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Staff

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  • Gary Turgeon
    General Manager
    Gary Turgeon
    209-522-8100


  • Eric Hjertquist
    General Sales Manager
    Eric Hjertquist
    209-522-8100


  • Evie Coffee
    Accounts Payable/ HR
    Evie Coffee
    209-522-8100


  • Dana Ingraham
    Accounts Payable
    Dana Ingraham
    209-522-8100

    Dana has been with Modesto European for over 5 years and has over 9 years experience in Customer Service. 

    Dana enjoys spending time with her family, being involved with her church, shopping and traveling.

    Dana is Mercedes-Benz Certified and Volvo Certified.

  • Lisa Balara
    Contracts & DMV
    Lisa Balara
    209-522-8100


  • Alma Salgado
    Administrative Assistant/ Accounts Receivable
    Alma Salgado
    209-522-8100


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  • Cheryl McCarthy
    Business Development Center
    Cheryl McCarthy
    209-522-8100

    Cheryl has been with Modesto European for over the past 3 years. 

    Cheryl enjoys spending time with her family & friends and also enjoys teaching children at the kids club at her church.

    Cheryl is Mercedes-Benz Certified and Volvo Certified.

  • Michelle McKinnon
    Cashier
    Michelle McKinnon
    209-522-8100


  • Al Van Buren
    Sales and Internet Director
    Al Van Buren
    209-522-8100

    Al has been with Modesto European's Sales Department for the last 12 years and has over 24 years of experience. 

    Al enjoys spending time with his family, playing Golf and Skiing.

    Al is Master Certified with Mercedes-Benz and is also Master Certified with Volvo.

  • Jerry Stockdale
    F & I Manager
    Jerry Stockdale


  • Terry Lachmund
    Sales Consultant
    Terry Lachmund
    209-522-8100


  • Jason Scott
    Sales Consultant
    Jason Scott
    209-522-8100

    Jason has been with Modesto European for less than a year.

    Jason enjoys restoring old cars, snowboarding, playing poker and spending time with his daughter.

    Jason has over 7 years experience as a Service Technician.  He is ASE Certified in engines, transmissions, brakes, suspension and 4 wheel drive.

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  • Ed Shimon
    Sales Consultant
    Ed Shimon
    209-522-8100


  • Joseph Sarhad
    Sales Consultant
    Joseph Sarhad
    209-522-8100


  • Shaun Yager
    Sales Consultant
    Shaun Yager
    209-522-8100


  • Gregory Durham
    Sales Consultant
    Gregory Durham
    209-522-8100


  • Chris Godden
    Parts & Service Director
    Chris Godden
    209-522-8100


  • Aaron Bertolosso
    Parts Advisor
    Aaron Bertolosso
    209-522-8100

    Aaron has been with Modesto European's Parts Department for the last 7 1/2 years and has 18 1/2 years experience with Parts. 

    Aaron enjoys Hunting, Fishing, Dirt Bike Riding and playing Softball.

    Aaron is Master Certified with Mercedes-Benz and is also Master Certified with Volvo.

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  • James Garcia
    Parts Advisor
    James Garcia
    209-522-8100

    James has been with Modesto European's Parts Department for the last 7 years and has over 20 years experience with Parts. 

    James enjoys Football, Muscle Cars and spending time with his family.

    James is Master Certified with Mercedes-Benz and is also Master Certified with Volvo.

  • Kevin Hall
    Parts Counter Advisor
    Kevin Hall
    209-522-8100


  • Terry Pitts
    Service Director
    Terry Pitts
    209-522-8100

    Terry has been with Modesto European for over 7 years and has over 13 years experience in his field.

    Terry enjoys hunting, fishing and camping.

    Terry is a Certified Technician, Certified Advisor, Certified in Management, Mercedes-Benz Certified and Volvo Certified.

  • Stephen Michael
    Service Advisor
    Stephen Michael
    209-522-8100

    Stephen has been with Modesto European for over 3 years.

    Stephen currently sings for a rock n roll band named Saucy Cocktail.  He also enjoys auto restoration, riding vintage bicycles and road bikes.

  • Al Sanchez
    Service Advisor
    Al Sanchez
    209-522-8100


  • Nick Wharton
    Service Advisor
    Nick Wharton
    209-522-8100


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  • Jill Ballantyne
    Shipping & Receiving
    Jill Ballantyne
    209-522-8100


  • Tony Cardoso
    Parts Delivery
    Tony Cardoso
    209-522-8100

    Tony has been with Modesto European for the past 5 years. 

    Tony enjoys Computer Gaming, Reading and Classic Movies.

  • Frank Leber
    Volvo Technician
    Frank Leber
    209-522-8100

    Frank has been with Modesto European for over 16 years and has over 20 years experience as a Technician.

    Frank enjoys woodworking, his saltwater fish tank and his dog.

    Frank is Volvo Master Certified and is also ASE Master Certified.

  • Scott Stone
    Volvo Technician
    Scott Stone
    209-522-8100

    Scott has been with Modesto European for the last year and has over 20 years experience in his field.

    Scott enjoys backpacking, riding dirt bikes and road bikes.


     

  • Mark Vercammen
    Service Technician
    Mark Vercammen
    209-522-8100

    Mark has been with Modesto European for over 3 years and has over 20 years experience in his field.

    Mark is Mercedes-Benz Master Certified.

  • Thomas Bingham
    Detail Manager
    Thomas Bingham
    209-522-8100


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  • Michael Kayser
    Detailer
    Michael Kayser
    209-522-8100

    Michael has been with Modesto European for over 4 years and has over 20 years experience in detailing.

    Michael enjoys computers, games and his children.

  • Robert Lenning
    Lot Attendant
    Robert Lenning
    209-522-8100


  • Raul Castillo
    Shuttle Driver
    Raul Castillo
    209-522-8100


  • Romel Eisho
    Detailer
    Romel Eisho
    209-522-8100


  • Kirk Barrington
    Certified Mercedes Benz Technician
    Kirk Barrington
    209-522-8100