MEET CHRISTINE DEJONGH
The EnthusiastABOUT CHRISTINE
Christine is our Territory Manager for the Gulf South region. She joined the IMI team in November of 2022. Christine brings 10 years of experience in the Tire and Wheel/Automotive Industry with her, spending the last 8 years with a large tire distributor. Previously, she has held different jobs in insurance, quality assistance, and in a lobbyist group for a small business.
Christine found her passion in sales because she loves to help customers grow and find solutions they need to help them on both an economic and convenience level. Her father also went to GMI, and her grandfather worked in the automotive industry – so the industry is natural for her!
Christine says she is sincere in putting the customer first and will dig deep and go the extra mile to find the right solutions. She has provided training for service teams and assisted with inventory management and finding the right products to increase productivity and profits. She also has many certifications and enjoys growing and learning with each position she has held.
Originally from Michigan, Christine has also lived all over the south and has done a stint out west. She has raised Irish triplets – three kids all the same age for 19 days every year! She’s also a huge sports fan (Titan Up!), and loves DIY projects, the outdoors, and treasure hunting.
GET TO KNOW CHRISTINE…
christine’s favorite Core Value is GRIT.
In practicing all the others, still having the grit and fortitude to adapt and push through change and difficulties is important.
CHRISTINE'S MOTTO IS...
“If you want to change the world, start off by making your bed.” -US Navy Adm. William H McCraven
CHRISTINE’S favorite part of working at IMI is…
The respect and joyful nature of the whole team. There is a great environment of collective cooperation and teamwork. Also, the values, dedication, and commitment to the customers and each other.
WHATS A FUN FACT ABOUT YOU?
I’m a lefty in a right-handed world!
WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE PIZZA TOPPING?
Bacon!
WHAT WEBSITE DO YOU VISIT THE MOST?
YouTube. Have to figure out all the DIY projects!