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Tony McKenna
DEALER PRINCIPAL – FERRY ROAD
How many years’ experience in the Auto Industry?
35 years, all with von Bibra.
How many years have you worked for von Bibra & what position/s have you held?
Over 35 years I have had many positions with von Bibra - Mechanic, Reconditioning Manager, Salesperson, General Manager, New car Manager, Sales Manager and General Sales Manager taking over as Dealer Principal of Ferry Rd in 2024.
Who did you previously work for and what was your role there?
I have not worked for anyone else.
Where did you grow up?
Ulverstone Tasmania.
Favourite quote or best piece of advice given to you?
'Ability - is what you are capable of. Motivation – gets you doing it. Attitude – determines how well you do it. Habit – will keep you doing it.'
Michael Czarnecki
GENERAL SALES MANAGER – FERRY ROAD
How many years’ experience in the Auto Industry?
Over 10 years now
How many years have you worked for von Bibra & what position/s have you held?
I have worked with von Bibra’s for the full 10 years. Nissan salesperson, Mitsubishi & Subaru salesperson, Relief sales manager, Used car and LDV sales manager & General Sales Manager.
Who did you previously work for and what was your role there?
I was a Quality Assurance, Quality Control and Operations Manager for a pharmaceutical company for 5 years.
What do you love most about your job?
What I love most about this industry is it gives people an opportunity, not only to form a successful career but an opportunity to grow, learn and improve as an individual. I have learnt a lot in my time here and am fortunate to have witnesses the growth that happens in every one of us that work for Von Bibra as well of the growth of the company itself.
Where did you grow up?
Quite proudly in Tasmania! Where my father as an apprentice mechanic use to purchase from the parts department of the Von Bibra group.
Favourite quote or best piece of advice given to you?
Coming together is a beginning; keeping together is progress; working together is success.
NATHAN TIMBOS
LDV SALES MANAGER - FERRY ROAD
How many years’ experience in the Auto Industry?
5 Years
How many years have you worked for von Bibra & what position/s have you held?
My career in the automotive industry has been with von Bibra. I started as a sales trainee in 2019, then worked across 4 new car brands & finally von Bibra’s Quality Used Car department.
Who did you previously work for and what was your role there?
I previously worked as a business development manager for an online automotive maintenance provider here on the Gold Coast.
What do you love most about your job?
The people – the entire team, sales, admin, finance, aftercare & servicing make coming to work feel like spending time with family.
Where did you grow up?
I grew up in the Western Suburbs of Sydney & moved to the Gold Coast for a change of pace (and the beautiful weather).
Favourite quote or best piece of advice given to you?
“If you believe it will work out, you’ll see opportunities. If you believe it won’t, you will see obstacles”