for 6 years holding numerous positions from head porter to inventory manager.
New/Used Inventory Manager
Eddie Mogbolu
Sales BDC Lei Melick
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I have been working at Taylor Kia Findlay for a few months as a Sales BDC representative. This is my first job in the auto industry and I enjoy it a lot. I love working with customers and connecting clients with the perfect vehicle.
Sales BDC
Lei Melick
 Sales BDC  Madi Schiltz
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Sales BDC
Madi Schiltz

Meet Our Finance Staff

Finance Manager David  Harris
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I have been with Taylor Kia Findlay as a Finance Manager for over 5 years now.
Finance Manager
David Harris
Finance Manager Pete  Margliotti
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Finance Manager
Pete Margliotti

Meet Our Office Staff

Office Manager Anthony Wolford
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I have been in the auto industry for 17 years. The last 14 with Taylor Kia of Findlay. I have worked 8 different positions within the company to get where I am today. I love cars and have owned over 20 so far in my life.
Office Manager
Anthony Wolford
Sr. Accounting Clerk Ashley  Benner
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I have worked for the Taylor Auto Group for 12 years. I started as an assistant and throughout those 12 years have moved up with the company to be the Sr. Accounting Clerk. I love what I do and the family I work with.
Sr. Accounting Clerk
Ashley Benner
Office Assistant Shelly Vanatta
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I have worked for the Taylor Automotive Family for 2.5 years. I started in service BDC and then moved to the Office Asst. I do multiple jobs throughout the company and work with pretty much every department. I love what I do and enjoy my work family.
Office Assistant
Shelly Vanatta
Title Clerk & Office Assistant Sandra Chaialee
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Title Clerk & Office Assistant
Sandra Chaialee
Office clerk Brooklyn  King
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Office clerk
Brooklyn King

Meet Our Service Staff

Service Manager Todd Siler
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I have been in the automotive industry for 26 years. I started with the Taylor Automotive Family in 2005 as a service advisor. After leaving to explore other options I ultimately returned in late 2016. In the spring of 2024 an opportunity came available in Findlay as the Kia Service Manager and I received the promotion I have worked hard for my entire career.
Service Manager
Todd Siler
Service Advisor Phil  Price
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45 years in the automotive business 11 years with Taylor Automotive Family 43 years as a Service Manager 2.5 years as a Service Consultant
Service Advisor
Phil Price
Service Advisor Nolan Houck
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Service Advisor
Nolan Houck
Service Advisor Ricky  Jackson
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Service Advisor
Ricky Jackson
BDC/SVC Assistant Kelly Kettels
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I have been in the auto industry the last 2.5 years with Taylor Kia Findlay
BDC/SVC Assistant
Kelly Kettels
Master Technician Brian  August
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26 years as a service technician 13 years with Taylor Kia Findlay
Master Technician
Brian August
Master Technician Nick Southward
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12 yeas as a service technician 6 years with Taylor Kia Findlay
Master Technician
Nick Southward
Certified Kia Service Tech Zack Jakosh
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7 years service technician out of UNOH 2 years with Taylor Kia Findlay
Certified Kia Service Tech
Zack Jakosh

Our Location

Taylor Kia of Findlay
3785 Speedway Dr.
Findlay, OH 45840

Sales: 567-907-9251
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Ricky in service is a LIFESAVER! Goes above and beyond every time. Really appreciate how he advocated for me and would 100% recommend working with this service department because of him. Took care of all my concerns, thank you Ricky!!!!

- Katelyn Halleck

Courteous, reasonable and quick! I came here from out of town to purchase an used car and have no complaints. Props to Adin for putting up with the little detour during the test drive and working with us on a competitive price. In general I felt like the staff was attentive and genuine during the...

- Nick Reding

Love, love, love, this dealership. Just purchased a 2027 Seltos from Jason Sauls. What a terrific sales person. Very laid back, answered all my questions quickly and was very respectful. I highly recommend Jason. Everyone else was sooo friendly, Jerry the manager was wonderful as well and very...

