Meet Our Staff

The Bob Penkhus family of dealerships had its humble beginning back in 1951 when Robert N. Penkhus moved his young family from Ames, Iowa, and opened a small used car operation in Colorado Springs. New cars were added to the operation on Pikes Peak Avenue in 1957 when the Company became one of the ten dealers in the United States to obtain a Volvo Franchise. In 1972 the Volvo Franchise was moved to a fledgling area of Colorado Springs called Motor City.

Mr. Penkhus' son, Robert A. Penkhus ("Bob"), joined his father in the business upon his graduation from the University of Denver. Bob Penkhus gradually assumed responsibility for all aspects of dealership operations, and in 1977, became President..

Since then, the Company had the honor of acquiring Mazda, VW and Mitsubishi and has grown tremendously, with three locations in Colorado Springs.

In 2016, Bob Penkhus was one of 50 dealers nominated for the Time Dealer of the Year award.  As the only dealer in the state of Colorado, Bob was quite honored by this nomination which is one of the automobile industry's most  prestigious and highly coveted honors.  Recipients are among the nation's most successful auto dealers who demonstrate a long-standing commitment to community service.

With over 32 years of automotive experience...22 years with Bob Penkhus, Bruce is our resident Volvo expert and a true asset to our organization!  As our Volvo Sales manager he understands the level of service we need to provide to our customer's and his tremendous knowledge of the Volvo product will make every customer feel at ease. In additional to knowing the Volvo product inside and out, he is also our Volvo Overseas Delivery expert.  Bruce believes that "you will get everything in life you desire, if you will just help enough others get what they desire"!  Outside of work Bruce enjoys motorcycling, high-end audio systems and music.

William is a proud U.S. Army Veteran that loves taking care of people. William's goal is to provide a world class experience to every client that he comes into contact with. Come in and see why so many of our customers love working with William!

Tadd is proof that Bob Penkhus is truly staffed by exceptional individuals.  Bringing 15 years of automotive experience to the table, he embraces each customer's financing situation as a challenge.  Working hard and smart with the goal of offering them the best options he can.

Mike has been in automotive sales for over 30 years and what a fantastic addition to our staff he has been!  He is certified to assist you with your Mazda, Volvo and Volkswagen transportation needs.  His goal, with every customer, is to service each one with respect, care, professionalism and dignity, at all times.

I am a Colorado Springs native. I have worked for the company for four and a half years.  I believe in hard work and perseverance.  I started from the bottom with aspirations to reach the top. Favorite part about working for Bob Penkhus?  Every customer gets treated like a member of the family. I have an enormous passion for the automotive industry. I am an avid outdoorsman and enjoy camping and hiking. My other hobbies and interests include Classic Volkswagens, craft beer, playing pool, and the Denver Broncos.

Jordan has been in the Auto Industry for 6 years. He is originally from Oklahoma and has lived in Colorado for 3 years. He is certified in Volvo, Mazda, and Volkswagen. In his spare time he enjoys Jeeping, motorcycle riding spending time with his dogs Winifred, Sandy, Baby, Annabelle, and Tottie.

Joe is a proud U.S.M.C Veteran! He started in the car business in 1978 and enjoys helping customers. In his free time you'll find Joe traveling, playing golf, watching Nascar and going to church.

When Ethan was old enough to leave Mashpee Massachusetts he found the mountains and fell in love! He has been in Colorado Springs for 9 Years. When he found the Auto Industry he found quite the career. Which he is happy to say never has a dull moment! He doesn't plan on going anywhere and is excited to expand his loyal client base! With no nonsense approach and the dedication to sell you the right automobile Ethan is your guy! You are sure to have an amazing experience like no other in town!

Joe proudly served out U.S. Military. He moved here 3.5 years ago from Georgia. Since then he has been in the car business and has a passion for helping his customers in the most professional manner.

Angel is originally from Inglewood, California and is the newest member to our KBB buying center. He is fluent in Spanish and is eager to assist you with your vehicle needs. Angel enjoys snowboarding, spending time with his family, going on hikes and new adventures. He loves to watch football and Soccer and spending time with Levi his 4 year old tri-color collie and Coco his 5 year old Chihuahua.

Bud is a lifelong Colorado resident with over forty years of management experience, in a variety of service industries.  Bud believes that Bob Penkhus Volvo, Mazda, Volkswagen has the best team of service providers in the Colorado Springs area!

