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You might say that Gerry Wood has gasoline in his veins. A second generation automotive dealer, Gerry started selling vehicles in Calgary not long after arriving from Scotland. A “natural” in the business, Gerry was a top salesman and sales manager before opening his first successful dealership in Vulcan Alberta. Gerry’s big move to Calgary came in 1983 when he bought Southridge Lincoln Mercury on McLeod Trail and renamed the store to Woodridge. Since then the group has expanded to include five new vehicle dealerships, two pre-owned specialty stores and a major collision repair centre. The Wood Automotive Group now has almost 600 employees. A noted philanthropist, Gerry has supported hundreds of community organizations over the years most notably the Woodridge PREP Centre, the Salvation Army, The Sheep River Health Trust and the Foothills Country Hospice. For his business success and community contributions, in 2017 Gerry was inducted into the prestigious Calgary Business Hall of Fame. You might say that Gerry Wood has gasoline in his veins. A second generation automotive dealer, Gerry started selling vehicles in Calgary not long after arriving from Scotland. A “natural” in the business, Gerry was a top salesman and sales manager before opening his first successful dealership in Vulcan Alberta. Gerry’s big move to Calg...Read MoreRead Less

You might say that Gerry Wood has gasoline in his veins. A second generation automotive dealer, Gerry started selling vehicles in Calgary not long after arriving from Scotland. A “natural” in the business, Gerry was a top salesman and sales manager before opening his first successful dealership in Vulcan Alberta. Gerry’s big move to Calgary came in 1983 when he bought Southridge Lincoln Mercury on McLeod Trail and renamed the store to Woodridge. Since then the group has expanded to include five new vehicle dealerships, two pre-owned specialty stores and a major collision repair centre. The Wood Automotive Group now has almost 600 employees. A noted philanthropist, Gerry has supported hundreds of community organizations over the years most notably the Woodridge PREP Centre, the Salvation Army, The Sheep River Health Trust and the Foothills Country Hospice. For his business success and community contributions, in 2017 Gerry was inducted into the prestigious Calgary Business Hall of Fame. You might say that Gerry Wood has gasoline in his veins. A second generation automotive dealer, Gerry started selling vehicles in Calgary not long after arriving from Scotland. A “natural” in the business, Gerry was a top salesman and sales manager before opening his first successful dealership in Vulcan Alberta. Gerry’s big move to Calg...Read MoreRead Less

Cailean Wood will be moving into the role of VP Sales and Marketing, coming up on his 4th year as GM and Dealer Principal for Advantage Ford. Cailean Wood has been with the Wood Automotive Group full-time since 2011. He was the general manager at All Makes Collision Centre and then oversaw the opening and served as general manager at Driverz Auto, the company’s pre-owned vehicle specialty store. Following that, he held sales manager positions at Big 4 and Advantage Ford. Cailean holds a Bachelor of Business Administration degree specializing in marketing and management from St. Francis Xavier University in Nova Scotia followed by post-graduate studies at the National Automobile Dealers Association. Cailean Wood will be moving into the role of VP Sales and Marketing, coming up on his 4th year as GM and Dealer Principal for Advantage Ford. Cailean Wood has been with the Wood Automotive Group full-time since 2011. He was the general manager at All Makes Collision Centre and then oversaw the opening and served as general manager at Driverz Au...Read MoreRead Less

Cailean Wood will be moving into the role of VP Sales and Marketing, coming up on his 4th year as GM and Dealer Principal for Advantage Ford. Cailean Wood has been with the Wood Automotive Group full-time since 2011. He was the general manager at All Makes Collision Centre and then oversaw the opening and served as general manager at Driverz Auto, the company’s pre-owned vehicle specialty store. Following that, he held sales manager positions at Big 4 and Advantage Ford. Cailean holds a Bachelor of Business Administration degree specializing in marketing and management from St. Francis Xavier University in Nova Scotia followed by post-graduate studies at the National Automobile Dealers Association. Cailean Wood will be moving into the role of VP Sales and Marketing, coming up on his 4th year as GM and Dealer Principal for Advantage Ford. Cailean Wood has been with the Wood Automotive Group full-time since 2011. He was the general manager at All Makes Collision Centre and then oversaw the opening and served as general manager at Driverz Au...Read MoreRead Less

