Hansel Ford Team

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• Justin Hansel, General Manager

  

  
  

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• Roberto Galvez, General Sales Manager

  

  rgalvez@gohansel.com

  
  

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• Kerry Fenton , Sales Manager

  

  kfenton@gohansel.com

  Fun fact: As a personal challenge, I hiked to the top of Half Dome in Yosemite on my 50^th birthday. (For the last time!)

  
  

  I had first applied for a sales position at Henry Curtis Ford in Petaluma, but was referred to Hansel Ford and started in 1987!  I became a Finance Manager after about 2 years in sales.  From there I transitioned to Floor Manager and then Desk Manager.  I found the Desk Manager job to be more exciting and enjoy the interaction with our sales team and customers.  I will soon mark 30 years with the group.

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• Tim Wiedinmyer, Sales Manager

  

  twiedinmyer@gohansel.com

  Hometown: San Francisco, CA

  Fun fact: Not too many people know that I spent 10 years in the ARMY and took up SKYDIVING.

  I answered an ad in the newspaper in April 1983, "You can make $40,000 a year selling cars, no experience needed". That was the beginning. I have worked doing reconditioning, as a Salesperson, a Buyer, and Used Car Sales Manager.
  

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• Fuad Shadid , Ford Sales Manager

  

  fshadid@gohansel.com

  
  

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• Eddie Ferro, Mazda Sales Manager

  

  eferro@gohansel.com

  Hometown: Novato, CA
  

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• Ralph Hernandez, Mazda Sales Manager

  

  Hometown: Angwin, CA
  

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• Jim Taylor, Leasing Manager

  

  jtaylor@gohansel.com

  Hometown: Santa Rosa, CA

  Fun fact: While living in Southern California, I went surfing and snow skiing in the same weekend.

  My most memorable moment working at Hansel so far was working with a customer to find a new vehicle, it took me longer than usual to find exactly what he wanted.  fter repeated phone calls and appointments with him, I found the vehicle and the customer was thrilled. While I was finishing the deal he told me he was somewhat sorry the deal was over. He enjoyed our connection and had a great time working with me. It was a satisfying moment and for more than just the sale. I will never forget it.

  I started with Hansel Auto Group as a Leasing Agent on May 15, 1989. The first office was on the second floor of the Hansel Acura building, then the Lincoln Mercury Dealership. Two locations I worked at, no longer stand: the Saab/Subaru Dealership and the Prestige Auto Dealership. I remain with Hansel Leasing after all these years.

  
  

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• Belinda Brothers, New Car Sales & Rebate Administrator

  

  Hometown: Petaluma
  

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• Joe Gazdowicz, Commercial/Fleet Account Manager

  

  jgazdowicz@hanselauto.com

  Fun fact: I like to mow my property and catch gophers.  Also, I sing in a choir.

  
  

  I have two terms at Hansel Ford - the first from 1992 - 1998 and the second from 2005 to present.  All my tenure here has been in Fleet and Commercial Sales as both the Fleet Manager and Commercial Account Manager.  I have been part of two remodels and have occupied offices in the original Hansel Ford building (when RV's were still here), the Lincoln-Mercury building (now Mazda), and for a short time in the Accounting office (during the most recent remodel).

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• Derrick Flores, Finance Manager

  

  
  

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• Donatela Beitsayad, Finance Manager

  

  dbeitsayad@gohansel.com

  
  

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• Heather Kangrga, Finance Manager

  

  
  

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• Joey Hand, Finance Manager

  

  Petaluma, CA
  

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• Justin Uriarte, Finance Manager

  

  Hometown: Santa Rosa, CA
  

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• Mikayla Lopez, Customer Relations Manager

  

  mlopez@gohansel.com

  
  

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• Michael Gebre, Finance Assistant

  

  mgebre@gohansel.com

  
  

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• Wendi Hume, Receptionist

  

  Hometown: Rohnert Park, CA
  

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• CK Percobic, Upgrade Specialist

  

  
  

