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Francesco is the visionary behind what is widely considered as a 'benchmark' Porsche Centre in Canada. He is passionate about the Porsche brand and Porsche Centre Oakville. His hands on approach is a result of a family tradition in retail automotive operations. He leads a team of motivated individuals who work diligently to provide Porsche owners and enthusiasts with a dreamlike experience at every turn. When he isn't at the Porsche Centre, you can find him at the race track supporting our GT3 Cup race team or turning laps himself in a 991 GT3.
Phone: 905.825.4530 • Email: apoole@policaro.ca
Domenica Ventrella is Porsche Centre Oakville’s Sales Manager overseeing the New Car Sales department. Domenica's team is responsible for ensuring every purchase of a new Porsche is a seamless experience. Our New Car Sales department continues to meet and exceeded sales targets set by Porsche Cars Canada and sets the purchase experience bar. Domenica has been involved in the automotive industry for over 14 years, is fluent in Italian, and can be usually found traveling, on the golf course, or in a fitness studio.
Phone: 905.825.4530 • Email: dventrella@policaro.ca
Nelson is a 25 year veteran of the automotive industry and has been around cars since he was very young. He believes strongly in being transparent and creating a good vibe, which help to make Porsche Centre Oakville a great place to purchase a car. The first Porsche that he was introduced to was the 928 (in "Risky Business" starring Tom Cruise), but he lists the 911 Targa as his favourite. Outside of the dealership you'll find Nelson working with his hands - building, renovating, or working on his cars.
Phone: 905.825.4530 • Email: nfurtado@policaro.ca
Lynn has been thriving in the automotive industry since 2014. She is fluent in Mandarin and holds a strong professional demeaner which allows her to assist customers efficiently. Her favourite Porsche is the Cayenne. The high ground clearance provides her with great visibility while driving and it’s spacious which allows her son to sit comfortably in the back seat. She also enjoys all of its perks such as the panoramic sunroof and Apple Carplay. Outside of work you can find Lynn cooking and reading novels.
Phone: 905.825.4530 • Email: lli@policaro.ca
Porsche brand ambassador, Nik has been involved with automotive industry since 1997 and has been with Porsche Centre Oakville since day one. Nik is detail oriented when it comes to assisting his clients in making the right choice. Sports car lover, his first new car was a shiny red 1986 Camaro Z-28. A Freemason with the Oakville Lodge, Nik is bilingual Serbian and English and enjoys growing his collection of diecast car models.
Phone: 905.825.4530 • Email: nik@policaro.ca
John prides himself as being a product knowledge guru. Porsche knowledge, but also competitors’ vehicles knowledge. He is a Burlington native who has been involved in automotive since age 19 and with the Policaro family since graduating with an BBA in 2005; developing new relationships is part of his daily motivation. Active and athletic, he enjoys riding his mountain bike and golfing during his free time.
Phone: 905.825.4530 • Email: jgreen@policaro.ca
Ajeet grew up in the car industry and has it in his blood, like many colleagues at the dealership. With over 20 years experience in the automotive industry, he credits his passion for the brand to his first Porsche encounter at age 17 when his dad showed up behind the wheel of a 928 S4. Local to Oakville, this certified brand ambassador loves the Macan GTS as it allows him to share his Porsche passion with his four kids, at the same time.
Phone: 905.825.4530 • Email: akapila@policaro.ca
Coming from a family with a dad involved in racing, Mitzi has been around cars all her life. While she ventured in marketing and advertising for a few short years, she quickly came to the automotive industry and hasn’t looked back since. This Porsche brand ambassador has over 20 years of experience in the industry and describes herself as a driver. She loves to be at the wheel, be it for short and long trips, track days or performance driving. When not at the wheel, Mitzi can usually be found spending time with her 4 year old, also an avid Porsche enthusiast.
Mobile: 416-402-2283
Phone: 905.825.4530 • Email: mbrown@policaro.ca
Harris’ passion for cars was ignited when he first saw a 997 GT3 RS featured in a magazine. Since October 2013 Harris has had the pleasure to be around his dream cars everyday. Now on his third mid-engine Porsche, you can find him at the track with his 718 Cayman.
