Another Moncton native, Steve has been in the car business all his adult life, roughly 30 years.

He started in sales, and has worked as a leasing manager (3 yrs), new car manager (1yr) general sales manager (2 yrs) and general manager (over 20 years).

He's been general sales manager at Acadia for over 6 years now.

Steve's a sports nut, and when he was younger played baseball, volleyball and basketball (really) Now he's content to play golf. He names Brudenelle in PEI as his favourite maritime course.

Steve loves the diversity of the car business - no two days are alike. But he wishes he had more vacation time. Having said that, he'd choose the same career if he had to do it all over again.

Don was born and raised in Montreal, but has lived in NB for over 35 years.

He started in the car business in 1980 in sales. From there he worked as a business manager, then a branch manager, and now is the fleet/leasing manager at Acadia Toyota.

Don is married and has 2 grown children and 4 grandchildren that he enjoys babysitting.

It's a good thing Acadia Toyota isn't open Sundays, because Don devotes that time to NASCAR racing!

Hi my name is Matt Girvan. I was born and raised in Moncton, NB. I went to High School at Harrison Trimble and went on to receive my business administration degree from UNB Fredericton with a concentration in E-Commerce. I have worked at the dealership since graduating and have held many different positions, from washing cars to finance manager to most recently used car manager. I enjoy working with the sales staff as well as meeting new clients every day. I enjoy basketball and golf. In high school I was a member of the provincial basketball championship team. No championships in golf though, mainly frustration and lost balls. Matt is also General Manager of Breakaway Auto
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Hi...My name is Rodney Long- I was born and raised in Moncton. I've traveled a little, mainly throughout the Maritimes. I play some ball hockey, golf and enjoy football, baseball. The computer is a fascinating machine and I am always trying to learn more about it.

Being a Product Advisor is certainly having control over your own destiny. It is fast paced, never dull and you meet many folks; it's fun to boot. I do like meeting people and helping them in their decisions. Being awarded the "Elite Customer Sales Satisfaction Award" twice has reflected this. I feel we are #1 and proud of it.

Customers' comments about Rodney -

"Rodney was a pleasure to deal "- buyer of a 2008 Toyota Yaris

"It was a really good experience"(translated)- buyer of a 2009 Toyota Corolla.

"Everything was great. My salesperson Rodney Long was awesome." Buyer of a 2008 Toyota Rav 4

"Purchasing a new vehicle is a very harrowing experience for me. I do not enjoy it at all. Rodney was recommended to me by a friend and the decision to use him was never regretted. His assistance was greatly appreciated and I would recommend him to anyone. On a scale of 1 - 10, he is a 10. Thank you Rodney." Buyer of a 2010 Tacoma

"Our product advisor at Acadia Toyota was Rodney Long. He is a good sales person and knows the product very well. He is very considerate and the customer to him is No. 1. He goes far beyond most salespeople to make the sale as easy and smooth as possible. He is the best of the best to work with and I would recommend him very highly to anyone. Thank you to Rodney." Buyer of a 2010 Tacoma.

Hello my name is Michel Landry. I was born and raised in Point-Verte, NB., went to high school in Bathurst NB and graduated from U de M with a degree in Arts, (Business, Economy, Sociology). My father's side was known as Farmers while on my mother's side they were entrepreneurs or business people.

While growing up sports such as baseball, soccer, football and hockey were favorites and some were a bit rough and tough. I was a player on Father Parent's Jacquet River Provincial Baseball Team in pre-teen and early teen years.

Other than a few visits to Florida and once in North Carolina my travels are limited to a 15-hour radius from my home. However, a lifetime trip was done in a high-class private jet from the company Steelcase, and had the opportunity to visit the Vanderbilt property and Castle.

Some defining traits about me.

Favorite quote or saying- "It's a brave new world." or "Life is beautiful." Favorite authors' Gary Zukav, Wayne Dwyer, Dr. Hawkins, to name just a few. Favorite movies: The Matrix, The Gladiator, Meet Joe Black, Bourne Idenity, The Emperors Club. Favorite Activity: Camping, traveling, exploring Best Quality: Empathetic Natural disposition: Understanding people and their perspectives (the way they are and their way of seeing the world).

