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Caroline Rund
Sales And Leasing Consultant
(631) 366-6483
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Caroline Rund
Sales And Leasing Consultant
Caroline is a sales and leasing consultant for the Mercedes-Benz and Sprinter brands. She began in the automobile industry in 2011 as Inventory Manager with Toyota. She has been with Mercedes-Benz of Smithtown since 2020 and takes pride in working for such a prestigious company. Caroline enjoys working for and with a company that withholds a kindred feel with fellow employees that conveys to our valued clients as well.
“Mercedes-Benz is a noble, luxury automobile that I am honored to represent. I believe that one should admire and believe in the product he/she represents and this is one for which I hold high regard and sell with the utmost confidence that my client has attained a product beyond their highest expectations.”
When Caroline is not at work she enjoys fitness, including but not limited to running and intense spin classes. She also enjoys theater, wineries, boating and spending time at the beach. Caroline is also an avid reader never without a book in her hand.
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Kevin Breitkopf
Sales And Leasing Consultant
(631) 366-6477
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Kevin Breitkopf
Sales And Leasing Consultant
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George Kanes
Sales and Leasing Consultant
(631) 366-6468
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George Kanes
Sales and Leasing Consultant
George, one of our wonderful Sales & Leasing Consultants, began his career in the automotive industry back in 1992 & has been working for Mercedes-Benz of Smithtown since March 2020. He grew up in Flushing, Queens, & is a first-generation Greek American. As much as he fought it as a kid, he is fluent in Greek.
When he’s not at work, George loves spending time with his loving family. He & his wife have the privilege of raising three amazing children – their one daughter & two sons. They also share six rescue pets – two dogs & four cats, whom of which they absolutely adore. George also loves golf, skiing, tending to his lawn & garden, & grilling steaks for his family on special occasions.
George’s favorite thing about his job is interacting with clients & finding common interests to talk about – especially if it involves family & food!
His favorite Mercedes-Benz is the late 80s 560 SL in red. What a beaut!
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Valentine Horvath
Sales and Leasing Consultant
(631) 366-6410
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Valentine Horvath
Sales and Leasing Consultant
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Nick Malena
Sales and Leasing Consultant
(631) 366-6443
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Nick Malena
Sales and Leasing Consultant
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Fritz Jean
Sales and Leasing Consultant -Fluent in French and Creole
(631) 366-6482
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Fritz Jean
Sales and Leasing Consultant -Fluent in French and Creole
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Peter Langlois
Sales and Leasing Consultant
(631) 366-6421
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Peter Langlois
Sales and Leasing Consultant
Peter is an avid car enthusiast who has turned his lifelong passion for cars into a successful automotive career spanning over 20 years. He has worked for Mercedes Benz of Smithtown for 11 years.
As a Sales & Leasing Consultant, he is responsible for providing his clients with an exceptional purchase experience and a strong focus on building long term relationships. Peter is an AMG® Performance Specialist who works hard to utilize his expertise in vehicle customization to match his client’s detailed requests.
When he isn’t working, you’ll find Peter spending time with his wife Ashley and daughter Peyton. He enjoys cooking, traveling, golf and formula one racing.
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Alan Weiss
Sales and Leasing Consultant
(631) 366-6463
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Alan Weiss
Sales and Leasing Consultant
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Leonard Vilsaint
Sales and Leasing Consultant
(631) 366-6420
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Leonard Vilsaint
Sales and Leasing Consultant
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Jeff Marshall
Sales and Leasing Consultant
(631) 366-6464
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Jeff Marshall
Sales and Leasing Consultant
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William Reinhart
Sales and Leasing Consultant
(631) 366-6422
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William Reinhart
Sales and Leasing Consultant
Bill Reinhart is a Sales Consultant for the Mercedes Benz and Sprinter brands of personal and commercial vehicles. Working closely with executives, families, and company owners to provision and deliver the world’s most intelligent and exciting driving experience. His energy, experience, and appreciation for technology distill into the perfect blend of information and expertise across the entire product line.
As a recognized sales champion and Mercedes-Benz enthusiast, Bill has years of experience in and around the Mercedes-Benz of Smithtown operation. His passion for the Mercedes-Benz Brand is deeply rooted having owned, serviced and driven performance vehicles. Today he is #DriventoDelight, connecting with new, existing and future Mercedes-Benz owners.
His favorite Mercedes-Benz is the E-Class, specifically the 2020 E 450 which in his humble opinion is the most outstanding combination of elegance, technology and performance on the road today.
