Jim has operated Mercedes-Benz of Huntington since its inception in 2001 and has spent over 27 years in the automotive industry. He grew up in Smithtown and graduated with a Finance Degree from the University of Vermont. Jim is a second generation car dealer, and his family also operates Competition Subaru of Smithtown, Competition BMW of Smithtown, Competition Infiniti of Smithtown, and Mercedes-Benz and Sprinter of Smithtown. Jim takes pride in the management and employee team that he has assembled at Mercedes-Benz of Huntington and believes strongly that treating employees well ensures that they have a long career with the dealership. Customers appreciate developing a long term relationship with dealership staff, so happy employees results in happy customers. Jim lives nearby in Huntington Bay and enjoys spending time locally in Huntington Village. Jim has three sons and a beautiful granddaughter Blair. The oldest is James, who works in the family business as Assistant Controller in the Competition Automotive Group. Middle son Daniel is a police officer in Phoenix. Youngest son Christopher is a student at the University of Miami. Jim enjoys golf, biking, going to the beach, gardening, cooking, walking and spending time with his family. He enjoys good food and loves collecting and enjoying wine. Jim belongs to the Huntington Crescent Club. Jim serves on the St. Charles Foundation Board for many years as well as the Board of Trustees for Alternatives for Children for over 20 years.
Dennis’ automotive career began in 1994. He started working for the Mercedes-Benz brand in 1997 & joined Mercedes-Benz of Huntington in 2003. During his time at Mercedes-Benz of Huntington, Dennis held the roles of New Car Manager, General Sales Manager & has been our General Manager since 2018. He is a member of the Mercedes-Benz Master Guild as well as a graduate of the National Automobile Dealers Association Academy. When not at work, you can find Dennis spending time at home with his family or on the mats of the Soca Brazialian Jiu Jitsu Academy where he earned his black belt.
Jeff has worked in the automotive industry since 1974, and has been with the Mercedes-Benz brand since 1987. Jeff joined Mercedes-Benz of Huntington in 2015, and takes great pride in what he does here. He is a hard worker, and always puts in his all with everything he does. His hard work was recognized with him being invited to Germany to tour the Mercedes-Benz factory, which further enhanced the love for the Mercedes-Benz brand he has. In his spare time when he is not working, his favorite thing to do is to spend time with his wife and his family.
Since he was young Dennison has always been in the car business. With 18 years of experience under his belt, it’s no wonder he is so amazing at what he does! When Dennison isn’t hard at work, he loves spending time with his family and cycling, as well as that he is a huge Giants fan!
Michael has been in the car business for over 25 years and is extremely excited to join the Mercedes-Benz of Huntington family. When he’s not at work, he loves spending time with his wife & son, Michael, as well as swimming & running.
Wahid has been in to automotive industry for over 20 years, and has been a finance manager since 2001. When he is not working, Wahid likes to spend time with his family, tour the beautiful long island outer beaches, swing a golf club, or even just relax with a beer.
Wahid is excited to join the MBH team and assist you with his vast knowledge and experience!
Jason Merritt is one of our Finance Managers here at Mercedes-Benz of Huntington. Jason has been in the Automotive Industry since 2006, giving him years of experience under his belt to help our customers with any leasing or financing needs. So far, his favorite part of his job has been meeting new people. Jason’s hometown is Bay Shore, Long island, and outside of work, you can find him hiking, playing golf, or even skydiving 🪂!
Jim Gustaw has been a member of the Competition Auto Group since 1983. Jim was the Shop Foreman from 1990 until 2001 when he moved to the Mercedes-Benz of Huntington branch as the service manager. Jim is the Proud father of two, Angela (also in the automotive industry) and James a veteran of the Metro Las Vegas Police Dept. Jim enjoys the outdoors; fishing and hunting along with being a New York sports fan.
Jon has been with Mercedes Benz since 1995, joining the Competition Auto Group in 2000. He enjoys spending his free time with his daughters and playing sports.
Steve has been with the Mercedes-Benz brand for over 20 years now, and has been with Mercedes-Benz of Huntington since we opened in 2001. He was born and raised on Long Island and in his spare time, he enjoys spending time with his wife and three children.
Lori is a graduate of the University at Albany Business School with a Bachelor’s degree in Marketing and Management and a minor in Communications. She loves using the knowledge and skills she learned from school at Mercedes-Benz of Huntington. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her friends and family (especially her six nephews and two nieces), spending time outdoors, going on hikes, reading books, and listening to records.
