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Introducing the Georgetown Subaru Team!

Click on one of the people below to find out more information.

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  • Paul Garavel
    President / General Manager
    Paul Garavel
    (203) 840-1750 Ext. 199

    Hire Date 4/1997

    Paul opened the doors of Subaru of Wilton in early 1997, eager to sell and service some Subarus! An expert in the needs of the Northeastern market, he already had over 20 years of automotive experience. In the spring of 2005 the dealership was moved to Norwalk and became Georgetown Subaru as we know it today.

    Diversified interests have always been his strength. While a student in college he was a member of the Connecticut General Assembly representing Danbury for ten years. Three years after his retirement from politics he purchased Georgetown Jeep in Wilton, CT, which grew to be Connecticut's largest Jeep dealer. In 2002 they expanded to Georgetown Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram in Norwalk, CT.

    He is active in the community and supports breast cancer research and fighting poverty.

    His passions in life include his work, ice cream, boating and his family. He is an avid Yankee fan and a Beatlemaniac.

    If you see Paul walking around the dealership please say hi! He loves striking up conversation with customers and will do everything in his power to make his customers happy.

    Paul also owns Georgetown Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram , our sister store.

  • Al Gonzalez
    Detail Specialist
    Al Gonzalez

    Hire date: 3/2011

  • Alan Eastright
    Parts Manager
    Alan Eastright
    (203) 840-1750 Ext. 119

    Hire Date 10/2006


    Alan has worked in the automotive parts field since 1975, at both the dealership and after-market levels.  He has the knowledge and experience to assist you with any of your genuine Subaru part or accessory needs. 


    He is married with two children and three grandchildren. His hobbies include reading, computers and playing the guitar.

  • Alex Fernandez
    Technician
    Alex Fernandez

    Hire date: 5/2011

  • Alex Vaske
    Sales & Lease Consultant
    Alex Vaske
    (203) 840-1750

    Hire date: 7/2011

    Alex is new to the car business and the area. He comes from the mid-west, but as embraced the change of scenery in the northeast. Alex is our craigslist and eBay specialist. He prides himself on being able to take care of his customers.

  • Alphonse Capozziello
    Technician

    Photo not available

    Hire date: 4/2011

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  • Anthony Anzalone
    Pre-Owned Manager

    Photo not available
    (203) 840-1750 Ext. 124

    Hire date: 6/2011

    Anthony comes to us from the state of New York. He enjoys the commute to work each morning because it gives him the opportunity to test drive each of Georgetown Subaru's pre-owned cars to ensure they are running well for his customers.

    He prides himself on selling good quality used cars and his wife's baking skill. When not tending to their children, his wife runs a bakery - so be sure to ask him for some samples!

  • Betty K.
    Accounts Payable Clerk
    Betty K.
    (203) 840-1750 ext. 143

    Hire date: 10/2008

    Betty is a native Norwalkian. She is a proud grandmother of two. She and Sara are roommates.

  • Chris Aylward
    Service Advisor
    Chris Aylward
    (203) 840-1750 Ext. 127

    Hire date: 3/2009

  • Dave Sedelnick
    Service Advisor
    Dave Sedelnick
    (203) 840-1750 ext. 126

    Hire date: 6/2011

  • David Lalor
    Parts Advisor
    David Lalor
    (203) 840-1750 ext.120

    Hire date: 6/2004

    David joined us back in 2004 as a parts driver, eventually coming into the building, out of the cold.

    He was raised in Jamaica.

  • Don Gasparino
    Service Advisor
    Don Gasparino
    (203) 840-1750 Ext. 128

    Hire date: 10/2010

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  • Don Hill
    Sales & Leasing Consultant
    Don Hill
    (203) 840-1750

    Hire date: 2/2009

    Don has been with Georgetown almost three years now. He worked 35 years for Texaco and came out of retirement to be with us. Don has a MBA. 


    He is very dedicated to his customers and remains with his car buyers as their consultant and expediter after their purchase. He prides himself in referrals and their continued satisfaction.

