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CEO
- Gary Rome President
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- Gary@GaryRomeAutoGroup.com
- 860-253-4753
- What are you most proud of when it comes to your business?I am so proud that our employees have embraced our core values. They display them all the time! You can see it in how we treat each other and our customers. I am also proud that we have been able to build the company with one another. Teamwork is alive with us!Why are you so dedicated to helping the community?It feels good to give back! I want to make an impact and lasting difference, strengthen the community and meet others with similar interests so I can form lifelong relationships. It is so important to give back to the community we live in. This is where we chose to live and work. It is our responsibility to plant, fertilize and grow something greater!What does "We Treat You Like Family" mean to you?It means we will go to any length to have everyone be their best for our customers!Do you have any words of wisdom to hand down to business professionals?Always give the best version of yourself. I would rather be amazingly positive and optimistic than destructively negative and hateful.What do you do when you're not at work?I think about work and clients! I am always thinking of how to make life better for our customers and employees!
General Manager
- David Nathan General Manager
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- DavidNathan@GaryRomeKia.com
- (860) 253-4753
What is your professional background?
I have been in the car business my entire adult life, starting as a lot boy at 18 years old and moving from sales to management after a successful 16 years on the floor. I cannot imagine myself in another line of work.What is your favorite part about your job?I love how the job changes from day to day. Meeting new people from all walks of life and different careers makes for a change everyday. I get to help people drive new cars and fulfill dreams, what could be better?!What is your favorite part about watching Gary Rome Kia grow?Being a part of Gary Rome Auto group has been exciting. I get to be a part of growth on a daily basis. I have seen changes in the auto group ranging from creating new positions and promotions coming from within the company, to a 35,000 square foot building being constructed from the ground up. It is clear that Gary is always looking towards the future and makes enormous contributions to the car business as well as the community.What do you like to do outside of work?I like to spend my time off traveling when I can. I am a lover of the beach and tropical locations. When I am not traveling, I enjoy boating on the Connecticut river with friends and familyWhat are two things that are still on your bucket list?My bucket list has changed over the years as my kids have grown and moved off to college, but I would say 2 things that have not changed are flying in a private plane and spending a week in one of the over the water resort huts in the south Pacific. Actually I would like to combine both of those bucket list wishes in one fantastic vacation!!
Sales
- Michael Robare Finance Manager
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- MRobare@GaryRomeKia.com
- (860) 253-4753
- What is your favorite part about your job?Overcoming the negative stigma of the car buying process and introducing our customers to a personalized experience.What is your professional background?I was born into the car business. I've done everything from clean, fix, recycle, to tow cars. My family owned a used car dealership and auto recycling company in Chicopee, MA. I came here as a sales consultant in October 2015 and was promoted to Finance Manager in August 2018.What are your goals taking on this Finance Manager Position?To continue to grow with Gary Rome Auto Group.
- Steve Liptak Pre Owned Sales Manager
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- SLiptak@GaryRomeKia.com
- 860-253-4753
- What is your favorite part about your job?I like being hands on with the inventory, knowing the various vehicles insides and out. I have the least desk oriented management job in my opinion. I am constantly on my feet checking on cars that are coming and going throughout the sales department. A good Used Car Manager is never idle!What is your professional background?I've worked for Gary Rome for over 10 years now (approaching on my 11th). Before I came to work here in Enfield I worked alongside my father in the service end of the business starting at 8 years old. It gave me a lot of respect for automotive service and the valued relationship between the service department and the sales department.If you life were a song title, what would it be?"No Time to Kill" - Clint Black
- John Bruso Sales & Leasing Consultant
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- JBruso@GaryRomeKia.com
- (860) 253-4753
- What is your favorite part about your job?I like meeting new people and building relationshipsWhat is your professional background?I've always been selling cars. I've been at Gary Rome Kia for over 10 years now.If you were a jelly bean, what flavor would you be?Cherry
- Justin Martin Sales & Leasing Consultant
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- JMartin@GaryRomeKia.com
- (860) 253-4753
What is your favorite part about your job?
My favorite part about my job is meeting new people and having the opportunity to build new relationships.What is your professional background?My background is hospitality management. I was in restaurant management for over 20 years.Do you have a hidden talent?My hidden talent is fishing! Just call me the "Fish Whisperer!"
- Will Morris Sales & Leasing Consultant
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- WMorris@GaryRomeKia.com
- (860) 253-4753
- What is your favorite part about your job?The people I work with: what we do every day is fun!What is your professional background?I've been with Gary Rome Kia for about 2 years now. Before that I was a sales consultant when I was attending Keene State.If you could learn about anything in the world, what would you like to learn more about?I would love to learn more about the outdoor world! It would be cool to know more about the whole eco system!
- Jessica Rios Lot Manager
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- (860) 253-4753
- What is your favorite part about your job?I do a little bit of everything! So I never get tired of my day to day tasks!What is your professional background?I have been with Gary Rome Kia for almost 10 years now!If you could learn about anything in the world, what would you like to know more about?How to make more money!!
- Hector Santiago Lot Attendant
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- 860-253-4753
- Amanda Perdomo Receptionist
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- 860-253-4753
Service
- Ivy Velez Service Manager
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- Ivy@GaryRomeKia.com
- (860) 253-4753
- What is your favorite part about your job?The people! I am such a people person. Other than my little brother that works in Holyoke, I consider so many people here as part of my family.What is your professional background?When I was in High School, I started working with cars on co op. I have always worked in the automotive industry, working at various auto parts stores.Do you have a hidden talent?Everyone knows that I am the best baker. I can make gourmet cupcakes and fancy cakes. I don't even like sweets! But I love to cook and bake for the people I love. My secret ingredient is always LOVE.
