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Staff

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  • Tom Erickson
    General Manager
    Tom Erickson
    610-796-1900

    Tom Erickson has made the car business HIS business for over 40 years.  After serving as a flight mechanic in the US Air Force, Tom entered the automotive arena working for Ford.  In 1984, he began a relationship with the Piazza family of dealerships that continues to this day.  Starting out in Limerick, Tom soon became the General Manager of the Reading complex, overseeing operations for Honda and Acura as well as the Reading Collision Center. 

    Throughout his career, Tom has dedicated himself to customer AND employee satisfaction, working hard to create an environment that is enjoyable to everyone who comes through the door.  In what free time he has, Tom enjoys working at his farm in the mountains of Central Pennsylvania.

  • Gary MacCloskey
    Acura Sales Manager
    Gary MacCloskey
    610-796-1900 ext: 692

    Gary is the Sales Manager at Piazza Acura of Reading.  He has been with Piazza for 10 years.  He grew up in Chester County and has 2 children. In his spare time, Gary enjoys spending time with his children, basketball and golfing!

  • Mark R. Kosak
    Sales Manager
    Mark R. Kosak
    610-796-1900 ext: 682

    Mark has been with Piazza Acura of Reading for almost 11 years.  He started off as a sales representative and has been part of the sales management team for the past 2 years.  He has been a council of sales member silver, gold, and gold master.  Mark's hobbies that he enjoys are biking, skiing, surfing, and golf.  Mark also enjoys spending as much time as possible with his son. 

  • Kevin Bridgman
    Business Manager
    Kevin Bridgman
    610-796-1900


  • Bob LeClair
    Business Manager
    Bob LeClair
    610-796-1900

    Bob has been a manager in the automotive business since 1984...over 25 years experience.  He spent his first 17 years in the business at the same Lincoln Mercury dealership in New Jersey.  Bob re-located to Pennsylvania 8 years ago, within those years, he spent 7 years at a Honda dealership in Doylestown, PA.  Bob has been with Piazza for a little over a year now as the Finance Manager.

  • Patti Raudenbush
    Excel Facilitator
    Patti Raudenbush
    610.777.7601 ext 658

    Patti has 21 years experience in the automotive industry.  She has worked for Piazza for 6 years starting as an accounts receivable clerk and then assisting our Used Car Manager.  Patti is now the customer service manager and strives to make sure every customer is fully satisfied.

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  • Linda Verbeten
    Internet Specialist
    Linda Verbeten
    610-777-7601


  • Joe Barone
    Body Shop Manager
    Joe Barone
    610-777-5000

    Joe is originally from Norristown, PA.  He has been in the automotive business since 1979 and has worked at the Reading Collision since April of 1989.  Joe has 3 children who are very involved in sports and enjoys watching them play football, baseball, soccer and lacrosse.  Joe also enjoys playing Texas Hold Em and Blackjack.  Joe is also a huge fan of the Phillies and Eagles.  When Joe has a spare moment, he loves to snowmobile, water ski, and go to the beach.

  • Kerry Knabb
    Body Shop Appraiser
    Kerry Knabb
    610-777-7601

    Kerry grew up in Monocacy, PA.  He has 40 years of experience in the car business.  Kerry has worked at the Reading Collison Center for 2 1/2 years.  In his spare time, he enjoys spending time with his grandchildren and likes to visit frequent car shows. 

  • James Minnich
    Body Shop Appraiser
    James Minnich
    610-777-5000


  • Kathy Karr
    Body Shop Receptionist
    Kathy Karr
    610-777-5000


  • Donna Reppert
    Body Shop Receptionist
    Donna Reppert
    610-777-7601

    Donna has been the Customer Service Representative for Reading Collison since 2004.  She had lived in Reading all of her life.  Donna has worked in the automotive industry for 30 years.  In her spare time, she enjoys reading and spending time with her family.

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  • Paul Bonargo
    Body Shop Appraiser
    Paul Bonargo
    610-777-7601

    Paul has been in the automotive business for a total of 16 years.  Six of those years have been with Piazza Honda and Acura of Reading.  Paul has worked as a Sales Manager, Finance Manager, and appraiser.  In his free time he enjoys spending time with family and friends.

  • Marco Maldonado
    Service Operations
    Marco Maldonado
    610-796-1900

    Marco is originally from Philadelphia.  He has worked in the automotive industry for 30 years and has worked for Piazza for the past 3 years.  In Marco's spare time, he spends time with his family and plays in a band.

  • Jake Green
    Service Advisor
    Jake Green
    610-777-7601

    Jake grew up in Philadelphia and later moved to Lancaster.  He has worked in the automotive industry for 12 years and has worked for Piazza Acura of Reading for a total of 9 years.  In Jake's free time, he enjoys golfing, bowling, and NHRA.

