July 2022
Katie Amante
Name: Katie Amante
Nickname: Special K
Family: Husband: Jeremy Kids: Addilyn & Brody
Name 6 bands that are in your CD changer/IPOD: Morgan Wallen, Chris Stapleton, Eric Church, Garth Brooks, Thomas Rhett, Luke Combs
Name three things you would want if stranded in a desert island: Hatchet, Lighter, Radio
Favorite Movie: The Notebook
Favorite Actor: Paul Walker
Favorite Actress: Reese Witherspoon
Do you have any Pets? Dog: Dexter
Your Worst Pet Peeve: People who are rude/inconsiderate to others
Hobbies: Camping, Golfing, Enjoying craft beer, Spending time with family, Anything outdoors, Music
Favorite Quote: Be so busy improving yourself you have no time to criticize others.
Best advice you have ever received? Don’t take life for granted and enjoy each day your blessed with
What is your favorite part of working at Classic Instruments? My co-workers and the positive atmosphere we have in the front office. I enjoy bringing positive energy and having fun while working hard every day.
Favorite Car? 1976 Classic Ford Bronco
Ideal Dream Vacation? Yellowstone or Alaska
Favorite Book: The Lucky One
Tell us one thing about yourself that nobody knows: I don’t like to watch movies
Finish this statement: “I am the best at…” staying focused to get a job done – and enjoy it at the same time.
Finish this statement: “I am the worst at…” making decisions on where or what to eat.
September 2021
Tara Hufford
Name: Tara Hufford
Name 6 bands that are in your iPod: Dirty Heads, Wookiefoot, Rebelution, Bill Withers, Slightly Stoopid and Mac Miller., 311, Foo Fighters
Name three things you would want if stranded on a desert island: Machete, permanent match and a satellite phone.
Favorite Movie: Currently Tarzan always subject to change. The Godfather
Do you have any Pets? Yes, a guinea pig named Peanut.s, millions of fleas
Your Worst Pet Peeve: When cashiers put your coin change on top of the dollar bills. The change always slides off.
Hobbies: Swimming, Hiking, Sailing, and Skiing. Museums, Car Shows
What is your favorite part of working at Classic Instruments? The people I work with and learning new things every day! cars all day
Favorite Quote: “Worry will not take away your troubles tomorrow, only take away your peace today”.
Best advice you have ever received: Don’t take criticism from someone you wouldn’t take advice from.an
Favorite Car: Light Blue 1951 Oldsmobile convertible. 1984 Hurst Olds Cutlass
Ideal Dream Vacation? Sailing through the Mediteran.ost in the UP
Favorite Book: Some many to choose from but Christine by Stephan King is always at the top of the list.
December 2017
Cliff Carey
Name: Cliff Carey
Family: Cliff
Name 6 bands that are in your iPod: Pink Floyd, Led Zeppelin, Beastie Boys, Soundgarden, 311, Foo Fighters
Name three things you would want if stranded in a desert island: Knife, Matches, Two way radio
Favorite Movie: The Godfather
Do you have any Pets? 3 Dogs, millions of fleas
Your Worst Pet Peeve: People driving with brights on during the day
Hobbies: Exploring Michigan, Automotive Museums, Car Shows
What is your favorite part of working at Classic Instruments? Talking about cars all day
Favorite Quote: There is no try, only do
Best advice you have ever received: Never say no to an adventure
Favorite Car: 1935 Auburn 851, 1954 Continental MK II, 1984 Hurst Olds Cutlass
Ideal Dream Vacation? Lost in the UP
Favorite Book: Hot Rod Magazine
May 2015
Jake Bernthal
Name: Jake Bernthal
Family: Yes
Name 6 bands that are in your CD changer/IPOD: Kenny Chesney, Pitbull, Montgomery Gentry, Imagine Dragons, Flo Rida, Toby Keith
Name three things you would want if stranded in a desert island: Wifi, Fully Stocked Bar, Speed Boat
Favorite Movie: Return of the Jedi
Favorite Actor: Harrison Ford
Favorite Actress: Saundra Bullock
Do you have any Pets? Yes
Your Worst Pet Peeve: Bad drivers
Hobbies: Biking, computers, video games, my kids
What is your favorite part of working at Classic Instruments? The people I work with.
Favorite Car? Audi TT
Ideal Dream Vacation? Hawaii
Favorite Book: Stephen King's Dark Tower Series
Finish this statement: “I am the best at…Everything."
Finish this statement: “I am the worst at…Everything."
