Meet the Staff
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Sales Department
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Joe Palmiero
Chairman of the board
814-336-1061
sales@palmieroautogroup.com
Joe Palmiero opened the doors in 1981 with the goal to exceed customers exceptations. Joe resides in Meadville with his wife Linda.
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Allison Palmiero Brady
President and General Manager
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allison@palmieroautogroup.com
Allison was born and raised in Meadville. She graduated from Allegheny College. She returned to the Dealership in 1995 after working for Toyota Sales from 1992-1995 in the New York Region. Allison lives in Meadville with her husband Tim and Son Nicholas. If there is anything I can help you with please feel free to email me.
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Brian Harrison
Vice President of Sales
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wbharrison1972@hotmail.com
Brian Harrison graduated from Kenyon College in Gambier, OH in 1995 with a degree in economics. He later returned to school at Northwood University in Midland, MI where he graduated with degrees in automotive marketing and management. Since his graduation from Northwood, in 1997, Brian has been employed with Palmiero Toyota. Brian is married to his wife Deanna and together they have 3 beautiful children: Laurel, Ty, and Max.
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Michael Ross
Vice President of Operations
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michael@palmieroautogroup.com
Mike Ross joined the business in 1978 with Joe Palmiero as a Dodge Dealer. When Mr. Palmiero acquired the Toyota Franchise in 1980, he came with him and has since become a partner.
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Mark Schlaudecker
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mark@palmieroautogroup.com
Mark was born and raised in Meadville and now lives in Saegertown with his family. Mark is a U.S. Army veteran (1973-1975). Mark joined Palmiero Toyota in Feb. 1999. "As a salesman I am both dedicated and motivated to serving you in every area of the vehicle sales process.My goal is to get you the right vehicle to meet your needs along with the deal you are most comfortable with. I pride myself in being a salesman with integrity that you feel at ease with and would refer friends and family to for their next new or used vehicle."
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Sandy Janes
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sandy@palmieroautogroup.com
Sandy is the 2006 Employee of the year!! Congrats to Sandy!!!! An employee of Palmiero Toyota since 1985, her 20+ years experience in the automotive business is an asset to Palmiero's
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Bill Barnes
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billb@palmieroautogroup.com
Bill started at Palmiero in 1989 after a career in the Building Trades as a Brick & Stone Mason. He is married to a wonderful wife Sue who is now a teacher at Neason Hill School in Meadville. Bill & Sue have 2 children Brett born in 1986 and Kelsey born in 1988. Both are currently students at The University of Pittsburgh. Bill and his wife also have 3 cats who eat only slightly less than the two children! In his spare time he enjoys cooking, music, and traveling.
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Jason Gawlinski
Sales
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jason@palmieroautogroup.com
Jason started with
Palmiero Toyota in March of 2008. With many years of customer service and sales behind him, he is an asset to Palmiero Toyota.
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Rebecca Arbuckle
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rebeccaa@palmieroautogroup.com
Becky has been Employed with Palmiero since July of 2004. She moved to Little Cooley in 1973. She has two children her son is a wounded Iraqi Vet and her daughter who is a Freshman at Westminster College in Salt Lake City Utah. She lives in Meadville with her husband and husky name Loki. She loves this area and believes in supporting her community. Becky also belongs to St. Hippolyte RCC, Crawford County International Referral Network and Business and Professional Women organizations.
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Don Lang
Corporate Used Car Manager
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Don has been with Palmiero since October 10th, 2005. He was born and raised in Meadville. Don Graduated from Grove City College in 1979. He has a loving and supportive wife of 25 years. She has commited a large part of her time in raising our 2 wonderful sons. Don loves camping, hiking, most anything that has to do with water or snow sports, and most of all watching his boys play ball.
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Dennis Barrett
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dennis@palmieroautogroup.com
Dennis recently joined the staff of Palmiero Toyota Scion after working in manufacturing for 23 years. He worked in quality control as a Process Inspector for Werner Ladder Co. and Signature Aluminum. Dennis has lived in the Conneaut Lake/Linesville area since 1970, and invites you to stop and say hello!
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Michael Buch
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mbuch@palmieroautogroup.com
Mike is originally from Pittsburgh, but has lived in Meadville for the last 11 yrs. He loves sports and is a huge Penguins, Steelers and Pirates fan. He has been in customer service for 7 yrs. and is a big asset to us. Stop in and talk to him about a new vehicle or sports!
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Jeremy Summerville
Sales Consultant
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jeremys@palmieroautogroup.com
Jeremy is a two time graduate of Slippery Rock University. Native of New Castle, and now Meadville, he has enjoyed getting to know people in the area. He is an outdoor enthusiast, member of the Slippery Rock University Outdoor Adventures and Outing Club, as well as part of the local whitewater kayaking and downhill skiing community. As an energetic, enthusiastic sales representative he is more than happy to find you the perfect vehicle to match your hobby needs.
