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Denny Gates grew up at Gates GMC Buick Nissan. Having worked in all departments, he understands the dealership and its customers! The family business has been built on referrals and honest, hard work - caring for the customer and the employee. There are many family generations that work within the company, and he has been one of the biggest fans of the Gates Automotive Group ever since he can remember. Watching this company start with a whopping 9 employees, it is now 297 teammates strong, and that makes him very proud! This company and its staff dedicate their lives to serving others. Denny is pleased to be a part of a great team that shines inside and out -- from huge fundraising and community involvement, to caring for the customer as if they were family. In the world of Gates, everyone is number 1! Please join us & enjoy what so many others enjoy everyday! |
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Ryan brings with him 14 solid years of experience. Ryan is excited to be part of an outstanding, award winning organization that makes it happen on a consistent, daily basis. "We guarantee your experience will be nothing short of 100%, from the initial greeting to the service after the sale." Ryan is a huge Tennessee Titans fan as well as an avid cyclist. |
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Pat has many years of sales experience and is here to help you select the perfect car for your budget and needs. Stop down today and come see Pat! |
| Jeff Kasper Inventory Manager  Email Jeff Today!! 860-456-0055 |
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Nick Truax has over 10 years of experience in finance and has been with
Gates GMC Nissan for 4 years. Nick will assist you with all your
financing needs and works with dozens of banks to make sure you get the
best rates available. He lives in Brimfield MA with his wife Dawn,
daughter Haley and son Tyler. When not working, you will find Nick on
the lake wakeboarding or on his Ford tractor working in the yard. |
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As a 2007 Alumni of The University of
Connecticut where he played rugby, he lived in Mansfield Center for 2
years. Eric now owns a home in New London. He is an avid athlete and
sports fan. Eric is a hometown fan of the New England Patriots, Boston
Celtics and Boston Red Sox, and he will certainly let you know about
it. He has a dog named Champ, and he puts all of his spare time into
him. Eric has been around the business for his entire life, and he has
been playing with cars since he could touch the pedals. He has been
certified in 6 different car manufacturers, so he certainly knows his
stuff. Come in and meet him, he will always go above and beyond, no
matter who you are! |
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Bob has been with Gates GMC Nissan for
18 years, and he has just recently sold his 2500th unit here at Gates.
Bob also holds the highest customer satisfaction ranking. "A customer is
a precious commodity, if you don't take care of them, someone else
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Ralph came to ECSU in 1980. He loved the
area so much, he bought land and built a log home for his wife, Carol,
and daughter Angelika. As far as cars go, Ralph's father tells him that
he wouldnâ??t stop talking about them at 3yrs old, and nothing has changed
since! He bought his first car at 13 years old; a 1965 Corvair
convertible, and sold his first car at age 14. Ralph has personally
owned over 80 vehicles! He lives, eats, and breathes the automobile.
Ralph has been working here at Gates since February of 1988. He looks
forward to selling you your next vehicle; Here at Gates we have "The
right vehicle at the right price!" |
| Paul Mazza Sales & Leasing Consultant  Email Paul Today!! 860-456-0055 |
Paul lives in Storrs, CT for the past 11
years with his wife Christina, daughter Adriana, and son, Peter. He has
20 years experience in automotive sales with 6 years at Gates GMC Buick
Nissan. Paul is also an avid NY Yankees fan! |
Jay Handfield Sales & Leasing Consultant  Email Jay Today!! 860-456-0055 |
When
folks in the Windham area think of purchasing a vehicle, one of the
first names that comes to mind is Jay Handfield. Jay has been in the
automotive business for over 20 years and has built a solid reputation
as someone you can trust to get you a great deal and to make sure you
are completely satisfied after the sale. Prior to the car business Jay
and his dad, J.Remy Handfield owned and operated Remy�s, a sandwich shop
located in beautiful downtown Willimantic. Jay resides in Windham
Center with his lovely bride Linda, and this year they will be
celebrating 39 years of marriage. They have two daughters, Megan and
Shana, who live in the area, and they enjoy spending time with their two
grandchildren, ages 5 and 3 years. Jay invites his friends and
previous customers to stop by and see him for all of their automotive needs.
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James Satalino lives in Chaplin, CT.
When he started working for this company in 2003, he was stocking
shelves in the parts department! A lot has changed since then, but the
principals are the same, hard work and dedication equal happy customers
and proud owners. He will personally make sure that you enjoy your
experience here at Gates GMC Nissan. |
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Tomas is one of our newest additions to the Gates GMC Nissan Buick. He
has been in the business for 5 years now and loves to see the customer
smile. When Tomas is not at work, he enjoys playing with his dog, taking
long walks on the beach, and skiing in the winter. Come see Tomas today
for all your auto needs! |
| Paul Bacon Sales & Leasing Consultant  Email Paul Today!! 860-456-0055 |
Paul grew up in the Windham area. He
entered the auto business in 1989, after returning to the area from
serving in the US Coast Guard and US Air force. He now resides in
Mansfield with his wife, Shannon, and two boys, PJ and Nate. Paul
welcomes all his previous customers to come and see him about any
automotive needs. |
Brian Philips Sales & Leasing Consultant  Email Brian Today!! 860-456-0055 |
Brian has lived in the Windham area his whole life. He attended Windham
High School and graduated from Eastern Connecticut State University
with his degree in communications. Brian is an avid angler and also
loves to spend his summers at his family�s cottage in Maine. In his
free time he enjoys spending time on the water on his jet skis and
watching the New England Patriots win on Sundays. Come down and meet
him, he will do whatever it takes to make your car buying experience a
great one. |
Nathan Rameaka Sales & Leasing Consultant  Email Nate Today!! 860-456-0055 |
Nate grew up in Mansfield, CT where he attended E.O. Smith High School
and then went on to study videography at Quinnipiac University where he
graduated with a bachelor�s in communications in 2007. Nate started his
career in the car business working both in sales and media and loved sales so
much that he wanted to do it full time! When Nate is not working he
enjoys fishing and hiking in the great outdoors. If you are lucky, you
might catch him singing karaoke on Saturday nights�Nathan has been in
the industry for a year and a half now, and looks forward to making your
car buying experience as smooth as possible. Come on down to Gates GMC
Buick Nissan today and come see Nate! |
| Frank Fomo Sales & Leasing Consultant  Email Frank Today!! 860-456-0055 - Office 860-481-2224 - Cell |
Frank was born and raised here in Willimantic where he was a cub and boy
scout as well as a second baseman in the WYO baseball league.
Immediately after graduating high school in 2000 he enlisted in the U.S
ARMY until he was Honorably discharged in July of 2008. After trying his
hand at a few professions he decided he wanted to work in a field where
his passion for cars could combine with his desire to help people.
GATES was the answer! In his spare time when not on his motorcycle, he
likes to hunt, fish, camp and golf. He enjoys target shooting and is a
member of both the NRA and VFW. He is an honest, trustworthy person with
moral fiber and principles. He would love the opportunity to help you
find the right vehicle for you at a price you are happy with, so come on
down and say hi. |
Tyler Magnan Sales & Leasing Consultant  Email Tyler Today!! 860-456-0055 |
Tyler is brand new to the auto industry and very excited to help you find the perfect vehicle. Tyler was born and raised in Putnam, CT. Stop down today and come see Tyler! |
Tom Pearson Purchasing Consultant  860-634-1224 Cell 860-456-0055 Office |
A recent business grad from ECSU with a passion for anything automotive.
Give Tom a call today and he will get you a price on your vehicle! |