- Trisden Toccaline Assistant Service Manager
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- What is your favorite part about your job?I love my coworkers, forming relationships and laughing at work!What is your professional history?Before I started working at Gary Rome Kia, I was working as a professional painter.If your life were a song title, what would it be?"I Got Money" -50 Cent
- Hector Diaz Porter
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- What is your favorite part about your job?I like working on carsWhat is your professional history?I worked in retail before this.If you were a jelly bean, what flavor would you be?Cherry
- Gabriel Arce Kia Master Technician
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- (860) 253-4753
What is your favorite part about your job?
The mechanics!What is your professional background?I was a mechanic and an electrician in Puerto Rico.If you were a jelly bean what flavor would you be?Caramel
- Justin Guerreiro Shop Manager / Dispatcher
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What is your favorite part about your job?
I like working on cars.What is your professional history?This is my first job.If you were a jelly bean, what flavor would you be?Strawberry
Parts
- Juan Molina Parts Manager
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- JMolina@GaryRomeKia.com
- (860) 253-4753
What is your favorite part about your job?
I get to work with cars!What is your professional background?I've done everything! I've worked in factories and was a landscaper before I came here about 5 years ago.If your life was a song title, what would it be?"Get Rich or Die Trying"
- Miggy Rivera Parts Advisor
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- MRivera@GaryRomeKia.com
- (860) 253-4753
What is your favorite part about your job?
I like that I get my own space to work and get things done.What is your professional background?I worked mechanics very young with my dad. I have been a CNA and a PCA before I came to Gary Rome Kia. I started here about a year ago!If you were a jelly bean what flavor would you be?Cherry
BDC
- Telesha Williams Business Development Manager
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- TWilliams@GaryRomeAutoGroup.com
- (413) 420-8291
- What is your favorite part about your job?The people. I love the people I work with and all of our customers.What is your professional background?I am a sales and marketing professional. I have an MBA in Entrepreneurship and Innovative Thinking and a Master's in Leadership and Negotiation. I've been with Gary Rome since 2008 and left briefly after college to work in Marketing and brought that experience back with me here. My professional career has expanded since my return and led me to the position I am currently in.Do you have a hidden talent?Organizing! I have systems that no one can mess with! I can create a system for anyone and anything!
- Vanessa Williams Assistant Business Development Manager
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- VWilliams@GaryRomeAutoGroup.com
- (413) 420-8286
- What is your favorite part about your job?I like people! I enjoy talking with my customers and forming relationships with them. I love the people I work with and the friendships that I've formed here! Plus, I love how fast paced my job is!What is your professional background?I was in the dental field for about 8 years before managing a day care. I've been with Gary Rome Hyundai for 3 years now.If you could learn about anything in the world, what would you like to know more about?I would love to learn how to do Ballroom Dancing!
- Merissa Mcclain Service Appointment Coordinator
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- 860-253-4753
- Kylin Sorl Receptionist
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- KSorl@GaryRomeAutoGroup.com
- (860) 253-4753
- What is your favorite part about your job?I love playing with numbers and all things brainy and geeky! I also love the company overall and how flexible and encouraging the managers here are.What is your professional background?I previously was working in a small General Electric Company in Portfolio, Programming, and Project Manager positions. I also have a Six Sigma Green Belt. I've been here at Gary Rome Hyundai for 3 years now.If you could learn about anything in the world, what would you like to know more about?If I could learn about anything in the world? There are too many never ending questions that roam my mind. I guess it would be what makes people tick. Cultural anthropology/ psychology/ sociology...
IT/Marketing
- Josh Calkins IT Manager
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- JCalkins@GaryRomeHyundai.com
- (413) 536-4328
- What is your favorite part about your job?The people I work with!What is your professional background?I've always worked with computers and engineering. I went to school at Porter and Chester. I've been here at Gary Rome Auto Group for 15 years now.If you were a jelly bean, what flavor would you be?Lemon, because I'm a little sour but everyone loves it!
- Brittany Zabielski Social Media Marketing Administrator
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- BZabielski@GaryRomeAutoGroup.com
- (413) 536-4328
What is your favorite part about your job?
Letting my creative side shine through my work in advertising for the company and events that we host! I also love the people that I work with. You truly feel like a part of a family and that's what Gary Rome Hyundai is all about!What is your professional background?I graduated from Fitchburg State University with a Bachelors in Communications. I have a few years of customer service experience along with a couple of years in the marketing/advertising and social media department.If you were a jelly bean, what flavor would you be?Green Apple best describes me! The color green meaning life, energy, growth and harmony!!
Office
- Rich Circe Office Manager
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- RCirce@GaryRomeKia.com
- (860) 253-4753
- What is your favorite part about your job?It sounds crazy but analyzing accounts is fun! It's kind of like being a detective: it's a mystery trying to figure out where the balance is.What is your profession background?I've worked in the automotive business for 35 years. I've been an Office Manager for the past 27 years.If you were a jelly bean, what flavor would you be?Root beer!
- Renee Charles Controller
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- RCharles@GaryRomeAutoGroup.com
- (860) 253-4753
- What is your favorite part about your job?The variety of tasks on a daily basis.What is your professional background?I've been in the car business for over 30 years working in the offices.Do you have a hidden talent?I ride horses. I used to have a horse named Sparky!
- Katelyn Doyle O'Brien Administrative Assistant
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- KDoyle@GaryRomeKia.com
- (860) 253-4753
- What is your favorite part about your job?The people I work with!What is your professional background?I have a BA in Early Childhood Education from Westfield State. I came to Gary Rome Kia about 5 years ago, right out of college.Do you have a hidden talent?I am an aerialist!
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