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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												<div class="bio"><p>Where are you from and how long have you lived in BC?</p>
<p>I was born in Weyburn, Saskatchewan. I spent 18 years in Edmonton and moved to BC in 2010.</p>
<p><br />Who is your favorite person to spend time with and why?</p>
<p>My wife Trina. She is my high school sweetheart and still my best friend. We just celebrated our 30th wedding anniversary.</p>
<p>What is your favorite activity?</p>
<p>I have many hobbies, and love all sports especially hockey and golf. But lately my favorite activity is spending time with my little guy, Logan, and my wife, Trina.</p>
<p>If you had to choose: pizza, tacos, or burgers? Love pizza.<br /><br />What is the most embarrassing thing that has happened to you?<br /><br />I am a terrible speller and spellchecker and I embarrass myself daily.</p>
<p>What is the most inspiring thing that has happened to you?<br /><br />To see my adult children grow up and watch them become successful in their own life experiences.</p>
<p>Tell us your favorite childhood memory.</p>
<p>I loved being on my family farm in Weyburn, SK. especially during harvest time with my Dad, Uncle, and Grandfather.</p>
<p>What are 3 things on your bucket list?<br /><br />1. Meet Wayne Gretzky and have a beer with him.<br />2. Spend a winter in Europe.<br />3. Attend the SuperBowl with my sons.<br /><br />Tell us something that not everyone may know about you.</p>
<p>I have a fear of heights!<br /><br />What has been your biggest struggle either in work or life?</p>
<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.<br /><br />If you could start all over again would you do things the same or would things be different?</p>
<p>Life is a journey, every regret has made me better.<br /><br />What do you always find yourself saying?</p>
<p>I tend to call people “buds” too much LOL!<br /><br />If you could spend one whole day with anyone in the world who is currently alive, who would you select?</p>
<p>Warren Buffet, experience is expensive.</p></div>  
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Co-Owner

Trina Kot

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Director of Operations

Brandon Kot

778-215-1033

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Director of Operations

Jordan Kot

250-681-2383

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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14pt;">How long have you lived in BC? </span><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;font-size:11pt;">I moved to Kelowna in 2011 from Sherwood Park, Alberta. I consider myself very lucky to live in such a beautiful place, the Okanagan is tough to beat.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14pt;">Who is your favorite person to spend time with and why?</span><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;font-size:11pt;">My favorite person to spend time with is my wife Hali. We got married in 2015, she is my best friend and we do everything together.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14pt;">What is your favorite activity or interest? </span><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;font-size:11pt;">I love everything to do with sports. I’m a huge NHL and NFL fan. I try to go at least 1 NFL game a year, love the experience of a live game! </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14pt;">What made you choose Kot Auto Group? </span>It’s my Dad’s company and ever since I was a kid running around the dealership I figured this is what I would do. My Dad has taught me a lot, I respect and admire him immensely. What he’s been able to accomplish from being a small town farm boy from Weyburn Sask is impressive.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14pt;">What is one thing on your bucket list? </span>I would love to go on a safari somewhere in Africa. </p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14pt;">What is something that not everyone knows about you? </span>I played some high end hockey in my youth. Was actually able to represent Canada on a U-15 and U16 team internationally. Something I will never forget! </p>
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General Manager / Partner

Sam Ghessesow

250-491-9467

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Director of Accounting

Sandra Newton

250-491-9467

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												<div class="start-date"><span>Start Date:</span> 2020-01-15</div>
												<div class="bio"><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14pt;line-height:115%;" lang="en-us" xml:lang="en-us">How long have you lived in BC? My whole life.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14pt;line-height:115%;" lang="en-us" xml:lang="en-us">Who is your favorite person to spend time with and why?My Daughter. She is so much fun and so silly. She makes me laugh everyday. </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14pt;line-height:115%;" lang="en-us" xml:lang="en-us">What is your favorite activity or interest?Hiking. I love to explore new places & challenge myself. </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14pt;line-height:115%;" lang="en-us" xml:lang="en-us">What made you choose Kot Auto Group? I've worked here before, when i first graduated university, and I loved it. The team is great.  </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14pt;line-height:115%;" lang="en-us" xml:lang="en-us">What is one thing on your bucket list? I would like to travel through Europe with my Daughter. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:14pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;" lang="en-us" xml:lang="en-us">What is something that not everyone knows about you? Aside from being Canadian, I am also Montenegrin. </span></p></div>  
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Sales Manager

Mike Retallick

778-478-7057

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												<div class="start-date"><span>Start Date:</span> 2019-11-21</div>
												<div class="bio"><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14pt;line-height:115%;" lang="en-us" xml:lang="en-us">How long have you lived in BC? </span><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;font-size:11pt;">I moved to Vancouver when I was a kid from Ottawa. My family just moved up to Kelowna in November 2019.</span><span style="font-size:14pt;"> </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:14pt;line-height:115%;" lang="en-us" xml:lang="en-us">Who is your favorite person to spend time with and why?</span><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;font-size:11pt;">That would be son Ashton.  I’m like a big kid, so when we are out playing sports and having a good time life is good.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:14pt;line-height:115%;" lang="en-us" xml:lang="en-us">What is your favorite activity or interest? Swimming. All the best swimming animals are a little chubby, just like me!</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14pt;line-height:115%;" lang="en-us" xml:lang="en-us">What made you choose Kot Auto Group? </span><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;font-size:11pt;">Honestly, I love the fact that it is a family owned and operated business.  The pricing is fair and the service given to customers is top quality.  It’s the way car buying should be</span><span style="font-size:14pt;">.  </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14pt;line-height:115%;" lang="en-us" xml:lang="en-us">What is one thing on your bucket list? </span><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;font-size:11pt;">To take a vacation to Italy.  My wife thinks it’s for the romance, but actually it’s for the food!</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14pt;line-height:115%;" lang="en-us" xml:lang="en-us">What is something that not everyone knows about you? I used to have deadly hair. Like a young Leonardo Dicaprio. Now its more like old Bruce Willis.<br /></span></p></div>  
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Director of Hyundai Service Operations

