Blog

Meet the Team! Advantage Ford staff: People who make buying cars affordable

Advantage Ford is a well-known and established dealership in Calgary that is known for its exceptional service. Whether you are looking to buy a car, or simply are here to book in with service, our team will be sure to help point you in the right direction. When you walk into our location you will be greeted by our friendly front staff, a member of our sales team, or one of our leaders in the management team.

  • Gerry Wood
    Dealer Principal
  • Cailean Wood
    General Manager
  • Greg Eagleson
    General Sales Manager
  • Blair Jarvis
    New Sales Manager
  • Nick Markin
    Pre-Owned Sales Manager
  • Justin Swinton
    Service Manager
  • Evan Deveau
    Parts Manager
  • Eric Adams
    Fleet Manager
  • Zorin Changoor
    Lease Renewal Manager

Our sales team has incredible experience in helping you find the exact vehicle you are looking for and help you narrow down the perfect car by finding out the specifics of your needs. Our sales team takes a consultative approach, greatly contributing to the award-winning success of Advantage Ford. As you walk through our renovated showroom, you’ll quickly get the feel of a community and a team that works together with the goal of helping you find the perfect vehicle.

This community feel is established and led by Gerry Wood, Dealer Principal

  • For 36 years, Gerry has been growing the citywide business. Before this, Gerry grew up in Scotland where he worked at a dealership for his father. Gerry has had a lifetime of experiences working for and owning his own Ford dealerships, which now has over 600 employees.
  • Gerry has led the Wood Automotive Group in taking care of life-long relationships with customers that are cost-effective along with excellent service.
  • Gerry is known for his leadership in the Canadain Automotive Industry. He took part in local, provincial, and national associations. Because of his high-level involvement in many executive bodies, Gerry represents Canadian automotive dealers to Governments and manufacturers.

Gerry is passionate and active in giving back to the Calgary and Okotoks community.

His long list of involvements are as follows:

  • Calgary Stampede Corporate Hospitality Committee
  • Canadian Down Syndrome Society
  • United Way
  • Inclusion Alberta
  • Robbie Burns Club of Calgary
  • Mustard Seed
  • Big Brothers/Big Sisters
  • The Salvation Army
  • … And spearheaded the 30 years running Woodridge Charity Golf Tournament along with his wife Elaine. Together they raised almost 4-million dollars of funding that was put towards building the PREP School as well as programs for individuals with Down Syndrome. Gerry continues his philanthropic efforts sponsoring the Shaw Charity Classic Golf Tournament. Gerry initiated the Wood Automotive Group Kid Hero of the Month Award. This award supports Kidsport as well as Comrie’s Sports Equipment Bank.

Once you arrive at the dealership, you and a salesperson will work together to find the perfect car for you.

  • Jordan Dyck
    Sales Consultant
  • Gazmend (Gaz) Morina
    Sales Consultant
  • Patrick Todd
    Sales Consultant
  • Zach Barr
    Sales Consultant
  • Tony Dixon
    Sales Consultant
  • Colton Ostare
    Sales Consultant
  • Scott Rogozinski
    Sales Consultant
  • Dan Mathison
    Sales Consultant
  • Ryan Merrick
    Sales Consultant
  • Taheen Karim
    Internet Sale Coordinator
  • Carter Grosart
    Sales Consultant
  • Les Doskoch
    Accessories Specialist
  • Azan Jetha
    Sales Consultant
  • Casey Bjorndal
    Sales Consultant
  • Adam Callaghan
    Sales Consultant

You will be guided through the process of knowing exactly what car you will want in accordance with your needs, test drive the vehicle, and discuss your finances to ensure the perfect match.

Once you have achieved the perfect match, you will then move onto the financing team who will help you with securing your payment for your new vehicle.

  • Thomas Lee
    Financial Services Manager
  • Theresa Kelman
    Financial Services Manager
  • Lisa MacCrimmon
    Lease & Finance Administrator
  • Clarence Penner
    Financial Services Manager
  • Tony Bedard
    Finance Manager

Your dedicated financial experts will help you from taking your down payment, securing you the best loan and terms based on your credit as well as help gather the documents you need to show ownership of your vehicle.

From here, you will be introduced to your service experts who will be happy to take care of your regular service needs.

  • Dione Steinhauer
    Service Advisor
  • Austin Peinhaupt
    Service Advisor
  • Denis Shala
    Service Advisor
  • Kendell Suderman
    Service Advisor
  • Saleah Leclerc
    CSR
  • Jessica Bauer
    Service Advisor
  • Cassie Huszti
    Service Advisor
  • Keely Morgan
    CSR
  • Jackie Bigelow
    CSR
  • Chiharu Uchigasaki
    Internal Coordinator
  • Cassie Custer
    Service Advisor

Advantage Ford Service Department will book your appointments, advise you on regular maintenance, ensure your warranty is upheld, and will gladly serve you in all your servicing needs.

Your team at Advantage Ford has each other’s back in having your back. Be sure you swing in and say hi! Coffee is on us.

 

Advantage Ford Dealership in SE Calgary has New & Used Ford Cars & SUVs for sale and at competitive prices! Contact us to schedule a Ford Test Drive & get behind the wheel and see how it feels!

Check out Advantage Ford’s summer deals and promotions!