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Jim Britton
Sales Consultant
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jbritton@palmieroautogroup.com
Jim was born and raised in Erie and currently resides in the Franklin Center area. He attended McDowell High School and was a member of the football and baseball teams where he was an all-state award winner in both. He graduated from St. Bonaventure University with a Bachelors Degree in English. Jim enjoys sports and the outdoors. Stop in anytime and I will do my best to answer any questions that you may have.
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Pam Wheeler
Sales Consultant
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pam@palmieroautogroup.com
Pam moved to Meadville 33 yrs. ago with her husband, Paul, who recently died. She has 3 children and 4 grandchildren. Known to many in the area for her performances at the Academy Theatre and MCT. Pam continues to pursue a lifelong love of music, singing in her church and with the Allegheny College Community Choir. Pam believes that srvice with a smile is the only way of doing business.
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Parts Department
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Steve Guianen
Parts Manager
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Steve started with Palmiero in 1992. He was born and raised in Erie and now lives here with his wife, 2 sons and daughter.
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Jeff Arpin
Parts Counterperson
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Jeff has been with Palmiero for 4 years. Jeff has worked in the Sales Department, In the Service Department and he is now in our Parts Department. Jeff lived in Pittsburgh and moved to Conneaut Lake in 1988. Jeff his wife Amy and new son reside in Meadville. Jeff enjoys. Football, Hockey, and the Erie Otters.
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Don Smith
Customer Service
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Don has been with Palmiero for 7 years. he was born and raised in Venango, Pa. he now lives here with his fiance Pat and daughter Tricia. Don enjoys Nascar and volunteers at his local fire department.
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Service Department
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Darla Adams
Master Assistance Service Manager
814-336-1061
darla@palmieroautogroup.com
Darla has been with Palmiero for 19 years. Darla was born and raised in Hartstown, Pa. she now lives in Atlantic with her husband Steve and two dogs Tinker & Lexie. She has a wonderful son Joey and 2 grandchildren. Darla enjoys quilting, cross stitch, horseback riding, and playing golf.
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Kim Christie
Assitant Service Manager
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kim@palmieroautogroup.com
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Ed Beers
Service Manager
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ed@palmieroautogroup.com
Ed started in the automotive business in 1986 as a Service Writer with Palmiero Toyota Scion. He was promoted to Sevice Manager in 1989. Ed is also the Warranty Administrator and Customer Relations Manager. Ed has 3 grown children and 1 grandson. He enjoys traveling and target shooting.
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Jim King
Master Technician
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Jim has been with Palmiero Toyota Scion since April 3, 2000. He has been in the automotive business for 29 years. Jim was born and raised in Miami Beach, Flordia. Jim has 2 brothers and 8 sisters. He lives here with his wonderful & loving wife Valerie now and has 3 sons and 2 daughters. Jim enjoys rafting, going to races, dancing, and traveling.
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Armond Simpson
Master Technician
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Mike Cornell
Master Technician
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Don Jacobs
Service Technician
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Chuck Gehringer
Master Technician
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Chuck has been with Palmiero Toyota Scion for 19 years. He worked for another Toyota dealer for 3 years. Chuck was born in Greene Township.
He now lives here with his wife Deborah and children. Chuck enjoys bird watching, nature photography, and gardening.
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Mathew Groll
Service Technician
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Rob McGill
Technician
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Finance Department
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Shaun McKinsey
Finance Manager
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smckinsey@hotmail.com
Shaun has been with the Palmiero Family since February of 2002. He has been in the car business since 1994. When he's not enjoying some well deserved time with his family, you might be able to find him sneaking out on the golf course in the summer months or, in the fall tailgating with his wife Denise rooting for the Nittany Lions and the 5 time world champion Pittsburgh Steelers!
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Administration
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Maria O'Shurak
Business Manager
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Maria has been with Palmiero Toyota Scion since September 1987. Maria, her husband and two sons reside in meadville.
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Michele Bosco
Assistant Office Manager
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Michele Bosco has been with Palmiero for 13 years. She lives in Meadville with her husband and 2 children.
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Detail / Reconditioning
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Bryan Rhoades
Detailer
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Zach Schlosser
Detailer
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zach@palmieroautogroup.com
Zach has been with Palmiero since Feb. 2000. Since that time, he has been a detailer, and now also works behind the parts counter. Zach is married to Aaronne and they are the proud parents of 5 children.
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Palmiero Toyota
16165 Conneaut Lake Road Meadville, PA 16335-3873
(814) 336-1061 or 1-800-331-5056. FAX (814) 337-2588
sales@palmieroautogroup.com |
Sales Hours
Mon, Thurs: 9am-8pm
Tue, Wed, Fri: 9am-6pm
Sat: 9am-2pm |
Service Hours
Mon-Fri: 7:30am to 5:30pm
Sat: 8am to 2pm Palmiero Toyota can now do emission inspections for Erie & Mercer Co. residents. Call Kim or Darla for your appointment today 814-336-1061 or 1-800-331-5056 www.palmieroautogroup.com |
Parts Hours
Mon-Fri: 7:30am to 5:30pm
Sat: 8am to 2pm |
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