Customers' comments about Michel-"I went back to Acadia Toyota for the simple reason that they always treated me with respect and friendliness. More importantly it was mainly because of two staff members. Michel Landry (my salesperson) and Jean Gilles (service person)" - buyer of a 2009 Toyota Corolla.

"Excellent advice. Salesman knew his product very well." Buyer of a 2009 Toyota Camry.

"Our product advisor was very knowledgable about all Toyota vehicles and the best thing about him was that he wasn't pushy and explained things to us more than once if we didn't understand. I would certainly recommend him to people I know" Buyer of a 2009 RAV4

"The product advisor, Michel Landry, is an excellent representative of your company." Buyer of a 2010 Corolla

Hi...My name is Bill Martin - I was born and grew up in Saint John NB.

Some of my favorite places that I traveled to were Las Vegas, Cuba, Dominican Republic and Mexico. I enjoy playing pool and I do a little boxing for exercise.

I enjoy my position as product advisor and especially enjoy meeting new people and helping them make informed decisions. I feel that Acadia Toyota is the best place that I have ever worked. I am proud to have been the 2007 sales leader at Acadia Toyota.

Customers' comment about Bill:

"One of the reasons that we bought from this particular dealership was the knowledgeable salesman." - Buyer of a 2008 Rav 4

"Salesman rated 10 in all categories" - 2008 / Toyota YARIS

"Started the sale with Bob and finished with Bill Martin and they both were professional." Buyer 2009 / Toyota COROLLA

Hello...My name is Dan Blakney. I was born in Moncton and grew up in the Humphrey's Lewisville area. I have traveled Canada, USA, Caribbean, Hawaii and Mexico so I covered most of North America.

I enjoy golfing and vacationing in the sun. As a retirement project I chose being a product advisor and I enjoy meeting people and the pleasure I get when success is achieved on the sale and delivery. We have a great product that I believe in sincerely. With my passion for quality, this job is an easy fit.

Customers' comments about Dan -

"Dan went out of his way to please me" - Buyer of a 2009 Toyota Matrix

"The staff at the dealership are awesome!!! I love my car." - buyer of a 2009 Corolla (July 2008)

"I'm just thrilled to say that all employees at Acadia Toyota were fantastic in helping me purchase my new truck. So let's just hope from here on things stay good with my Tundra! Thanks...Yay for Toyota" - buyer of a 2008 Toyota Tundra (June 2008)

"The service provided to us by Dan was awesome. This is the second vehicle we have leased with him. He is very professional, knowledgeable, and friendly. Would recommend him to anyone. LOVE TOYOTA!!!!! Would recommend the Camry Hybrid to everyone!!!" - Buyer of a 2008 Camry Hybrid (March)

Hi, My name is Marc DeGrace. I was born in Bathurst NB, grew up in Fredericton, and went to high school in Chatham NB. I graduated in Bathurst and then moved to Moncton, settling in Riverview, NB.

I have been to Cuba twice and the Dominican Republic. I worked for Blockbuster Video in Riverview from the day it opened in 1999 until 2006. From October 1996 until the end of 2007 I was always with the Blockbuster Company.

I am a proud hockey and baseball dad in Riverview, and I still find time to play on the Acadia Toyota softball team and being a member of the Albert County Trailblazers ATV club.

I have been serving people in the restaurant and retail industry for 20 years and now I am a Product Advisor, which is like having your own business. I am working for myself in a way since the results are fully reflected by my effort and commitment. The purchase of a new vehicle is a big and exciting time for most people and it is very satisfying to be part of that with them. In my life there is Stacey, my son Branden (12 years old), 2 dogs, Great Dane, Star and Lab/Doberman, Rev; and two cats, Gimp and Elvis.

Customers' Comments about Marc:

"Our experience was awesome. Our salesman (Marc DeGrace) was polite, listen to our needs, informative and helped us get what we needed. He was great!" - Buyer of a 2009 Toyota Matrix.

"Everything was great!" - Buyer of a 2009 Toyota Corolla

Hi...My name is Marc Leblanc - I was born and raised in Irishtown, NB.

I graduated in 2003 from Mathieu-Martin and from the NBCC SJ in 2007. I have done only limited travel so far but would like to do more. I've been west to Winnipeg and south to Florida. I am a certified car nut and really enjoy the guitar, which I have played in front of very large audiences and am considered an accomplished player. I also teach the guitar.

