This month, we’d like to put the spotlight on one of our newer employees: Dave Hodges. Dave is one of our “Inventory Specialists.” In other words, he helps to keep us organized and updated, which is no small feat in a dealership that moves hundreds of cars each month! Keeping up with used inventory, new inventory, trade-ins and auction purchases makes Dave an all around “jack of all trades.” He’s a real go-to guy to get things done.

Dave comes to us with a background in radio announcing, and his sports trivia is unbelievable. In fact, on a recent “team building” trip to a ballgame, he wowed us with his knowledge of the team and his announcing prowess! In his spare time, Dave loves to collect sports memorabilia, play sports and he’s the announcer for local high school football games. He also loves to read as well as go to concerts. We’re thankful for Dave and everything he does for Gastonia Nissan. He truly is a team player!

Summer Panzanella with Sourdough Croutons

With hot summer days in the Carolinas in full swing, cold salads are calling our name! And this one doesn’t disappoint! This Summer Panzanella, with rosemary sourdough croutons, is filling enough for a main course, but works just as well as a light course at a summer party with friends. In the Test Kitchen at Gastonia Nissan we always like to remind you that you can make substitutions. If you are gluten free, there are plenty of great gluten free breads out there. If you want to lighten it up, cut out the bread. If you want to add a different protein, this salad goes great with either shrimp or chicken. That said, it’s still just as good without any added protein.

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Any questions, feel free to email lviner@mygastonianissan.com.