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Sales

  • Ryan Santos

    Ryan Santos

    Product Specialist

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    Ryan Santos

    Ryan Santos

    Product Specialist

    I started working at Pine Belt Chevy in 2017. I transferred over to Mazda in October of 2021. Prior to working here, I was at Toyota. I graduated from Freehold Regional High School in 2007. I have a bachelor’s degree in Science from NJCU. My favorite subject was Marine Biology. I grew up near the Nestle Factory in Freehold, New Jersey. I currently still live in Freehold. I am happily married and my favorite hobbies are fishing and golf! My favorite vehicle is the Mazda CX-50 Premium Plus Turbo.

  • Hannah Beck

    Hannah Beck

    Product Specialist

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    Hannah Beck

    Hannah Beck

    Product Specialist

    I have been with Pine Belt for 2 years. I went to New Egypt High School. I am from New Egypt, New Jersey. I have two children, Izak and Mia. In my free time I enjoy going rock climbing and playing with my dogs. My favorite vehicles are the Mazdas.

  • Robert  Latronico

    Robert Latronico

    Product Specialist

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    Robert  Latronico

    Robert Latronico

    Product Specialist

    I have been with Pine Belt since 2019.  I went to Toms River High School North and Ocean County Community College. My favorite subject is math. I grew up in Paterson/Clifton NJ. My parents moved us down to Toms River when I was 10 and I currently live in Egg Harbor Township Nj. I’m 31 years old. I have 2 children Parker who is my daughter and Robert who is my son. Parker turns 6 in February and Robert just turned 2 in November. I have an amazing fiancé named Amanda. My family is my world. Everything revolves around them. I love going fishing, hanging out with my family, and going on vacations. I have been with Pine Belt for almost 4 years and I always say it’s a great place to work for and a great place to buy from. My favorite vehicles is either the Grand Cherokee L or Grand Wagoneer.

  • Alexis Guzman

    Alexis Guzman

    Product Specialist Yo hablo español

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    Alexis Guzman

    Alexis Guzman

    Product Specialist Yo hablo español

    I have been with Pine Belt since 2020. I used to work as a massage therapist. I grew up and attended Freehold Boro High School and my favorite subject was history. I have a 3yr old daughter name Aleya. My hobbies are playing soccer, chess and MMA. My Favorite one is the Durango, I have two.

  • Brandon Phillips

    Brandon Phillips

    Product Specialist

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    Brandon Phillips

    Brandon Phillips

    Product Specialist

  • Lucian Iskra

    Lucian Iskra

    Product Specialist

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    Lucian Iskra

    Lucian Iskra

    Product Specialist

  • Alma Mata Lopez

    Alma Mata Lopez

    Product Specialist
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    Alma Mata Lopez

    Alma Mata Lopez

    Product Specialist
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    I started working at Pine Belt at the beginning of 2023. I went to Lakewood high school and graduated class of 2014. I grew up in Lakewood, and lived my whole childhood here. In my free time, I like hiking and taking road trips on an open road with my puppy best friend Linda. My favorite car is the Jeep Wrangler, it is a great car to go on a road trip in with the top down and get the full experience on the road.

  • Erik Macias

    Erik Macias

    Product Specialist

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    Erik Macias

    Erik Macias

    Product Specialist

  • Lisa Daly

    Lisa Daly

    Internet Coordinator

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    Lisa Daly

    Lisa Daly

    Internet Coordinator

    I started with Pine Belt in 2011. Prior to that I was with Circle BMW and was the Security Director at Park Shopping Center in Paramus, NJ. I grew up in Paramus, NJ in Bergen County and currently live in Howell, NJ. I’m very happily married with one daughter and three grandchildren; 2 granddaughters and 1 grandson. I LOVE my pets which include my dog, a little Maltese named Snowball, and 2 parakeets, Rain and Sunshine. In my spare time I love the beach and spending time with my friends and family.

    Favorite Car: Chrysler 200 Convertible

  • Kevin Johnson

    Kevin Johnson

    Internet Coordinator

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    Kevin Johnson

    Kevin Johnson

    Internet Coordinator

    I have worked at Pine Belt since 2016. I went to Camden County College and studied General Studies. My favorite subject was English. I live in South Jersey and grew up in Toms River, New Jersey. I enjoy assisting our Pine Belt customers through the process of finding the perfect vehicle to meet their needs. Customer Service shouldn’t just be a department, it should be the entire company! Quality is remembered long after the price is forgotten are words to live by in the workplace. If it is new, and AWD, I’ll take a look! So many to choose from!

