Meet our Team of Automotive Specialists

We are proud of the team that we have brought together right here in Kelowna. Our team members are ready to help you with anything that you may need, but more importantly, they are friendly, knowledgeable, and approachable. If you have a question, we won’t rest until we have an answer. Our goal is to meet or exceed all customer expectations, and we would like you to put that to the test. Come to see the Buy Direct Truck Centre team today!

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Management / Sales

President

John Kot

250-826-8685

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<h4>Where are you from and how long have you lived in BC?</h4>
<p>Originally from Weyburn SK, lived in Edmonton AB for over 15 years before moving to Kelowna in 2008.</p>
<h4>Who is your favorite person to spend time with and why?</h4>
<p>My wife Trina. She is my highschool sweetheart and still my best friend. We just celebrated our 28th wedding anniversary.</p>
<h4>If you had to choose: pizza, tacos, or burgers?</h4>
<p>Love pizza.</p>
<h4>What is the most embarrassing thing that has happened to you?</h4>
<p>I am a terrible speller and spellchecker and I embarrass myself daily.</p>
<h4>What is the most inspiring thing that has happened to you?</h4>
<p>To see my adult children grow up and watch them become successful in their own life experiences.<span style="font-size:1em;"><br /></span></p>
<h4>What do you think makes Penticton great?</h4>
<p>The weather combined with the most beautiful scenery and setting.</p>
<h4>Tell us something that not everyone may know about you.</h4>
<p>I have a fear of heights!</p>
<h4>Why did you get into/start this business?</h4>
<p>I’ve always enjoyed the rush of selling someone a car and seeing their enjoyment of a big purchase in their life. I still get excited going to work every day, I love the car business and the pace.</p>
<h4>What has been your biggest struggle either in work or life?</h4>
<p>To find a healthy life/work balance. I’ve been a habitual workaholic for my entire life and I’m attempting to scale back.</p>
<h4>If you could start all over again would you do things the same or would things be different?</h4>
<p>Life is a journey, every regret has made me better.</p>
<h4>What do you always find yourself saying?</h4>
<p>I tend to call people “buds” too much LOL!</p>
<h4>What has been your proudest accomplishment?</h4>
<p>Being a parent and watching your kids grow as people. It is like a flower blossoming to me.</p>
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General Manager

Sam Ghessesow

250-491-9467

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General Sales Manager

Scott Muir

778-478-7057

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Director Of Sales

Jordan Kot

(250) 681-2383

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												<div class="bio"><p>Where are you from and how long have you lived in BC?</p>
<p>Born in Weyburn, Sask. however lived just outside of Edmonton for 16 years of my childhood. Moved to Kelowna in 2011 and have lived here ever since.</p>
<p>Who is your favorite person to spend time with and why?</p>
<p>My favorite person to spend time with is my wife Hali. She is my high school sweetheart and best friend. Been together since we were 15.</p>
<p>If you had to choose: pizza, tacos, or burgers?</p>
<p>No brainer here. Obviously Pizza</p>
<p>What is the most embarrassing thing that has happened to you?</p>
<p>Why would I want to tell the entire world. What kind of question is this.</p>
<p>What is the most inspiring thing that has happened to you?</p>
<p>Getting deep here on the questions. Joe Sakic my favorite hockey player growing up passing the Stanley Cup directly to Ray Bourque before even lifting it himself. Ray had played in the league for 21 years before this moment. The ultimate show of respect.</p>
<p>Tell us something that not everyone may know about you.</p>
<p>I represented Canada in 2 separate international hockey tournaments. First was when I was 14 in Prague, Czech Republic. Second was when I was 15 in Philly, USA. Amazing experiences that I wouldn't trade for anything.</p>
<p>Why did you get into/start this business?</p>
<p>Dad's the owner, so its in my blood I guess. Whatever he can do, I can do better.</p>
<p>What has been your biggest struggle either in work or life?</p>
<p>Moving away from my friends and now wife when I was 16 years old in grade 11. Moved from Edmonton to Kelowna. Very tough move at the time.</p>
<p>What do you always find yourself saying?</p>
<p>"You are a hammer", Buds, Buddy, Budsky, "You know it".</p>
<p>What has been your proudest accomplishment?</p>
<p>To many to choose from. I'm pretty great.</p></div>  
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Sales

Sales Consultant

Keith G Richards

250-863-7762

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Sales Consultant

Michael Wu

250-575-3628

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Sales Consultant

Todd Leavitt

778-478-7057

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Sales Consultant

Jaren Wicinski

778-478-7057

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Sales Consultant

Kieran Carlson

778-478-7057

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Lot Manager

Shalane Elliot

778-478-7057

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Finance

Sub Prime Finance Manager

Narinh Bounchareun

250-491-9467

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Financial Services Manager

Tim Varga

778-478-7057

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Service

Detailer

Erika Hoffmann

778-478-7057

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Sophia Almeida

778-478-7057

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Cassandra Rusch

778-478-7057

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Detailer

Azalea Jenns

778-478-7057

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Management / Sales

President

John Kot

250-826-8685

Bio

Contact

General Manager

Sam Ghessesow

250-491-9467

Bio

Contact

General Sales Manager

Scott Muir

778-478-7057

Bio

Contact

Director Of Sales

Jordan Kot

(250) 681-2383

Bio

Contact

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												<div class="bio"><p>Where are you from and how long have you lived in BC?</p>
<p>Born in Weyburn, Sask. however lived just outside of Edmonton for 16 years of my childhood. Moved to Kelowna in 2011 and have lived here ever since.</p>
<p>Who is your favorite person to spend time with and why?</p>
<p>My favorite person to spend time with is my wife Hali. She is my high school sweetheart and best friend. Been together since we were 15.</p>
<p>If you had to choose: pizza, tacos, or burgers?</p>
<p>No brainer here. Obviously Pizza</p>
<p>What is the most embarrassing thing that has happened to you?</p>
<p>Why would I want to tell the entire world. What kind of question is this.</p>
<p>What is the most inspiring thing that has happened to you?</p>
<p>Getting deep here on the questions. Joe Sakic my favorite hockey player growing up passing the Stanley Cup directly to Ray Bourque before even lifting it himself. Ray had played in the league for 21 years before this moment. The ultimate show of respect.</p>
<p>Tell us something that not everyone may know about you.</p>
<p>I represented Canada in 2 separate international hockey tournaments. First was when I was 14 in Prague, Czech Republic. Second was when I was 15 in Philly, USA. Amazing experiences that I wouldn't trade for anything.</p>
<p>Why did you get into/start this business?</p>
<p>Dad's the owner, so its in my blood I guess. Whatever he can do, I can do better.</p>
<p>What has been your biggest struggle either in work or life?</p>
<p>Moving away from my friends and now wife when I was 16 years old in grade 11. Moved from Edmonton to Kelowna. Very tough move at the time.</p>
<p>What do you always find yourself saying?</p>
<p>"You are a hammer", Buds, Buddy, Budsky, "You know it".</p>
<p>What has been your proudest accomplishment?</p>
<p>To many to choose from. I'm pretty great.</p></div>  
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