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  • Ashley Bradshaw, General Manager
    Ashley Bradshaw
    309-693-2525

    I'm married to Stephen Bradshaw, a local History teacher at Monroe Elementary. He's also a coach in Monroe's basketball and baseball programs, as well as the kicking coach for East Peoria. We have 3 amazing children that keep us busy, busy, busy... Our two oldest, Sophia and Kiefer, attend school at Dunlap's Hickory Grove Elementary. Ella, our youngest, isn't in school yet. We love to spend time as a family watching movies, playing outside, and riding our bikes on the Rock Island Trail. 


    On those special occasions where we get a night out, Stephen and I love going to our favorite restaurant, Two25 in the Mark Twain Hotel in downtown Peoria.

    One of my all time favorite quotes is "Whether you think you can or you can't you are right." - Henry Ford

    I live by our store motto - It's not about the car. It's about the customer. 

  • Farooq Khan, General Sales Manager
    Farooq Khan
    309-693-2525

    Originally from Los Angeles California, I came to Green's Finish Line Ford from Indiana. I started my career at Car Dealerships over 13 years ago and see a nice long future here in Peoria, Illinois. 


    I'm an avid Oakland Raiders and LA Lakers fan and love catching the games with my buddies. Family time is also very dear to me. I'd love to take a vacation and return to Turks & Caicos because it was an absolute blast my first time there.

  • Tom Duwaldt, New Sales Manager
    Tom Duwaldt
    309-693-2525

    My wife and I have a new addition to our family with the arrival of our daughter. It's been awesome spending my free time with my expanding family, dogs and all. I'm from St. Charles, IL, outside of Chicago but have been living in Peoria for about 20 years, and working at Green's Finish Line Ford for a little over 3 years. 


    I enjoy a good round of pool or sitting down to a true Italian meal. I'm pretty good at making spaghetti and italian sausage but excel at baking, a talent I inherited from my mom. 

    Some day I look forward to going to Alaska to try my hand at bear hunting. One of my favorite quotes is "Pain heals, chicks dig scars, glory is forever" from the Replacements.

  • Adam Blue, Pre-Owned Sales Manager
    Adam Blue
    309-693-2525

    For the past 10 years I've enjoyed my career in the Auto Industry and working at car dealerships in Central Illinois. I'm originally from Clinton, Illinois and one of my favorite family vacation spots is Destin, Florida. I've been married for 5 years now and for me, relaxing on the beach and playing in the water with my son and wife are the height of happiness.

    I also enjoy a fun round or two of golf or watching Tom Selleck in Blue Bloods, my favorite television show. I never miss an episode of it!
    The London Broil at Johnny's Italian Steakhouse is my favorite meal. If only I could have it every day!

  • Charlie Vaccaro, Finance Manager
    Charlie Vaccaro
    309-693-2525

    Peoria, Illinois has been my home for quite a while now. 

    Playing with my young son is the highlight of my days. I've enjoyed teaching him humorous one-liners. One day, I'll take my family on vacation to Europe. I went there a few years back and want to share the great experience with them.

  • Steve Shannon, Service Manager
    Steve Shannon
    309-693-2525

    It took me a while to tally up the years I've been in the Automotive Industry and I was surprised to find it's been a whopping 19 years!

    I started out as a technician at a car dealership for the first 2 years. The next nine years were spent as a Tool Salesman. Seven years saw me as a Service Advisor. My career has led up to now, where I'm the Service Manager of Green's Finish Line Ford.
    I'm from Illinois and am an All-American kind of guy. I eat steak and potatoes, love vacationing anywhere warm, and even though I work a lot, all of my free time is spent hanging out with my family. I coach youth basketball and work on race cars with a few of my family members as well. 

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  • Jeff Nolan, Parts Manager
    Jeff Nolan
    309-693-2525

    I'm originally from Chicago, IL. My favorite place to go there is Fogo de Chao Churrascana, a Brazilian Steakhouse that is out of this world. Every time I go I have a deliciously memorable experience! 

    Around Peoria though, I really love going to Texas Roadhouse. How can you beat those rolls and honey butter?

    For over 25 years I've been in the Auto Industry, but in my spare time I love to play golf or walk my Jack Russell, Mickey. He's got energy to burn! Top Gun is probably one of my favorite movies because there are so many great one-liners! 

