Audi Auto Gallery
21301 Ventura Blvd. Woodland Hills, CA 91364Sales: (877) 289-2334
- Parts: (866) 229-5012
- Service: (866) 250-7959
Sales Staff
Click on one of the people below to find out more information.
-
- Kevin Oliff
- General Manager
-
-
Kevin was hired as the General Manager at the Audi Auto Gallery in October 2010. He was most recently the General Manager of Power Toyota Irvine (an AN company) selling sometimes in excess of 800 cars a month. "Now that was fun!!" Prior to Toyota, Kevin was the Managing Partner of Capistrano Chrysler Jeep Dodge and General Manager of Power Chrysler Jeep in Valencia. Kevin has had some great success in the automobile industry, including being named the fastest growing Chrysler Jeep Dealership in 2004 and 2005. While at Power Chrysler Jeep, Valencia, he was also elected President of the Santa Clarita Valley Auto Dealers Association.
Prior to joining Power Chrysler Jeep, Valencia, Kevin was employed by the Shaver Automotive Group in Thousand Oaks, California. Kevin was employed by the Shaver family for over 12 years. During his tenure with the Shaver Automotive Group, he worked in almost every position in the store including; salesman, CSI Facilitator, Service Manager, Operations Manager, Finance, and Sales Manager. The Shaver Automotive Group was consistently one of the top 10 Jeep dealers in the Western United States.
Kevin achieved success while also focusing on his family. He is the proud father of four children ages 13, 12, 9 and 6. On my time off I like to spend time with the kids watching them play football, cheer, dance, and play!
-
- Joe Najar
- Audi Certified Pre-Owned Manager
-
-
Joe was born in New York City and then lived in Hawaii for five years. He made his way to California in 1989 to pursue a music career! He had a lot of fun making music in the studio, touring all around the country and is still getting residuals from his work! Around 2001 he became working in the automotive world and after seven years of work at Disney, EarthLink, and a small database technology company he made his way to The Auto Gallery!
Joe has a beautiful wife and daughter that he likes to spend as much time with when he is not leading the sales team at our Audi Store. He loves the beach, good food, music, and plenty of laughing! "Life feels better when you're smiling and laughing!" =)
Joe's wife Ana is a budding chef, so he frequently goes home to fantastic new dishes that she hopes to turn into a family business one day! His daughter Aja is now two and a half years old and Joe is convinced she provides the energy required to light up the Western Hemisphere!
"My best part about my job is meeting such a diverse group of clients from all walks of life! The coolest people drive Audis!"
-
- Leo Ferreiro
- Lease Maturity Manager
-
-
Leo is a dedicated family person and is committed to his job 100%. He enjoys the everyday challenges that this business brings all the time. It keeps him very focus and ready to help the next customer. He has found a very comfortable environment here at The Auto Gallery. "I feel like The Auto Gallery offers me room to grow as an employee and my co-workers make the many hours I spend at work very enjoyable."
Leo has been happily married for three years now and has two beautiful children. Leo's loves taking his family on little get-a-ways every chance he gets! He is a huge sports fan, and enjoys watching soccer, football, basketball and tennis.
Leo got involved in the car industry in 2002 starting at Lincoln Mercury with The Ladin Family and moved to Rusnak Westlake Audi for almost three years and joined The Auto Gallery organization on April of 2009. He started as Lease Maturity Manager and backup Finance Manager also assisting the used car department as well. He is very happy to be here! "From day one The Auto Gallery family took me in as one of their own!
I drive from beautiful Oxnard to come to work every day!" :-)
"The best part of my job is getting to help my customers and my coworkers as much as I can!"
-
- Courtney Kitsuki
- Finance Director
-
-
Courtney joined The Auto Gallery team back in the summer of 2005, and has had the opportunity to see it grow from a tiny facility to a brand new state of the art dealership. She started in the automotive industry in 1997, and has been working in finance for over 12 years, primarily, high-end luxury vehicles. "We have a great team here and very supportive owners, who inspire us to constantly strive to improve and grow!"
"Audi is an amazing brand, and remains the number one brand in Europe, and I am glad that they are finally getting the recognition they deserve here in the States."
In her spare time, Courtney enjoys spending time with her family and friends, traveling back home to Hawaii, where she loves to go kayaking, swimming, and running. "One of my biggest achievements was running in the Chicago Marathon in 2010, while also raising thousands of dollars for charity."
"I am very proud to work for The Auto Gallery! We have a true family here!"
-
- Michael Tesh
- Internet Sales Director
-
-
Michael was raised in Frankfurt, Germany. At a young age, he was recruited onto the International Table Tennis team for Germany, playing on the 1st league division, giving him the opportunity to travel to different cities around the world. Living in Germany for so many years taught him to appreciate German engineering and their constantly changing advanced technology.