While at NBCC SJ I was the 2006 CO-OP student of the year. I am also proud of having the highest overall average in Automotive Marketing and Business studies for the period 2005-2007.

Ever since I was a child I would try my hand at selling something; it seems to run in the family. I enjoy that every day is different and the best part is meeting nice people and selling a high quality product. I wouldn't want to work anywhere else but here at Acadia Toyota; such a well respected name in the automotive business.

Customer's comments about Marc:

"I had an overall great experience at Toyota. The staff was amazing at making sure I was completely satisfied with my product. The sales associate I had (Marc) was very good at explaining to me the difference between a purchase and a lease, and helped me in making an important decision that now helps me save money. Not once did I feel pressured to make a decision or to decide if I really wanted to own/lease a Toyota. Thank you for making my first purchase a wonderful positive experience. I will most definitely recommend Toyota to people I know." - Buyer of a 2009 Toyota Corolla, January '09.

"Acadia Toyota - the best Toyota dealership in Atlantic Canada by far." Buyer of a 2010 Tacoma

"Our sales guy Marc was awesome! ... He was very efficient, professional and eager to please us. He did not give the indication of a typical "car salesman" that other reps did ... & was genuine and honest. All of these attributes made us trust him and buy from Toyota. We were shopping for 5 months with cash in hand to buy a vehicle, but value good customer service before we make a purchase. Marc displayed this well and we will be lifetime Toyota clients from here." Buyer of a 2010 RAV4

Hi, my name is Patrick Beaudry. I was born and raised in Dalhousie, NB. I love working with people and enjoy the challenge of selling. Selling is not just a job but also a skill that needs a lot of practice and self-motivation. Boxing was one of my passions and I went to the Nationals in 1997 and to the 1999 Canada Games held in Newfoundland. I am now "retired" from that sport.

We have a big facility here with talented people working together to serve our customers the best way possible.

Customers' comments about Patrick.

"No problems. Pat looked after my every need." Buyer of a 2009 Toyota Camry.-

"I'm very pleased with the service and the courtesy of the employees. The service in French is also very appreciated." (Translated) - buyer of a 2008 Toyota Yaris. -

"Being a woman I felt anxious going to a dealership. I expected to be ignored or not being treated as well as if I were a male. At one dealership I felt pressured to act quickly. At another I felt as if the salesman didn't care. But at Toyota I was treated with a lot of respect. I never felt pressured. The salesman Patrick Beaudry was outstanding. I will recommend him to all my friends and family." Buyer of a 2008 Toyota Yaris.

"The staff at the dealership made this purchase very easy and stress free. There was no pressure, they went out of their way to explain details and rebates. Explanations were clear, there was no pressure to up sell or add features...I will most certainly be purchasing another vehicle from this group." Buyer of a 2010 Corolla

"We have been sold on the Corolla for some time and also the Toyota Brand. The buying experience and dealing with Pat Beaudry made the process that much better ... a bonus. That's something we haven't seen in a while when purchasing a new vehicle. Hats off to Toyota and expecially Pat and Mario at Acadia Toyota. We love the new Corolla" Buyer of a 2010 Corolla

"Salesman Jean Doiron did a fabulous job taking care of our needs and understanding of vehicle." Buyer of a 2009 Venza

"My husband and I really appreciated our product advisor, JJ Doiron's professionalism, approach, kindness and caring attitude. He did not pressure us and was always open to our questions. We also would like to mention Steve Glidden the General (Sales) Manager who went beyond the call of duty to ensure that we were pleased with our decision and product. Steve also greeted us and treated us like we were family. These two people got it right and certainly are investments to Toyota Canada. This is the reason why my husband and I will probably come back to Toyota time and time again." Buyer of a 2009 Venza.