- Jana

Absolutely the best dealership in the area. Everything from the purchasing process (Josh Sauls) to the service appointments (Nolan) are pressure free and simple. If you are in the market for a car or need anything done to your current car, definitely head to Taylor Kia Findlay. You won’t be...

- Angela Martin

Had a great experience working with Adin today! He took the nerves out of shopping and was open to answering all of my questions. The approval process was quick and straightforward. Bonus points for also not minding my little one tagging along and drawing him lots of pictures. Looking forward to...

- Brittany Gable

I would recommend Adin to anyone looking at a new vehicle! The processes of buying a new car always seemed so stressful and overwhelming to me. Adin made the process relaxed and easy. Nothing was overwhelming and he ensured that both my husband and I understood what each step meant and entailed. 5...

- Katy Franks

If you’re looking for a vehicle at Taylor Kia in Findlay, ask for “The Kia King” himself, Jake.

- Tim Vinatieri

I had such a great experience at Taylor Kia of Findlay! Nolan went above and beyond to take care of all of my customer service needs and made the entire process smooth and stress-free. He took the time to explain every option clearly, answered all of my questions, and helped me understand what I...

- Kaylen Layton

Jared was excellent. Worked out our numbers for a perfect monthly payment. Went above and beyond. We walked out same day with the car we wanted! Thanks Jared Nieling.

- Jacob Metsker

Just went through the purchasing process of a new vehicle with Adin and couldn’t have asked for a better experience and smooth process. He was very approachable and knowledgeable on all subject matters regarding the vehicle we were looking at. He was not “pushy” in any way to try and persuade...

- Michael Zimmerman

Definitely need to experience the Findlay location. Staff is kind and very alternative to your needs and wants. They do their best to get you in the car that you want! Jeff and Jerry are very Personable and funny.

- Carla Roe-Schrienk

The staff is excellent at Kia in Findlay, Ohio. They are always friendly and knowledgeable. They explained to me length of my visit, what they’re doing, what they did, what they recommend, as well as what future visit will cost me for my mileage at 30,000. They are very informative. We purchased...

- Pat Hire

I had an excellent experience working with Adin Burleson during my vehicle purchase. He was extremely professional, knowledgeable, and patient throughout the entire process. Adin took the time to understand my needs and made sure every concern I had was addressed without pressure or hassle. He went...

- Kendall Jackson

I been so stressed over have a running car that don’t break down bought one at small dealership motor went out. Hit a deer with my Kia that I’ve had since 2023 and it’s been expensive fixing. I have spent thousands fixing cars and still worried daily my only car left would break down,I...

- Auna

Joe Pearce was an awesome help with our purchase! He was kind, relaxed and friendly! Taylor Kia is bright, clean and has a great staff. Would buy again here, thanks Joe!!

- Jennifer Kramer

I had such a great experience with Adin! He was very efficient and made the entire experience smooth from start to finish. His personality was fun, easy to talk to, and made a stressful situation so easy! He answered all all questions so easily and worked to get us the best car he could get us in...

- James Kirkland

When I walked into the dealership I didn’t have high hopes. I still owed on my vehicle and was super nervous! Jeff really helps out he was kind, professional, and friendly. I went in for one vehicle with a trade and walked out with 2 cars! My husband and I absolute love our cars! Thank you so...

- Tabitha Sexton

Great time working with Jared and Jerry! They helped us find the perfect car and we left with a better vehicle than we hoped.

- Abigail Noelle Stevenson

They hooked me up!!! I came in thinking they was gonna put me in a cheap ugly car that I wouldn't want but man they did the exact opposite. Got me in a brand new selto its gorgeous drives amazing looks sharp. They got me financed in great timing professional sales absolutely exceeded my expectations

- Beatrice Wright

Jason was awesome and helped me out with a new car!

- Big A
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