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Jenna Monsegur
Sales And Leasing Consultant
(631) 366-6424
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Jenna Monsegur
Sales And Leasing Consultant
Jenna, one of our exceptional Sales & Leasing Consultants, has been in the automotive industry since 2018 & working solely for the Mercedes-Benz brand since 2020. A Long Island native, she grew up in Shirley & graduated from the Stony Brook University School of Business.
Jenna’s favorite thing about her job is helping people find the car they want & seeing the excitement on her customers’ faces once they take home the vehicle of their dreams. When asked about her favorite Mercedes-Benz, Jenna said the CLA! She absolutely loves the body styling & everything it has to offer.
When Jenna isn’t at work, she enjoys spending time with her three dogs who she adores.
She looks forward to assisting you with the purchase of your dream vehicle!
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Ann McGlinchey
Sales and Leasing Consultant
(631) 366-6467
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Ann McGlinchey
Sales and Leasing Consultant
Ann McGlinchey focuses on delivering a delightful experience for her customers. As a Sales Consultant for the Mercedes -Benz and Sprinter brands of personal and commercial vehicles, she works closely with clients to find the perfect vehicle for their needs. An avid fan of the Mercedes-Benz driving experience, Ann loves to see the pure joy exhibited when clients pick up their new vehicles. Ann’s favorite model is the S 450 Sedan because it epitomizes the ultimate in luxury, comfort and technology.
Ann joined Mercedes-Benz of Smithtown following a successful career as a sales and marketing executive in the retail and technology industries. Ann holds a Master’s Degree from New York Institute of Technology and serves on the board of the LIPHA.
When not working, Ann enjoys traveling and supporting her daughter’s equestrian activities.
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Paul Demicco
Sales and Leasing Consultant
(631) 366-6425
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Paul Demicco
Sales and Leasing Consultant
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Chris Walker
Sales and Leasing Consultant
(631) 366-6417
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Chris Walker
Sales and Leasing Consultant
Chris Walker is a Sales Consultant for Mercedes-Benz and Sprinter brands. He prides himself on making his client’s satisfaction his number one priority, whether it is a vehicle for their family or for their business. Chris has been in the Automotive industry for 10 years and has been with the Mercedes-Benz of Smithtown family for the last year.
He is extremely grateful to be working with the finest automobiles in the industry and is truly passionate about his career. Chris believes that the family feel to our dealership and employees contributes to the truly special experience our guests receive while interacting with Mercedes-Benz of Smithtown,
When he is not at work, Chris enjoys golfing and spending time with his two nieces.
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Jayson Wright
Sales Assistant
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Jayson Wright
Sales Assistant
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Andrew Silbert
Product Concierge
1188
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Andrew Silbert
Product Concierge
Customer Care
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Janet Montalbano
Showroom Concierge
Ext 1100
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Janet Montalbano
Showroom Concierge
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Isabel Sticht
Evening Receptionist
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Isabel Sticht
Evening Receptionist
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Amber Vassell
Customer Care Sales Coordinator
Ext 2147
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Amber Vassell
Customer Care Sales Coordinator
My name is Amber & I’ve worked in the automotive industry for several years now. I absolutely love working at Mercedes-Benz of Smithtown. As a brand, the Mercedes-Benz atmosphere looks & is phenomenal. As a company, it feels like family. I love that our company is woman owned. That speaks measures for a person like me who is very involved in women’s empowerment. Outside of Mercedes-Benz of Smithtown, I’m also a runway/editorial coach and model. I have been in the fashion industry for 25 years. I am also a full-time mother to my awesome daughter. I don’t have spare time, however I tutor elementary school aged children as well as owning a modeling school in Brooklyn.
I look forward to assisting you!
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Sophia DiBlanda
Customer Care Sales Coordinator
Ext 1103
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Sophia DiBlanda
Customer Care Sales Coordinator
Sophia DiBlanda is a Sales Coordinator for Mercedes Benz of Smithtown. Sophia made the decision to join our team in October of 2019 after researching the store, company and brand. Sophia’s favorite thing about being with Mercedes Benz is working in a place that continually demands excellence, while allowing a positive work environment.
As a motivated individual, her number one priority is delivering exceptional customer care. She is dedicated to making her customers feel comfortable and confident in the purchase of their luxury vehicle. She says “Our clients receive the utmost care, satisfaction and knowledge, and that is our main focus.” She believes that this is what distinguishes their store from competitors.
In her spare time, Sophia enjoys playing music. She plays the guitar, the piano, and the drums.
