Our Team Has HEART!
Brian Moak
Owner
Meet Brian, fearless leader, coach, mentor, friend, owner, and expert of all things HEART. Growing up in the industry, Brian’s dedication is unparalleled. He puts his all into everything he does and never lacks passion or enthusiasm with anything he is a part of. From being an amazing dad to his sons, to leading the pack at tennis class Brian always leads with Heart!
Danny Rosenbloom
Vice President - 2010
Meet Danny, Vice President and resident go-to-guy at HEART. Working at HEART during his summer and winter breaks through high school and college, Danny has over 16 years automotive experience and he’s done it all. Growing his family, he’s now the father of 2 beautiful children. His love of sports, Disney, games, and movies, he has a ton of fun hobbies to share with his kids now and in the future.
Scott Hoffman
Director of Marketing - 2016
Meet Scott, director of Marketing and best dressed HEART employee. Not only does Scott make sure Heart’s branding is top-notch, but he keeps the front counter at Northbrook running like a well-oiled machine. All while bringing the most welcoming energy and a little fashion through Heart’s doors.
Ernie Tagliere
Manager - Evanston, 2010
Meet Ernie, manager at our Evanston location and a part of the Heart team since 2010. Ernie, dad to an adorable son and beautiful daughter, loves his football. Whether it be his enthusiasm for fantasy football, or spending time with his family at games, Ernie’s got all of his teams covered.
Frank Tagliere
Manager - Wilmette, 2009
Meet Frank, manager at our Wilmette location. With over 40 years automotive experience and 14 years managing at Heart, Frank eats, sleeps, and breathes all things car related. Coupled with being a father of 4 and grandfather of 3, Frank’s experience both in the industry and out is second to none. Frank knows his stuff. If you’ve got questions, he’s got answers.
Armando Robles
Manager – Northbrook, 2022
Meet Armando, store manager at our Northbrook location. Armando loves sports, and his Chicago teams! As a White Sox fan, he’ll make sure to catch all of the games this spring. Though sports are his passion, Armando’s family wins MVP every time! On the weekends he loves spending time with his daughter.
Jaime Sotelo
Assistant Manager – Northbrook, 2022
Meet Jaime, assistant manager at our Northbrook location. Jaime an avid music lover enjoys playing a variety of styles on his guitar. Jaime also likes to get outdoors and ride his bike, but with these Illinois winters he’s always got his love of sports to fall back on. With plenty of Chicago teams to root for he keeps entertained all year long.
Sam Bauer
Assistant Manager – Evanston, 2022
Meet Sam assistant manager at Heart. Sam started out as quite the hockey player playing for nine years, but as he grew up older his passion turned towards classic muscle cars. Now, when he’s not busy admiring classic car engines under the hood, he likes to spend time working with another type of machine. He builds computers from the ground up and has an amazing time doing it.
Dimitri Panos
Assistant Manager – Wilmette, 2023
Meet Dimitri assistant manager at Heart. Dimitri is a wonderful addition to the team bringing his wonderful energy and professisonalism wherever he goes. An avid Chicago Bears fan, he loves to catch all of the exciting games. During off season you’ll find him enjoying his favorite greek food and spending time with his 5 year old daughter.
Ben Stiegel
Service Writer - Wilmette, 2016
Meet Ben, a part of the service writer team at Wilmette for almost 7 years. On the weekends when Ben’s not at work helping customers and the service writer team, you’ll find him having a blast in his Jeep. When he’s not busy turning a wrench making sure he’s ready for the road, he’s cruising around with the top off reveling in his passion for all things Jeep.
Javier Galeno
Tech - Northbrook, 2017
Meet Javier, mechanic at our Northbrook location. This top tier technician has a passion for running. Since joining the Heart family in 2017 he has participated in several marathons and charity races. An avid long-distance runner, Javier has even traveled to different countries to be a part of some pretty impressive races.
Chris Cannon
Tech - Evanston, 1996
Meet Chris, member of the Heart team since 1996. Chris is a talented and hard worker always willing to give a helping hand, whether that be in the shop or at home in the kitchen. Chris loves to cook. From grilling steaks for family cook outs to whipping up gourmet dinners for date nights he’s passionate about his culinary skills.
Ricky Harris
Tech - Northbrook, 2011
Meet Ricky, mechanic at our Northbrook location and member of the Heart family since 2011. Ricky a newlywed has a big heart full of love for his family. He’s passionate about current events and loves spending time enjoying nature.
