LOCAL CELEBRITIES
A trio of Saskatoon-based business leaders were featured on the cover of a local business mag, and our readers might recognize them. Chelsea Stebner, managing partner of Parr Autobody; Kim Kos, general manager of Kavia Auto Body; and Brittany Huber, collision centre manager at Dodge City Auto were recently featured on the spring 2023 cover of Saskatoon business magazine Business Voice. Each tells the story of how they joined the business and what they practice in their leadership roles today.
Those that know Chelsea Stebner know she’s highly committed to a people-focused culture at Parr. In her article, she explains how her team makes sure everyone feels valued, from peers to customers that step through their doors.
“When we hire people, we of course look at their knowledge and experience, and we pay attention to their personality. Do they have traits that demonstrate their respect for people and their desire to help and constantly improve?” she explains in the article. Kim Kos was welcomed into the industry with open arms when she approached Raj Kavia for a job in 2006. She makes sure to pass on the same kindness to welcome everyone into the industry.
“The collision repair industry is creating jobs and women definitely belong here. There are jobs we didn’t envision years ago— who knew that one day we’d need IT people to repair vehicles?!” says Kim.
Brittany Huber may be new as bodyshop manager at Dodge City, having taken the helm on Jan. 1 of this year, but she brings a wealth of experience to the role. She’s worked for an auto parts supplier, in safety wholesaling, facility maintenance and more. In Business Voice, she explains that Dodge City, an AutoCanada-affiliated facility, offers vast opportunities to learn, whether it be from training or a network of seasoned experts. “Young people are often focused on growing their career—we offer them the opportunity to do that.”