  • Nicole Giroux

    Nicole Giroux

    Internet Coordinator

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    Nicole Giroux

    Nicole Giroux

    Internet Coordinator

    I started working at Pine Belt in 2018 and have been with the company for 4 years now. I previously worked at Ulta Beauty. I attended High School at Barnegat High School and was a Varsity Cheerleader. I grew up in Manahawkin, New Jersey and currently live in Barnegat, New Jersey. I am married. I enjoy spending time with my dog and my cat. I also enjoy going to the beach. My favorite vehicle is the Mazda CX-5.

  • Jessica Raible

    Jessica Raible

    Internet Coordinator

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    Jessica Raible

    Jessica Raible

    Internet Coordinator

    I started working for Pine Belt in 2022. I attended Jackson Liberty High School. I also attended the International School for Certified Dog Trainers. I was born, raised and currently still live in Jackson, New Jersey. I have been married for 2 years to my amazing husband, Tevin. We have 4 boys, Nicholas who is 13, Jayden who is 10, Caleb who is 3, and TJ who is 1. In our free time we train service and protection dogs for people who need them. I love the Suburban but I have to go with my favorite vehicle being the Chevy Trax, as I own one and love it!

  • Nicolette Torres

    Nicolette Torres

    Internet Coordinator

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    Nicolette Torres

    Nicolette Torres

    Internet Coordinator

    I have worked at Pine Belt since May 2021. Prior to that I was an assistant manager in retail for 8 years. I went to Port Saint Lucie High School. I went to Brookdale Community College and my favorite subject was math. I also attended Ocean County College and studied Criminal Justice. I grew up in Port Saint Lucie, Florida and partially in Brick, New Jersey as well. I have one son. Some things I like to do are play pool, go to the beach, work on cars, and travel. My favorite vehicle is the Chevy Suburban.

  • Ioana Mocanu

    Ioana Mocanu

    Internet Coordinator

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    Ioana Mocanu

    Ioana Mocanu

    Internet Coordinator

    I started in 2022. I previously worked in Customer Service, Marketing and Public Relations for companies in Europe and North America. I have a Bachelor Degree in Marketing and Public Relations and a Master’s Degree in Branding. I was born and raised in Bucharest, Romania and I moved to the United States 4 years ago after being an exchange student and meeting my husband. I love cooking but not as much as I love eating. I love binge watching every cooking competition or new series and I definitely prefer limited documentaries. I love traveling the world with my family and I connect with them every single chance I get. My favorite make at the moment are Jeeps but I also love all Mazda models as well.

  • Alyssa Noonan

    Alyssa Noonan

    Leasing/Retention Specialist

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    Alyssa Noonan

    Alyssa Noonan

    Leasing/Retention Specialist

    I started working for Pine Belt in 2017. I went to Brick Township High School, and attended college At Ocean County College. I majored in Anatomy. I am from Brick Township, NJ. My favorite hobbies include running, traveling, spending time at the beach, cooking, sporting events, country concerts, and hanging out with my friends and family. My favorite vehicle is the Chevrolet Tahoe.

  • Gianna Cipriano

    Gianna Cipriano

    Leasing/Retention Specialist

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    Gianna Cipriano

    Gianna Cipriano

    Leasing/Retention Specialist

    I have worked at Pine Belt since 2020. I went to Jackson Memorial High School. I got to school at Ocean County College and am studying Criminal Justice. I grew up in Staten Island, NY and moved to Jackson, NJ when I was 16 years old. When I am not at Pine Belt, I enjoy relaxing, cooking, and shopping! My favorite vehicle would have to be the Mazda CX-5, just like the one I drive!

Management

  • Robert Sickel

    Robert Sickel

    Dealer Principal

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    Robert Sickel

    Robert Sickel

    Dealer Principal

    #Since1937! I have a degree in Business Management and my favorite subject was Statistics. I grew up in Lakewood, New Jersey until I was 10 years old, then moved to Brick, New Jersey. I am married with 2 boys, Mattix who is 15 and Brody who is 13 (as of 2022). My favorite vehicle we sell is the Chevy Tahoe. It’s the perfect size and rides like a dream. It’s like driving your living room around.

