Vaden In the Community
Vaden Automotive opened its doors in 1968 under founding father, Dan Vaden. Mr. Vaden's belief that the "customer signs our paychecks" remains the cornerstone of The Vaden Way. Dan's daughter, Jane Vaden Thacher, carries that legacy torch today and encourages employee participation in grassroots efforts supporting "Education and Literacy". Through Community Partnerships in all the communities we do business like Hinesville, Fort Stewart, Midway , and Walthourville; Vaden stands firmly committed to making an impact not only today, but for many years to come.
Why? Because Vaden Cares.
2025 Events
AUGUST
August 2025 (Liberty County High School Mentoring Session #1)
We’re excited to kick off Liberty County High School Mentoring Session #1 with Vaden’s own Lora Gunsallus! During this session, students explored essential soft skills including communication, enthusiasm, and teamwork—complete with a fun team challenge and Chick-fil-A gift cards as prizes. Vaden Nissan Hinesville is proud to partner with Liberty County High School this semester to support and inspire future leaders. That’s The Vaden Way.
SEPTEMBER
September 2025 (Liberty County High School Mentoring Session #2 & #3)
The LCHS Mentoring Program is in full swing, and the past two weeks have been packed with growth and excitement. Students first explored “Skills to Pay the Bills”—learning the importance of Networking, Critical Thinking, and Professionalism—before moving on to the art of setting SMART goals with guidance from our own Lora Gunsallus. Along the way, a few lucky students walked away with Barnes & Noble and Amazon gift cards, adding a little extra fun to the journey. We’re proud to support Liberty County School System this semester, thanks to our partnership with Vaden Nissan Hinesville.
October 2025
Vaden Nissan of Hinesville was honored with a Recognition Day!
Over the past five weeks, our team worked closely with students to help them build essential workplace soft skills, preparing them for future careers. The program concluded with mock interviews, during which students showcased their growth and confidence. Two students were also awarded H&M gift cards to help jumpstart their professional wardrobes.
We’re proud of these students and inspired by their progress—the future is bright for Liberty County High School.
2024 Events
NOVEMBER
Appreciating Our Educators at Liberty County High School!
Today, we honor and recognize the hard work and dedication of the teachers who play a vital role in shaping the minds of our future leaders. Join us in expressing gratitude and appreciation to these incredible individuals for their invaluable contribution to our community. Happy Teacher's Appreciation Day!
2023 Events
MAY
Let's Give A BIG Congratulations to Jarule!
We first met Jarule Hickenbotham during a Lunch & Learn tour with our Community Partner Liberty County High GBB in the Spring of 2022. After learning about the abundant opportunities in the automotive industry, Jarule joined our team as an intern and has been with us ever since.
Now, Jarule is graduating and come on Monday, he will join the Vaden Nissan of Hinesville family as a full time employee! We are so proud of him and excited to see what his future holds! CONGRATULATIONS JARULE!
Giving our community's bright young minds a path to success...thats the Vaden way!.
APRIL
Mentoring The Future At Vaden Nissan of Hinesville
Shout out to our friends at Liberty County High School as we held our final "Lunch and Learn" today. We had some hand-raisers for summer opportunities and can't wait to mentor these aspiring young adults on work and life skills.
MARCH
Striving For Only The Best At Vaden Nissan of Hinesville!
Congratulations to Dillan Bell on another year of hard work and dedication, earning himself a spot in the Eagles Club!
FEBRUARY
Another AMAZING Lunch and Learn WIth Liberty County High School!
Recently Vaden Nissan of Hinesville was able to do just that with students visiting from LCHS! We look forward to seeing what becomes of these bright individuals in the months and years ahead!
2022 Events
NOVEMBER
Another One For The Books!
Great day today in Hinesville with students from Liberty County High School. This is all part of our 2022-2023 "Lunch and Learn" series focusing on alternative career paths.
Community Strong...That's the Vaden Way.
SEPTEMBER
Educating The Future At Vaden Nissan of Hinesville
We're back again to show more of what the successful "Lunch and Learn" tour came about last week! General manager, Brandon Rogers, educated these amazing students from Liberty County High School about what Vaden's all about!
APRIL
Exploring Possibilities At Vaden Nissan of Hinesville
Vaden Nissan of Hinesville was pleased to show student from Liberty County High School the different opportunities that are available to them should they enter the automotive industry! While these students may still be in high school, it's never too early to begin planning.
FEBRUARY
Turning Pages at Frank Long Elementary School!
The kids from Ms. Fair's class at Frank Long Elementary in Hinesville, GA were so well-behaved. We just have to give them all a "shout-out" following the Read United initiative that happened this morning.
Our kids are the future and it really does take a village!!!!
Communities working together...That's the Vaden Way.