Terri has been in the automotive industry for over 35 years, and has been with Mercedes-Benz of Huntington since it’s inception in 2001! When Terri’s not working, she enjoys traveling, going to the beach, and spending time with her family.
Brian is from Smithtown, NY and has a Bachelors degree from Stony Brook University. He’s been with Mercedes-Benz of Huntington since 2005 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.
Steve has been in the automotive business for over 20 years. He has over 10 years of experience with Mercedes-Benz which he believes is the best vehicle in the world. He has been a part of the Mercedes-Benz of Huntington family since 2015 and enjoys being a part of such a successful team. In his free time, he enjoys playing golf and spending time with his sons. Be sure to check out “BIG STEVE” on our Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube!
Before coming to Mercedes-Benz of Huntington in 2016, Tom has had a successful career in marketing and design while living in Manhattan for years before moving back to Long Island where he grew up. He has a lifelong passion for automobiles, innovative technology, and music.
Jonathan has been selling luxury cars since the young age of 20. He’s an avid car enthusiast and absolutely loves what he does. When he’s not at work, he enjoys the outdoors and spending time with his two daughters.
Jordan has been a part of the Mercedes-Benz of Huntington family since 2014 and absolutely loves what he does. He has had a passion for cars his whole life, and now uses that passion to educate others & get them in the vehicle of their dreams. In his free time, he enjoys watching sports, going out to eat, and hanging out with friends.
Jason has been with Mercedes-Benz of Huntington since 2018, and before that had two years of previous experience working with the Mercedes-Benz brand. From a young age, he has always had a passion for Mercedes-Benz vehicles, and loves being able to represent the brand! When he is not at work, his favorite thing to do is spend time with his daughter Mila.
Harez has been in the automotive industry for over six years, and enjoys being a part of the Mercedes-Benz of Huntington family since 2019. He is originally from Munich, Germany, and is proud of the fact that he is tri-lingual. He can speak Persian, German, and English!
Michael has been in the auto industry since 2012, and loves representing a brand that is a trendsetter in luxury, technology, and safety – Mercedes-Benz! He is a proud father of three beautiful daughters, and his spare time loves sports and spending time at the gym.
Carlos has been in the luxury car business since 2017, and prior to that he was an investment banker for 15 years. He is thrilled to be a part of an amazing team here at Mercedes-Benz of Huntington! In his spare time, he is a Jets, Mets, and Knicks fan, loves to play piano, as well as write and compose music.
Rey has worked in Sales for over 20 years, and brings that knowledge and experience with him to Mercedes-Benz of Huntington, starting in 2020. He lives locally to the Huntington area and takes great pride in that, supporting the surrounding businesses and communities in any way he can. In his spare time he enjoys working out, watching sports, enjoys any Martin Scorsese movie, and is always up for a good laugh.
Christine has been in the automotive industry since 2014, and with our dealership since February of 2020. She greatly enjoys representing the Mercedes-Benz brand and helping customers find the vehicle of their dreams. Christine is a first-generation German-American who is fluent in German. She was born and raised in Huntington, NY and currently lives in Greenlawn, NY with her husband Philip and her two sons Alexander and Jeremy. In her spare time, she enjoys singing, yoga, camping, hiking, kayaking, and going to the beach!
Jason is a great addition to our Sales Consultant team here at Mercedes-Benz of Huntington. With 9 years of automotive experience, and the ability to speak with customers in their native tongue of both Mandarin or Cantonese, we are lucky to have him! Jason’s favorite part about being a Sales Consultant is that he loves meeting new people, and learning about the new automotive technology that comes with each year. Outside of work, he loves doing DIY projects around his home, woodworking, gaming, as well as experiencing and trying new foods!
Tamer has been with our company since November of 2021 as a Sales Consultant. His favorite part about his job is seeing all of the amazing cars come in since he is a car enthusiast himself, as well as establishing great connections with his customers. His fluency in Turkish makes him able to create a welcoming environment with so much of our clientele! Outside of work Tamer enjoys F1 Motor Racing, photography, and working out. In the future, he states he would love to someday own an AMG® A 35 Hatchback, as seen on the streets of Europe. He even has a beautiful figurine of the dreamy AMG® placed on his desk. Be sure to take a look, and say hello when you stop by our dealership!