"You truly went beyond your call of duty ... and (it) was most appreciated." Buyer of a 2010 Matrix

"We were very satisfied with the level of service we received from our sales representative, Azeem. He went above and beyond for us. He out-serviced any other dealership we went to, definitely a strong influence for our purchase. We would like to thank him and hope he is recognized for the professionalism and etiquette he brings to Acadia Toyota customers." Buyer of a 2010 Matrix

"I appreciated Toyota's sales approach .... non aggressive and answered candidly questions regarding the cost of the car....Toyota made me feel that I made the best choice. Their consumer ratings reports speak for themselves." Buyer of a 2010 Corolla

"Mike Robins was very patient during our many test drives and color changes. Thank you." Buyer of a 2009 Yaris

Hello! My name is Roger Gallant. I am the Comptroller at Acadia Toyota. I was born and raised in Abram's Village in PEI. I went to UPEI for one year of engineering and then to U de M for a year studying accounting/administration. While at U de M I was invited to join the accounting firm of Losier Doiron Larocque where I stayed for 15 years. I left there to take on a special project at a peat moss firm in Lamque NB and when that was completed I joined an automotive dealership in Tracadie. I was controller for two years and general manager for 3 years. I left when the owner decided to "unretire". I accepted an offer of comptroller at Acadia Toyota, a larger dealership and located in Moncton where we really wanted to be.I am married and we have two grown children, a son and a daughter. I enjoy my work and like to see that things are done accurately and in a timely manner. I am happy with my career choices but I would have liked to travel more when I was younger. While living in Tracadie, I was a member of the Richelieu Club where I was honoured to "spearhead" a colossal project to build a youth camp. Over the five-year life of the project I supervised all aspects, including fundraising. At the grand opening I was pleased to have a building dedicated in my name.

Hello, my name is Jessie Vienneau. I spent my first 10 years in Cocagne NB before moving to Bradford, Ontario. I graduated high school with honours and decided in 2001 to return to my home province where I would pursue my dream of becoming a crime scene investigator. I took 4 years of criminalistics and forensic science. To stay in this field I would have had to leave New Brunswick.

I have worked numerous jobs before coming to Acadia Toyota; from bartending, to managing, to financing. I am happy with my choice to come to Acadia as I have the best job anyone could ever ask for. Not only do I get to work with great people, but I get to assist customers with their shopping experience and even get to drive and take pictures of all of our great vehicles.

Internet Customer Comments

June 2009 "I am so very impressed with the service of your dealership already and I have not even stepped through the door, well done."

July 2009 "My compliments to your website and your fast response. It is eons ahead of the competition in NB, with the complete information on the vehicles and the variety of photos. I sent 3 emails today and you were the only one with the quick acknowledgement. Keep up the great work"

September 2009 "Thanks again for the quick response Jessie. I like the changes to your Internet presence, nice work!"

December 2009 "You obviously take pride in what you do and that is what makes a good customer relationship."

Sally was born in Cape Breton but has lived in New Brunswick for 29 years. After high school she started a long career with the Royal Bank. Her first position was in the proof department sorting cheques. From there she moved to teller, to assistant accountant, and then to a management program in Montreal.

After that she worked as a senior loans officer til 78. In 78 she was transferred to NB and became assistant manager of commercial lending. In 1980 she moved to Moncton and became senior assistant manager at the Royal Bank in the CN terminal building. She quit in 1982, tired of being transferred all over the place, took a year off and then sold insurance for about a year. In 1984 she was asked to work in the Business Office at Taylor Ford so she then started he career in the car business. In 1995 she became their Lease Renewal Manager and held that position until she left in 2000. She then became General Manager at Moncton Kia and stayed there til she retired in 2005. In 2006, she was asked to come back to work as a Business Manager at Acadia Toyota and she has been here since. She says the best part of her job is meeting new people and getting them into new cars.They are so excited. She can not think of anything she really does not enjoy about her job. In fact, if she were starting all over again she would do it the same. In her free time, she loves to golf and is a member at Country Meadows. She also loves to bowl and cross-stitch. She loves her two dogs, Haley, a husky/border collie mix, and Chance, a shepherd/lab mix. Did you know- Sally is the oldest of NINE siblings!

Dan's parents are local folks, but moved to the states to work, so Dan happened to be born in Massachusetts. They moved back to Canada in 1973, so he has dual citizenship. After high school, Dan went to St. Thomas University in Fredericton and started an Arts program. He left just short of getting his degree and started working. In 1987 he moved back to Moncton and managed Pizza Hut for 2-3 years. After that he managed several retail establishments at Champlain Place, and then managed a Shell station/convenience store for 2 years.He started at Acadia Toyota in 1992 in sales, then became our customer relations manager, then a service advisor with training also in the parts department before becoming a business manager roughly 7 years ago. For Dan the best part of his job is meeting people. If Dan were starting over again he would be a teacher. It is something he always wished he could do but feels it?is too late and too expensive to get into it now. In his free time, Dan enjoys making wine and entertaining around his pool. He loves traveling and looks forward to his next trip to Hawaii. He also LOVES his pet dog Barney a shepherd/husky/collie mix.

