Monica Peck
Ask co-owner Monica Peck what her favorite activity was in 4th grade. It wasn't playing with Barbie dolls or putting on her mother's makeup. The answer may (or may not) surprise you. Actually, she loved counting the cashier drawer and filing invoices at the family business. Granted, she didn't have much of a choice.
Unlike her older sister, Peck went to work with her father every morning in order to catch the bus for school. She grew up working at Hare Chevrolet on and off through the years, even through high school and college. In high school, she was an evening and the Saturday receptionist. A member of Zeta Tau Alpha sorority at Indiana University, and an avid soccer player, Peck still managed to work selling cars during one summer in college. After graduating from IU Kelley School of Business in 1996 majoring in finance, management, and international business, Peck moved to Chicago to work for Andersen Consulting. After spending some time there, she decided to go work for Onex Consulting Firm, a start up IT company. But something just wasn't quite right. She missed home.
"The funny thing is I never wanted to spend my adult life in Noblesville, and now that I am, there is no place I'd rather be." After returning to her hometown, Monica married Darren Peck who also grew up in Noblesville and co-owns Indiana Restoration and Cleaning Services. They have two children, Sydney and Alexander. Balancing her personal life with a successful business, Peck says, is always the hardest part. "You question whether you're spending the right amount of time at the business and the right amount with the family. In the end, you have to go with your gut and make sure your priorities are straight. it's a constant challenge," she said with a smile.
Although the sisters run separate areas of the dealership, they make all the executive decisions together and they wouldn't have it any other way. Peck said they have definitely had trials over the years, but they have grown into the roles that they take on everyday to make it work. Despite only being a few years apart in age, they were very different growing up. It's those differences that Cole and Peck say balance each other nicely in their partnership and their similarities that keep them together. Like her sister, Peck completely trusts her employees. After all, that's her favorite aspect of being the 6th generation owner of the oldest transportation company in America. "The people here are phenomenal," she said. "I thoroughly enjoy sharing in the successes and taking on the new challenges everyday." Hare has experienced periods of rapid growth ever since its start in 1847. Every generation has had to face its own challenges. Peck referenced one constant being the assurance that every customer is getting the experience and treatment they deserve. "The whole business environment has changed with technology revolutionizing the industry. Cars are built better and run longer, but one thing is for sure, the same core philosophies and values have never changed", she said. "Giving back to the community is just a core value of Hare's business." "The people here are what makes me proud of this place, the values, and the rich history makes it such a special experience for the customers," she said. "I'm thrilled to be a part of it."
Ask co-owner Monica Peck what her favorite activity was in 4th grade. It wasn't playing with Barbie dolls or putting on her mother's makeup. The answer may (or may not) surprise you. Actually, she loved counting the cashier drawer and filing invoices at the family business. Granted, she didn't have much of a choice.
Unlike her older sister, Peck went to work with her father every morning in order to catch the bus for school. She grew up working at Hare Chevrolet on and off through the years, even through high school and college. In high school, she was an evening and the Saturday receptionist. A member of Zeta Tau Alpha sorority at Indiana University, and an avid soccer player, Peck still managed to work selling cars during one summer in college. After graduating from IU Kelley School of Business in 1996 majoring in finance, management, and international business, Peck moved to Chicago to work for Andersen Consulting. After spending some time there, she decided to go work for Onex Consulting Firm, a start up IT company. But something just wasn't quite right. She missed home.
"The funny thing is I never wanted to spend my adult life in Noblesville, and now that I am, there is no place I'd rather be." After returning to her hometown, Monica married Darren Peck who also grew up in Noblesville and co-owns Indiana Restoration and Cleaning Services. They have two children, Sydney and Alexander. Balancing her personal life with a successful business, Peck says, is always the hardest part. "You question whether you're spending the right amount of time at the business and the right amount with the family. In the end, you have to go with your gut and make sure your priorities are straight. it's a constant challenge," she said with a smile.
Although the sisters run separate areas of the dealership, they make all the executive decisions together and they wouldn't have it any other way. Peck said they have definitely had trials over the years, but they have grown into the roles that they take on everyday to make it work. Despite only being a few years apart in age, they were very different growing up. It's those differences that Cole and Peck say balance each other nicely in their partnership and their similarities that keep them together. Like her sister, Peck completely trusts her employees. After all, that's her favorite aspect of being the 6th generation owner of the oldest transportation company in America. "The people here are phenomenal," she said. "I thoroughly enjoy sharing in the successes and taking on the new challenges everyday." Hare has experienced periods of rapid growth ever since its start in 1847. Every generation has had to face its own challenges. Peck referenced one constant being the assurance that every customer is getting the experience and treatment they deserve. "The whole business environment has changed with technology revolutionizing the industry. Cars are built better and run longer, but one thing is for sure, the same core philosophies and values have never changed", she said. "Giving back to the community is just a core value of Hare's business." "The people here are what makes me proud of this place, the values, and the rich history makes it such a special experience for the customers," she said. "I'm thrilled to be a part of it."