David Kim is a Sales Consultant here at Mercedes-Benz of Huntington. Joining the #MBHuntingtonFamily in May of 2022, he has been welcomed with open arms by his colleagues! David has years of Mercedes-Benz experience under his belt, making him very knowledgeable in his job. David is also fluent in Korean! Come and see him for any New, Pre-owned, or Certified Pre-Owned Vehicle needs that you may have!
George has been with the Mercedes-Benz brand for over 30 years, and is proud to be a part of such an innovative brand. He is a lifelong New York Giants fan, and also is an Assistant Scoutmaster for Boy Scouts Troop #75. In his spare time he likes to do activities outdoors, such as camping and hiking.
Ron Kraham has parlayed a childhood love of cars into a lifelong career. He began his career in Brooklyn, working and managing in a repair shop. He went on to own a Goodyear Tire & Auto Center on Long Island before coming to Mercedes-Benz of Huntington in 2001. With over 35 years of experience in the car business, Ron has found his niche at Mercedes-Benz of Huntington. He lives in East Northport with his wife, a teacher in Greenlawn and his daughters.
Eric Grobert has been in the automobile industry since 1988 and has been with Mercedes-Benz of Huntington since our inception in 2001. Eric enjoys spending time with his wife and two beautiful children.
Tom has been in the automotive industry for over 33 years, and has been with Mercedes-Benz of Huntington for over 10 of those years. His favorite part of working at Mercedes-Benz of Huntington is his team of co-workers who he enjoys having worked with over the years. When he is not working, he loves spending time with family and friends, is passionate about music and collecting music, and loves going to concerts.
Marie began with Mercedes-Benz of Huntington in 2018, however she has been in the automotive industry for over 10 years. She absolutely loves the Mercedes-Benz brand, and stands proudly behind it. When she is not working, her favorite thing to do is to spend time with family & friends.
Joseph has been with Mercedes-Benz of Huntington since 2019, and is happy to be a part of a wonderful team. In his spare time, he enjoys sailing, biking, and relaxing at the beach.
Sam is a Service Advisor here at Mercedes-Benz of Huntington. His fluency in Creole, French, and English allows him to make strong connections with so may of his clients. Sam started in our Parts Department, eventually making his way to our Service Department. Sam does so much for our dealership, such as advising for our Late Night Service Happy Hour, and we are so lucky to have him! Outside of work, Sam loves spending time with his two sons, as well as watching his favorite sports team, the Miami Heat.
Joe Sansivero is one of our Service Advisors here at Mercedes-Benz of Huntington. He’s been working here at our dealership since 2019, starting off in the Service Drive, moving to the Pre-Owned Department, and now becoming a Service Advisor! Joe’s favorite part about working for MBH is the fact that he gets to work around some of the most beautiful and luxurious cars there are, which he can appreciate due to his interest in cars from a young age. Other than his appreciation of the beautiful cars in our showroom and lot, he appreciates the quirky yet close knit family that’s come together at Mercedes-Benz of Huntington because there’s never a dull moment! Outside of work Joe loves to write and perform music, go biking, and has an interest in fashion, racing, and motorsports such as F1.
Joe Tully has been with us since September of 2021. Due to his great fascination behind the mechanics of Mercedes-Benz vehicles, he has become a great Service Advisor here with so much knowledge on these wonderful vehicles! Outside of work, Tully enjoys gaming, gardening, and relaxing at home with his girlfriend Jess, pup Jayda, and cat Jasper!
Will has been with the company since 2012, and loves the environment because he believes that Mercedes-Benz of Huntington is a very family-oriented company. This is important to him because Will loves spending time with his two kids. Will’s extensive experience makes him the perfect consultant to see for any parts needs that you may have !
Joe has been with our dealership since 2018 and enjoys his job due to the fact that he loves being able to learn something new everyday by working so closely with our skilled technicians, as well as that he loves being able to meet new people by helping customers get genuine parts for their Mercedes-Benz. When Joe isn’t hard at work with his fellow parts co-workers, he loves spending time with his girlfriend, gaming, and going to Disney World
Justin has been a Parts Consultant here at Mercedes-Benz of Huntington since January of 2022. Working within the automotive industry since 2014, he is very knowledgeable at what he does! When asked what he enjoys most about his job, he explained that the family environment that has been created here with all of his coworkers makes him enjoy his work-life here greatly! Justin’s hometown is Levittown, but you could find him all over the island mountain biking, and hiking; his two favorite hobbies! It should be no surprise that Justin’s favorite Mercedes-Benz vehicles are the CLK GTR, SLR McLaren, and the S 63 Convertible Coupe, all vehicles that are as iconic as he is!
