Employee Spotlight: Nanette Tool

Name: Nanette Tool

Position: Corporate Controller

How long have you worked at Nextran?
15 years.

What do you love most about your day-to-day job at Nextran?
My interaction with the various Nextran locations. I speak to many of our Controllers and other staff routinely, as well as our GM’s on a consistent basis. It’s rewarding to be able to assist our stores and feel that I am contributing to Nextran’s success.

What’s your favorite part of your job?
Providing information to management that enables them to make informed decisions regarding our business.

What advice would you give to a new Nextran employee?
Every day is as good as YOU make it.  Turn challenge into opportunity, strive to learn as much as you can about Nextran, our business, culture and our focus on customer satisfaction.

Where do you live and what do you love most about your city?
Jacksonville, Florida.  Access to water – we love boating as well as the beach.

Where is your favorite place to travel?
The Florida Keys……during lobster season!

What part of the world would you most like to travel to?
New Zealand, Australia.

If you could open a Nextran dealership anywhere in the world, where would it be?
A tropical destination, although from a business perspective that may not be the wisest choice.

What is your favorite holiday?
I’d have to say Christmas, given the opportunity to spend time with family and friends.

Are you a pet person?
Absolutely. We have one cat….a calico named Dynamite.   Our kids named her when they were younger, as we adopted a male cat at the same time and named him Napoleon……after the movie “Napoleon Dynamite.”

What is your favorite sports team?
Florida Gators!!!!!!!!

What is your favorite season?
Spring…summer is a close second.