Derek was born in Moncton and went to Acadia University in Wolfville NS. He took Science and majored in PhysEd but did not finish his degree.

He then spent two years at Blue Cross doing payroll before accepting a position with the Dept of Supply & Services in Ottawa. Neither the job nor Ottawa agreed with him, so he found a job with Kuehne & Nagle, a distribution and logistics (warehousing) firm and worked for them in Moncton, Toronto and Edmonton. At 23, he was there youngest ever manager! After 4 ½ years he accepted an offer from Irving who relocated him back to Moncton where he worked with the Midland branch. He stayed with them for 13 years and worked his way up the ladder to senior management.

He enjoyed it, but eventually left and started working at home for Rogers Wireless focusing on corporate accounts and doing international freight forwarding. He worked the Francophone Summit handling the RCMP communications, even though he does not speak any French! He has now been at Acadia Toyota as our senior Business Manager for 6 ½ years. (pointed out that Acadia Toyota has won national awards for the business office for 5 consecutive years). For Derek, the best part of the job is meeting people on a one-on-one basis. He likes people. Derek is married and has a 5 year old son, Brandon. After maintaining a party-animal reputation for many years, Derek now says he has turned into a real homebody. In ten years, Derek will probably still be working .He likes to stay busy. He is hoping his son will get into sports. Did you know: Derek has roughly 1200 albums and 1000 CD?s. (he kinda likes music). He played football for 22 years. Used to DJ at parties. And once had a perfect hand in crib.

Jean-Gilles was born in Oxford, NS but moved to NB a year later and has lived here ever since.He has always loved cars, but in spite of this, took engineering at UNB for 2 ½ years after completing high school. He then worked as a labourer in a lumber mill until he married and started a family. This prompted a 2 year course at NBCC in Saint John in Automotive Marketing and business studies. Since then he has been at Acadia Toyota. (just over 4 years). He started as a Service Advisor and was recently promoted to Service Manager.

Dave is our Production Co-ordinator. He was born in Fredericton and has lived in NB all his life. He grew up in the country and was expected to have a "trade".

Since he has always been a car enthusiast, he trained in Saint John and starting working in the business in 1980.

He started at Acadia in 1992. He has been married for 25 years and has two children, a boy 20 and a girl 17 (going on 30).

Dave says the best part of his job is the interaction with people, both staff and clients. If he were starting his career all over again he would probably be a social worker, just because he enjoys people. issues and taking care of them.

In his spare time he loves to golf and is a member at Country Meadows.

Most people would not know that at one time Dave was an accomplished equestrian horseback rider.

I was born and raised in Moncton and currently live in Dieppe. Previous to Acadia Toyota and after high school, I worked 6 years at various Deluxe Locations in Moncton and the Dieppe area mainly spent in management positions. I have been at Acadia Toyota for 3 years, in the service department where there is hardly ever a dull moment. I am a big car enthusiast that enjoys delivering great to service to good customers. When I am not working most of my time is spent with my 3 year old son, family and friends. On my other free time I enjoy keeping busy with home or art projects that allow me to be creative or relaxing with a good movie or book.

Jason Cheng was born in Edmundston, New Brunswick and graduated from Polyvalante Cite Des Jeunes in Edmundston in 2002. He studied business for 2 years at the Edmundston campus of U de M. Jason moved to Moncton in 2005 and joined Acadia Toyota in September 2008. He likes to travel and visit different countries, learning their different cultures. He also likes animals and has had an Iguana and a Bearded Dragon for several years. Just last summer he adopted a retired greyhound named Pharoah. In his spare time he can be seen enjoying his favorite activities like golfing, fishing and camping.