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• Steven Stewart, Commercial Sales Professional

  

  Petaluma, CA
  

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• Ali Shimi, Sales Professional

  

  ashimi@gohansel.com

  Hometown: Rohnert Park, CA
  

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• Angel Mendoza, Sales Professional

  

  
  

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• Buddy Shalagin, Sales Professional

  

  
  

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• David Pappas, Sales Professional

  

  
  

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• Don Eames , Sales Professional

  

  deames@gohansel.com

  
  

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• Drew Gottlieb , Sales Professional

  

  dgottlieb@gohansel.com

  23 Years of Completely Satisifed Customers!

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• Hilary Muscatell, Sales Professional

  

  Hometown: Los Altos

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• Jonathan Giehm, Sales Professional

  

  
  

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• Keena Feola, Sales Professional

  

  Hometown: Upper Lake, CA
  

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• Krystal Jensen, Sales Professional

  

  
  

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• Nick Valdes, Sales Professional

  

  nvaldes@gohansel.com

  
  

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• Renea Guerrero, Sales Professional

  

  
  

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• Scotty Madia, Dealer Trade Manager

  

  SMadia@hanselauto.com

  
  

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• Leandra Aparicio, Internet Director

  

  laparicio@gohansel.com

  
  

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• Caitlin Risden, Internet Sales

  

  
  

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• Lexie Miller, Internet Sales

  

  
  

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• Maritza Iniguez, Internet Sales

  

  Santa Rosa, CA
  

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• Wayne Shuster, Service Manager

  

  wshuster@gohansel.com

  Fun fact: During the last year of high school I was a member of the high school choir and band.  I played drums, and at times the trumpet. During this same period of time, I became a member of a local band called The Odd Jobs,  as their drummer playing many local areas - as far north as Yreka and as far south as Berkeley - playing all original music.

  
  

  I started in June 1991 as a Journeyman Technician. Worked through a major remodel in 1996 that covered almost all 10 acres. Promoted to Shop Foreman in 2000. Promoted to Service Manager in 2012. Helped facilitate our second remodel during my career in 2015.

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• Mike Greenwood, Parts Manager

  

  MGreenwood@hanselauto.com

  Hometown: Novato, CA
  

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• Michael Beal, Used Car Manager

  

  mbeal@hanselauto.com

  Fun fact: I enjoy wood turning.

  I started working 27 years ago as a Detailer and then was promoted to Detail Manager. I was then promoted to Used Car Reconditioning Manager and after the first remodel, my office was moved to the back of the dealership where I reside now.

  
  

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• Jason Miranda , Commercial/Fleet Service Manager

  

  jmiranda@gohansel.com

  
  

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• Antonio Olvera , Detail Manager

  

  Fun fact: On the weekends and after work I referee for high school teams.

   

  I started working for Hansel twenty three years ago as a part time detailer. I then moved on to full time after three years and after five years I became the supervisor for detail. Eight years after becoming a supervisor I was promoted to Detail Manager. I want to thank the Hansel Auto Group for giving me the opportunity. 

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• Woody Barragan , Assistant Service Manager

  

  wbarragan@gohansel.com

  Hometown: Petaluma, CA
  

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• Carol Johnson , Assistant Service Manager

  

  cjohnson@gohansel.com

  Fun fact: My Grandfather was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1985. My mother gave the induction speech due to his passing long before. I was lucky enough to attend with my family. His name is Arky Vaughan. He played for the Brooklyn Dodgers, Pittsburg Pirates and San Francisco Seals. 

  I have worked for three generations of Hansels. 3. Hired 11/03/87 as an RV warranty clerk until a position opened on the service drive to be an advisor a few months later. I have been on the drive ever since. I've had the pleasure to also serve 3 generations of loyal guests here on the service drive.

  
  

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• Monica Winchell, Service Manager Assistant

  

  
  

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• Dan Scott, Assistant Parts Manager

  

  dscott@hanselauto.com

  Fun fact: I've been playing guitar since I was 13, music is a big part of who I am. I also practice Martial Arts. I practice Kung-Fu and Tai-chi, which I started doing in 2008. It is the most fulfilling activity I can think of, I see myself doing it for the rest of my life.