After 4 ½ years as GM and Dealer Principal of Okotoks Ford Lincoln, Rory Wood will be moving into the new role of V.P. of Parts and Service: Rory has worked for the Wood Automotive Group since 2004 and has extensive experience in fixed operations, sales for both new and pre-owned vehicles as well as expertise in fleet and commercial sales and leasing. He holds a Bachelor of Automotive Marketing and Management degree from Northwood University as well as completing post-graduate studies at Georgian College and the National Automobile Dealers Association.After 4 ½ years as GM and Dealer Principal of Okotoks Ford Lincoln, Rory Wood will be moving into the new role of V.P. of Parts and Service: Rory has worked for the Wood Automotive Group since 2004 and has extensive experience in fixed operations, sales for both new and pre-owned vehicles as well as expertise in fleet and commercial sales and ...Read MoreRead Less

After 4 ½ years as GM and Dealer Principal of Okotoks Ford Lincoln, Rory Wood will be moving into the new role of V.P. of Parts and Service: Rory has worked for the Wood Automotive Group since 2004 and has extensive experience in fixed operations, sales for both new and pre-owned vehicles as well as expertise in fleet and commercial sales and leasing. He holds a Bachelor of Automotive Marketing and Management degree from Northwood University as well as completing post-graduate studies at Georgian College and the National Automobile Dealers Association.After 4 ½ years as GM and Dealer Principal of Okotoks Ford Lincoln, Rory Wood will be moving into the new role of V.P. of Parts and Service: Rory has worked for the Wood Automotive Group since 2004 and has extensive experience in fixed operations, sales for both new and pre-owned vehicles as well as expertise in fleet and commercial sales and ...Read MoreRead Less

Chris has more than twenty-five years of experience in the automotive industry. His career with the Wood Automotive Group began in 2018, as a service manager at Village Honda before advancing to sales manager and then a promotion to General Manager. Chris’ steady hand navigated the dealership through the pandemic, successfully growing the business in both sales and service. Committed to community outreach, Chris launched the Village Honda car show which in just two short years has attracted dozens of exhibitors and hundreds of guests. Chris is accredited with the National Automobile Dealers Association Academy and sits on both the Automotive General Management Board and Automotive Service Technology programs at SAIT Polytechnic. Chris succeeds Cailean Wood who was recently named vice-president of sales and marketing at Wood Automotive Group.Chris has more than twenty-five years of experience in the automotive industry. His career with the Wood Automotive Group began in 2018, as a service manager at Village Honda before advancing to sales manager and then a promotion to General Manager. Chris’ steady hand navigated the dealership through the pandemic, successfully growing the busines...Read MoreRead Less

Chris has more than twenty-five years of experience in the automotive industry. His career with the Wood Automotive Group began in 2018, as a service manager at Village Honda before advancing to sales manager and then a promotion to General Manager. Chris’ steady hand navigated the dealership through the pandemic, successfully growing the business in both sales and service. Committed to community outreach, Chris launched the Village Honda car show which in just two short years has attracted dozens of exhibitors and hundreds of guests. Chris is accredited with the National Automobile Dealers Association Academy and sits on both the Automotive General Management Board and Automotive Service Technology programs at SAIT Polytechnic. Chris succeeds Cailean Wood who was recently named vice-president of sales and marketing at Wood Automotive Group.Chris has more than twenty-five years of experience in the automotive industry. His career with the Wood Automotive Group began in 2018, as a service manager at Village Honda before advancing to sales manager and then a promotion to General Manager. Chris’ steady hand navigated the dealership through the pandemic, successfully growing the busines...Read MoreRead Less

Blair has almost 20 years of experience in the automotive industry. He started his career as a lot attendant and worked his way up through the company. He served as a sales consultant and sales manager at our sister store Woodridge Ford before joining the Advantage team in 2018 as our New Car Sales Manager.