Phone: 905.825.4530 • Email: htheodore@policaro.ca
Steven grew up in England and got hooked on Porsche the first time he went for a ride in his dad’s then new 993 Turbo. His daily ride now is a 2017 Cayenne S E-Hybrid. Steven has been involved with the service side of the automotive industry since 2006. Yes he loves cars, but first and foremost he enjoys building relationships with customers and being a problem solver. An avid golfer, you'll usually find him out on the course when he's not a the dealership.
Phone: 905.825.4530 • Email: snoh@policaro.ca
At the age of five Alex grew fond of cars, after his father purchased a Fiat 500. In 2001, he began a career in the automotive industry. Alex’s passion for motorized vehicles extends to riding his Ducati motorcycle, which happens to fall under the Porsche family umbrella. Porsche Centre Oakville’s commitment to improve as a whole everyday is an inspiration to Alex. The iconic 911 Carrera is this Porsche fan’s favourite from being in production for the last 50 years to its distinctive shape.
Phone: 905.825.4530 • Email: avuckovic@policaro.ca
Matt describes being a certified sales ambassador as his dream job. He gets to spend time with the cars he enjoys – he owns a 2018 911 Targa 4 GTS and a 2019 Cayenne – and likes meeting new people. Involved in the Chinese community and fully bilingual Chinese and English, Matt graduated from St-Lawrence College in International Business. Having been a member of the CSCC since before joining the Policaro Group, he became the dealership’s representative with the club.
Mobile: 416.575.2785
Phone: 905.825.4530 • Email: mhan@policaro.ca
Matthew is living his childhood dream working with Porsche. He gets to spend time with customers who share his passion for Porsche, for all things mechanical and enjoys learning more about these vehicles every day. This very active semi-professional soccer player was born and raised in Oakville and finds that being around Porsche vehicles all day never gets old!
Phone: 905.825.4530 • Email: mgreco@policaro.ca
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An automotive veteran with experience in almost every department, Lea's first job was at a car dealership and hasn't looked back since. She has been with Porsche Centre Oakville since day 1 and is an advocate for every Porsche model, believing each of them have their rightful place. Outside of the dealership, Lea can be found spending time with her family and 2 dogs, often relaxing in Sherskton in the sun and sand.
Phone: 905.825.4530 • Email: lsilva@policaro.ca
Wanting to change directions with her career, China enthusiastically joined the Porsche Centre Oakville team - to the benefit of customers ever since. China's new role is not her first brush with cars though, with her father owning a 1969 Mustang and her uncle a 718 Boxster. She loves fast convertibles like the 911 Carrera 4 GTS Cab, but her convertible is more of the off-road type - a Jeep. China likes to spend her free time with friends and family, dirt-biking, going to the beach and wine tasting in Niagara-on-the-Lake.
Phone: 905.825.4530 • Email: cserrano@policaro.ca
Yaroslava has been in the industry for almost 5 years since graduating with honours from the Automotive Business program at Georgian College. She was born into a family of University professors and car enthusiasts so for her it has always been a dream to combine the two into her career. Outside of work, you can find her at the gym or in a yoga class. She also loves spending time with her friends, reading and traveling.
Phone: 905.825.4530 • Email: ydidovyk@policaro.ca
Dirk fell into the automotive business when he got a job washing cars and quickly got hooked onto them. Involved in automotive since 1992 and with Porsche since 1999, this Gold certified technician is attracted to the professionalism he finds all across the brand, be it at the dealership level or at the manufacturer’s level. Being one of the dealership’s technician with the race team is not his first foray into motorsports; he has done some solo 1 as a driver and was technical support crew for Rolex and Grand Am teams, contributing to two successive Daytona wins.
