
Click on one of the people below to find out more information.
Sales
- Lisa Cain- Fluent in Italian
- Sales and Leasing Consultant
- lcain@competitionsubaru.com
- 631-361-4551
Lisa has been with Competition Subaru in the Sales & Leasing Consultant role for a little over a year now and with the Competition Auto group for over 5 years. Prior to joining the Subaru salesforce she worked in our Competition Infiniti Service department as a Client Care Specialist. Lisa has a total of 10 years automotive experience including auto body and insurance areas. Outside of her role at Subaru is a dedicated Mom to 4 daughters and 3 grandchildren. Her hobbies include; cooking and community outreach. Employee Referral Affiliates: Police Department, Teachers, Nursing
** SUBARU FORESTER OWNER **
- Cathy Kelleher
- Sales and Leasing Consultant
- ckelleher@competitionsubaru.com
- 631-361-4518
Cathy Kelleher has been with the Subaru brand for almost 20 years now. She is our most veteran product specialist here at Competition Subaru. She is available to help you and answer all your questions about your new or pre-owned Subaru! Cathy brings years of experience and a friendly attitude to Competition Subaru family.
** SUBARU FORESTER OWNER **
- Regina Medina
- Sales and Leasing Consultant
- rmedina@competitionsubaru.com
- 631-361-4552
** SUBARU ASCENT OWNER **
- Corinne Johnsen
- Trade-up Sales Consultant
- cjohnsen@competitionsubaru.com
- 631-361-4527
- Corinne is a Sales Appointment Coordinator within our Internet Sales Team. She is an integral part of Competition Subaru's operation, to ensure you receive the highest level of service possible.
- Rodney McCabe
- Sales and Leasing Consultant
- rmccabe@competitionsubaru.com
- 631-361-4514
Rodney has over 30 years of experience in the Automotive Industry which has made him quite an invaluable asset to Competition Subaru team over the past 2 years! Rodney is here to help you find that perfect vehicle whether you are looking to lease or finance. His outside interests include; an enormous passion for culinary arts, riding motorcycles and his 5 grandchildren.
- Greg Giordano
- Sales & Leasing Consultant
- ggiordano@competitionsubaru.com
- 631-361-4538
Greg has been with Competition family for almost 1 year but has extensive Subaru brand knowledge and experience prior to joining us with over 10 years in industry.
** SUBARU LEGACY OWNER **
- Robert Tutino
- Sales and Leasing Consultant
- rtutino@competitionsubaru.com
- 631-361-4546
** SUBARU OUTBACK OWNER **
- Lilianna Hart- Fluent in Spanish
- Sales and Leasing Consultant
- lhart@competition-auto.com
- 631-361-4504
- Jeff Barkan
- Sales & Leasing Consultant
- jbarkan@competitionsubaru.com
- 631-361-4505
Jeff came to us from Thomas Subaru in Port Jefferson Station. His knowledge of the Subaru product, combined with years of experience in a managerial position, makes Jeff an excellent addition to our Subaru team.
Visit us here at Competition Subaru of Smithtown, and see what all the buzz is about! Competition Subaru is proud to feature the highest-quality personnel, from management to sales, service to parts, our Smithtown Subaru repair facility and Subaru sales for Suffolk County and Long Island, will exceed your expectations! Call Competition Subaru at 888-604-0343.
** SUBARU LEGACY OWNER **
- Joe Giampietro
- Sales and Leasing Consultant
- jgiampietro@competitionsubaru.com
- 631-361-4503
Joe has been with Competition Subaru of Smithtown for over 5 years. He has extensive knowledge not only about the automotive industry but about the Subaru brand itself. Prior to joining our team, he worked for many years in a position for Subaru of America headquarters. In addition to being one of our seasoned sales professionals, Joe handles many facets within the sales team including overseeing the inventory.
** SUBARU FORESTER OWNER **
- Vincent Direnzo
- Sales & Leasing Consultant
- vdirenzo@competitionsubaru.com
- 631-361-4502
Vinny has been with Competition Subaru of Smithtown for over 10 years, and will help us ensure that you find the perfect Subaru vehicle. His extensive experience in automotive sales, as well as knowledge of client service, is a huge asset to the Competition Subaru family.