Stacey is the cornerstone of our service department because she takes care of our customers, over the phone and in person!  If you need something, Stacey is always willing to help and handles it with a calm and kind demeanor.  Her talents are not limited to Customer Service however, she has played the piano since she was three years old and is also a world traveler, having lived all over the country, including three years in Panama.

It's people like Chris that make Bob Penkhus dealerships...Great!  With 7 years of automotive management behind him and a true focus on customer service, Chris gets the job done!  His philosophy is to create an experience for our customers which makes them lifetime customers.

Fabian admits he is young and motivated, only being in the car business for over a year.  But he feels strongly about his mission, to make the most of his customer's time and make the process of buying a car something to smile about.  He has worked hard to become Volvo, Mazda and Volkswagen Master certified and is excited about working with new customers!

Shay is a Colorado Native, born and raised in Colorado Springs. She has been with Bob Penkhus for over a year and enjoys helping customers with their service needs. When shay is not at work she enjoys spending time with her 3 year old son and her family.

Thirty-two years!  What more can we say about Eric and his long-term dedication to Volvo and Bob Penkhus!  Eric holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Physics and Energy Science and he loves pure sciences.  It is his hobby, and truly his passion.  Below is a compilation of just a few of his many career accomplishments;

Marc has been a pillar of our parts department for over 18 years!  A true professional and great asset to the entire Bob Penkhus team!  He is committed to his education and is Master certified in Mazda, VW and Volvo.  As an integral player on our team, his goal is to assist our retail and wholesale customers in a professional manner and to educate them to the best of his ability.  An interesting fact about Marc... he was born 50 kilometers from the Volvo plant in Ghent Belgium!

Dillon is the newest member of our Parts Department and we are lucky to have him!  He might be new to us but has over 5 years of experience and is Mazda and Volvo Certified.  When you need a part and visit our Motor City location, Dillon will be there to help you find the part you need or possibly a fun accessory for your new ride.  His goal is to have every customer leave with a smile!

He loves baseball and also participating in the PPIR Time Attack car race this past year.  But the most exciting new in his life right now...he is going to be a father for first time in 2018!  Congrats Dillon!

David has been with Bob Penkhus for over 8 years. He has 8 amazing grandchildren. When David is not working he enjoys playing the guitar! When you stop in make sure to ask for David 100% Cotton!

David is a Colorado Native and he has been in the car business for 3 years now! He is a car enthusiast and is excited to help each customer with their vehicle needs.

Robert was born in Chicago and is a huge car enthusiast. Robert has been around cars for over 10 years. He started out as a Sales Consultant and has now worked his way to a Service Advisor. Stop in to see him for all your vehicle needs!

Adam has been in the Auto Industry for 6 years and focuses on making the car buying process as easy as possible! He aspires to make every purchase a world-class experience! Outside of work he enjoys spending time with his family, going to the shooting range, and collecting vintage scotch.

Mona has been with Penkhus Motor Company for over 3 years as a Receptionist for both the Motor City and Woodmen and Powers locations. She feels a sense of accomplishment when she can welcome and take care of our guests' needs, whether by walk in or over the phone. Outside of the office she loves going to the movies and hanging out with her grandsons.

Corinna was born and raised in Minnesota and moved to Colorado in 2010 where she attended the University of Colorado. She's now been with the Bob Penkhus Company for about 5 years and manages our business development team and our in house marketing efforts. Corinna loves to make the workday an enjoyable experience and treats her staff like family. She's very committed to the Bob Penkhus Company and serving our customers with the utmost respect. She wants to show every customer how fun and enjoyable it can be when buying your next vehicle! Her co-workers have nicknamed her Coco, so when you come to Bob Penkhus in Motor City, ask for Coco, they will know exactly who you're looking for!

Megan is a Colorado Springs Native. She loves her state and community! She is committed to putting a smile on your face and making your car shopping experience with us the best you've had.

Cathy is sincerely dedicated to providing truly pleasant experiences online and over the phone for all our customers. Cathy is licensed and trained in all brands we carry which is definitely helpful when it comes to answering customer questions efficiently. Cathy is originally born in Chicago, moved to Wisconsin and has now relocated to Colorado for her forever home! She absolutely loves the fresh air and open spaces near her home in Florissant, CO. She welcomes all customers with open arms so you know when working with Cathy you'll be well taken care of.

Crystal recently started in the car business and is a great addition to our BDC Department. Originally from Reno NV, she enjoys spending time with her two boys Cash Ivan a Pomeranian and Emory Jesus a long haired toy Chihuahua. She also enjoys going to the dog park, hikes, writing and going to concerts.