Scott Jackson

250-491-9467

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Director of Parts Operations

Whylie Friesen

250-491-9467

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Sales Consultant

Keith G Richards

250-863-7762

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Sales Consultant

Eduardo "Eddie" Aragon

778-478-7057

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Sales Consultant

Robert Morrice

778-478-7057

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Inventory Coordinator

Shalane Elliot

778-478-7057

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Finance

Financial Services Manager

Kerry Doyle

778-478-7057

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Service

Service Technician

Kris D'Aoust

778-478-7057

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Detailer

Erika Hoffmann

778-478-7057

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Sophia Almeida

778-478-7057

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Sharla Flint

778-478-7057

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Management / Sales

President

John Kot

250-826-8685

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Co-Owner

Trina Kot

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Director of Operations

Brandon Kot

778-215-1033

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Director of Operations

Jordan Kot

250-681-2383

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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14pt;">How long have you lived in BC? </span><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;font-size:11pt;">I moved to Kelowna in 2011 from Sherwood Park, Alberta. I consider myself very lucky to live in such a beautiful place, the Okanagan is tough to beat.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14pt;">Who is your favorite person to spend time with and why?</span><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;font-size:11pt;">My favorite person to spend time with is my wife Hali. We got married in 2015, she is my best friend and we do everything together.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14pt;">What is your favorite activity or interest? </span><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;font-size:11pt;">I love everything to do with sports. I’m a huge NHL and NFL fan. I try to go at least 1 NFL game a year, love the experience of a live game! </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14pt;">What made you choose Kot Auto Group? </span>It’s my Dad’s company and ever since I was a kid running around the dealership I figured this is what I would do. My Dad has taught me a lot, I respect and admire him immensely. What he’s been able to accomplish from being a small town farm boy from Weyburn Sask is impressive.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14pt;">What is one thing on your bucket list? </span>I would love to go on a safari somewhere in Africa. </p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14pt;">What is something that not everyone knows about you? </span>I played some high end hockey in my youth. Was actually able to represent Canada on a U-15 and U16 team internationally. Something I will never forget! </p>
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General Manager / Partner

Sam Ghessesow

250-491-9467

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Director of Accounting

Sandra Newton

250-491-9467

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												<div class="start-date"><span>Start Date:</span> 2020-01-15</div>
												<div class="bio"><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14pt;line-height:115%;" lang="en-us" xml:lang="en-us">How long have you lived in BC? My whole life.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14pt;line-height:115%;" lang="en-us" xml:lang="en-us">Who is your favorite person to spend time with and why?My Daughter. She is so much fun and so silly. She makes me laugh everyday. </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14pt;line-height:115%;" lang="en-us" xml:lang="en-us">What is your favorite activity or interest?Hiking. I love to explore new places & challenge myself. </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14pt;line-height:115%;" lang="en-us" xml:lang="en-us">What made you choose Kot Auto Group? I've worked here before, when i first graduated university, and I loved it. The team is great.  </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14pt;line-height:115%;" lang="en-us" xml:lang="en-us">What is one thing on your bucket list? I would like to travel through Europe with my Daughter. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:14pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;" lang="en-us" xml:lang="en-us">What is something that not everyone knows about you? Aside from being Canadian, I am also Montenegrin. </span></p></div>  
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Sales Manager

Mike Retallick

778-478-7057

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												<div class="start-date"><span>Start Date:</span> 2019-11-21</div>
												<div class="bio"><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14pt;line-height:115%;" lang="en-us" xml:lang="en-us">How long have you lived in BC? </span><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;font-size:11pt;">I moved to Vancouver when I was a kid from Ottawa. My family just moved up to Kelowna in November 2019.</span><span style="font-size:14pt;"> </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:14pt;line-height:115%;" lang="en-us" xml:lang="en-us">Who is your favorite person to spend time with and why?</span><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;font-size:11pt;">That would be son Ashton.  I’m like a big kid, so when we are out playing sports and having a good time life is good.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:14pt;line-height:115%;" lang="en-us" xml:lang="en-us">What is your favorite activity or interest? Swimming. All the best swimming animals are a little chubby, just like me!</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14pt;line-height:115%;" lang="en-us" xml:lang="en-us">What made you choose Kot Auto Group? </span><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;font-size:11pt;">Honestly, I love the fact that it is a family owned and operated business.  The pricing is fair and the service given to customers is top quality.  It’s the way car buying should be</span><span style="font-size:14pt;">.  </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14pt;line-height:115%;" lang="en-us" xml:lang="en-us">What is one thing on your bucket list? </span><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;font-size:11pt;">To take a vacation to Italy.  My wife thinks it’s for the romance, but actually it’s for the food!</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14pt;line-height:115%;" lang="en-us" xml:lang="en-us">What is something that not everyone knows about you? I used to have deadly hair. Like a young Leonardo Dicaprio. Now its more like old Bruce Willis.<br /></span></p></div>  
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Director of Hyundai Service Operations

Scott Jackson

250-491-9467

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Director of Parts Operations

Whylie Friesen

250-491-9467

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