Staff

"My name is A. J. Perez and I'm the Dealer Principal at Deery of Waukee.  I grew up in West Des Moines, Iowa and split time between Waukee & Iowa City. I enjoy trying new foods, but my "go to" is Mexican and Mediterranean.  When it comes to entertainment, I love all kinds of music and movies.  My top two are the Godfather & Tombstone.  We are building our foundation in Waukee through a teamwork approach that is committed to building an Owner Experience second to none!  If there is anything from our operation that has left you "not satisfied", I am here to help turn that experience into something positive!  We are dedicated to building long lasting relationships through an exceptional customer experience and terrific value for people's hard earned money."

My name is Jeffrey Woodward and I'm the new car manager here at Deery of Waukee. I'm from Muskegon, MI but have been in Iowa for 15 years now. I have enjoyed 34 years in the auto industry. I enjoy riding my Harley and spending time with my family! I look forward to meeting you in person should you ever find yourself shopping for a new car at Iowa's only Jeep Superstore, Deery of Waukee.

My name is Steven Shea, I am the General Sales Manager here at Deery of Waukee. I am from a small town in northwest Iowa called Sac City. My favorite food would have to be burgers, I love grilling with friends and family. My favorite movies are The Wolf of Wall Street and Step Brothers. I would love to help in any way that I can so please don't hesitate to reach out!

"My name is Jordan Carlson and I'm the Used Car Director here at Deery of Waukee. I am originally from Storm Lake, IA and  I have lived here in the Waukee area since 2015. Like many Iowans, I enjoy good BBQ so definitely want to give a shout out to Kue'd Smokehouse here in Waukee… great food! When it comes to entertainment I love sports especially football, but do enjoy basketball and baseball as well. I root for the Chargers, Hawkeyes and Cubs! I look forward to being able to assist anyone in finding the right vehicle to meet your needs! Don't hesitate to reach out and let me know how I can help!"

My name is Ashley Praski and I am the Internet Sales Director for Deery Brothers of Waukee. I was raised in a small town called Madrid, Iowa but now I live in Huxley with my amazing fiance Christian. In my free time, you can find me on the porch with my 3 dogs, or working on my mint 92 Wrangler! If you have any questions about any of our current or incoming inventory I would love to help however you need!

I am a small-town local. Passionate about what I do, loving life, and spending time with my kids! When I'm not working, I love to travel, cook, fish, and hitting up local venues for some live music!

My name is Greg Waters, and I am the Service Director here at Deery of Waukee. I'm from Des Moines  and currently reside in Boone. In my free time you will find me at the racetrack on Saturday nights. Sundays you will find me in my back yard, as after gardening and cleaning the pool, the afternoons are set for my 6 grand kids! My favorite movie is "It's a Wonderful Life." With my Favorite food being fajitas. Since starting in the business in 1984, most of my friends are customers and employees that I have met over my many years. Please feel free to stop in and say "Hello"!

"My name is Chris Tollari and I'm a sales consultant at Deery of Waukee. I'm from Adel and most of my family is from Des Moines. I like to play sports, fish, camp, hunt, and many other outdoor activities. I have 3 children from 13-17 years of age and enjoy coaching them and watching them play sports and any other activities they participate in. I'm happy to assist with anything from sales to service so don't hesitate to reach out & let me know how I can be of service!"

"My name is Joe York and I'm a sales consultant here at Deery of  Waukee. I am originally from Youngstown, Ohio. I spent many years as an executive chef at restaurants, hotels and resorts in Ohio, Arizona and Iowa. In my free time, I like to hang out with my big, blended family of 7 and watch movies, go to new restaurants and really do anything fun outside. I would be happy to help you with anything from sales to service at the dealership, so don't hesitate to reach out and get your Jeep experience on!"

"My name is Kirk Zismer and I'm a Sales Associate here at Deery of Waukee.  I'm a farm kid from Maquoketa, Iowa. When I moved to the Des Moines area I was quickly introduced to all the wonderful flavors from all the great food in this area! Specifically the scallops at Ohana's Steakhouse.  When it comes to entertainment, I like streaming shows like Cobra Kai on Netflix or Marvel & DC movies wherever I can. I'm happy to assist with anything from sales to service so don't hesitate to reach out & let me know how I can be of service!"

My name is Juju Samawi and I am a Sales consultant here at Deery of Waukee. I am from Johnston, IA and am a huge Cyclones fan. I love spending my free time watching Marvel movies and throwing steaks on the grill (filet mignons are my favorite!). It would be my pleasure to assist you with any car-buying needs you may have so don't hesitate to reach out to me!