I was born in Toronto and over the years have lived in Malton, Mississauga and Pickering. I now call Ottawa my home and I love it. I am enjoying my new career in car sales and love being part of something that is not only rewarding but also about building relationships. I enjoy meeting people and helping them find a vehicle that’s right for them. When I’m not at work I enjoy spending time at home, gardening, baking and snowmobiling....Read More
I am an Auto Credit Manager for Donnelly's Ford, Kia and Mitsubishi dealerships. I started with the Donnelly Group in August 2014 and what drove me to join the Donnelly team was the loyalty they uphold with customers. I have worked at many dealerships that don't look out for the customers' best interests - the Donnelly Group does. I carry six years of experience in the auto industry. Before joining the Donnelly Group, I was the premiere salesperson for two years with my former employer. I graduated top of my class from LAU (Lebanese American University) in Lebanon with a degree of business management. In my spare time you can find me on the water with my family. I love sailing, fishing, riding my Sea-Doo and doing other water-based activities....Read More
I was born in Brockville, Ontario. I soon found myself in service for Canada, spending 23 years as an officer with the Princess Patricia Light Infantry (PPCLI). After attending RRMC, I graduated from the Royal Canadian School of Infantry serving with all three regiments, and the Special Service Force. My career led to various command and leadership positions in Canada, Germany, and Asia. Retiring in December 1998, I started my automotive career in Toronto. I have held positions with Ford, Volkswagen and Lexus as a Sales Manager or Finance Manager. I am an avid songwriter and musician regularly volunteering to entertain dementia patients with the Brockville General Hospital Adult Day Program. I enjoy a friendly round of golf and cruise the warm summer evenings in my classic Jaguar XK8 convertible. I look forward to meeting current and future guests and hope to share a short story of my many experiences overseas. ...Read More
There is a great expression, “find a job you like and you will never have to work a day in your life.” For me, I found that job in the car industry. I joined the Donnelly Automotive Group over 29-years-ago and was welcomed by the Donnelly’s as a business partner in 1997. Donnelly Kia prides itself as one of the top retailers of Kias in Ottawa and leaders in Customer Satisfaction. I am very proud of the professional teams at all of our dealerships. They live by our Vision Statement: “Donnelly Kia is a fully engaged team of professionals working together to create a truly exceptional Customer Experience” I look forward to “working” the next 20 years. Outside of my job, I enjoy watching my four adult children grow up. I love to run, play squash, ski (both downhill and Nordic), and attempt to play golf....Read More
My mother tells me that she always knew I would end up in the car business, given my early pre-occupation with Dinky, Matchbox, Hot Wheels and Tonka toys. With an extensive automotive background I joined Donnelly in 2013 after working with a wide range of manufacturers. I love the diversity offered in this business, new and used sales, service, parts, marketing, inventory management, budgeting, forecasting, all of which makes me the proverbial ‘jack of all trades, master of none.’ The car business, particularly retail, is the most misunderstood and under-appreciated career in the world. It provides a good living, gives great challenges and lessons, permits me to drive some of the best cars in the world - It doesn’t get any more fun than that! I have a terrific family, including my wife Larysa, and children Alex and Boyan. Along with spending time with my family, I’m an avid golfer and enjoy hockey, hiking, our cottage, mountain biking, skiing and coaching kids....Read More