Phone: 905.825.4530 • Email: ddunschede@policaro.ca
Mike considers cars a beautiful form of moving art. He has been involved in the automotive industry for over a decade and his passion for these vehicles is widespread: from motorsports to concours d’elegance and everything in-between. While he has a degree in automotive business, he also enjoys mountain biking, food and has a growing collection of records, with a special affinity for British rock & roll from the '60s.
Phone: 905.825.4530 • Email: mgosselin@policaro.ca
Brian launched his career in the automotive business about 15 years ago as an apprentice before becoming a licensed technician - with the idea of wanting to work with the cars he saw in his favorite magazines. His role, an important one at Porsche Centre Oakville, is to ensure service customers receive the best maintenance and repair solutions for their vehicles, the first time around. Much appreciative of Classic Porsche models, his favourite Porsche is a Guards Red 911 “G” coupe.
Phone: 905.825.4530 • Email: btyler@policaro.ca
Allan joined the automotive industry in 2011 and always dreamed about becoming a member of the Porsche team. Allan was born in mainland China and is fluent in Mandarin, Cantonese & English. Outside of Porsche, he enjoys spending time with his wife and 2 year-old daughter.
Phone: 905.825.4548 • Email: azhao@policaro.ca
Kevin has been a car enthusiast for as long as he can remember. From collecting toy cars to owning and modifying his first car, a 1990 Acura Integra, before being old enough to have a driver’s license. It’s no wonder Kevin has turned his passion into a career, spending the last 16 years as a technician before becoming a Service Consultant. When he’s not under the hood of a Porsche or admiring the brilliant aesthetics of a 993 GT2, you can find him chasing around his wildly energetic four year old twins and spending time family.
Phone: 905.825.4530 • Email: kevind@policaro.ca
New to the automotive industry, Mara was exploring her career options and Porsche Centre Oakville has her completely hooked. To her, meeting different clients and personalities that come into the dealership each day makes the work environment more of an experience. It is important to Mara that all clients are happy with their service. Her fascination of fast vehicles started at a young age as her grandfather owned a 1965 Mustang. Now the vehicle catching her attention is the 1988 Porsche 911 Carrera, because of its unique vintage look. A few other things that spark her interest are spending time with family, nature walks, books, and red wine.
Phone: 905.825.4530 • Email: mmatias@policaro.ca
Ibrahim started his journey in the automotive industry as a high school co-op student in a private European shop. Upon graduating he became an apprentice and shortly after became a licensed technician. Today Ibrahim finds himself working as a Service Advisor. He’s able to use his vast background in service to help make each guest’s visit efficient and enjoyable. Ibrahim was first introduced to Porsche at a young age while living in Germany. He favors the GT3 and describes driving one as an experience like no other.
Phone: 905.825.4549 • Email: ikladnjak@policaro.ca
Aleks has been working in the automotive industry for the past 26 years. He was curious at a young age of the mechanics of a vehicle and jumped right in to learn. Today Aleks is a Certified Gold Technician and prides himself on his confidence in knowledge of how a vehicle operates. His earliest memories of being introduced to vehicles was when he received a pedal car for his 3rdbirthday from his father who saved three months’ salary – his mother wasn’t too pleased.
Phone: 905.825.4530 • Email: aduma@policaro.ca
Josh has been involved in automotive service for over 10 years, specifically with the Porsche brand for close to seven years. Recently married, this Silver certified technician is motivated by a strong will to fix things right. Hard working, he also leads a very active life, playing baseball, basketball and snowboarding during the winter. Josh loves the heritage that comes with the Porsche brand and dreams of owning a GT3 RS.
Phone: 905.825.4530 • Email: jwee@policaro.ca
Andrew went up through the ranks starting with fixing vehicles alongside his dad to now explaining to customers the work that needs to be done and how. This Silver Certified Technician has been in the automotive industry for 20 years, including over five specifically on Porsche vehicles. His garage houses a vintage 1974 Volkswagen Beetle he restored and a 1998 Porsche Boxster used for nice outings with his wife when they get the chance to go out without their two kids.