** 4TH GENERATION SUBARU LEGACY OWNER **
- Jay Liardi
- Pre-Owned Sales Consultant
- jliardi@competitionsubaru.com
- 631-361-4555
Jay is a true seasoned professional - his career in automotive industry began in 1973 at a family owned dodge dealership. Since he has accrued over 38 years of experience in various sales and management roles - the last 2 of those years here with Competition Subaru in our pre-owned sales department. Jay was drawn to the quality ownership & reputation of the Competition Auto Group and is looking forward to the future with this GREAT organization. His outside interests include: family, boating, fishing, and having a catch with his kids.
- John O'Donnell
- Pre-owned Sales Consultant
- jodonell@competitionsubaru.com
- 631-361-4548
John is one of our newer additions to the Subaru pre-owned Sales team - here with us just about 6 months. He comes to us with 9 years experience within the automotive industry as a sales professional. Like many of his colleagues John was drawn to the quality ownership & reputation of the Competition Auto Group. A huge animal activist and pet lover - outside of work you will find John skiing or riding his bicycle. John's warm smile & friendly demeanor will brighten your day!
- Kirk Anderson
- Pre-owned Sales Consultant
- kanderson@competitionsubaru.com
- 631-361-4529
Kirk is one of our newest additions to the Subaru pre-owned Sales team - here with us just about 6 months. He comes to us with 7 years experience within the automotive industry as a sales professional. Prior to that Kirk had an extensive 28 year career in management within the LTL trucking industry. Outside of Subaru you will find Kirk doing landscaping, carpentry, plumbing, electrical and general handyman work around his home.
- Dylan McCabe
- Sales and Leasing Consultant
- dmccabe@competitionsubaru.com
- 631-361-4554
- Allen "Ally" Archaga -Fluent in Spanish
- Sales and Leasing Consultant
- aarchaga@competitionsubaru.com
- 631-361-4530
- Alex Mendoza
- Sales and Leasing Consultant
- amendoza@competitionsubaru.com
- Rich Gordon
- Pre-owned Sales Consultant
- rgordon@competitionsubaru.com
- 631-361-4535
- Farrell Shapiro
- Sales and Leasing Consultant
- fshapiro@competitionsubaru.com
- 888-604-0343
Service
- Michael Giardinello
- Service Advsior
- Mgiardinello@competitionsubaru.com
- 631-360-4542
- Dennis Alebrande
- Service Advisor
- dalebrande@competitionsubaru.com
- 631-361-4523
- Nash Harripersad
- Service Advisor
- nharripersad@competitionsubaru.com
- 631-361-4522
Nash is one of our service advisors and will ensure your complete satisfaction when servicing your vehicle at Competition Subaru of Smithtown!
** SUBARU WRX OWNER **
- Joyce Calderone
- Express Service Advisor
- jcalderone@competitionsubaru.com
** SUBARU ASCENT OWNER **
- Kaitlyn Curti
- Service Receptionist
- kcurti@competitionsubaru.com
- Jose Hernandez -Fluent in Spanish
- Automotive Detail Expert
- jose@competitionsubaru.com
- 631-361-4500
Jose is one of our service staff, he will be sure your vehicle is treated with tender loving care, here at Competition Subaru of Smithtown.
- Lynne Amendolare
- Service Receptionist
- lamendolare@competitionsubaru.com
Parts
- Don Nelson
- Assistant Parts Manager
- dnelson@competitionsubaru.com
- 631-361-4500
Don will help ensure you have the right parts and accessories for your Subaru! Whether it's Subaru performance parts or Subaru oil for a do-it-yourself oil change, Don will assist!
Competition Subaru is proud to feature the highest-quality personnel, from management to sales, service to parts, our Smithtown Subaru repair facility and Subaru sales for Suffolk County and Long Island, will exceed your expectations! Call Competition Subaru at 631-361-4500.
