11 W US Highway 6 Peru, IL 61354 815-224-0044

Meet the Staff of Illinois Valley Auto Group

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Frank Taylor - Owner

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Frank is the owner and CEO of Illinois Valley Auto Group. He is a third generation business owner and car dealer in the Illinois Valley. He enjoys owning Illinois Valley Auto Group for many reasons but mostly because he gets to teach his family about the car business and provide people with quality pre-owned cars at a great price. His passion for vehicles continues on the weekends where he is either working on his personal vehicles or having fun at the Silver Lake Sand Dunes! 

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Terri Taylor - Owner

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Terri has been married to Frank for 26 years and has three children who all work together at Illinois Valley Auto Group. She works as the Office Manager and concentrates most her time on accounting and title work. At home she enjoys spending time with her family and traveling. She hopes to pass on all her knowledge of the car business to her three children. 

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Morgan Taylor - Assistant Office Manager

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Morgan has worked at Illinois Valley Auto Group since 2016! She enjoys working with her parents and siblings everyday! When she is not at work she is usually spending time at Silver Lake Sand Dunes! 

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Cailey Taylor - Assistant Office Manager

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Cailey became a full time employee in spring of 2018. She enjoys working with her family in all departments of the business. Her love for cars developed at a young age from working in the garage with her dad Frank. At home she loves to spend times with her two cats and family. 

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Nick Benson - Sales Manager

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My name is Nick, and I have been working in vehicle sales, management, and finance for over 22 years. I have been with Illinois Valley Auto Group for over 5 years now, and I thoroughly enjoy assisting our customers with their vehicle needs. I am married to my wonderful wife Kara and we have four kids together- Kari, Kylan, Hailey, and Mason. In my free time, I love spending time with my family and friends, whether that's boating, camping, playing cards, or just hanging out. Providing excellent customer service and finding the right vehicle to meet people's needs is what drives me in this job. I take pride in building strong relationships with our customers and going above and beyond to ensure they have a positive experience.

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Adan Ruiz - Sales Representative

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My name is Adan. and I have been helping people find their dream vehicles for years. Ever since I was a kid, I have had a passion for fast cars and all things automotive. In my free time, I enjoy going to car shows, working on my own project cars, and hanging out with family and friends. I speak both Spanish and English fluently, which helps me assist the diverse customers who walk through the doors. Helping people find the perfect car for their needs and budget is the most rewarding part of my job. So if you're in the market for a new used vehicle, I would love to help you find the perfect match. Stop by my Facebook sales page @AdanSalesIVAG or give me a call, and we can get started finding your next car!

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Kat Shell - Sales Representative

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Kat is a sales professional here at Illinois Valley Auto Group. In her free time she enjoys painting and cooking on the Blackstone. She and her husband Roger also enjoy camping with their 3 Greyhounds and spending time with their grandkids.

Check out her social media pages!

Facebook @Crusin’withKat

Instagram @Crusin777

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Todd Spayer - Sales Representative

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My name is Todd and I have been a sales representative for nearly 25 years now. I enjoy helping customers find the perfect vehicle that meets their needs and budget. In my personal life, I am engaged to Denise and we have a wonderful 12 year old son named Elijah. Our son keeps us very busy with his many activities and interests. In the little free time I have, I love spending time with my family, watching wrestling on TV, and taking trips to the charming town of Galena. I take pride in my work and look forward to helping you find the right vehicle very soon.

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Aaron Bernstein - Sales Representative

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Aaron recently moved to the Illinois Valley area and is eager to assist customers in finding the right vehicle to suit their needs. When not working, Aaron enjoys spending time with his girlfriend exploring local restaurants and hiking trails. As a new resident of the Midwest, Aaron hopes to learn how to play Euchre. Aaron's friendly and knowledgeable approach makes him a valued member of the Illinois Valley Auto Group team.

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Evan Taylor - Service Manager

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Evan has worked at Illinois Valley Auto Group for 8 years. His favorite part about working here is that he gets to work with his family. Outside of work he likes to work on his pre-runner and take it to the Sand Dunes. He also likes to chill out at home with his wife Ellie and their cats. 

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David Kilanowski - Assistant Service Manager

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DJ brings 7 years of Service Advising experience to Illinois Valley Auto Group. When he is not working he loves to ride his Honda Grom, work on his project G35, or skim board at the beach. He also has a passion for motorsports photography and Busch Light!

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Mike Antle - Service Technician

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Mike has worked at Illinois Valley Auto Group for "Many Many Moons." His favorite part about working here is hanging out with his fun coworkers, and getting to fix cars all day. Outside of work he likes to go hiking, mountain biking, kayaking, and working on his cars and motorcycles. 

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Dave Foster - Service Technician

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Dave Foster is a certified Diesel Mechanic that has worked at Illinois Valley Auto Group for 4 years. His favorite part of working at Illinois Valley Auto Group is the people he works with, and the chance to work on different makes and models of cars and trucks. Outside of work he likes to work on his 1930 Model! Rat Rod, 4 wheeling, trail riding, and spending time with his family and kids!

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