  • Edward Prasauckas
    Sales & Leasing Consultant
    Edward Prasauckas
    (203) 840-1750

    Hire date: 9/2010

  • George Rodriguez
    Sales & Lease Consultant
    George Rodriguez
    (203) 840-1750

    Hire date: 6/2011

  • Gregg Catandella
    Service Manager
    Gregg Catandella
    (203) 840-1750 ext. 122

    Hire date: 3/2011

    Gregg has been in the automotive business for 19 years.

    He loves sports and cars. Gregg has two children.

  • Jeremy Garavel
    Information Technology Manager / Business Development Center Manager
    Jeremy Garavel
    (203) 840-1750 Ext. 125

    Hire date 3/2011

    Jeremy came screaming into this world only 280 moons ago, attached at the brain to his older twin brother, Justin. After several hard yanks the tie between the two was severed. Though separated physically, the two have been able to communicate telepathically ever since.

    He grew up with his brother and older sister in Danbury, CT. For fun he would often scale the trees in his backyard until repeated falls forced him down from the branches. After his legs fully healed, he took up running to occupy his time which eventually became more serious in 2010 when he competed overseas in Florence, Italy.

    Soon he discovered that running in dress clothes through crowded museums was a faux pas and he was nabbed by authorities. Exiled from Italy and back in America, he pursued a degree in Economics at Ursinus College. Using the laws of supply and demand he managed to work smart, not hard and graduated May 2011.

    He loves alternative music, microwaving food, traveling, reading, losing Monopoly with his pride intact and creating his own lolcats.

    Jeremy is a linguistic savant, fluent in English, Synthetic Division, Italian, Esperanto, and Twin language.

    Find Jeremy interesting? Send him an email!

    Click here for his updated video biography.

    Click here for a childhood home video of Jeremy and his brother Justin.

  • Jeremy Rubino
    Technician / Foreman
    Jeremy Rubino

    Hire date: 2/2011

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  • Jose Sarmento
    Detail Supervisor

    Photo not available

    Hire date: 11/02

    Jose comes to us from Brazil, where he was born and raised. He started with Georgetown almost 10 years ago, moving to Georgetown Subaru two years ago.

    In his earlier years, he flew helicopters for the Brazilian Air Force. He was trained for combat but spent most of his time flying rescue missions over the Amazon rainforest.

    Jose is a talented detailer and works hard to make our vehicles look the best.

    He knows many languages including Portuguese, Spanish, Italian and English.

    Stop by and say "hello" to Jose on the pre-owned lot!

  • John Epitropakis
    Sales & Lease Consultant
    John Epitropakis
    (203) 840-1750

    Hire date: 7/2011

    Known around the dealership as John "Epi", he is always looking to make his customers smile.

    John plays in multiple competitive softball leagues after work and loves to travel. He has been to Greece multiple times and once to Antarctica.

  • Jorge Sebourne
    Sales and Lease Consultant
    Jorge Sebourne
    (203) 840-1750

    Hire date: 3/2011

  • Ken Beaulieu
    Technician
    Ken Beaulieu

    Hire date: 3/2011

  • Kristine P.
    Customer Service Coordinator
    Kristine P.
    (203) 840-1750 ext. 118

    Hire date: 3/2011

    Kristine is our resident Subaru enthusiast. She loves the Subaru products and is quick to compliment every detail. Kristine has an intricate understanding of cars and often confunds customers with her technical expertise.

    Shown to the left is one of Kristine's sweet rides.

  • Lou Schipani
    Business Manager
    Lou Schipani
    (203) 840-1750 ext. 109

    Hire date: 11/2011

    Lou comes to Georgetown Subaru after working many years with special experience in import and pre-owned vehicles. He handles the finance, insurance and registration process for both new and pre-owned vehicles.

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  • Marc Kantzas
    Technician
    Marc Kantzas

    Hire date: 4/2011

  • Mark Koenig
    Business Manager

    Photo not available
    (203) 840-1750 ext. 123

    Hire date: 11/2011

  • Matt Siegel
    Sales & Lease Consultant
    Matt Siegel
    (203) 840-1750

    Hire date: 7/2011

    Matt is a real car guy. He loves them and knows them well. Since Matt specializes in pre-owned cars, he can be found on the pre-owned lot.