Andrew Martinez
Tech - Evanston, 2011
Meet Andrew, member of the Heart family since 2011. Andrew loves spending time outdoors with his family. Andrew, a doting father to his adorable daughters, stays healthy and active playing soccer or bike riding. He’s got to keep up that cardio to run after his little ones.
Juan Martinez
Tech - Wilmette, 2007
Meet Juan, mechanic at our Wilmette location and a member of the Heart family since 2006. He’s always there for his team and is dedicated to making sure he always leads with his heart. Juan is always willing to lend a helping hand or jump in and do what needs to be done. The Heart team is lucky to have a great guy like Juan.
Genry Smolen
Tech - Evanston, 1998
Meet Genry, Evanston mechanic and a part of the Heart family for over 22 years. Genry works just as hard in the shop as out of it when it comes to supporting his family. He loves spending time with them and supporting all of their interests. Whether it be carpooling to all of the practices or cheering on the sidelines at the meets, Genry’s always there for his family.
Jorge Velazquez
Tech - Wilmette, 2017
Meet Jorge, mechanic and part of the Wilmette team since 2017. Jorge is an awesome and supportive member of the Wilmette team. When he’s not busy in the shop he’s busy being a wonderful husband and father. Jorge gives his all with everything he does, he always leads with heart.
Sheldon Cannon
Tech - Northbrook, 2020
Meet Sheldon, a member of the Heart family and mechanic at our Northbrook location. Sheldon is an amazing person and an asset to any team. Whether that be in the shop or at home being a dad to his son, Sheldon is always there to lend a helping hand and support anyone when they may need it.
Ebony Willett
Executive Assistant - 2005
Meet Ebony, member of the Heart family since 2005. She loves her family and has a strong passion for the arts. Whether it be her avid enthusiasm for music and literature, or her love of cooking, Ebony enjoys spending her time exploring and sharing all of her interests with her loved ones.
Klever Saldana
Tech – Northbrook, 2021
Meet Klever, mechanic at our Northbrook location. Klever has proven himself to be quite an asset to the shop. When he’s not under the hood at work you’ll find him under the hood at home, one of his favorite hobbies is working on cars. Klever also loves to be active outdoors, kicking balls on the soccer field and catching air on a half-pipe skateboarding.
Alex Yanqui
Tech - Evanston, 2023
Meet Alex mechanic at our Evanston location. Alex’s upbeat personality and cheerful smile make for a wonderful addition to Heart. When he’s not busy helping his team, he loves to stay active with sports and enjoy outdoors. He’s also a foodie and loves to try different cuisines.
Danny Quilambaqui
Tech - Wilmette, 2023
Meet Danny mechanic at our Wilmette location. Danny is a true car afficianodo. He spends most of his time working on them but enjoys anything having to do with automobiles. Cars are not his only passion when he’s not under the hood he’s spending time with his family. As a dad of six he has hands full but has a great time being with them.
Derik Galeno
Tech - Northbrook, 2023
Meet Derik mechanic here at Heart. Derik’s warmth and kindness make him great to have on our team. When Derik’s not working in the shop, he likes to listen to rap music and enjoys soccer to stay active. Especially after he indulges in his favorite food chicken wings!
Azael Robles
Tech - Evanston 2023
Meet Azael member of the Heart family since 2023. Azael really loves his family, he’s the happiest when he’s spending time with them. His family likes to do all sorts of things together like go out to dinner and play games. When Azael is not spending time with his family, he enjoys being outdoors playing soccer.
Kieesha Smith
Front Desk - Evanston, 1998
Meet Kieesha, who’s been running the front counter at our Evanston location for 24 years. Kieesha knows her customers, she takes pride in not only knowing them by name but their families and pets too! Everyone feels like a part of the Heart family when they work with Kieesha. She’s one of a kind, her effervescent and bright personality shines through everything she does.
Craig Gillespie
Service Advisor - Northbrook, 2024
Meet Craig, member of the heart family since 2024. Craig is an amazing asset to the team with over 25 years of experience in the industry. In his free time, he loves doing woodworking projects and making furniture. Most exciting though, is Craig’s new role as grandfather to a beautiful baby granddaughter.
Chris Quilambaqui
Tech - Wilmette, 2024
Meet Chris, member of the HEART family since 2024. Chris’ love of cars from an early age ushered him into a career in the automotive industry. The bonds that he has formed with his team are unmatched. When he’s not hard at work, he likes to listen to music and watch sports.
Ricky Montejano
Tech - Wilmette, 2024
Meet Ricky, member of the HEART family since 2024. Ricky’s warmth and energy make him a great addition to the team. Always willing to lend a helping hand Ricky makes everyone’s day better. He loves his amazing family and in his free time you can find him relaxing with a book of doing some retail therapy at the mall.
