I am originally from Deerfield Illinois. I have lived in Kalamazoo since 1982. I have been in Retail Sales and Management since 1980. I also worked in education as in instructor at the Allegan County Technical & Education Center for 9 years. My hobbies include Golf, Boating and grilling with friends poolside.
Read moreDealership Experience
11 yrs, 9 mos
Industry Experience
11 yrs, 9 mos
Specialties & Trainings
VW & Audi Brand Specialist
121 Reviews
Write a Review121 Reviews of Jon Gates
December 17, 2023
Easy to talk to and found what I was looking for. Lots of options on the lot to choose from Lots of options on the lot to choose from More
Other Employees Tagged: Kevin Poffenberger, CB Watkins
September 13, 2023
Made process quick and easy. Very transparent with all the prices and figures online, so there was no hassle in figuring out the cost of anything. Very transparent with all the prices and figures online, so there was no hassle in figuring out the cost of anything. More
Other Employees Tagged: Mike Simmons, CB Watkins
July 29, 2023
They got me the perfect Audi Q7, listened to what I wanted and ordered exactly what I wanted. wanted and ordered exactly what I wanted. More
Other Employees Tagged: Mike Simmons, CB Watkins
July 15, 2023
Great experience with all the sales staff and looking forward to a long lasting relationship forward to a long lasting relationship More
Other Employees Tagged: CB Watkins
June 27, 2023
Nearly impossible to get sales on the phone. Michelle got up six, yes I mean six, times to go ask the Sales Manager how to do something or a question. After almost two hours I couldn't take any Michelle got up six, yes I mean six, times to go ask the Sales Manager how to do something or a question. After almost two hours I couldn't take any more and more a basically skipped the critical session of how to set up my phone, etc. I will go to the GR dealer to get that training. She should be doing something other than selling high end vehicles. When called to review, Mike basically didn't return my call. More
Other Employees Tagged: Victor Heckman, Mike Simmons , Michelle Yu
June 21, 2023
I’ve leased 2 vehicles through the maple hill vw dealership and have been very happy and will definitley return for a 3rd! Everyone I worked with made my experience amazing! I have nothing but great dealership and have been very happy and will definitley return for a 3rd! Everyone I worked with made my experience amazing! I have nothing but great things to say! More
Other Employees Tagged: Kelsey LeRoy, Mike Simmons, CB Watkins
June 15, 2023
Second time in for same problem. Don't think problem is fixed yet. Could not ask for a better person than Hannah to help solve my problems. THANK YOU HANNAH!!! Don't think problem is fixed yet. Could not ask for a better person than Hannah to help solve my problems. THANK YOU HANNAH!!! More
Other Employees Tagged: Hannah Seal
June 06, 2023
Nick Hodgson was incredible, knew his stuff bout the cars I was looking at, ran numbers on the cars, made sure I was within budget. I am a car nut so it was cool to be in a low pressure environment that Nick I was looking at, ran numbers on the cars, made sure I was within budget. I am a car nut so it was cool to be in a low pressure environment that Nick creates by slowing down, listening to his customers and making sure they feel empowered and informed! This is my 3rd car from Nick, and my 8th from Maple Hill…Nick has my business for life! Jim VandenBerg has created a dealership that is truly…like no other! Bravo Nick no Bravo Maple Hill! More
Other Employees Tagged: Kevin Poffenberger, Nick Hodgson, Matt Taylor
September 16, 2022
I had a very pleasant experience when I bought my new Tiguan. I had an even better experience when I started using Maple Hill Service Last year. I have 5 VW diesels and Maple Hill is very reasonable wi Tiguan. I had an even better experience when I started using Maple Hill Service Last year. I have 5 VW diesels and Maple Hill is very reasonable with oil changes and service. I love the video of the service performed. Hannah Seal does what it takes to make customers happy and Maple Hill is very fortunate to have an employee of her caliber. Kipp Kewish also does an excellent job in the service department. More
Other Employees Tagged: Hannah Seal, Mike Simmons, CB Watkins , James DeYoung, Kipp Kewish 5 stars
August 25, 2022
I purchased a new VW with ease. They were respectful of my time and we were finished with business transactions in 30 minutes. No high pressure sales presentation. I highly recommen They were respectful of my time and we were finished with business transactions in 30 minutes. No high pressure sales presentation. I highly recommend Maple Hill Auto Group. More
Other Employees Tagged: Mike Simmons, CB Watkins