- Anthony Amelia
- Parts Representative
- aamelia@competitionsubaru.com
- 631-361-4533
- Michael Perez
- Parts Representative
- mperez@competitionsuabru.com
- 631-361-4516
Finance
- David Rivera
- Finance Manager
- drivera@competitionsubaru.com
- 631-361-4520
- Justin Stein
- Finance Manager
- jstein@competitionsubaru.com
- 631-361-4528
- Russ Williamson
- Finance Manager
- rwilliamson@competitionsubaru.com
- 631-361-4508
Office
- Emily Zambrotta
- Billing & Accounting
- ezambrotta@compeitionsubaru.com
- 631-361-4509
** SUBARU CROSSTREK OWNER **
- Patrick Nolan
- Sales Biller
- pnolan@competitionsubaru.com
- 631-361-4544
- Amanda Nunziata
- Sales Biller
- anunziata@competitionsubaru.com
- 631-361-4524
- Tina Kash
- Office Manager
- tkash@competitionsubaru.com
Management
- Chris Thierrin
- Parts & Service Manager
- cthierrin@competitionsubaru.com
- 631-361-4512
- Chris Barcelo
- Service Operations Manager
- cbarcelo@competitionsubaru.com
- 631-361-4537
Christopher Barcelo
- Eric Edberg
- Parts Manager
- eedberg@competitionsubaru.com
- 631-361-4500
Eric has been with the Competition Automotive Group since 1982. He is a veteran of the automotive industry with a comprehensive understanding of the business, particularly the parts and accessories division. Eric's experience and willingness to ensure our clients are completely satisfied with their experience here makes him a valuable asset to Competition Subaru of Smithtown.
- Nino Tiburzi- Fluent in Spanish & Italian
- General Sales Manager
- ntiburzi@competitionsubaru.com
- 631-361-4507
** SUBARU ASCENT & IMPREZA OWNER **
- John Clemente- Fluent in Spanish
- Pre-Owned Sales Manager
- jclemente@competitionsubaru.com
- 631-361-4521
- Reggie Watkins
- Sales Manager
- rwatkins@competitionsubaru.com
- 631-361-4513
As one of the Sales Managers here at Competition Subaru, Reggie is here to ensure your experience with us is a great one. He has been with the group for 2 years now and has over 20 years of management & finance experience in the automotive industry. His desire is to ensure our clients are completely satisfied with their experience here at Competition Subaru of Smithtown. His outside interests include one thing and one thing only: Sports.
** SUBARU ASCENT OWNER **
Business Development Team
- Jackie Scurry
- Receptionist
- jscurry@competitionsubaru.com
- 888-604-0343
Jackie is our receptionist, she will likely be the first person you see when you visit us here at Competition Subaru of Smithtown, located in Saint James, NY.
We are happy to have Jackie as part of our Subaru Team, and a part of the Competition Automotive Group. Competition Subaru is proud to feature the highest-quality personnel, from management to sales, service to parts, our Smithtown Subaru repair facility and Subaru sales for Suffolk County and Long Island, will exceed your expectations!
** SUBARU OUTBACK OWNER **
- Lois Cantore
- Receptionist
- 888-604-0343
Owner
- Nancy Buzzetta
- Vice President
- nbuzzetta@competitionsubaru.com
- 631-361-4500
Nancy Buzzetta is a professional in the Automotive Retail field with over 20 years of experience in dealership management. She is managing partner and Vice President at the Competition Automotive Group based in Long Island, NY. Nancy has a BS in Business Administration from the University of Vermont, and also earned her CPA license in 1993.
Nancy plays an active role in the daily operations of the group, which currently has 5 franchised dealerships featuring the brands of Mercedes-Benz, Sprinter Vans, BMW, Subaru and Infiniti. The company employs 530 people on Long Island. In addition, she is continually focused on the future direction and expansion of the group. Her areas of expertise and involvement in the company include accounting, legal and tax matters, marketing, facility development, client and team relations, and more.
Her interests outside the dealership group center around her love for her family and friends, and also her compassion for animals, especially dogs and horses, and her interest in fitness, beauty, and wellness with a focus on anti-aging technology. She was involved in the fitness industry for over 15 years. She is an avid horse lover and equestrian, and owns a horse farm on Long Island. In addition to enjoying the company of her horses, she is a competitive rider, and along with her two daughters, can frequently be found competing at Nationally-recognized Horse Shows around the United States.
In addition to her interest in helping animals, Nancy is involved with a number of other local organizations and is currently a member of the Three Village School District's Industry Advisory Board, which was created to help bridge the gap between faculty, students, and the business world. The board is proud to present this year its 2nd Career fair for students at the Junior High and High School level. She is also delighted to announce that Competition Subaru is a very proud supporter of Stony Brook Children's Hospital, raising $100,000 in funds for its Pediatric Oncology center, with the help of the Subaru Cares Foundation. Nancy has also recently been active with the Celebrate St. James organization to help raise funds for necessary improvements to the St. James Lake Avenue Business District.