  • Joseph Pagano

    Joseph Pagano

    Director of Business Development & Marketing

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    Joseph Pagano

    Joseph Pagano

    Director of Business Development & Marketing

    Joseph has been responsible for our centralized Internet and Business Development department and manages a 20 person team which handles over 2000 inquiries per month for both the sales and service departments. Joseph started with Pine Belt in February of 2008 as an Internet Coordinator. Joe’s extensive experience, coming from Shore Lending Group, a mortgage broker and banking company where 100% of the leads were Internet or phone-based, was perfect preparation for his role as Pine Belt’s Business Development Manager. He is an Ocean County resident and attended Rutgers University and Montclair State University where he studied biology and finance. Starting at around 70 Internet provided deliveries per month, Joseph has taken the department to its current performance level of providing 350 plus deliveries per month. In July of 2022 after the retirement of Pine Belt’s long time Vice President Ken Martin , Joseph was promoted to serve as Director of Business Development & Marketing.  Along with our Director of Fixed Operations Steve Niolu and our Director of Variable Operation Dan Ariel, Joseph looks forward to working with the executive management team to guide Pine Belt into the future.
    Favorite Car: Pontiac GTO Judge
  • Steve Niolu

    Steve Niolu

    Director of Fixed Operations

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    Steve Niolu

    Steve Niolu

    Director of Fixed Operations

  • Dan Ariel

    Dan Ariel

    Director of Variable Operations

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    Dan Ariel

    Dan Ariel

    Director of Variable Operations

    I have been with Pine Belt since 1996. It is a true honor to work for the best company in the auto industry. There is no greater pleasure than taking care of our customers and meeting all of their automotive needs. I’ve been married since 1997 and have 2 son’s, who are my life! I love to travel, enjoy all sports, and spending time with my family. Come see me and my team at any of the Pine Belt Enterprise locations for an amazing deal and experience.

  • Shawn Maloney

    Shawn Maloney

    Pre-Owned Car Director

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    Shawn Maloney

    Shawn Maloney

    Pre-Owned Car Director

  • Jared Neumann

    Jared Neumann

    Director of Finance

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    Jared Neumann

    Jared Neumann

    Director of Finance

  • Rocco Cara

    Rocco Cara

    Funding Director

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    Rocco Cara

    Rocco Cara

    Funding Director

    I started with Pine Belt in December 2016. I grew up in Staten Island, NY and attended St. Joseph by the Sea H.S. and then Wagner College. I now live in Barnegat, NJ with my wife.  I have 3 boys 25, 22 and 18.  In my free time I enjoy making music. My favorite vehicle is the Chevy Tahoe.

  • Alana Pagano

    Alana Pagano

    Internet Manager

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    Alana Pagano

    Alana Pagano

    Internet Manager

  • Justin  Smith

    Justin Smith

    Buying Manager

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    Justin  Smith

    Justin Smith

    Buying Manager

    I have worked at Pine Belt since June of 2020. I was hired at Pine Belt as a sales manager and then was promoted to the GM of the Pine Belt Imports & Buying Center, before accepting the position as the Used Car Purchasing Manager for the group in October of 2021. Previously, I worked as an outside road buyer for Pine Belt and several other dealerships from 2015 until coming on with Pine Belt full time in 2020. I have been in the Auto Industry since 2003. I started in used car sales and spent 7 years in that role. I was promoted to F & I in 2010 and spent 5 Years in that role before landing the opportunity to become a buyer. I attended Howell High School. I am from Howell, NJ. I have been happily married for almost 15 years (Almost 25 together), and have two sweet little daughters, Nola & Ivy, and one awesome car enthusiast son, Jeremy who resides in Florida. My favorite vehicle is the Chevy Silverado.

  • Rick Pease

    Rick Pease

    Buying Manager

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    Rick Pease

    Rick Pease

    Buying Manager

    I have been at Pine Belt since March, 2022. I attended Fairleigh Dickinson University, and majored in Political Science and Business. I am from Pennsauken, NJ. I am married with 2 children and four grandchildren. I like to travel and spend time with my grandkids. My favorite vehicle is the Chevy Silverado.

  • Matt Clifton

    Matt Clifton

    General Manager

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    Matt Clifton

    Matt Clifton

    General Manager

    I have been with the Pine Belt organization for 15 years. I graduated from UCLA with a major in Accounting. I grew up in Ocean Township, New Jersey. I am married and have 3 boys. My family and I love going on vacations and spending all our time on the water. We are active boaters and love the Salt Life! My favorite vehicle is the Mazda CX-50.