    I've been fortunate to have already gotten to experience my dream vacation in Playa del Carmen, Mexico. The Caribbean has so many great spots but the resort I stayed at in Playa del Carmen beat out all of the rest for me. It was amazing to relax on the beach day after day. 

  • Tim Larson, Detail Manager
    Tim Larson
    309-693-2525

    Born and raised in Peoria, Illinois, I have spent the majority of my adult life working here at Finish Line Ford. I can't believe it will be my 13th year this May!I am fondly known by my colleagues as "Timmy." When not at work, I enjoy spending time with my 4 children: Gracelyn, Ashlyn, Avalyn, and Lucas as well as my American Pitbull Terrier, Remy. Family is everything to me and I enjoy every chance I get to spend with them.

    My favorite quote, by the great Thomas Jefferson, "Families are the compass that guides us. They are the inspiration to reach great heights, and our comfort when we occasionally falter." sums my way of life up in a nutshell. 

  • Rod Hart, Collision Center Director
    Rod Hart
    309-693-2525

    Growing up, and even now, I've amassed a few nicknames: Rocket, Hitman Hart, and Boom Boom to name a few. I've been in the Auto Industry for 27 years and with Green Chevrolet for 14 years. Wyoming, Illinois is my hometown. I consider myself very much a lovable family man, enjoying time with my wife, five children, and 9 grandchildren.

    During the nice weather months you can find me out on the golf course or working on a landscaping project in my yard. For quite some time I've avidly followed James Patterson's Alex Cross series. Also, if there's a new movie with Anthony Hopkins or Sean Connery, you can bet I've got my ticket purchased. My dream vacation is to head to Hawaii for a few round of gold and to try cliff diving.

    You may not know this about me but I have been known to belt out a few tunes at weddings. One of my favorite quotes of all time came from the movie Remember the Titans- "Attitude reflects leadership." And I won't ever turn down Alexander's Teriyaki Filet with a loaded baked potato and mushrooms.

  • Jeff Monehan, Body Shop Manager
    Jeff Monehan
    309-693-2525

    When I'm not taking care of my customers at Green's Finish Line Ford, you will always find me with my family. I've got 3 wonderful children, 2 girls and a boy. We live in Lacon, Illinois. 

    If I could go anywhere, I'd like to get there by a cruise ship. I used to play the Bass guitar in a country gospel band and haven't lost my love of music. Kurt Russell is a big favorite of mine so any time Tombstone is on the television I'll watch it the rest of the way through to the end. 
    I just love a good country breakfast too.

  • Ashley Watkins, Collision Center Estimator
    Ashley Watkins
    309-693-2525

    Central Illinois has been my life-long home. I was raised in Chillicothe and now live in Peoria, Illinois. My career in the Auto industry has spanned 10 years, 7 of which has been with the Green Auto Group. I am incredibly dedicated to my job and doing my part to make this company and myself succeed. I take pride in what I do for Green Finish Line Ford and what I do for my family. I push hard to be the best mom and employee that I can be. There is no feeling in the world better than the one of success and achievement, with my family or my career. I love working hard and playing hard. There is never a dull moment in my life raising toddler boy/girl twins and a 3 1/2 year old daughter with my fiance. I am part of a twin mom group on Facebook. All 58 members had twins last Spring and we have gone through our pregnancies and raising our twins together. They have become some of my best friends even though I have only met a few of them. We are planning a big Twin Mama meet up in July that hopefully most of us can attend. 

  • Michelle Kokinda, Collision Center Estimator
    Michelle Kokinda
    309-693-2525

    I have been in Peoria, Illinois my whole life. I have been with Green's Finish Line Ford for almost 5 years and in Auto Insurance Claims for 20 years. When I'm not taking care of customers I love to spend time with my two sons, family, and friends. There's too much on my plate right now to take a vacation but once I can get away for a while there will either be beautiful mountains or a sunny beach involved. 

    One of my favorite movies is Steel Magnolias. It portrays an array of extraordinary women/friends who laugh, cry, and support each other through life's most difficult situations. My best friends and I get together to talk and catch up over Kelleher's amazing Shepard's Pie. It's my absolute favorite!