Blair has almost 20 years of experience in the automotive industry. He started his career as a lot attendant and worked his way up through the company. He served as a sales consultant and sales manager at our sister store Woodridge Ford before joining the Advantage team in 2018 as our New Car Sales Manager.

Nick brings almost 13 years of auto industry experience to Advantage Ford. He worked at our sister store Woodridge Ford for 8 years before joining Advantage in 2016. Nick is our Pre-Owned Sales Manager and he is also a high performance vehicle specialist with extensive knowledge about Mustangs and F-150 Raptors.

Nick brings almost 13 years of auto industry experience to Advantage Ford. He worked at our sister store Woodridge Ford for 8 years before joining Advantage in 2016. Nick is our Pre-Owned Sales Manager and he is also a high performance vehicle specialist with extensive knowledge about Mustangs and F-150 Raptors.

Clayton is originally from Victoria BC and started his career there with Ford August 21 2006 as a sales person. Clayton moved to Calgary with his family in 2013 to continue his career and has 10 years of experience as a sales manager before starting here in March of 2021.

Clayton is originally from Victoria BC and started his career there with Ford August 21 2006 as a sales person. Clayton moved to Calgary with his family in 2013 to continue his career and has 10 years of experience as a sales manager before starting here in March of 2021.

Darrell has been with the Wood Automotive Group for over 21 years. He first joined the Group in 2001 as a Journeyman Service Technician with Big 4 Motors, and received several ‘Technician of the Year’ awards. He later progressed into a Shop Foreman role, supporting and overseeing daily operations. In addition, Darrell has also been a recipient of the ‘Bill Doddridge Award,’ selected by his peers that recognizes an employee for their kindness and support within a work group.Darrell has been with the Wood Automotive Group for over 21 years. He first joined the Group in 2001 as a Journeyman Service Technician with Big 4 Motors, and received several ‘Technician of the Year’ awards. He later progressed into a Shop Foreman role, supporting and overseeing daily operations. In addition, Darrell has also been a recipient ...Read MoreRead Less

Darrell has been with the Wood Automotive Group for over 21 years. He first joined the Group in 2001 as a Journeyman Service Technician with Big 4 Motors, and received several ‘Technician of the Year’ awards. He later progressed into a Shop Foreman role, supporting and overseeing daily operations. In addition, Darrell has also been a recipient of the ‘Bill Doddridge Award,’ selected by his peers that recognizes an employee for their kindness and support within a work group.Darrell has been with the Wood Automotive Group for over 21 years. He first joined the Group in 2001 as a Journeyman Service Technician with Big 4 Motors, and received several ‘Technician of the Year’ awards. He later progressed into a Shop Foreman role, supporting and overseeing daily operations. In addition, Darrell has also been a recipient ...Read MoreRead Less

Evan has been with Advantage Ford since 2011 working as a technician, service advisor and sales consultant. As our Parts Manager and a Red Seal Parts person, Evan has particular expertise about suspension systems, wheels, and tires for trucks and performance cars.

Evan has been with Advantage Ford since 2011 working as a technician, service advisor and sales consultant. As our Parts Manager and a Red Seal Parts person, Evan has particular expertise about suspension systems, wheels, and tires for trucks and performance cars.

Eric has more than 20 years of experience working for Ford, and has been our Fleet Manager since 2011. Eric specializes in finding the right vehicles for companies, whether it’s a single truck or a large corporate fleet.

Eric has more than 20 years of experience working for Ford, and has been our Fleet Manager since 2011. Eric specializes in finding the right vehicles for companies, whether it’s a single truck or a large corporate fleet.

After working at our sister dealership, Okotoks Ford, for three years, Austin made the move to Advantage Ford in 2016. With his experience in detailing and as a service advisor, he has been a great addition to our team.

After working at our sister dealership, Okotoks Ford, for three years, Austin made the move to Advantage Ford in 2016. With his experience in detailing and as a service advisor, he has been a great addition to our team.