  • David Kidd

    David Kidd

    Sales Manager

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    David Kidd

    David Kidd

    Sales Manager

    I started at Pine Belt in May of 2001. I attended Hopewell Valley Central High School and went into the United States Navy. I grew up in Hopewell, New Jersey. I am married and a father to 6 wonderful children. I enjoy watching sports, traveling and dining out. My favorite vehicle is the Chevy Corvette C8.

  • Joseph  Silva

    Joseph Silva

    Sales Manager

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    Joseph  Silva

    Joseph Silva

    Sales Manager

  • Kwesi Quansah

    Kwesi Quansah

    Finance Manager

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    Kwesi Quansah

    Kwesi Quansah

    Finance Manager

    I have had the pleasure to work for Pine Belt since 2016. Before that, I worked at TD bank and P.C Richards and Son’s. I graduated from Brick Memorial High School and attended Muhlenberg Regional School with a Nuclear Medicine degree. My favorite subject was gym class. I grew up in Brick NJ, and currently reside here. I love all sports. When not working, I love spending time with my wife and son. My favorite vehicle in the Subaru WRX.

Service & Parts

  • Ray Contrucci

    Ray Contrucci

    Service Manager

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    Ray Contrucci

    Ray Contrucci

    Service Manager

    I have been with Pine Belt since 2021. I grew up in Brick, NJ and attended Brick Memorial High School. After high school I went to Stevenson University. I currently live in Brick, NJ with my wife and 2 kids. In my free time I enjoy watching all different sports. My favorite vehicle is the new Mazda CX-90!!

  • Steven Palmieri

    Steven Palmieri

    Warranty Administrator

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    Steven Palmieri

    Steven Palmieri

    Warranty Administrator

  • Tanya  Manfredi

    Tanya Manfredi

    Warranty Assistant

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    Tanya  Manfredi

    Tanya Manfredi

    Warranty Assistant

    I started with Pine Belt in 2014 and left in 2017 after having my first son. Started back in 2021. Prior to Pine Belt I was a BDC representative at Weisleder Ford & Mazda. I grew up in Brick and I attended Brick Township High School and English was my favorite class. I currently live in Forked River. I have two sons and have been married since 2015. In my free time I like to have family time with my husband and children, whatever that may entail. My favorite vehicle would have to be the Chevy Suburban or the Jeep Wrangler!

  • Jack  Adams

    Jack Adams

    Body Shop Manager

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    Jack  Adams

    Jack Adams

    Body Shop Manager

  • Mark Hoffman

    Mark Hoffman

    Loaner Manager

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    Mark Hoffman

    Mark Hoffman

    Loaner Manager

  • Dennis Flood

    Dennis Flood

    Service Coordinator

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    Dennis Flood

    Dennis Flood

    Service Coordinator

    I have worked for Pine Belt since 2013. I went to Upper Darby High School, and then Nueman College and studied Business Education. I grew up in the Secane section of Upper Darby Township. I have been married for 10 years. One of my favorite hobbies is watching sports. My favorite vehicle is the Chevy Cruze.

  • Debbie Lomonico

    Debbie Lomonico

    Service Coordinator

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    Debbie Lomonico

    Debbie Lomonico

    Service Coordinator

    I started Pine Belt in February of 2020. I went to the Brick Memorial Vocational School for Cosmetology. I grew up and currently still live in Brick, New Jersey. I have 3 grown children. My favorite vehicle is the Chevy Trailblazer.

  • Layza Valle

    Layza Valle

    Service Coordinator

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    Layza Valle

    Layza Valle

    Service Coordinator

    I have worked at Pine Belt for since 2021 I went to Lakewood High School and grew up in Lakewood, New Jersey. I have 1 son. I enjoy painting and outdoor activities. My favorite vehicle is the Chevy Tahoe.

  • Nicole Gamboa

    Nicole Gamboa

    Service Coordinator

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    Nicole Gamboa

    Nicole Gamboa

    Service Coordinator

  • Catherine Neyland

    Catherine Neyland

    Service Coordinator

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    Catherine Neyland

    Catherine Neyland

    Service Coordinator

    I started working for Pine Belt in 2022. I am from Brooklyn, New York. I have 4 kids and 5 grandchildren. My favorite hobby is going to the beach. My favorite vehicle is the Chevy Trailblazer.

  • Guillermo Mundo

    Guillermo Mundo

    Porter

    Guillermo Mundo

    Guillermo Mundo

    Porter


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