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Lexi Menoscal
Weekend Receptionist
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Lexi Menoscal
Weekend Receptionist
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Margaret Ortiz- Fluent in Spanish
Dealer Trades
Ext 1186
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Margaret Ortiz- Fluent in Spanish
Dealer Trades
Service
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Debbie Licastro
Service Coordinator
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Debbie Licastro
Service Coordinator
Our Appointment Coordinator, Debbie, has been with the Mercedes-Benz brand since 2013, but has spent 35 years working in the automotive industry, many of those years spent working for the Buzzetta family. Debbie, a Long Island native, grew up in Port Jefferson Station & loves shopping, planting, & fishing. She has one son Dillon, 21, who she absolutely adores, & one puppy, Jenna, who she also adores.
When asked what she loves most about her job, Debbie explained “being able to help people, experience different customer interactions daily, & knowing I made a customer smile during what can be a stressful time makes all the difference for me.”
Debbie’s favorite Mercedes-Benz vehicle is the A-Class, which she describes as PURE FUN & the reason she owns one herself!
Debbie looks forward to assisting you & putting a smile on your face!
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Rosanna Walsh
Service Administrator
Ext 1132
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Rosanna Walsh
Service Administrator
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Charlie Erdman
Shop Foreman
Ext 1149
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Charlie Erdman
Shop Foreman
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Bill Mongiori
Shop Foreman
Ext 1149
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Bill Mongiori
Shop Foreman
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Joe Baumgarten
Service Advisor
Ext 1161
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Joe Baumgarten
Service Advisor
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Raymond Davino- Fluent in Italian
Service Advisor
Ext 1150
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Raymond Davino- Fluent in Italian
Service Advisor
Ray, one of our exceptional Service Advisors, has been in the automotive industry since 1977 & with the Mercedes-Benz brand since 1981. He grew up in Manhattan, loves gardening, traveling, & spending time with his wife & dog.
His favorite thing about his job is meeting & assisting clients of all different backgrounds.
When asked his favorite vehicle, Ray said the S 65 AMG® .. for obvious reasons! Who doesn’t love the S 65 AMG®?!
Ray looks forward to meeting you & assisting you during your next service visit!
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Rob Picone
Service Advisor
Ext 1166
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Rob Picone
Service Advisor
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Joe Romeo
Service Advisor
Ext 1178
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Joe Romeo
Service Advisor
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Matt McMahon
Service Advisor
Ext 1134
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Matt McMahon
Service Advisor
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Richard Werner
Service Advisor/ Assistant Service Manager
Ext 1130
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Richard Werner
Service Advisor/ Assistant Service Manager
Rich holds two roles here at Mercedes-Benz of Smithtown – Assistant Service Manager & Service Advisor. His automotive career began in 1987 when he started as a Technician & after many years of hard work, was promoted to Shop Foreman, & continued to move onto Service Advisor to see the service world from another view, and finally grew into his current & newest position, Assistant Service Manager.
Rich grew up in Holbrook, NY & now has 2 wonderful children & 1 beautiful granddaughter. In his spare time, he enjoys gardening, skiing, and riding motorcycles.
Rich has been with the Mercedes-Benz brand since 1998 & couldn’t love it more. His favorite thing about his position is being able to help people with their vehicles when they are in need. When asked his favorite Mercedes-Benz vehicle, he said the AMG® GT right away!
Rich is here if you have any questions & he looks forward to assisting you!
Finance
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Robert Fong
Business Manager
(631) 366-6405
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Robert Fong
Business Manager
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Adnan Baig
Business Manager
(631) 366-6409
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Adnan Baig
Business Manager
Management
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Gary Gentile
General Manager
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Gary Gentile
General Manager
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Rich DeAngelo
General Sales Manager
(631) 366-6416
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Rich DeAngelo
General Sales Manager
I combined my passion for selling & automobiles in 1999 which I began my career as an automotive salesperson at Toyota. Since then I have held every position in an automotive sales department working for brands such as Toyota, BMW, Porsche and best of all Mercedes-Benz. As a proud employee of the Competition Automotive Group, I get to work alongside the most talented employees and leaders in the automotive retail industry while serving our local customers with an unparalleled level of customer service.
I grew up in Roslyn, NY and later attended The New York Institute of Technology where I earned my BS degree in Business Administration/Marketing. When not in the office, I enjoy time with my wife and 2 children. Together we enjoy biking, martial arts and cooking old family recipes.
I look forward to meeting you and welcoming you to Mercedes-Benz of Smithtown. Please visit soon to explore the Mercedes-Benz brand, manufacturer of “The Best or Nothing”!
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Steve Godden
Sales Manager
(631) 366-6419
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Steve Godden
Sales Manager
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Trentino Manco
New Car Sales Manager- Fluent in Spanish and Italian
(631) 366-6413
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Trentino Manco
New Car Sales Manager- Fluent in Spanish and Italian
Trentino Manco is Sales Manager for Mercedes-Benz of Smithtown. As a member of the Executive Leadership Team, Trentino manages sales for Mercedes-Benz within the Competition Automotive Group.
