Jerry Gieg,plaintiff-Appellant v. Woody Howarth, an Individual Ddr, Inc., an Oregon Corporation, Dba Courtesy Ford, and John Sullivan, an Individual

THOMAS, Circuit Judge:

In this appeal, we are asked to determine whether a “finance writer” employed by an auto dealership qualifies as a vehicle salesman or serviceman within the overtime exemption of 29 U.S.C. § 213(b)(10). Under the circumstances of this case, we conclude that the position is not exempt, and reverse the judgment of the district court.

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Jerry Gieg worked for Courtesy Ford, Inc., an automotive dealership located in Portland, Oregon. He was employed for several months in 1998 as a “Finance Writer,” also described as a “Finance and Insurance Manager.” As described by the…