Meet The Team
Bryan, Technician
Bryan has been in the Automotive repair industry for 15 years and is originally from Bloomington IL. He enjoys being of service to customers and making sure every customer gets back on the road as safe & quick as possible.
A Little More About Bryan
| Hobbies & Interests | Plays MULTIPLE Instruments |
| Favorite Food | Ice Cream |
| Favorite Music | The Blues |
| Favorite Sports | Cubs & Bears |
| Dream Car | 67 Impala |
| Favorite Drink | Coke |
| Favorite Movie or TV Show | Supernatural |
| Hidden Talent | Singing |
| Favorite Way to Spend a Sunday | Spending time with my grandchildren |
Family & Pets
Bryan is married and enjoys family time with his 2 children, & 4 grandchildren. He has 1 dog named Thor.
Corey Glover, Technician
Corey joined Baird’s Auto & Tire recently as a technician. Working with customers is his passion and takes pride in making sure every customer gets on the road as quick as possible. Corey has been in the Automotive repair industry for 5 years and is originally from New Hampshire.
A Little More About Corey
| Education & Certifications | Chrysler Certified in Engine & Transmissions |
| Hobbies & Interests | Building cars |
| Favorite Food | Steak & Candy |
| Bucket List | Skydiving & Driving 200 MPH |
| Favorite Way to Spend a Sunday | Spending time with family & watching F1 & football with his wife |
Family & Pets
Before Corey was a technician, he was in the military. He has so many tattoos he has lost count. Corey has had 14 cars since the age of 17.
Darren Karrick, Technician
Darren joined Baird’s Auto & Tire recently as a technician. He enjoys working on vehicles and takes pride in his work. Originally from Lincoln, Illinois, Darren brings a wealth of experience to the team.
A Little More About Darren
| Education & Certifications | ASE Certified & Bachelors degree in History |
| Hobbies & Interests | Motorcycles & Scouting America |
| Favorite Food | Anything smoked |
| Favorite Sports | Dodgers, Bears, Blackhawks & Illini |
| Hidden Talent | Played hockey in Canada for 3 Years |
| Bucket List | Ride a Harley to the Civil war battle sites |
Deryk Littlejohn, Parts Manager
Deryk joined Baird’s Auto & Tire in June 2026 as a parts manager. Deryk has been in the automotive repair industry for 10 years and has always enjoyed been interested in how a vehicle is taken apart, repaired, and expertly put back together. Deryk is originally from Beach Grove, IN, and is hardworking, determined & motivated.
A Little More About Deryk
| Hobbies & Interests | Deryk Loves to read & has over 300 Warhammer 40K Books and more than 1500 assorted books in his library |
| Favorite Food | Pasta Alfredo |
| Favorite Sports | Football / Green Bay Packers |
| Favorite Way to Spend a Sunday | Spending time with his wife & watching football |
Hunter Bailey, Lead Advisor
Hunter Bailey joined Baird’s Auto & Tire in June 2024 as a Lead Advisor. He enjoys helping customers in every way possible to make sure every customer has a wonderful visit. Hunter is originally from Cuba, Illinois, and is hardworking, determined & motivated.
A Little More About Hunter
| Hobbies & Interests | Spending time with family, golfing, & Softball |
| Favorite Food | Fruit snacks & steak |
| Favorite Music | Luke Combs/Country Music |
| Favorite Sports | Die hard Pittsburgh Steelers Fan, & St Louis Cardinals |
| Dream Car | 1969 Ford Mustang |
| Favorite Drink | Chocolate Espresso |
| Favorite TV Show | Friday Night Lights & Ozark |
| Favorite Way to Spend a Sunday | Playing Golf in the Summer & Watching Football during the season |
Family & Pets
Hunter has a young son.
Lawrence Helferich, Shuttle Driver
Lawrence Helferich joined Baird’s Auto & Tire in November 2025 as a Shuttle Driver. He enjoys working with customers and takes pride in making sure every customer has a wonderful visit. Originally from East Peoria, Illinois, Lawrence brings a friendly, service-focused approach to the team.
A Little More About Lawrence
| Education & Certifications | Two Associate Degrees; Family History Certificate; Administrative Assistant Certificate |
| Hobbies & Interests | 3D printing |
| Favorite Food | Tacos |
| Favorite Music | Matt Kennon |
| Favorite Sports | Bloomington Bisons and Normal CornBelters |
| Dream Car | El Camino |
| Favorite Drink | Water — Lawrence doesn’t drink coffee |
| Hidden Talent | Being a good listener. People often enjoy telling him what’s going on in their lives. |
| Favorite Way to Spend a Sunday | Going to church and spending time with his wife and kids |
Family & Pets
Lawrence is married and enjoys family time with his 3 children. His pets include Batman and Max, along with cats.