  I started with Hansel Ford back in 1981. I worked as a Driver/Warehouseman for 3 years and then moved up to the sales counters - first retail, then the shop counter, and finally wholesale. I left for a year in 1989 to work at Fremont Ford, but when I was offered the job as Assistant Manager I jumped at the opportunity to return home, where I've been ever since.  I have done every job in this department over the years (35+). I have been through the major remodel 19 years ago that transformed the department into what it is today. I am proud of the way I've been able to develop the wholesale parts business here at Hansel Ford. I've had great managers who have taught me a lot and have given me the freedom to develop our wholesale parts business into what it is today. It is constantly growing and evolving. I have a great crew working for me and I look forward to its continued growth.
  

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• Sharon Budd, Service Cashier

  

  sbudd@gohansel.com

  
  

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• Cindi Kincaide, Mazda Service Coordinator

  

  Petaluma, CA
  

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• Thalia Hernandez, Service Coordinator

  

  
  

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• Josh Malliot, Service Advisor

  

  
  

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• Bruce Stuart, Service Advisor

  

  BStuart@hanselauto.com

  
  

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• Kyle Matulich, Service Advisor

  

  
  

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• Rob Hussey , Service Advisor

  

  
  

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• Debbie Passanisi , Service Dispatcher

  

  dpassanisi@gohansel.com

  Fun fact: I enjoy doing car shows with my 1963 Ford Galaxie.

  I started at Hansel Ford in 1987 right out of high school. My first job was parking cars, then Parts Department picking up stock orders from Richmond. I delivered parts and ordered parts. I then moved to Warranty and became a Booker for Dispatch. Now I am the Dispatcher and have been through a few remodels.  hen I first started we did not have computers - everything was "hand-writes" and to look up parts we used microfiche.  I love working for the Hansels and being able to be in one place for so long.
  

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• Art Wall , Parts Counterperson

  

  awall@gohansel.com

  
  

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• Danny Saldana, Parts Counterperson

  

  DSaldana@hanselauto.com

  Hometown: Mendocino, CA
  

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• David Garcia, Parts Counterperson

  

  DGarcia@hanselauto.com

  Hometown: Cloverdale, CA
  

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• Jesse Gonzalez , Parts Counterperson

  

  jgonzalez@gohansel.com

  
  

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• Kyle Cozad, Parts Counterperson

  

  KCozad@hanselauto.com

  Hometown: Rohnert Park, CA
  

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• Octavio Zarte , Parts Counterperson

  

  Fun fact: I like to play guitar. I play guitar in two bands, the one from my church on Sundays, and the second one just for fun. It's called "Rondalla" and we play Mexican music. Sometimes I spend the whole day playing with the two bands, from church to private parties, one place to another.

  I started in 2001 at Prestige Acura as a Lot Attendant. In 2002 I was at Hansel Ford as a Parts Helper. In 2003 I became a Freight Department Assistant at Hansel Ford. In 2004 I was the Freight Manager at Hansel Ford. In 2005 I became a Counterperson in Parts. I sometimes work Backcounter, sometimes Wholesale on the weekends, but mostly Retail Counter because I speak Spanish. Over the years I have met wonderful people from all departments - many who no longer work for the company. I have always gotten support from all my Managers and co-workers. 
  

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• Steve Hartsfield, Parts Counterperson

  

  SHartsfield@hanselauto.com

  Hometown: Windsor, CA
  

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• Arnie Yamasaki , Parts Driver

  

  Fun fact: I am a black belt in Karate and a brown belt in Judo, and I met my wife while working here.

  I started in December of 2006 as a Parts Driver at Hansel Ford.
  

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• Bill Heagney , Shop Foreman

  

  
  

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• Myles Montani, Technician

  

  Hometown: Santa Rosa, CA
  

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