Staff

Jimmy Pierce is our service manager and comes to us from our sister dealership in Dublin. He joined the College Hills team in January 2022. Jimmy has resided in Sunbury, OH since 2016 and has two children Collin and Caleb. He also has two Boxers Greg and Russell and a cat named Steve. Away from work Jimmy enjoys spending time with his girlfriend Elyse riding motorcycles, baseball umpiring, working on his home, and staying busy with his kid’s sports. Spring and Fall are his favorite seasons as they are baseball and football seasons. He also enjoys summertime for motorcycle riding. When you are in for service introduce yourself to Jimmy and welcome him to the area.

Daniel Varga service advisor joined our team here at Germain Honda of College Hills in August 2023. Daniel brings with him automotive experience that he can draw on to help support our valued guests and team. He is excited to be part of a company with integrity and is looking forward to furthering himself in his career. Daniel is honest, optimistic, and intellectual, and loves freedom and fun, all great characteristics. He has resided in Ontario with his wife Liz, mother Agnes, son Viktor, and dog Oreo since 2016. When he isn’t at work, Daniel enjoys spending time with his family, camping, hiking, kayaking, and video games. Summer is Daniel’s favorite season as he and his family loves to camp and be outdoors. Daniel has traveled the world and went on a mission trip to Kenya in 2017. His goal is to be a leader of many and to be the best version of himself.

Service Advisor Jake Schiaffino joined the Germain Honda of College Hills team in June 2022. Jake is excited to join our team of professionals bringing with him a background in the automotive industry. Jake resides in Orrville with his wife Jenna, daughter Mia Marie and their three dogs, Toby, Bella, and Willow. Born in Alabama, Jake was raised in Ohio and attended college in Florida.  Away from work, Jake enjoys a good cup of coffee, watching television, going to the movies, developing his skills in video games, working with electronics, creating items on his 3D printer, and traveling. He has set a goal of visiting all 50 states and only has 4 to go. He enjoys setting and working toward many goals, one of which was to be a licensed insurance broker in 10 states for life, health, accidental, dental, and retirement savings plans. Strangers are just friends Jake hasn’t met yet, be sure to stop and say hello when you are in the dealership before he beats you to it.

Jeremy Steiner re-joined the CHH team in March of 2021 as a service advisor! Jeremy previously worked as a sales and leasing consultant with us for 6 years. After leaving us to explore new opportunities, Jeremy’s background in sales and automotive parts led him to the service department to re-join us as an advisor. Jeremy grew up in Orrville then went to college and lived in Virginia for 9 years. After being back in Ohio for 17 years, this year Jeremy celebrates his 25^th anniversary with his wife, Cheryl. Jeremy has four children and loves spending time with them doing activities like playing music and being outdoors. Spring is his favorite season because the flowers bloom and trees regain their leaves. He also enjoys spring because it’s baseball season and he gets to do his favorite outdoor activities like hiking and having campfires as the weather warms up. Schedule an appointment with Jeremy in the service department today!

Getting her start in the auto industry here at Germain Honda of College Hills is Kelsey Meadows our BDC Representative. She joined our team in August 2023 and is looking forward to seeing where she can grow from here. Her background is in healthcare, child services (teacher at a daycare, educational aide for children with disabilities), and food services. All these areas helped Kelsey develop skills that she can use here at Germain. Kelsey and her partner Austin have two daughters Olvia and Adaline along with 2 dogs Mac and Fred, and Leo the cat. They have all lived in Orrville since 2021. Kelsey keeps herself busy with many hobbies such as softball, dirt racing, reading, going to the movies, and spending time with her girls. She enjoys the fall season for the cooler weather and the leaves when they fall and change colors. She loves visiting the pumpkin patch although she is highly allergic. Prior to moving to Orrville Kelsey received her Bachelor of Science from the University of Akron. She completed 2 years of college while still attending high school. Her goal is to be the best mother she can be to her daughters, and always be the woman they look up to.

Tina Lemmon is a Wooster native and has been a part of our team since December of 2019. She has worked in the banking and insurance industries, but is not new to the automotive industry either, working previously as the Assistant Store Manager at a parts store. She was a Service Advisor for us and now works as the Warranty Administrator! She has been married to her husband, Mike, for 15 years and they have a young son, Jameson, that keeps them busy! Tina’s hobbies include crocheting, crafting, and baking. Her main goal in life is to be happy, healthy, enjoy life, and watch her son grow.

Kayla McCrory joined our service team in March 2022. She brings with her a background in a lot of customer service experience which will assist her in her current role as our Dispatcher. She is excited about the new opportunities she has with Germain. Kayla currently resides in Ashland with her partner, two dogs, two cats, and six chickens. She is a graduate of Wadsworth High School and the University of Akron-Wayne College. Away from work, she keeps herself busy sewing, crafting, and gardening. Kayla enjoys the Fall season as it brings with it cooler weather. Kayla looks forward to assisting you and providing you with a quality Germain experience.