  • Miles Shapiro
    Sales & Lease Consultant
    Miles Shapiro
    (203) 840-1750

    Hire date: 7/2011

    Miles joined Georgetown Subaru earlier this year, and he loves selling cars he truly believes in.  Indeed, he is so enthusiastic, he has created a twitter page under the handle "subarumiles" and regularly chimes in about new deals, changes in models, car reviews and recently of course, the anticipated arrival of the new 2012 Impreza, the All Wheel Drive car with the best gas mileage in America.

    A graduate of Yale, Miles has many interests. He is a published writer, an exhibiting painter and a mediocre basketball player.  His previous work experience was mostly in sales and marketing-- real estate and social media.

    He is the father of three beautiful kids, a 20 year-old daughter currently studying in France, and 14 year-old twins, boy/girl.

    His passions in life include his work, University of Maryland basketball, reading and his family.

    If you see Miles around the dealership, you'll notice he always has a smile on his face.  He loves his customers and feels fulfilled when he can make them happy.

  • Omar Hamed
    Business Manager
    Omar Hamed
    (203) 840-1750

    Hire date: 2/2011

  • Patti S.
    Controller
    Patti S.
    (203) 840-1750 ext. 140

    Hire Date 10/1999

    Patti has been with Georgetown Auto Group for many years, starting with Georgetown Jeep in Wilton, CT. She has found her home at Georgetown Subaru and can be found in the accounting office.

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  • Randall Ballard
    Technician
    Randall Ballard

    Hire date: 1/2009

  • Rick Budich
    Sales and Leasing Consultant
    Rick Budich
    (203) 840-1750

    Hire date: 10/2011

  • Samantha C.
    Assistant Office Manager
    Samantha C.
    (203) 840-1750 ext. 141

    Hire date: 4/2009

    Though some may be fooled by this photo, Samantha is actually a woman. She shaved her mustache in late 2010 and never looked back.

    But seriously, Samantha's sense of humor is showcased here, when in 2010 she dressed up as a used car salesperson. Her desk on the used car lot and she enjoys peering out her window-seat to watch the people below.

  • Sara I.
    Office Support
    Sara I.
    (203) 840-1750

    Hire date: 8/2010

    Sara is known around the office as Sara "Iggy" and acknowledges her name is a mouthful. She loves drawing and listening to music.

  • Shannon B.
    Customer Sales Coordinator
    Shannon B.
    (203) 840-1750 Ext. 114

    Hire date: 8/2011

    Shannon is the voice of Georgetown Subaru! Although her average interaction with a customer lasts only a few seconds, she wishes she had more time to get to know them.

    She enjoys being organized and is a certified aesthetician.

  • Steve Foden
    Technician
    Steve Foden

    Hire date: 8/2009

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  • Reid Ferris
    New Vehicle Sales Manager
    Reid Ferris
    (203) 642-0611

    Hire date: 10/2006

    Reid has worked at Georgetown Subaru for almost six years now. In that time he has been the number one sales consultant in the country. He prides himself on a straight-forward, hassle-free purchasing experience while crushing any competitor's price.

  • Rich Morel
    Parts Clerk
    Rich Morel
    (203) 840-1750

    Hire date: 3/2011

    Rich is the young gun back in parts who you can often find walking around the dealership trying to sell accessories. If there is something you want for your Subaru, Rich can find it for you.

    Born and raised in Connecticut, he lives in Milford with his collection of cars and guitars. When not at work, you can find Rich on the race track or hunting.

  • Tom Mercer
    Corporal
    Tom Mercer

    Hire Date 5/2011

    Tom is an interim but integral part of our team. He joined us in Spring 2011 as a dealership operations consultant. Since then he has helped to run Georgetown Subaru more efficiently with his 30 years of automotive experience.

    Tom was a corporal in the Marines, serving on embassy detail in Israel for three years. He is a patriot and history buff who frequents museums in New York City. For fun Tom and his wife Glenda visit their daughter in the city. During the week he resides on farm in Shelton where he finds pleasure in raising chickens and tending to his property.

  • Tyler Ward
    Technician
    Tyler Ward

    Hire date: 8/2011

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