Staff

Management

  • Gary <br> Schulze

    Gary
    Schulze

    General Manager

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    Gary <br> Schulze

    Gary
    Schulze

    General Manager

    Gary has been in the automotive business for over 40 years. Gary has extensive managerial experience with the Porsche Brand in Austin, Dallas and Houston.

  • Steve<br> Schermerhorn

    Steve
    Schermerhorn

    Fixed Operations Director

    512 -483-7917
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    Steve<br> Schermerhorn

    Steve
    Schermerhorn

    Fixed Operations Director

    Steve was born in East Texas, but has lived in Austin since 1976. He has worked at German luxury automotive dealerships for over 27 years, and has been with us for over 4 years now. He enjoys working for Porsche Austin where the customers are passionate about what they drive and the employees are proud of the brand they work for.

  • Christian<br> Ames

    Christian
    Ames

    General Sales Manager

    512-483-7949
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    Christian<br> Ames

    Christian
    Ames

    General Sales Manager

    I was born in Newport Beach California and moved to Austin in 2019. I have been in the industry for 28 years. In my spare time I enjoy spending time cycling, playing golf and taking a drive through the Texas Hill Country in my 911.

    Having been with Porsche for 16 years it is my personal commitment that the Porsche customers both current and new to the brand receive the proper Porsche Experience. Buying or Leasing a Porsche is a celebration! Porsche Passion!

  • Ish<br> Chowdhury

    Ish
    Chowdhury

    Pre-Owned Director

    512-483-7935
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    Ish<br> Chowdhury

    Ish
    Chowdhury

    Pre-Owned Director

    Ish has been very passionate about cars ever since he was a kid. After graduating from college, he took a management role at Mercedes-Benz where he spent four years. He is extremely happy to be with Porsche and serve the passionate Porsche enthusiasts. When he is not working, Ish likes to spend time with his wife who he has been with since high school, watch soccer, and attend racing events.

  • James <br> Purpura

    James
    Purpura

    Service Manager

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    James <br> Purpura

    James
    Purpura

    Service Manager

    James is originally from Fort Worth Texas and moved to Austin in 2006. He has been in the automotive industry for 20 years and joined Porsche from the Mercedes Benz group. James strives to give every customer the Porsche Experience. He enjoys spending his free time with his wife Kassie and traveling.

  • Josh<br> Shorter

    Josh
    Shorter

    Parts Manager

    512-483-7960
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    Josh<br> Shorter

    Josh
    Shorter

    Parts Manager

    Josh is from Washington and moved to Austin in the fall of 2020. He has been in the industry for over 10 years, and joined our team when he moved here. Josh has an associates degree in Automotive Technology, and enjoys the outdoors in his free time.

  • Jacob <br> Steger

    Jacob
    Steger

    New Car Sales Manager

    512-483-7926
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    Jacob <br> Steger

    Jacob
    Steger

    New Car Sales Manager

    Jacob is originally from Temple, Texas, and moved to Austin in 2013. He has been in the industry for 12 years, previously working at Mercedes-Benz and Audi. He joined our team in 2020, and is currently our Internet Sales Manager. In his free time, Jacob enjoys golfing and fishing.

  • Shaun<br> Jones

    Shaun
    Jones

    Internet Sales Manager

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    Shaun<br> Jones

    Shaun
    Jones

    Internet Sales Manager

    Shaun is an Austin native and has been in the industry for 9 years. Previously, he served in the Marine Corps infantry for 4 years, and was deployed twice. He has been with Porsche Austin for 6 years now, and is our eBay motors manager and USAA specialist. In his free time, he plays pool competitively and spends time with his 11 year old son.

  • Steve<br> Goodman

    Steve
    Goodman

    Service Shop Foreman

    512-483-7960
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    Steve<br> Goodman

    Steve
    Goodman

    Service Shop Foreman

    Steve moved to Austin in 1985. Since his arrival, he has been both a Porsche Master Technician and Service Manager. Steve is an avid fan of motorsports and racing. He also enjoys all types of two-wheeled activities including cycling and riding motorcycles. Steve and his wife Vicki are residents of Central Austin along with their two dogs Bosley and Percieval.

