Automotive Personnel Network, LLC Team


Kevin O'Connor
CEO
kevin@apnusa.com


Kevin O'Connor is a graduate of Arizona State University, BS Accounting. He was a CPA with a local automotive dealership in Phoenix, AZ for several years before founding APN, Automotive Personnel Network, LLC in 1991. Kevin is an avid reader of American History. He is married, has two children, and two grandchildren. Outside of work Kevin enjoys playing handball, skiing, and spending time with family.



Kimm Gentry
Staffing Manager - Accounting and Administrative
gentry@apnusa.com


Kimm Gentry joined APN in 1999 bringing with her over 22 years of automotive experience. Originally from Michigan, Kimm worked in a dealership where she started as a part-time receptionist, then moved into the accounting office where she worked every desk before being promoted to Office Manager. Her automotive accounting background brings APN, Automotive Personnel Network clients skilled and knowledgeable employees. Outside of work Kimm enjoys cooking, entertaining, camping, and travel.



Jayne Russell
Staffing Manager - Sales, Finance & IT

jayne@apnusa.com

Jayne Russell graduated from Arizona State University with a BS in Marketing. She has also received a Culinary Arts degree from Scottsdale Community College. Jayne spent 15 years in the hospitality industry in sales and marketing prior to joining APN in May 2006. Her extensive background in management and the service industry assists in successful placements for our clients and applicants. Jayne has four children and enjoys spending time with her family cooking and reading.



Tracey Underhill
Recruitment Coordinator

tracey@apnusa.com

Tracey Underhill joined APN as recently as September of 2008. Tracey brings with her to APN 14 years of automotive dealership experience. She started as a delivery coordinator, became a finance biller, and then finished as a finance manager. Tracey is an Arizona native and mother of two. Outside the office, she enjoys wine, dancing and playing softball for a city league.



Jason R. Frank
Staffing Specialist Fixed Operations

jason@apnusa.com

Jason Frank-ASU Sun devil with international corporate and domestic automotive retail experience in Fixed Operations. Certified Platinum Honda, Infiniti and VW/Audi Service Manager. Jason spent 2 years with Ralston Purina International with international assignments in Barcelona Spain and Sao Paulo Brazil focusing on international logistics and procurement. Upon returning to the USA he went to work for a large family owned dealer group and steadily rose from service advisor to service manager. His extensive experience in all aspects of fixed operations lends hiring and retention skills necessary in staffing positions for our automotive dealer clients and staffing for our applicants. An avid car aficionado, he prepares and runs classic European cars for such rallies as the California Mille, Copperstate 1000, Colorado Grand as well as SCCA group racing.



Kenny Thornton
Senior Recruiter

kenny@apnusa.com

Kenny Thornton is the newest member of APN who started in October 2008 but brings with him 5+ years Technical Recruiting and Management experience specializing in the design, engineering and manufacturing for the Automotive, Aerospace, A&E and Information Technology Industries. Kenny is married and has three children. Outside of work he enjoys hunting, fishing, exploring and spending time with family.