Phone: 905.825.4530 • Email: abowers@policaro.ca
I love it because I learn something new every day here! That is how Everett shares his enthusiasm for the brand and the dealership. Involved in automotive for over seven years, Everett is drawn to the Panamera for the edge it has over other sedans and appreciates the versatility of a 911 in comparison to its competition. Realizing a dream by working on Porsche vehicles, this strong man also plays basketball, football and enjoys a movie when it is time to relax.
Phone: 905.825.4530 • Email: eacheampong@policaro.ca
A seasoned veteran in the automotive industry, Gary has been working hard for the past 28 years. Since day one his goal has been to determine the issue and fix it right the first time. His favourite Porsche is the 987 S. Gary also has interests in kickboxing and refereeing.
Phone: 905.825.4530 • Email: gking@policaro.ca
Kyle has been in the automotive industry for two years. He gained an interest in cars while at school and decided to pursue his passion further and applied to a co-op position at the dealership. To Kyle, the most important aspect of his role is making sure that there is constant communication with customers. His favourite Porsche is the Panamera Turbo. The combination of high speed mixed with the ability to transport four people in luxury is everything he could hope for in a vehicle. Outside of the workplace he likes to play tabletop games, go for hikes with his friends, and video games.
Phone: 905.825.4530 • Email: khellam@policaro.ca
Aleksandar has been in the automotive industry for just over a year. His interest in vehicles and their mechanics is what got him started. He believes the most important aspect of his role is completing vehicle repairs to the best of his abilities and treating them like they are his own. Being introduced to the 911 Carrera by his mother are a young age, he has always admired the body and motor of these unique vehicles. The 911 Turbo S is what catches his attention now, as it is a comfortable daily ride and a beast on the track. Aside from vehicles, Aleksander loves fishing, soccer and basketball.
Phone: 905.825.4520 • Email: apetkovski@policaro.ca
Shannon grew up learning about vehicles from her father who collected muscle cars. She has always appreciated the beauty, power and exclusivity of cars. Her love for old Hollywood was what first introduced her to the Porsche brand – James Dean’s Porsche 550 Spyder. With more than ten years of experience in the automotive industry, Shannon understands the importance of clear communication to ensure an excellent customer experience. Outside of the office, Shannon loves spending time with her family and painting.
Phone: 905.825.4543 • Email: sgrehan-kuley@policaro.ca
Jason is another track enthusiast amongst the dealership’s team. He was born around cars with a father mechanic and racecar driver and an uncle racing a Porsche 944. Of course he followed his family’s attraction for precise driving by making track days his favorite hobby. Involved in automotive parts for more than 12 years, he loves to spend time understanding how various automotive components work and find solutions. The fast pace of the parts department is a side of his work he craves.
Phone: 905.825.4530 • Email: jwingquan@policaro.ca
Richard’s passion for cars is what has driven him to hold over 25 years of experience in the automotive industry. As a Parts advisor, he prides himself on his ability to understand every customer’s needs, in order to get the things right the first time. Richard’s favourite Porsche is the 1988 911 Turbo because of its tradition, sleek design and unique whale tail that separates Porsche in the automotive racing world. When he’s not helping customers, he enjoys being outside hiking, playing basketball and volunteering.
Phone: 905.825.4530 • Email: rgo@policaro.ca
Dario has been handling vehicles and detailing them for over six years. Car guy since his youth, he spent time before obtaining his driving license building countless scale model cars. He now enjoys attending car shows, spending time with his family and friends as well as seeing the proud smile customers wear after he has detailed their vehicle.
Phone: 905.825.4530 • Email: ddejesus@policaro.ca
Lee has been working in the automotive industry longer than he can remember, and around cars longer than that. He takes great pride in his work and is always aiming to please the customer. Lee's favourite Porsche is the 911 Targa, in particular the innovative roof assembly. When he is not at work, Lee is usually outside golfing, fishing, hiking, and spending time with his daughters.
Phone: 905.825.4530 • Email: lyesford@policaro.ca
Porsche Centre Oakville
2250 South Service Road West
Oakville, Ontario L6L 5N1
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