Trent is highly regarded for his ability to align strategic initiatives with daily operations wherein he delivers his personal approach to every opportunity. His outstanding ability to encourage and mentor every level of sales professional has become his signature approach, and undoubtedly a very big part of the magic that brought us the DealerRater “2020 Mercedes-Benz Dealer of the Year” award.
Fluent in three languages, his love for people and his family are more evident at home. Along with his wonderful wife of 20 years, their first son is an accomplished boxer and aspiring environmental attorney. Their youngest is an accomplished athlete, scouted for international soccer.
Professional, sincere, open, and “willing to go above-and-beyond” in every engagement are just a few of the components that make up Trent’s secret sauce for success!
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Brian Gohlsen
Sprinter Commercial Truck Manager
(631) 366-6433
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Brian Gohlsen
Sprinter Commercial Truck Manager
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Andy Schleiffelder
Service Manager
Ext 1169
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Andy Schleiffelder
Service Manager
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Wayne Locanthi
Parts Department Director
Ext 1171
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Wayne Locanthi
Parts Department Director
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Kerri Kohut
Business Development Sales Manager
Ext 5004
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Kerri Kohut
Business Development Sales Manager
Kerri, our Business Development Manager, grew up right here in Smithtown & absolutely loves working for a family-owned, locally-operated business like ours. Kerri been in the luxury automotive business since 2011 & has been with the Mercedes-Benz brand since 2019. Her favorite thing about her job is ensuring that our clients’ purchase process is as seamless as possible while working to exceed customers’ expectations by showing them what an easy & fun experience car buying can be!
In Kerri’s spare time, she enjoys playing with her two dogs – Teddy, the Toy Poodle, & Knuckles, the English Bulldog.
When asked her favorite Mercedes-Benz vehicle, Kerri explained “The S-Class! The design is sleek, flawless, & the nicest vehicle in its class, for sure!”
Kerri looks forward to assisting you & providing you with the utmost excellence in customer service.
Owner
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Nancy Buzzetta
Vice President
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Nancy Buzzetta
Vice President
Nancy Buzzetta is a professional in the Automotive Retail field with over 20 years of experience in dealership management. She is managing partner and Vice President at the Competition Automotive Group based in Long Island, NY. Nancy has a BS in Business Administration from the University of Vermont, and also earned her CPA license in 1993.
Nancy plays an active role in the daily operations of the group, which currently has 5 franchised dealerships featuring the brands of Mercedes-Benz, Sprinter Vans, BMW, Subaru and Infiniti. The company employs 530 people on Long Island. In addition, she is continually focused on the future direction and expansion of the group. Her areas of expertise and involvement in the company include accounting, legal and tax matters, marketing, facility development, client and team relations, and more.
Her interests outside the dealership group center around her love for her family and friends, and also her compassion for animals, especially dogs and horses, and her interest in fitness, beauty, and wellness with a focus on anti-aging technology. She was involved in the fitness industry for over 15 years. She is an avid horse lover and equestrian, and owns a horse farm on Long Island. In addition to enjoying the company of her horses, she is a competitive rider, and along with her two daughters, can frequently be found competing at Nationally-recognized Horse Shows around the United States.
In addition to her interest in helping animals, Nancy is involved with a number of other local organizations and is currently a member of the Three Village School District’s Industry Advisory Board, which was created to help bridge the gap between faculty, students, and the business world. The board is proud to present this year its 2nd Career fair for students at the Junior High and High School level. She is also delighted to announce that Competition Subaru is a very proud supporter of Stony Brook Children’s Hospital, raising $100,000 in funds for its Pediatric Oncology center, with the help of the Subaru Cares Foundation. Nancy has also recently bean active with the Celebrate St. James organization to help raise funds for necessary improvements to the St. James Lake Avenue Business District.
Here at
Mercedes-Benz of Smithtown, we take great pride in our dedicated staff. We are here to assist you with your next
new Mercedes-Benz,
Certified Pre-Owned Mercedes-Benz, or
Sprinter Van. Conveniently located at 630 Middle Country Road, St. James, NY, our Mercedes-Benz dealership near Centereach features a wide selection of inventory, a dedicated
Mercedes-Benz Service Center, as well as a top-notch
Mercedes-Benz Parts Department. We have been serving Mercedes-Benz drivers from all over Long Island for
over 50 years, and always strive to provide only the best to all of our customers. Whether you are looking for your next Mercedes-Benz or Sprinter,
due for your next service on your vehicle, or in the market for
Mercedes-Benz Genuine Parts, look no further than Mercedes-Benz of Smithtown.
Contact our staff today, or
stop into our location and meet our friendly employees in person!