Michael came to the United States and was introduced to the luxury automotive market, where he has steadily and competitively understood the needs and wants for the customer without a challenge for the last 15 years. He has analyzed and fully understands the sales process from A to Z, excelling in delivering exceptional customer service to my customers.
In the last year, he has been a leader at The Auto Gallery selling over 400 luxury vehicles with the help of his assistant, Kristin Huey. Michael's competitive nature drives him to work harder daily; selling more to earn more. His success in selling the Audi brand stems from an understanding that each customer is looking for more than just an exceptional product and a great deal. Michael works hard to offer every customer the Audi lifestyle and an experience that is far superior to any other dealership in this area.
-
- Hubert Matura
- Audi Sales Representative
-
-
On his time off Hubert enjoys mountain biking and hanging out with friends and family.
"I love the Audi brand and their commitment to build quality vehicles! I enjoy working with new clients every day and truly enjoy my co-workers here at The Auto Gallery!"
-
- Jon Schwartz
- Audi Sales Representative
-
-
Jon grew up in Calabasa and went to Calabasa High School. He got started in the family business when he was 16 years old. His Father Tony and his grandfather were always car guys, so Jon and his brother Alex found themselves looking forward to continuing the family business.
Jon started in the accounting department at a young age and continued to come back and forth during summer breaks to work in different aspects of the business. He has been full time with The Auto Gallery since 2009 doing work for the Marketing and Operation Department. He has been selling cars at our Audi Auto Gallery since December 2010.
"Working in sales is great because every day is a challenge and you meet many great people who all share a love for their cars!"
-
- Nick Naish
- Internet Sales Consultant
-
-
Nick is the son of a mechanic born and raised around cars. He learned how to drive at age eight and started changing oil and brakes by age ten. It was only natural that he landed in the automotive industry. His sister is a finance manager at a Cadillac store and his mother did accounts payable and receivable at a Toyota Dealership.
Nick went to school and got a degree in network administration because his Dad wanted him to make a living using his brain and not his hands. Nick soon realized that he hated a nine-five business day, a base salary and not to mention no human contact, so he turned back to cars! He wanted to find a job that allowed him to enjoy both his love of cars and interaction with people!
"I take pride in helping people purchase cars, not selling them."
After working with Audi for almost two years, he achieved the regional Walk-Around Title for the Western Region and is on his way to a second title. Nick has been with The Auto Gallery for a little over a year and enjoys every minute of his work day!
"I think Audi is pound for pound the best brand that I've seen constructed!"
-
- Adam Drexler
- Audi Sales Representative
-
-
Adam describes himself as a professional workaholic! He joined our Audi Auto Gallery team about one year ago. At age 20 he started work for a very high profile dealership selling pre-owned high-line exotic cars. He has been off and on in the car business for the last nine years and has loved every minute of it!
"I live the simple life. I have an amazing girlfriend, family and great friends!" That is all life really needs! He enjoys cars, surfing, music, and running.
"The best part about my job is selling the best of the best! Audi is the best! I really enjoy meeting new and interesting people and marketing myself!"
-
- Greg Montano
- Audi Sales Representative
-
-
Greg has been in the Auto Industry for 17 years; he worked for The Auto Gallery Porsche in 2009 and is back now working for our Audi team. He just recently came back this year early 2011. "I started selling cars because I love cars. I thought it would be fun and it has been! I am very happy to be back with a great organization like this one!"
Greg's passion is cars. He also enjoys the outdoors, his favorites are camping and hiking! He has a beautiful eight year old daughter and a very handsome and energetic five year old son.
"The best part about my job is meeting new people and having the opportunity to interact with them!"
-
- Mia Tabares
- Internet Sales Consultant
-
-
Mia grew up in the Burbank area and attended St. Finbar until her early teens, she then moved to Simi Valley and has lived there ever since.
In Jr. High and High school she ran Cross Country and participated in Track and Field. In 1984, she became Miss Simi Valley and became very interested in helping her community. She went on to compete in the Miss California U.S.A Pageant as a finalist.
Mia then attended the Fashion Institute of Merchandise Marketing were she got her degree. From there she went on to work in television commercials for the next 12 years and learned everything she knows from one of the best Kip King! Kip then helped Mia get her first agent which helped her get work in numerous national commercials including; McDonalds, Taco Bell, Jenny Craig, Mervyns, Sprite, and a few Channel Four promotional commercials. Mia then worked for Jellybean Benitez and appeared on many television shows including: Solid Gold, American Bandstand and Top of the Pops as a background vocalist and dancer. She spent a lot of time traveling to Japan, Europe, New York and Los Angeles performing many shows.
