2018 Mazda Mazda3

James Kurtz

General Sales Manager

Hello, my name is Jim. My wife an I moved to Colorado from Oregon in 2012. We have two young boys that keep us on our toes and busy every day. We enjoy camping, fishing, and spending time with family and friends. I have over 16 years experience in the Automotive Industry - 10 years with Toyota, and over 6 years with Acura. I am incredibly grateful and excited to be a part of the Schomp Automotive Group.

Kyle Johnson

Sales Manager

Hello everyone. I’m Kyle and I’m originally from Minnetonka, Minnesota so I’m obviously passionate about my Minnesota Vikings. I’m a proud father of three amazing kids who are my pride and joy. I’ve been here in beautiful Colorado since 2008 and I’ve been in the Automotive Industry since 2005. Before starting my career in automotive I did construction. I chose to join the Schomp organization when I came to Colorado simply because I like the way that Schomp does business. The company truly cares about its customers, employees, and the communities we serve. I’m here to help make your automotive purchase experience as smooth as possible, so feel free to contact me to let me know how I can assist you.

Micah Wiedenhoeft

Client Advisor

My name is Micah and I am originally from a small town in Wisconsin called Ixonia. I have been living in Colorado since July of 2015. This is my first job in the automotive industry, and I’m proud to be part of the team at Schomp Mazda. I am a huge Mazda enthusiast, so it was only natural to get involved with a dealership who has a Mazda location. Before I worked with Schomp I was the General Manager of a dispensary in Denver. I spend the majority of my free time snowboarding and working on project cars belonging to me as well as vehicles belonging to my friends. That being said, cars are something that I am extremely passionate about. I would like my customers to know that I am a very personable and knowledgeable advisor who takes pride in assisting my clients in getting them into the right vehicle that suits their needs.

Avery Torrez

Client Advisor

Hi, my name is Avery I’m a born and raised Colorado native. I previously worked with Schomp MINI as a Detailer before moving into a position as a Client Advisor here at Mazda. I spend my free time running with my 2 Huskies, enjoying downtown Denver, and hiking.

Herbert "Buz" Dillon

Client Advisor

My given name is Herbert but my friends call me Buz. I'm originally from Houston, Texas but I’ve been in Colorado for over 10 years now. I’m excited to join the team at Schomp Mazda as a Client Advisor. This is my first stint in the automotive industry, thought I’ve worked in the Powersports industry in the past. I sought an opportunity with Schomp because of the organization’s One Price. One Person. One Hour.® sales philosophy is similar to what I did in Powersports. For the past 7 years, I was employed as a Real Estate Broker/Realtor with Ion. I chose to try out this industry because I love cars and I enjoy talking to people. As a car nut, I’m most passionate about vehicle chassis dynamics and tuning, but am also a fan of car racing. My hobbies include skiing, hiking, mountain biking, kiteboarding, water skiing, ping pong, racquetball, and pickleball. Fun fact about me: I ride a unicycle and juggle! Come chat cars with me at Schomp Mazda.

Justin Albrecht

Sales Manager

I was born here in Colorado and love everything that it has to offer. Being a native has made me quite an outdoorsman. I enjoy hiking, fishing, camping, and water sports in the summer months. Winter brings the enjoyment of snowboarding, snowmobiling and the soothing appeal of hot sulfur springs.

Krista Monnett

Client Advisor

I’m Krista and I was born in Massachusetts but I spent most of my childhood in Florida. I’ve been in Colorado since 2010. Joining the team at Schomp Mazda is my first stint in the Automotive Industry. Schomp is a relatively large organization and has continued to grow over time, so I decided to join the team after I learned about their One Price. One Person. One Hour.® sales philosophy. I love that business model and I hope to help grow the company as well as grow myself and my career long term. I was previously a bartender and I absolutely enjoyed it. I like working with the public, so I searched for a place where I can continue to work with people but have more of a career-oriented role so that I can continue to learn more about life and business in general. Outside of work, I enjoy taking my dog on trails and running. I love to be active. I also highly enjoy painting, and I like to relax with a nice glass of wine and some quality family time. I'm a big foodie as well!

Matthew Hartnett

Client Advisor

I’m originally from San Francisco, California but I moved here to Colorado in 2017. This is my first stint in the Automotive Industry, and I applied to Schomp because I wanted to begin building a career and was aware of how good of a place Schomp is to accomplish that goal. What really attracted me to the Schomp was the One Price. One Person. One Hour.® business model. My sales experience has always been focused on customer service rather than commission-based, and I’m here so I can help meet people’s needs in an honest and transparent environment. I spent most of my professional life working retail at Best Buy while doing 3D digital modeling work on the side. 3D modeling is now a hobby and a passion of mine, as well as anything that involves spending time with my girlfriend and our dog, such as hiking! Also, I’m dyslexic, so don’t be afraid to correct me if I start reading everything backwards!

Nicholas Cooley

Client Advisor

I’m Nick and I’m happy to be part of the team at Mazda as a Client Advisor in sales I am originally from Pensacola, Florida and moved to Colorado in July of 2019. This is my first stint in the automotive industry, and I felt that Schomp is a good place to start a career. It has really helped me be independent and on my own out here in Colorado. Before Schomp, I worked at Apple, and I also did Snowboarding for years. My hobbies are snowboarding, drawing, and gaming, and I’m really passionate cars. I built my own and I love to see other peoples’ vehicles and what they do to customize their vehicles. I speak Swedish and Polish. I look forward to working with you in the future!

Sean Salansky

Client Advisor

I was born in Wright Patterson, Ohio, and jumped around in early childhood before settling in Colorado in 2002. I graduated from Lawrence University in Appleton, WI in the fall of 2016 with a B.A. in Chinese Language and Culture and a B.A. in Linguistics. I am very passionate about learning languages, I believe that there is something to learn and beauty in every conversation. I can speak Chinese fluently and spend my free time learning Japanese and Korean. I also like to play soccer and shoot archery when I’m available. I recently finished working for The Walt Disney Company in Beijing, China as a North Region Foreign Trainer and Marketing Strategist before starting my first job in the automotive industry here at Schomp Automotive in 2019. My main reason for wanting to be a part of the Schomp family is to help make a difference in people's lives. I take great pride in making sure that a customer has a great experience while finding a product that truly is their perfect fit.

Zakaria Haddou

Client Advisor

Hello Everyone! My name is Zakaria but most people call me Zak. I work as client advisor at Schomp Mazda. I’m originally from Morocco and I moved to the US a few years ago to pursue my studies. I had the opportunity to work at Schomp Mazda after I graduated last year with a Master of Business Administration from Indiana State University. I recently moved to Colorado to get a job and I’m excited to start my first working experience in the Automotive Industry. I have been fascinated by cars since I was a kid, and my interest in the field grew substantially with all of the mechanical and technological progresses that drive the industry. I’m an easy-going guy who likes to meet new people and share my traveling experiences with them.