JD Blackford joined the College Hills Honda team in May of 1991. He is our shop foreman and strives every day to be the best at his job. JD has resided in Orville, OH for 57 years and is a graduate of Orville High School and received a 2-year degree from Northwestern Business College. JD continues to reside in Orville with his wife Lisa. Away from work he enjoys riding his motorcycle and Fall is his favorite time of the year. The falling temperatures and outdoor fires make this time of year special.

Nicholas Billinghurst joined our service team here at Germain Honda of College Hills in June 2022. Nicholas brings with him a vast background in the auto industry. He is looking forward to new opportunities and growing further in the industry. Residing in Ashland, OH since 1993 he’s a graduate of Ashland High School. When he’s not at work, Nicholas enjoys music video games, hiking, camping, and spending time with his partner and pets. He has 2 dogs, 2 cats, and 6 chickens. The cool weather of Fall makes this Nicholas’ favorite time of year, especially for hiking and camping.

Joining the Germain Honda of College Hills team as an Express Technician is Dylan Deal. Dylan is excited to begin his career as a service technician. Prior to joining our team, Dylan worked as a concrete laborer, bakery processing operator and fry cook. Residing in New London he enjoys working on vehicles, hunting, fishing, ATV’s and spending time with his girlfriend, stepfather, and dog. The fall season which brings cooler air is Dylan’s favorite season. It allows for a more comfortable time working outdoors on cars. Born in Cookeville, TN Dylan’s family relocated to Ohio to be close to family. Growing up Dylan lived in different towns around the area even relocating to West Virginia before settling back in New London. When he was born his dad considered naming him Shady Deal, but ‘Dylan’ won out. He is focusing on his goal of becoming a Master technician and welder fabricator.

Bryan Johnson rejoined our service team in February 2022 in the technician position. Bryan is excited to reunite with fantastic co-workers as well as meet new ones. He is also looking forward to working in a great environment with good values. Bryan has been in the industry since 2010 and will be working daily to gain further automotive knowledge to enhance his skills. Born in Medina he is a graduate of Wooster High School and Wayne County Career Center for Auto Mechanics. He currently resides in Wooster with his girlfriend Lindea and her children Quenten and Gracelyn. Bryan is devoted, sentimental, dependable, proactive, and highly values family and friends. Away from work, he has a lot of interest that keeps him busy, from auto racing to concerts. Summer is Bryan’s favorite time of the year. It brings good weather, and no salt on the roads. He can ride his ATV, go to races, attend concerts, and target practice.

Parker Kennedy joined the College Hills Honda team in June of 2021 as a service technician. Parker currently resides with his parents in Ashland and has lived there for 18 years. He enjoys playing music on his piano, guitar, and trumpet. Parker’s favorite season is winter because his birthday and Christmas are both in December! As our 1-hour express tech, Parker is likely the one performing your oil change!

Preston Kreakie joined our detail team in May 2023. He heard how great it is to work with our team and wanted a job that would teach him good life skills for his future. His previous jobs included landscaping and working in the dirt bike industry. Residing in Seville since 2015 with his father Kevin and their two dogs Marshall and Rooster, Preston enjoys spending his time off work racing dirt bikes and playing basketball. Of the four seasons, Preston gravitates towards summer as it allows him to race his dirt bike and he is off school. He is a very happy person and loves to make people laugh but knows when to be serious and enjoys learning new things. Preston aspires to be a pro super/motocross racer one day.

Joining our service team in December 2022 in the position of Express Technician is Daniel Circosta. Daniel is excited to put his experience to work as well as gain new automotive knowledge. Residing in Ashland with his girlfriend Morgan, he enjoys basketball and fishing in his spare time. Spring his Daniels favorite time of year, with it brings good fishing. Daniel has set both personal and professional goal, one of which is to own a house by 25.

Devin Smith has been with Germain Honda of College Hills since March 14, 2022, in the Service Department as an Express Tech. Devin is currently residing in the Loudonville, Ohio area for the last 3 years. He has been married to his wife DeDe Smith for 10 years. They have 4 beautiful children. Keely 9, Kilan 8, Elenor 4, and Haven 8 months old. His hobbies include sports, riding motorcycles, and cars.  He also loves summertime and playing with his kids at the park. He served in the Army. He has been to Florida, New York, and Tennessee.

Hello, I’m Jeffrey Collin Miller Express Service Technician here at Germain Honda of College Hills. I’m excited to be part of the Honda team and work with a staff that is truly customer-oriented. I received my Associate in Mechanical Engineering Technology from the University of Akron and am currently residing in Millersburg with my parents and two huskies. Away from work, I enjoy shooting sports, cars, and bonsai. Autumn is my favorite time of the year; I stay busy working outside or around our house. I have set a goal for myself to become a Honda Master Technician and will be working diligently to achieve that goal. I look forward to assisting you with your service needs.