  • Eliseo <br> Mendoza

    Eliseo
    Mendoza

    Customer Experience Manager

    512-483-7919
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    Eliseo <br> Mendoza

    Eliseo
    Mendoza

    Customer Experience Manager

    Eliseo was raised in Mexico City, and moved to Austin in 2003. He’s been in the industry since 1985, and has been with Porsche Austin for over a year now. Eli began restoring vintage motorcycles at 13, and by 15 he had built his first Cobra kit car. He began his racing career in 1988, and turned to Open Wheel racing on 3 different continents. He owned and promoted a motor racing road course, built and ran the Audi Driving Experience program at COTA, and is a Certified Porsche Cars North America Driving Instructor – active with the Porsche Track Experience. Eli is devoted to teaching the Art & Science of competition, high performance, and safe driving/Car Control. In his free time, Eli  is an avid snowboarder, practicing ice & roller hockey, and sim racer.

Sales

  • Tony<br> Montaleone

    Tony
    Montaleone

    Porsche Brand Ambassador

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    Tony<br> Montaleone

    Tony
    Montaleone

    Porsche Brand Ambassador

    Tony Montaleone is a marketing leader with over 25 years of experience in brand management, content marketing and customer insights in the hotel casino industry. Tony moved to Austin in 2011 and has been at Porsche since 2012 and has achieved Porsche Brand Ambassador status. In his spare time, you can find him on the golf course crushing it.

  • Brendan<br> Sipple

    Brendan
    Sipple

    Porsche Brand Ambassador

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    Brendan<br> Sipple

    Brendan
    Sipple

    Porsche Brand Ambassador

    Brendan is a Porsche Brand Ambassador and has been in the luxury automotive business for over 20 years. Brendan has been an avid fan of the Porsche brand since he was a child. Brendan has been a single parent now for 17 years. His son Brendan Paul is aspiring to become a Pro motocross racer, living and training full time now in California. Brendan brings a high level of expertise and knowledge to his clients and the Porsche buying experience.

  • Brett<br> Rajotte

    Brett
    Rajotte

    Porsche Brand Ambassador

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    Brett<br> Rajotte

    Brett
    Rajotte

    Porsche Brand Ambassador

    Brett is originally from Connecticut, but moved here from California in early 2021. He has been in the industry for 13 years, with Porsche for 6 years, and has been with Porsche Austin since he moved here. Brett is a Porsche Brand Ambassador, and is passionate about the Porsche Brand in and outside of work- having owned 5 Porsche’s himself, including a 1957 356A. In his spare time, Brett enjoys spending time with his family.

  • Alex <br> Herrera

    Alex
    Herrera

    Professional Porsche Sales Consultant

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    Alex <br> Herrera

    Alex
    Herrera

    Professional Porsche Sales Consultant

    Alex is from San Antonio, and moved to Austin in 2016. He has been in the industry for 5 years, and joined Porsche Austin in June of 2020. Alex is passionate about helping others, and has helped over 1000 people find the perfect car for them. Alex has a Business degree from UT San Antonio, and in his free time he enjoys spending time with friends, family, his Fiancée, and his Chihuahua, Benji.

  • Nick<br> Gentile

    Nick
    Gentile

    Porsche Brand Ambassador

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    Nick<br> Gentile

    Nick
    Gentile

    Porsche Brand Ambassador

    Nick was born and raised in Columbus Ohio and has been with the Porsche brand for 4 years. He joined Porsche Austin in 2019 and achieved Brand Ambassador Status with Porsche. Outside of the dealership, he enjoys spending time on the golf course and hiking around Austin with his wife and dog.

  • Ross <br> Brown

    Ross
    Brown

    Porsche Brand Ambassador

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    Ross <br> Brown

    Ross
    Brown

    Porsche Brand Ambassador

    Ross is an Austin native, and has been in the industry for 11 years. In his free time, Ross enjoys spending time with his wife, Rubi, and dog, Woody, as well as taking road trips around Texas, and watching endurance and Formula One racing.