  • Gregory Hilt
    Acura Service Manager
    Gregory Hilt
    610-777-7601


  • Ron Konemann
    Service Advisor
    Ron Konemann
    610-777-7610


  • Adan Gonzalez
    Service Advisor
    Adan Gonzalez
    610-777-7610


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  • Gary Jablonski
    Parts Manager
    Gary Jablonski
    610-777-7601

    Gary has been in Reading, PA all of his life and has been in the car business for 29 years.  25 of those years he has been with Piazza.  In his spare time, Gary enjoys hunting and spending time with his wife and children.

  • Pearlann Ernst
    Assistant Parts Manager
    Pearlann Ernst
    610-777-7601

    Pearann grew up in Reading.  She started working in the the automobile industry in September 1971 and has been with Piazza Honda and Acura since February 1982.  In her free time she enjoys camping, kayaking, and walks with her dog.

  • Robert C. Ruhe
    Sales Representative
    Robert C. Ruhe
    610-796-1900 ext: 681

    Bob has been a sales representative here at Piazza Acura for 19 years. He has won Acura's Gold Master award for the last 10 years and Acura's Council of Sales Excellence ever since it's been established. Bob has been in the automotive industry for 27 years. He sells Honda's, Acura's, and Pre-Owned vehicles.

  • Mark Steltz
    Sales Representative
    Mark Steltz
    610-796-1900 ext: 683

    Mark has over 12 years of experience with Piazza Honda & Acura. He has been a member of Acura's Council of Sales Excellence for the last 9 years. 

  • Randy Steffy
    Sales Representative
    Randy Steffy
    610.796.1900 ext 686

    Before selling for Piazza Acura Randy worked at General Public Utilities for 27 years before retiring. He has been selling cars for Piazza Acura of Reading for over 6 years. Randy is a graduate of Wilson High School, and has been a head baseball coach at Wilson Central for 12 years.

  • Matt Stefan
    Sales Consultant
    Matt Stefan
    610-796-1900 ext. 664

    Matt was born and raised in the Shillington area and a 1995 graduate of Governor Mifflin High School.  Matt has been selling cars for 11 years and has been with Piazza for over a year.  In his spare time, he is a sports enthusiast, enjoys riding motorcycles, but most of all enjoys spending time with family and friends. 

    Stop on by and allow Matt to assist you with a one of a kind car buying experience!

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  • Brandon Hess
    Senior Sales Representative
    Brandon Hess
    610-796-1900


  • Joshua Westendorp
    Sales Consultant
    Joshua Westendorp
    610-796-1900

    Josh joined the Piazza sales team after spending many years in the banking industry.  When Josh is not helping people meet their car buying needs, he enjoys playing soccer, cooking, and traveling.

  • Nick Hoffman
    Sales Consultant
    Nick Hoffman
    610-796-1900

    Nick grew up in Pottstown.  He has worked as a salesman for 7 years and has worked at Piazza for 2 years.  Nick strives to provide only the best customer service.

  • Jessica Diefenderfer
    Sales Consultant
    Jessica Diefenderfer
    610-777-7601 ext 695

    Jessica has been with the Piazza Auto Group since April of 2009. She started in Piazza Honda of Reading and transferred to Piazza Acura of Reading in January of 2011. Jessica's optimism, enthusiasm and willingness to assist her customers prior to, during and long after the sales process keep her customers coming back. Customer satisfaction is her main goal. So stop in and say "hello" or call Jessica to schedule an appointment with her today!

  • Tom Miller
    Sales Consultant
    Tom Miller
    610-796-1900

    Tom has been with Piazza since 2004.Tom has over 10 years of experience and is a member of Honda's Council of Sales Excellence. With extremely high customer satisfaction, his retention rate is above the national average; although he is always looking for new customers (who wouldn't).

  • Frank Franco
    Sales Consultant
    Frank Franco
    610-796-1900


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  • Nancy Juhasz
    Sales Representative
    Nancy Juhasz
    610-796-1900

    Nancy's been with Piazza Auto Group since April 2005.  She's a member of Honda Council of Sales Leadership programing, achieving top level sales units, product knowledge and exceeding customer satisfaction.  She enjoys assisting each and every customer find the perfect vehicle, new or pre-owned, that most suits lifestyle and budget needs.  In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with family and friends and most looks forward to hanging out with her niece.  Working out, shopping, visiting the shore and reading, are just a few other hobbies Nancy enjoys. 

    She welcomes the opportunity to assist you in your next vehicle purchase and is always available to assist in previous customer needs.  She's just a phone call away, so give her a call today or feel free to stop in and say "hello!"

  • Abou Cassell
    Sales Representative
    Abou Cassell
    610-777-7601

    Abou started his car sales career in 2002 (8 years in the business). 

    * 3 years with Performance Toyota in Reading
    * 2 1/2 years with Marietta Toyota in Georgia
    * 3 years with Piazza

    Abou has 5 years of extensive Sales technique training. 

    Abou and his wife have two wonderful daughters.  Abou enjoys watching and playing basketball, kite flying, swimming, going to the beach, and most importantly, spending time with his family. 

  • Dianne Smith
    Receptionist
    Dianne Smith
    610-777-7601