I was born and raised in Dieppe, NB. After graduating High School I went to NBCC, Moncton Campus, studying "Office Technology". I moved to Alberta for 10 years and returned to Moncton in 2007 and am glad to be HOME. Previously I have worked in the automotive industry in the warranty sector. Now, as my 2 girls are older I decided to get back into the work force and have now found a good fit with Acadia Toyota since I joined them in September 2008. Outside of work I love to spend time with my husband and daughters.

I was born and raised in the Edmundston area. After graduating High School I worked 2 years as a labourer at Shermag Furniture Manufacturer. I moved to Moncton in 2000 to take a Business course at the NBCC Dieppe campus and at the same time working nights and weekends at Canadian Tire.From 2001 to 2006 I worked as a Customer Retention Agent for Rydan Customer Relation Management. I started working at Acadia Toyota as a Service Advisor in 2006. I enjoy my job because it is a good combination of Customer interaction and challenges. During my free time I enjoy traveling mostly to Northern New Brunswick to visit my family and doing many outdoor activities with my 2 kids, 3 year old Alexandre and 1 year old Danika.

I was born and raised on Miscou Island, NB. I lived in Ottawa from 1998 to 2003 where I studied and graduated from the Police Foundations program. I moved to Moncton in 2003 to be closer to my family. Before working at Acadia Toyota, I worked in a call center for 5 years where I was a supervisor in the last 2 years. I enjoy my job as a Service Advisor because I love customer service. I really like the challenge of being able to meet customers expectations and going above and beyond to ensure they are satisfied with their service. When at home, I love to spend time with my wife and 2 kids, do workout routines and watch hockey "Go Habs Go". I also enjoy playing video games and watching movies. I look forward to being able to serve you at Acadia. Jason Ward

Jeff is our Parts Manager. He was born in Moncton and has lived in Salisbury all his life. He and his wife of 30 years have 3 sons, 2 married and one still at home. Jeff thought he wanted a career in accounting and took one year at UNB before realizing it wasn't for him. After that he worked in the administration office at APEX Machine Works for 2 years before starting at Canadian Tire in their parts warehouse (8 years). He started at Acadia Toyota 20 years ago as our Parts Manager. When the Service Manager resigned, Jeff took over management of that department as well as Parts. He has recently moved back to the Parts Department where he manages an enlarged department and staff. Jeff loves music especially classic rock his favourite band is April Wine. Besides music, he loves to golf and is a member of the Petitcodiac Golf Club. Jeff likes his job especially the people he works with and the product. He knows we sell the best cars in the world. Even still, he is looking forward to retirement.

If he could do it all over again he would definitely have made music a career somehow.

Hi, my name is Dominic Boudreau. I lived in Moncton for the first eight years of my life until my family decided to move to Shediac. I've been there ever since. In 2004 I graduated from polyvalente Louis-J-Robichaud. I worked as a cabinetmaker for 2 1/2 years before deciding to go back to school. I graduated from the Automotive Service Technician Program at NBCC Moncton in 2007 and started working at Acadia Toyota shortly after that.

Hi, my name is Roger Richard. I live in St. Antoine with Jolyne Gallant and have a 7 year old son, Alex.

Before coming to Acadia Toyota, I was manager of the Sainte Antoine Bowling Alley for 18 years, then the owner/operator for another 5 years.

I am a die-hard sports fan, especially the Montreal Canadians in hockey. I also really enjoy NASCAR racing.

I have a large collection of sports autographs and memorabilia.

In the 1980's and '90's I played in 11 Slo-Pitch National Championships in a row, winning 1 and getting 4 medals over the years. In 1987 I won a silver medal at the World Slo-Pitch Champtionships in Oklahoma City, USA.

Hi, my name is Doug Melvin. I've lived in the Moncton area all my life. I'm married to my soul-mate Betty, and we have three wonderful adult children, In 1964 I ventured into the automotive field, and if I may say...."WHAT A RIDE!" I was in management for about 30 years, achieving the highest scores possible in Skills and Customer Satisfaction. I've been a Parts Advisor for about 15 years now and truly believe that being successful in this industry is all about being a good listener and providing great customer satisfaction. The field is always changing and it's important to stay on top of your game. I have also risen to the challenge of receiving my degree in the Masonic Order. Some of my other passions have been baseball, hockey, golf, snowmobiling and ATVing. In my 'free' time, I like to play with carpentry and crafts.