  • Anthony <br> Vincent

    Anthony
    Vincent

    Porsche Brand Ambassador

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    Anthony <br> Vincent

    Anthony
    Vincent

    Porsche Brand Ambassador

    Anthony is from Utah and moved to Austin in 2019. He has been in the industry for 4 years, and recently joined our team at Porsche Austin. In his free time, Anthony enjoys watching sports, going to track events, riding his motorcycle, and spending time on the lake boating.

  • Ozzy <br> Tosunoglu

    Ozzy
    Tosunoglu

    Professional Porsche Sales Consultant

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    Ozzy <br> Tosunoglu

    Ozzy
    Tosunoglu

    Professional Porsche Sales Consultant

    Ozzy enjoys watching sports and spending time with friends during his time off.

  • Jared <br> Robinson

    Jared
    Robinson

    Professional Porsche Sales Consultant

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    Jared <br> Robinson

    Jared
    Robinson

    Professional Porsche Sales Consultant

    Jared enjoys spending time outside with his family and going fishing.

  • Sean <br> Shields

    Sean
    Shields

    Professional Porsche Sales Consultant

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    Sean <br> Shields

    Sean
    Shields

    Professional Porsche Sales Consultant

    Sean enjoys sports cars and spending time with his twin children.

  • Gonzalo <br> Martinez

    Gonzalo
    Martinez

    Inventory Manager

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    Gonzalo <br> Martinez

    Gonzalo
    Martinez

    Inventory Manager

    Gonzalo enjoys working at Porsche Austin.

  • Cade <br> Copeland

    Cade
    Copeland

    Delivery Specialist

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    Cade <br> Copeland

    Cade
    Copeland

    Delivery Specialist

    Cade enjoys working at Porsche Austin and meeting new people. He spends time working on his car on the weekends.

  • Juan<br> Parades

    Juan
    Parades

    Sales Inventory Porter

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    Juan<br> Parades

    Juan
    Parades

    Sales Inventory Porter

    Juan is an Austin native and has been in the industry for over two years. He has been with Porsche Austin since October 2020. In his free time, he enjoys exploring Austin.

  • Karson <br> Jensen

    Karson
    Jensen

    Sales Receptionist

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    Karson <br> Jensen

    Karson
    Jensen

    Sales Receptionist

    Karson moved to Austin from Idaho. She enjoys the warmer weather here in Texas.

  • Kaelyn <br> Miller

    Kaelyn
    Miller

    Sales Receptionist

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    Kaelyn <br> Miller

    Kaelyn
    Miller

    Sales Receptionist

    Kaelyn is originally from Houston. She is attending the University of Texas.

  • Allison<br> Mayeux

    Allison
    Mayeux

    Sales Receptionist

    512-985-2942
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    Allison<br> Mayeux

    Allison
    Mayeux

    Sales Receptionist

    Allison enjoys being a member of our Porsche team here in Austin. Born in the Bayou, you’d spot her at a local crawfish boil or at your nearest park with her three-legged dog named Honey.

  • Ashley<br> Eastwood

    Ashley
    Eastwood

    Sales Receptionist

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    Ashley<br> Eastwood

    Ashley
    Eastwood

    Sales Receptionist

    Ashley is currently attending Texas State in San Marcos. Ashley enjoys being a member of our Porsche team here in Austin.

Service

  • Josh <br> Grooms

    Josh
    Grooms

    Porsche Service Advisor

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    Josh <br> Grooms

    Josh
    Grooms

    Porsche Service Advisor

    Josh was born in Mississippi, but moved to Austin with his family when he was young. He has been in the industry for 12 years, and has been with Porsche Austin since 2019. His family was in the automotive industry, so he grew up around the trade. In his free time, Josh enjoys shark fishing and building.

  • Adam<br> Elwood

    Adam
    Elwood

    Porsche Service Advisor

    512-483-7983
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    Adam<br> Elwood

    Adam
    Elwood

    Porsche Service Advisor

    Adam enjoys camping and riding motorcyles.

  • Brett<br> Weldon

    Brett
    Weldon

    Porsche Service Advisor

    512-483-7912
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    Brett<br> Weldon

    Brett
    Weldon

    Porsche Service Advisor

    Brett enjoys going to Classic Car shows and Drag Racing. He likes spending time with his family and living in Austin.