Children then came into Mia's life! She has two beautiful daughters; Chanelle, 19 and Chayenne, 16. Mia became totally devoted to raising them and spent the next few years as a dedicated stay at home mother. She made it to many PTA meetings and spent many hours volunteering at school as a room parent.
On her days off Mia is at the beach! She also loves spending time with her daughters at Disneyland. She loves photography and going to plays and concerts.
As her girls grew up and became beautiful young teens she found herself looking to go back to work. She starting with advertising and found it to be a little too slow for her liking. She was offered a position in automotive sales and took it! She started in Audi sales almost four years ago and became a part of The Auto Gallery family in November of 2010 and moved up to our Internet Sales Manager.
Mia loves the interaction with people and enjoys showing and presenting this superior brand. "I believe in the Audi brand and would not sell any other vehicle."
"My Management team and co-workers are fun, energetic and friendly; they make work a fun place to be!" She loves Audi's new state-of-the-art dealership; "It is an attractive and beautiful place to showcase our award winning Audi's!"
-
- Adrian Sears
- Internet Sales Consultant
-
-
Adrian became a part of The Auto Gallery family in March of 2010. He has been in the car business for 11 years and has been working with Audi's since 2006. He was a Western US Finalist for Q5 Walk-Around in Vegas and is a true believer in the brand that he represents. Audi truly represents "truth in engineering."
Adrian is an outdoor enthusiast! He enjoys hiking, kayaking, and motorcycles! He loves Hawaii; especially Kauai! He has always been a car fanatic and is grateful every day that his work allows him to be around cars and the industry on a daily basis.
"The Auto Gallery is on the verge of a huge growth with the Audi brand and its state-of-the-art facility. It is refreshing to work within a company where the owners are both very "hands on" but also enthusiasts too. I am very happy to be a part of its success and growth!"
-
- Parisa Jahan
- Audi Sales Representative
-
-
Parisa recently moved to California from Toronto, Canada, and was introduced into the car business about 18 months ago. She started with Toyota and became a member of The Auto Gallery family in March of 2011. In the short amount of time she has been in this business she has met some very interesting people! "It makes me proud to do what I do! My co-workers and the people I work with every day make my job fun!"
Prior to starting in the automotive industry she was an assistant buying agent for a home furnishing company. She has always been in sales; she enjoys the human contact and loves that that this business allows her to meet someone new every day!
"Dealing with different individuals, facing different challenges, and finding solutions makes me fell productive! I chose Audi because I believe in the brand!" Parisa is happy to be a member of The Auto Gallery team!
"The Audi brand and my team are the best part of my job! I look forward to them every day!
In her spare time Parisa likes to oil paint, and play Sudoku!
"Nothing refreshes my mind and soul like hiking and walking on the beach!"
-
- Tarro Basha
- Audi Sales Representative
-
-
Tarro has been with Audi Auto Gallery since January 2011. Before becoming a member of The Auto Gallery family Tarro was with the Mercedes brand for five years. He became particularly impressed with the Audi brands focus and determination to develop and refine their vehicles. "They bring the very best minds together to create an extraordinary brand and vehicle."
Tarro and his wife have a son who is in his first week of CSUN and a daughter who is going into the 8th grade. When he is not working he likes being with his family the most! "My family just recently adopted two puppies, so they keep us busy!" Tarro enjoys hiking, reading and frequently meeting friends. "I believe people are fascinating and life is magnificent!"
"I look forward to meeting and helping new people and also very must enjoy helping return and referral clients as well!"
-
- Avo Akopyan
- Audi Sales Representative
-
-
Avo has been in the automotive sales business since 1998 and has just recently joined the Audi Auto Gallery family! He was raised in the San Fernando Valley and loves being here!
Cars are his passion and he is here to make your buying experience smooth and easy.
"The best part about this business is that it keeps me going and excited about what I do! Every day is different and I get to meet many unique people every day of my life!"
-
- Kristin Huey
- Audi Sales Assistant
-
-
After graduating from California State University, Northridge with a Business Marketing degree in 2007, Kristin found herself without a job or job experience. She then looked to friends to help her get started. After two years of looking for work, Kristin joined The Auto Gallery Family in August 2009 with a big thanks to our Porsche Cashier Kimberly Melanson.
When Kristin is not working Monday through Saturday at Audi Auto Gallery, she volunteers for a Girl Scouts of Greater Los Angeles as a Co-Leader for high school aged ladies. She also holds a position with the Girls Scout Service Unit.
Kristin comes from a very vivacious family, which has helped her become a very social person inside and outside of work. "Thanks to The Auto Gallery, I am a lady who can talk about a plethora of motor vehicles and probably sell you on my kind heart, easy-on-the-eyes looks, and a beautiful Audi!"
-
- Kathleen Kozak
- Audi Sales Representative
-
-