Megg Ehler
Name: Megg Ehler
Nickname: Megg
Family: Jim (Husband), Jake (Son)
Name 6 bands that are in your CD changer/IPOD: Adele, Eagles, Miranda Lambert, Journey, Joshua Davis, Tim McGraw
Name three things you would want if stranded in a desert island: A hammock, computer, and wine
Favorite Movie: The Notebook
Favorite Actor: Tom Hanks
Favorite Actress: Meryl Streep
Do you have any Pets? No
Your Worst Pet Peeve: Rude people
Hobbies: Antiquing & Flea Market shopping
Favorite Quote: "I've learned that making a 'living' is not the same as making a 'life.'" - Maya Angelou
Best advice you have ever received? Sometimes you're better off to keep quiet and just keep going — never look back.
What is your favorite part of working at Classic Instruments? Talking to our friendly customers and working with our vendor/suppliers – love the excitement!
Favorite Car? Charger
Ideal Dream Vacation? 6 months during winter in a warm, tropical climate!
Favorite Book: The Help
Tell us one thing about yourself that nobody knows: I love doing interior decorating.
Finish this statement: “I am the best at…Whatever I want to be – I try anyway – mayne not the best – but I do my best."
Finish this statement: “I am the worst at…Yardwork/gardening – anything that has to do with growing plants, flowers, etc."
April 2015
Chris Fuller
Name: Chris Fuller
Nickname: Chris
Family: Brian (Husband), Jeremy (Son), Jackie (Daughter), Nevaeh (Granddaughter), and Cody, Josh, and Ian (Grandsons)
Name 6 bands that are in your CD changer/IPOD: Eagles, Brook + Dunn, Bob Sear, CCR
Name three things you would want if stranded in a desert island: Water, shade, and a good book
Favorite Movie: Saturday Night Fever
Favorite Actor: John Travolta
Favorite Actress: Drew Barrymore
Do you have any Pets? 2 Chihuahuas, Baby and Princess
Your Worst Pet Peeve: Getting stuck in traffic and running late!
Hobbies: Reading and Fishing
Favorite Quote: Oh well!
Best advice you have ever received? Time heals all.
What is your favorite part of working at Classic Instruments? Building gauges for classic cars and working with the best team in the world.
Favorite Car? 1966 GTO
Ideal Dream Vacation? Alaska
Favorite Book: Home + Gardens
Tell us one thing about yourself that nobody knows: I love to sing and I'm very bad at it.
Finish this statement: “I am the best at…helping people."
Finish this statement: “I am the worst at…saying 'no'."
March 2015
Bill Mullins
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Name: William Mullins
Nickname: Bill
Family: Wife-Judy, Son-Kenny, Daughter-Amber
Name 6 bands that are in your CD changer/IPOD: Eagles, Santana, Big Brother & the Holding Co., Linda Rondstat, Marty Robbins, Patsy Cline.
Name three things you would want if stranded in a desert island: Water, Food, Fire
Favorite Movie: Great Escape
Favorite Actor: Steve McQueen
Favorite Actress: Gilda Radner
Do you have any Pets? No
Your Worst Pet Peeve: Rude, Arrogant People
Hobbies: Motorcycle Road Racing, Drag Racing
Favorite Quote: It Can Always Be Worse
Best advice you have ever received? Treat others, as you would want to be treated
What is your favorite part of working at Classic Instruments? Providing High Quality Products to Customers , that Satisfies their wants/needs
Favorite Car? 55’ Chevy
Ideal Dream Vacation? House Boat on Lake Powell, Az.
Favorite Book: Motocourse Annual
Tell us one thing about yourself that nobody knows: Skipped 3rd Grade
Finish this statement: “I am the best at…Building Business Relationships”
Finish this statement: “I am the worst at…Procrastinating, also, worrying about things, I have no control over.”
Mark Szaniszlo
Name: Mark Szaniszlo
Nickname: SLO
Name 6 bands that are in your CD changer/IPOD: Boston greatest hits, Uncle Cracker
Name three things you would want if stranded in a desert island: Endless supply of food, fresh water, strong shelter
Favorite Movie: Science Fiction
Favorite Actor: Clint Eastwood
Favorite Actress: Christina Applegate
Do you have any Pets? Not yet
Your Worst Pet Peeve: Those that don't use common sense
Hobbies: Photography, drawing, working on old boat motors, gunsmithing, fishing, camping, printing, waliking through the woods, target shooting, archery, conoeing
Favorite Quote: Do you feel luck? Well do ya punk???
Best advice you have ever received? Always do your best at everything you do.
What is your favorite part of working at Classic Instruments? Hearing from the customer on hom much they liked their guages we built for them and the cook outs.
Favorite Car? Mustang
Ideal Dream Vacation? Fishing trip with no TV, radio, cars, just you and nature.
Favorite Book: Holy Bible
Tell us one thing about yourself that nobody knows: Im on the shy side
Finish this statement: “I am the best at…being worst”
Finish this statement: “I am the worst at…being perfect.”