No matter your age or longevity in the automotive industry the excitement of getting a new car never gets old especially when it’s your first brand-new car! We are so excited for Jack Palmer and his wife, Sharon, on the purchase of a 2019 Ford Escape. Jack has worked at Bird Kultgen since 1972 when he asked his grandfather, Jack Motes, if he could help him secure a summer job. Motes, who ended up working for Bird Kultgen for 30 years, helped Jack attain a job in the newly opened freight department.
An insightful man, Jack realized he could climb the ranks from unloading freight to a position with greater responsibility if he learned to look up parts inventory and assist with mechanics. He was promoted to the parts department shortly after starting and then again to the front counter in 1980. This was a worrying move for him, but momentous. At that time, Mr. (Jack) Kultgen wanted to ensure Bird-Kultgen Ford was accommodating clientele from all races and backgrounds and make certain that all people felt comfortable coming in to the dealership. He knew Jack Palmer was the perfect fit. With his contagious positive attitude and upbeat disposition, Jack naturally brings joy to everyone around him.
Jack’s initial summer job turned into a prosperous career as life events unfolded. He married his beautiful wife three short weeks after graduating high school and starting at Bird Kultgen. He has now been married for 47 wonderful years and has 5 grown boys and 2 beautiful grandchildren. He is incredibly thankful for the support the Kultgen’s have provided him, especially through the industry’s economic downturns and life’s challenges.
Jack is an instrumental part of Bird Kultgen; he has worked with all the Kultgen’s in his tenure at the dealership and recalls fondly when Peter Kultgen first started working summers. We are incredibly grateful to have Jack as part of the family and wish him all the best with his new 2019 Ford Escape!
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