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Jim Buzzetta

Jim Buzzetta Dealership Principal


Jim has operated Mercedes-Benz of Huntington since it's inception in 2001. He is a second generation car dealer, and his family also operates Competition Toyota/Scion of Middle Island, Smart of Smithtown, Competition BMW of Smithtown, Competition Infiniti of Smithtown, and Mercedes-Benz of Smithtown. Jim takes pride in the management and employee team that he has assembled here and believes strongly that treating employees well ensures that they stay at the dealership long term. Customers appreciate developing a long term relationship with dealership staff, so happy employees results in happy customers. Jim lives in Setauket with his wife Colette, his three sons James, Daniel and Christopher, and their dogs Charlie and Jane.



Bill Dodge

Bill Dodge General Manager Email


Bill began selling Dodge (for obvious reasons) in 1973, and then Mercedes-Benz in 1974. Bill is a lifer having spent over 36 years with the Mercedes-Benz brand and in 2010 30 years with The Competition Automotive Group. He has been with Mercedes-Benz of Huntington since opening in December of 2001. Bill lives in Centerport with his wife Suzanne, who is a Registered Nurse and works at Huntington Hospital. Bill is personable, friendly and loves to play golf.



Dennis Scheller

Dennis Scheller General Sales Manager Master Guild Email


Dennis joined Mercedes Benz of Huntington in 2003. He has spent 15 of his almost 20 year automobile career with Mercedes Benz.. In May 2011, Dennis was honored to be invited to join the Master Guild & visit the factories in Germany to celebrate the Mercedes Benz 125th year anniversary. In his spare time, Dennis enjoys spending time with his wife & two daughters. He also is a die hard fan of the NY Knicks & NY Giants & studies Brazilian Jiu Jitsu.



Bill Laupus

Bill Laupus New Car Sales Manager Email
Bill joined the Mercedes-Benz of Huntington in 2007 as our New Car Sales Manager. He comes to us with 17 years experience in the auto industry and is currently overseeing the sales floor and our off lease portfolio. He began his career selling Ford. where he excelled in that company selling Ford and Lincoln Mercury products. He has received many awards including winner in the New York Regional Walk Around Competition. He worked his way up the company ladder with promotions to Business Manager and then Sales Manager. He lives in Massapequa since 1978 and is active in the community. Bill recently remarried his wife Beth and has five children. Bill enjoys boating, fishing and spending time with his family. He's involved with student activities at Stony Brook University with their oldest son, and currently involved with the Fathers Guild at St Anthony's High School.

Bob Mitchell

Bob Mitchell Pre-Owned Sales Manager Email
An unbiased point of view would compare the merits of any certified program by the breadth of its coverages. Clearly, when you look at the charts available in my office, you will see how much more our brand offers than any other existing brand today. Furthermore, given the choice of meeting the standards, our position has always been one of attempting to exceed the very standards that make our brand so strong in the industry. That said, you will benefit from our presence in the market place; pick up and drop off at the mall, Saturday service, night drop until 8pm, Sunday hours (11-4) and more.
Please feel free to come to the "West Wing" and test drive our professionally reconditioned products today, all the while remembering that the notion of luxury for less originated here.

Gene Browne

Gene Browne Internet Sales Manager (631) 549-2369 Email


Gene Browne has more than 26 years experience in Information Technology, Web Development, Marketing, eCommerce Project Management, and Media Relations. Gene is a veteran, having served as a Regular Commissioned Officer in the United States Marine Corps deploying globally over 14 years before entering the Marine Corps Reserve. Gene also maintains membership in the National Naval Officers Association, Veterans of Foreign Wars, and the Marine Corps Combat Correspondents Association.



Spence Mannion

Spence Mannion Finance Manager Email
Spence Mannion has been with Mercedes-Benz of Huntington since our inception in 2001. Spence lives in Huntington and is a NASCAR fan. He loves representing the best vehicles in the world, Mercedes-Benz.

Ken Melendez

Ken Melendez Finance Manager Email


Ken joined Mercedes-Benz of Huntington in 2010 and brings 22 years of automotive sales experience, 13 of those with the best product in the world Mercedes- Benz. He resides in Long Beach, NY where he is the President of the Board of the Co-op he lives in with his wife Alicia. Ken and Alicia welcomed their first grandchild this year. In recognition of his fund raising and volunteer work with The American Cancer Society, Ken has been chosen as the recipient of the Hope and Courage Award winner for 2011. Besides selling wonderful automobiles he enjoys golf, concerts and walks on the beach.



J.R. Iwanycky

J.R. Iwanycky Sales Consultant Email

Charles Cohen

Charles Cohen Sales Consultant Email


I have been selling cars for over 22 years. I'm married with two great children. Soccer is a big part of my life. I speak French fluently, love to travel and spend time in Manhattan.



Paul Napper

Paul Napper Sales Consultant Email
Paul is a 20 year veteran of the automobile industry. His last 10 years have been with Mercedes-Benz and since our inception in 2001. He is one of the "Charter Members" of the Mercedes-Benz of Huntington family.
Paul is very proud to have been married for 21 years to his beautiful wife Denny. Remember, "If you don't know where you're going, any road will take you there" For a great buying experience "All roads lead to Mercedes-Benz of Huntington"

Dave Bank

Dave Bank Sales Consultant Email
I have been with Mercedes-Benz of Huntington for seven years and in the automotive industry for more than twenty five years. I am married with two sons and a daughter. I play golf, softball, football and love all other sports!

Rich Goldberg

Rich Goldberg Sales Consultant Email
I have been with the Mercedes-Benz brand for 13 years. I joined the Mercedes-Benz of Huntington team 3 years ago in 2006, and have been a sales consultant for 31 years. I am married for 38 years and have a son. My passion is sailing and also have a deep love for photography.

Brian Haney

Brian Haney Sales Consultant Email
Brian is from Smithtown, NY and has a Bachelors degree from Stony Brook University. He's been with Mercedes-Benz of Huntington for 4 years and enjoys what he does very much. Cars have always been his passion. When he's not selling cars, he makes time to enjoy the beach or a round of golf.

Paul Dapontes

Paul Dapontes Sales Consultant Email
Paul is a veteran of the Automobile Industry with over 28 years experience. He has had the opportunity to work for Land Rover on Long Island as a Center Manager, for 12 years. Paul has also owned 2 Automobile Dealerships in CT, Land Rover and Mazda. Paul likes the outdoors and loves to play golf.

Eugene Dremov

Eugene Dremov Sales Consultant Email

Jim Vincent

Jim Vincent Pre-Owned Sales Consultant Email
Jim began his Auto Sales career in 1973 with Chevrolet. He "moved up" to Mercedes-Benz in 1990 as a Pre-Owned Sales Manager and has spent the last 8 years as a Sales Representative with Mercedes-Benz of Huntington. Jim has been married 30 years, has 3 children and 4 grandchildren. Away from work he enjoys boating and travelling.

Steve Suydam

Steve Suydam Pre-Owned Sales Consultant Email

Steve has been in sales for 16 years. The last ten years in the auto industry. He takes pride in the Mercedes-Benz brand and the satisfaction his customers experience going through the sales process. Some of his best friends today are his previous customers. If you would like a no-pressure buying experience, come in to Mercedes-Benz of Huntington and say hi. He would love to meet you. Steve enjoys time spent with his family, racquetball, boating and the great outdoors.

Terrance Day

Terrance Day Pre-Owned Sales Consultant Email


Robert Reardon

Robert Reardon Pre-Owned Sales Consultant Email
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