Meet Checkered Flag's Scion Champion Lawrence Doligosa

CF: What do you do here at Checkered Flag?
Lawrence: As the Scion Certified Internet Sales Manager and the Scion Champion,  I help with training and sales. If anyone has any questions, I try to answer them. I help with putting on events for Scion too. Oh, and I also run the computer system here.

CF: How long have you worked for Checkered Flag?
Lawrence: Since March of 2005. Before that I was a student at Old Dominion University, studying computers.

CF: Where do you live in Hampton Roads?
Lawrence: I have lived in Virginia Beach for about 8 years now. My dad was in the military and before moving here we lived in Japan for about 4 ½ years.

CF: Oh, Japan...Do you miss it there?
Lawrence: Yeah, its definitely an experience. I did not want to leave. I think everyone should experience going and living out of the country.

CF: What are your hobbies?
Lawrence: Watching movies, playing computer games. Playing whatever sport I have time to play, but I do not usually have time (laughs). Basically, just relaxing. Oh, and definitely sleeping. That is a good one.

CF: What is your favorite restaurant?
Lawrence: Kyushu on Newton Road. It is Japanese and sushi. If you have not gone yet, you should try it out. It is very good.

CF: What is in your MP3 player (or CD player) right now?
Lawrence: Oldies. Well, I would say that I listen to the music of the time I grew up in, so 80s music. But I got the new Usher CD and I am a Mariah Carey fan.

CF: What movie have you seen most recently?
Lawrence: The Love Guru, and that was alright. I watched Get Smart before that, and I think it was better.

CF: What is one thing about you that people would be surprised to know?
Lawrence: Hmm, that is a good question. Can we come back to that later?

CF: What is one invention you could not live without?
Lawrence: My computer. My Toshiba laptop just broke.

CF: So, how are you getting along with your laptop being broken?
Lawrence: (Laughs) Well, I borrow a computer from a friend. I go over there a lot.

CF: Do you have an answer for the question we skipped?
Lawrence: Uhm, I guess people would be surprised to know that I am a big geek. Well, everyone knows that already. Let me see...wait I will ask someone. (Makes a call to a friend). Oh, yeah that works...I speak Japanese.

CF: What is the best thing about working here?
Lawrence: During the time I spend at work, my co-workers have really become like family. I am thankful for the opportunities Checkered Flag has given me. I love working here and it is fun being here. Also, Scions are the greatest cars!