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John Kot

John Kot

President

Originally born and raised in Weyburn, SK, John started working at the local car dealership at the age of 18. After gaining some experience, he moved to Edmonton, AB where he met his wife, and they started their family. While in Edmonton, John acquired over 25 years of experience in different executive and management positions with several large automotive dealerships. Always one to take advantage of an opportunity, John purchased Kelowna Hyundai in early 2011. Since than he has purchased Buy Direct Truck Center, Maple Ridge Hyundai, Penticton Nissan and now Genesis Kelowna. An avid sports enthusiast and family man, when John isn’t hard at work, he enjoys watching and playing hockey, and spending as much time as he can with his wife Trina, and their 4 children, Brandon, Jordan, Janessa, and Logan.

Jordan Kot

Jordan Kot

Vice President

Sam Ghessesow

Sam Ghessesow

Genesis General Manager

After graduating from College, Sam started in the automotive industry in 2001 in Alberta. After 13 years of established success in sales, finance, and management, for one of the largest automotive groups in Alberta, Sam moved to the beautiful Okanagan in September 2014 to become the General Manager of Kelowna Hyundai and now Genesis of Kelowna. Excited to be reunited with John, he is looking forward to taking these two franchises to new heights. A sports fanatic, Sam enjoys playing and watching basketball, football, and hockey.

Fahed Razick

Fahed Razick

Genesis Operations Manager

Michael Wu

Michael Wu

Genesis Experience Manager

Michael is born and raised in Kelowna. He started in the automotive industry in 2017. His background is in Sales and Customer Experience. He looks forward to pursuing all current and future relationships with all Genesis clients.

Terran Gorius

Terran Gorius

Genesis Experience Manager

Claudius Hall

Claudius Hall

Genesis Ownership Manager

Claudius has been in the automotive industry for more than two decades. Starting his career in Edmonton, Alberta, he has now made Kelowna his home for the past few years. Claudius offers an extensive background of customer satisfaction, marketing, and sales.

Devin Clarke

Devin Clarke

Luxury Inventory Control and Valet Service Attendant

Olivia Ball

Olivia Ball

Receptionist

Genesis
kelowna

1634 Cary Road
Kelowna, British Columbia
V1X 2B9
Hours of Operation
Monday to Saturday
8:30am - 6pm
Sunday
Closed
December 24th, 25th & January 1st
CLOSED
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Front 3/4 view of Genesis Kelowna dealership with 2 vehicles parked in front