Jaysun Calhoun
Service Advisor - Evanston, 2024
Meet Jaysun, member of the HEART family since 2024. Jaysun’s charismatic and warm personality make him a joy to work with. In his free time, he enjoys spending time with his family and on occasion you’ll find him on the basketball court enjoying a pick-up game with friends. That’s not the only time you will find Jaysun on the basketball court, on his days off he donates his time to coaching the local middle school basketball team.
Kevin Robledo
Porter - Northbrook, 2024
Meet Kevin, member of the Heart family since 2024. Kevin’s warm heart and positive energy spread throughout the shop and to whomever he is working with. Always willing to give a helping hand, Kevin has quickly become a valuable member of the team. When he’s not working, you’ll find him pursuing his passion for music writing lyrics or spending quality with his family.
Calvin Escobar
Tech - Evanston 2025
Meet Calvin, member of the Heart family and a true enthusiast for all things fun and fast. On the weekends, you might find him aiming for a strike at the bowling alley, diving into his favorite video games, or under the hood fine-tuning vehicles for extra power and performance. Whether it’s perfecting a game level or unlocking horsepower, Calvin always brings his passion and drive to everything he does.
Thomas Keagle
Tech - Evanston 2025
Meet Tom, member of the Heart family and lover of all things outdoors. When he’s not hard at work, you’ll find Tom relaxing to his favorite music, exploring nature, or packing up for his next camping adventure. Having fun on a weekend getaway under the stars or just enjoying a quiet hike, Tom’s happiest when he’s surrounded by the sights and sounds of the great outdoors.
Miguel Sixto
Tech - Northbrook 2025
Meet Miguel who turned his passion for cars into a career. Fascinated by the mechanics and engineering behind every vehicle, he’s always loved fixing things and solving problems. His favorite part of working at Heart is the crew, a supportive team that makes every day enjoyable.
Wesley
Shop Puppy - 2020
Meet Wesley, Heart’s certified shop pet, treat taster, and morale booster! He puts a smile on everyone’s face wherever he goes, loves french fries and a good snuggle!
Cesar Garcia
Tech - Wilmette 2025
Meet Cesar, member of the Heart family and a devoted Chicago Bears fan. Cesar loves cheering on his team but if he’s not on the sidelines, you’ll find him out on the field playing soccer or spending quality time with his family. Game day or family day, Cesar always brings the same heart and energy to everything he does.
Jorge Garfias
Tech - Northbrook, 2014
Meet Jorge, mechanic, and a part of the Heart family for over 6 years. An avid car enthusiast, Volkswagens are the apple of this family man’s eye. He loves to spend time with his family going to car shows and exploring the latest trends in the automobile world.
Geoff Vincent
Front Counter - Evanston, 2023
Meet Geoff member of the Heart family since 2023. Geoff is a true outdoorsman, he loves to spend his free time enjoying the cold weather. He loves the snow so much, in his free time he teaches snowboarding and hits the slopes whenever he can. When the weather’s too warm for winter sports, Geoff still enjoys his time outdoors driving his Jeep.
In Loving Memory Of
Craig Stone
Meet Craig, who’s been in the automotive industry for 30 over years and has been managing our Evanston location for over 20 years. He’s an amazing husband, the coolest dad on the block to 3 wonderful girls, and when it comes to music, he’s our resident guru on all things rock-n-roll. Whether it be in the shop or out Craig always leads with Heart.
Brian Zamarron
Tech – Evanston, 2021
Meet Brian, mechanic at our Evanston location. Brian a great addition to the Heart team, always willing to lend a hand in the shop. Brian is also a car enthusiast, one of his favorite hobbies is modifying performance cars. When he’s not making cars faster and more furious, he’s playing on the soccer field or spending time with his family.
Martin Albert
Mechanic - Wilmette, 2023
Meet Martin mechanic at our Wilmette location. Martin a first time dad to a beautiful baby girl is having the time of his life getting to know his new daughter. Having a newborn is amazing but is a lot of work so to wind down Martin enjoys gaming and getting outdoors to play soccer.
Geoff Vincent
Front Counter - Evanston, 2023
Meet Geoff member of the Heart family since 2023. Geoff is a true outdoorsman, he loves to spend his free time enjoying the cold weather. He loves the snow so much, in his free time he teaches snowboarding and hits the slopes whenever he can. When the weather’s too warm for winter sports, Geoff still enjoys his time outdoors driving his Jeep.
