Butler Auto & RV Staff
Sales Department
Karn Lidder
General Manager
Name Karn Lidder
Title General Manager
Karn was raised and schooled here in the Kamloops area. He is a highly trained professional Automotive & RV Financial Services Manager here at Butler Auto & RV Centre. Karn is a well-spoken and polite young man who exhibits professionalism well beyond his years. For all your service needs, he is at your service and eager to exceed your expectations.
Swapnil (Sappy) Thorat
Internet Sales Manager
Name Swapnil (Sappy) Thorat
Title Internet Sales Manager
Swapnil was born and raised in India. He graduated from Thompson Rivers University, with Post Baccalaureate Diploma in Business in 2019. He also holds a Masters Degree in Computer Science. He is a National level Cricketer from India and currently represents the British Columbia Cricket Team. He is friendly, helpful and has great communication skills. Come see Sappy for all your automotiuive and RV inquiries.
Automotive Service & Parts Department
Brian Reeves
Parts and Service Advisor
Name Brian Reeves
Title Parts and Service Advisor
Gary Zowty
Parts and Service Advisor
Name Gary Zowty
Title Parts and Service Advisor
Clayton Drew
Red Seal Automotive Technician
Name Clayton Drew
Title Red Seal Automotive Technician
Clayton has lived in the Kamloops area for the past 54 years and has been a Red Seal Automotive Technician for 37 years. He is also an official C.V.S.E. Inspector (Commercial Vehicle Safety Enforcement) Clayton prides himself on getting it right the first time out. His automotive mechanical savvy is outstanding.
RV Service & Parts Department
Tom Schocat
Red Seal RV Technician
Name Tom Schocat
Title Red Seal RV Technician
Tom has lived in the Kamloops area for more than 33 years. He is a highly trained Red Seal RV technician. Tom has worked for Butler Auto & RV Centre for more than 20 years. Tom's up beat demeaner matched with his love of inspecting and refurbishing RV's makes him an extremely valuable employee.
Sheldon Hankins
Red Seal RV Technician
Name Sheldon Hankins
Title Red Seal RV Technician
Sheldon Hankins is a Red Seal endorsed RV Technician.
He has spent over 6 years in the RV industry and learned from some of the best technicians in the area.
He has experience working on the majority of modern RV brands and is always keen to learn more.
He takes the utmost pride in his work and always wants the best outcome for everyone.
Lot Attendants
Diena Marie
Lot Attendent
Name Diena Marie
Title Lot Attendent
Diena Marie is an invaluable team member, with her willingness to tackle any challenge and her need for perfection she is so much more than a lot attendant.
She meticulously prepares our RVs for delivery. Diena is a wonder.
Megan Kitchen
Lot Attendant
Name Megan Kitchen
Title Lot Attendant
Rob Ring
Detail Department Technician
Name Rob Ring
Title Detail Department Technician
Rob is a reliable and loyal 17-year veteran employee of Butler Auto & RV Centre. He has a very well-rounded knowledge of our dealership and knows all the ropes inside and out. Rob has recently been assigned the very important task of being our "Go to Guy," in our Automotive Detailing Department. A great job, well done Rob!
Administrative Department
Lorrie March
Accountant Controller
Name Lorrie March
Title Accountant Controller
Lori has the longest employment record at Butler Auto & RV Centre. She has an amazing 23-year employment history with the company. Her outstanding administrative skills, keen business wisdom and professional corporate insight are very broadly scoped and invaluable to our dealership. Her professional efficiency, kindness as a person and friendly demeanor have cemented her as a cornerstone of our business. She stands as a model for all our employees to follow. Amazing!
Darlene Browne
Accounting/Warranty Clerk
Name Darlene Browne
Title Accounting/Warranty Clerk
While Darlene's official title is Accounting Clerk in the administrative office, she is an amazing multitasker with unique abilities. She is the "Go to Person," in our administrative office and for all your warranty needs, she ensures that things get done smoothly and efficiently! She has been with the dealership for seven years and has become an integral and important component of our team.