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Congratulations to Kevin Barka, Toyota Quality Champion

Kevin Barka - Master Technician

Markquart Toyota Technician, Kevin Barka, receives regional recognition

We are excited to share that Kevin Barka, Markquart Toyota Master level technician, has received regional recognition for devoting time and effort into his work. The program that selects and recognizes the efforts that these technicians put in is called the Toyota Quality Champion (QC) program. Each technician recognized by this program receives a recognition certificate, an embroidered jacket and are invited to attend an event later in the year.   Kevin Barka Working   In addition to the Regional Quality Champions, each region is allowed to select an Overall Quality to represent them at the National Toyota Quality Champion Conference. It is with great pleasure that we also announce that Kevin Barka has been selected to represent the Chicago Region at this year’s National Conference. This year the event will be held at Toyota Motor Manufacturing Kentucky from April 30th-May 2nd.   Kevin Barka Working 2   Help us in congratulating Kevin on all of his hard work and achievements. We are exceptionally proud to have him as part of our team.
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