Christine Klaben | Page 136
General Sales Manager
Klaben Ford Lincoln
1089 West Main Street
Kent, OH 44240
I started working at Klaben when I was 16 years old, answering phones and filing paperwork. Throughout my high school and college years, I took on various roles at the dealership which helped to expand my knowledge and understanding of the business. I started working in the Finance Department at the age of 23, while completing my MBA at the University of Akron. I had a strong curiosity and interest in Finance, mostly because of my love for working with people and numbers. I worked as a Finance Manager for 19 years, and transitioned to the role of Sales Manager in August 2021. I am proud to work for a company that grounds itself in customer loyalty and satisfaction and have enjoyed the relationships I have built with several of my customers over the years.
Read moreDealership Experience
31 yrs
Industry Experience
31 yrs
Languages Spoken
English
1,593 Reviews
Write a Review1593 Reviews of Christine Klaben
August 04, 2017
Very Satisfied Customer Yesterday we worked with Doug Carter to purchase another Lincoln MKX. Doug had helped us out 6 years ago when we purchased our previous Lincoln MKX. Yesterday we worked with Doug Carter to purchase another Lincoln MKX. Doug had helped us out 6 years ago when we purchased our previous Lincoln MKX. As usual, Doug and the entire Klaben staff was extremely professional, efficient and friendly. The entire process including the long test drive took about 3 hours - which we thought was quick. One of the nicest things about Klaben is that I always feel they are acting on our best part as we enter into the purchase. They all listen - especially Doug. Great job - we will see you when we come in for maintenance and service and hopefully in another 5 years for our next purchase! Cathy S More
Other Employees Tagged: Doug Carter
August 02, 2017
Easy process Gene took care of me. I needed to get a car quick!!! Gene made sure I not only got a good car but helped me out on trade in! I will go back in the Gene took care of me. I needed to get a car quick!!! Gene made sure I not only got a good car but helped me out on trade in! I will go back in the future More
Other Employees Tagged: Gene Kallmeyer
August 02, 2017
This dealership treats you like family! We have now purchased 4 cars in the past three years from Klaben...all with Dan Peters as our salesman. My late father inlaw was in car sales his ent We have now purchased 4 cars in the past three years from Klaben...all with Dan Peters as our salesman. My late father inlaw was in car sales his entire life so my husband is very particular about his salesman as it's been tough to find someone like his dad...that is until we met Dan. He's attentive, he's responsive, he's not pushy and he's very knowledgeable! Everyone at Klaben is friendly and treats you like family! There's nowhere else I'd rather buy a car! Stop by and see Dan! You won't regret it! We've also had collision work done at Klaben Collision. Artie is amazing! Best customer service I've ever received and their work is impeccable! More
Other Employees Tagged: Artie Gissinger , Tim Casto, Daniel Peters
July 30, 2017
Excellent service Bob Paytas and the staff at Klaben provided excellent service. My wife was out of town and I was on a very tight schedule on the Thursday evening when Bob Paytas and the staff at Klaben provided excellent service. My wife was out of town and I was on a very tight schedule on the Thursday evening when I had a very short amount of time to go to the dealership. When I arrived at Klaben Ford to purchase my daughter's new 2017 Escape, Bob had the Escape prepped and all of the paperwork ready to be completed. He quickly showed me how to use the Ford Pass App and then took me over to the finance department. Christine Klaben was also well prepared and very efficient, despite her computer locking up at one point, She and Bob were able to get me in and out of the dealership in just 30 minutes. My daughter had to work that evening, so she was unable to come with me and drive her car home, . Bob and his colleague Gene Kallmeyer solved our problem by going above and beyond the expected level of service by offering to deliver the car directly to our home the next morning. This is the 3rd car our family has purchased from Bob Paytas and I'm certain our next vehicle will also be purchased from Bob. More
Other Employees Tagged: Gene Kallmeyer, Bob Paytas
July 29, 2017
Exceptional Customer Service Chris Moldas, Don Batten & Dave Mott all assisted me with getting a new car. They worked with my budget to get me what I needed. Unlike other dealersh Chris Moldas, Don Batten & Dave Mott all assisted me with getting a new car. They worked with my budget to get me what I needed. Unlike other dealerships, no one at Klaben Ford Lincoln tried to push me into something I didn't want. I'm extremely happy! More
Other Employees Tagged: Chris Moldas , Don Batten, Ty Davis
July 29, 2017
REVIEW they were super helpful, very personable & got me through the process very quick. very thorough on explaining all the details of everything I was sign they were super helpful, very personable & got me through the process very quick. very thorough on explaining all the details of everything I was signing & helped explain things not understood. aggressive, but not overwhelming sales approach & overall was a very good experience. was in & out of there in what has got to be a car buying record of some sort. Christine was super personable & very helpful & genuine. Chris made sure that everything was taken care of while I waited & was on top of everything that needed to be done. stellar service & great staff. More
Other Employees Tagged: Christopher Volk
July 29, 2017
Amazing customer service. I purchased at least 11 vehicles from Klaben Ford and I can't say enough about the outstanding people, the amazing customer service and fantastic foll I purchased at least 11 vehicles from Klaben Ford and I can't say enough about the outstanding people, the amazing customer service and fantastic follow up. They make buying a car a pleasure. My sales person Doug Carter is the absolute best! More
Other Employees Tagged: Richard Klaben, Jennifer Bowen , Doug Carter, Stephanie Slomberg
July 27, 2017
Excellent service I've had nothing but great experiences at Klaben Ford. I've leased 3 vehicles from Buddy and will continue to do so in the future! I've had nothing but great experiences at Klaben Ford. I've leased 3 vehicles from Buddy and will continue to do so in the future! More
Other Employees Tagged: Richard "Buddy" Moore
July 27, 2017
Extremely service oriented. Brought my newly purchased certified MKZ back for minor adjustments and was completely satisfied with the level of service received from both the ser Brought my newly purchased certified MKZ back for minor adjustments and was completely satisfied with the level of service received from both the service department and my salesman. More
Other Employees Tagged: Kim Wolfram , Jeff Tetreault
July 26, 2017
Going the extra mile = gaining a loyal customer I was involved in an accident that left me with severe damage to the rear of my truck. I was close to my lease-end and met with Doug Beavers at the d I was involved in an accident that left me with severe damage to the rear of my truck. I was close to my lease-end and met with Doug Beavers at the dealership to discuss options. Doug literally drove my damaged 2014 F150 to the Klaben Body Shop for estimates and repairs while I test drove a new 2017 F150. Klaben was able to handle the lease termination while at the Klaben Body Shop and took over the responsibility of working with insurance, allowing me to drive away, hassle-free, in my new 2017 F150. Thank You! Mike M More
Other Employees Tagged: Richard Klaben , Doug Beavers, Jim Bills, Steve Workman