  • Bryan<br> Mendoza

    Bryan
    Mendoza

    Porsche Service Advisor

    512-483-7952
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    Bryan<br> Mendoza

    Bryan
    Mendoza

    Porsche Service Advisor

    Bryan enjoys photography and all the exciting vehicles at Porsche Austin.

  • Kyle <br> Welter

    Kyle
    Welter

    Porsche Service Advisor

    512-483-7955
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    Kyle <br> Welter

    Kyle
    Welter

    Porsche Service Advisor

    Kyle recently moved here from Arizona. He enjoys spending time with his family on the weekends. Kyle was also a college baseball player.

  • Alizee <br> Macias

    Alizee
    Macias

    Service Receptionist

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    Alizee <br> Macias

    Alizee
    Macias

    Service Receptionist

    Alizee is from El Paso TX.  In my free time I enjoy Gardening, Cooking or spending time with family and friends.

  • Ellie <br> Torres

    Ellie
    Torres

    Service Booker

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    Ellie <br> Torres

    Ellie
    Torres

    Service Booker

    Ellie is from Odessa, Texas and moved to Austin in 2019 for college. She is pursuing a bachelor’s degree, and just recently joined our team at Porsche Austin. In her free time, she enjoys surfing and spending time with her friends.

  • Rachel <br> Silva

    Rachel
    Silva

    Warranty Administrator

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    Rachel <br> Silva

    Rachel
    Silva

    Warranty Administrator

    Rachel enjoys working at Porsche Austin and spending time with family after work.

  • Lucas <br> Chance

    Lucas
    Chance

    Loaner Admin.

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    Lucas <br> Chance

    Lucas
    Chance

    Loaner Admin.

    Lucas is from California and moved to Austin in 2004, he enjoys spending time with his family and little pug Winston.  He has been in the car industry for 2 years now including 1 year with Porsche.

Parts

  • Joe <br> Hernandez

    Joe
    Hernandez

    Wholesale Parts Specialist

    512-483-7972
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    Joe <br> Hernandez

    Joe
    Hernandez

    Wholesale Parts Specialist

    Joe enjoys going to car races and spending time with friends.

  • Merrell<br> Gomez

    Merrell
    Gomez

    Parts Associate

    512-483-7973
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    Merrell<br> Gomez

    Merrell
    Gomez

    Parts Associate

    Merrell is from New Mexico. She enjoys art and live music festivals.

  • Casey <br> Brady

    Casey
    Brady

    Warehouse Manager

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    Casey <br> Brady

    Casey
    Brady

    Warehouse Manager

    Casey is an Austin native, and has been in the industry for almost 4 years now. He’s been with Porsche Austin for 2 years now, and previously worked for a custom auto shop here in Austin. In his free time, he enjoys fishing, working on his cars, playing instruments, and just exploring the nature in and around Austin.

  • Aaron <br> Hajke

    Aaron
    Hajke

    Parts Delivery

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    Aaron <br> Hajke

    Aaron
    Hajke

    Parts Delivery

    Aaron enjoys reading and learning about History is his spare time.

Finance

  • Kyle<br> Stover

    Kyle
    Stover

    Finance Manager

    512-483-7916
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    Kyle<br> Stover

    Kyle
    Stover

    Finance Manager

    Kyle enjoys living in Austin and getting outside as much as possible.

  • Jaelyn<br> Thurner

    Jaelyn
    Thurner

    Finance Manager

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    Jaelyn<br> Thurner

    Jaelyn
    Thurner

    Finance Manager

    Jaelyn is originally from Pittsburgh. She enjoys living in Austin and spending time with friends and listening to live music.

  • Kendal <br> Faucett

    Kendal
    Faucett

    Finance Assistant

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    Kendal <br> Faucett

    Kendal
    Faucett

    Finance Assistant

    Kendal is an Austin native, and has been in the industry for 2 years. She joined our team here at Porsche Austin when we opened the new facility. She is currently getting her Bachelors in Business Management from UT Austin, and plans to go into motorsports. In her free time, Kendal enjoys spending time with friends outdoors and watching Formula One racing.

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