Matt has been a Parts Consultant at our dealership since 2022, and has been working in the automotive industry since 2018! His years of knowledge makes him great at assisting customers with any parts-related needs. It’s no wonder his favorite part about his job is helping people; it’s like second nature to him! Matt is from Smithtown, Long Island, and enjoys working on cars in his spare time.
Mavia has been a part of the Mercedes-Benz of Huntington team since early 2019. Starting in the Service Department as a Customer Care Service Coordinator, and eventually making her way to the Marketing Department for our Auto Group, as well as our Back-Up Product Concierge, she has learned so much in her time here so far! Her favorite part of her job are the people she works with, as well as that she gets to use her creativity in her job daily. You may have seen her videos and photos on our Youtube Channel, or Instagram Account! She is most proud of the fact that she can speak four languages; English, Arabic, Urdu, and Hindi. When she is not working, she enjoys cooking, working out, film and digital photography/creative media, the outdoors, and spending time with her friends and family.
Kara Miklas is one of our Marketing Coordinators for the five stores included in the Competition-Auto Group. Starting in the Mercedes-Benz of Huntington Service Department as a Customer Care Service Coordinator, she showed dedication and hard work towards her job, and was chosen to move up into the Marketing Department for the entire group. Way to go Kara! Her outgoing and creative personality makes her excel in all aspects! With her father being an amazing mechanic himself, she’s very knowledgeable when it comes to vehicles. When she isn’t at work, Kara enjoys gaming, and spending time with her friends and family.
Kalpana Mistry
Customer Care Service Coordinator- Fluent in Gujrati!
Customer Care Service Coordinator- Fluent in Gujrati!
Kalpana, also known as Kalps, has been with us since October of 2021. She has always had a love for fast cars, which led to her buying her C 300 convertible from us last year, to now working with us! What she loves most about her job is being able to talk and connect with our customers. Given that she can see their point of view as a fellow Mercedes-Benz customer, she is compassionate in helping our customers to the best of her ability. Outside of work, Kalps is a mother to two beautiful young children. She enjoys spending time with them, running, hot yoga, and shopping. “Who doesn’t” she states! Kalps can also speak, read, and write in Gujerati.
Bonnie is a Customer Care Service Coordinator here at Mercedes-Benz of Huntington. She has been a part of the #MBHuntingtonFamily since April of 2022 and is great at taking care of our customers due to her long history in the restaurant serving industry! Bonnie’s hometown is Moriches, Long Island, and her hobbies include cooking, and various outdoor activities. What Bonnie has been enjoying most about her job has been having the ability to assist our customers and brighten their day! When asked which Mercedes-benz vehicle is her favorite, Bonnie chose the stylish G-Class Wagon!
Sharon is one of our Customer Care Service Representatives at our dealership. Joining the #MBHuntingtonFamily in May of 2022, she has been a great addition to our team. Her favorite part about her position has been connecting with people, and helping them solve any vehicle issues that they may have. Sharon is from East Northport, and some of her hobbies include shopping, hanging out with her kids, BBQing, and spending time relaxing in her backyard! Being so fashionable herself, it’s no surprise that when asked which Mercedes-Benz vehicle was her favorite, she chose the classy G-Class Wagon!
Ritu Sehgal
Customer Care Sales Coordinator- Fluent in Hindi, Punjabi & Bengali!
Customer Care Sales Coordinator- Fluent in Hindi, Punjabi & Bengali!
Ritu lives locally on Long Island and has been in sales for the past 10 years. She speaks three Indian languages, Hindi, Punjabi, and Bengali. Ritu has a wonderful family consisting of her husband, and two wonderful boys. When she is not hard at work, she enjoys gardening, traveling, going to the movies, cooking for her family, and catching up with her friends.
Connie is a transplant from Texas to Long Island. She was in the luxury car industry in Houston and is thrilled to be representing the Mercedes-Benz of Huntington family. Her children are her pride, and when she’s not at work, she enjoys spending time with loved ones, cooking, fishing, exercising, and rooting for her Houston sports teams. Go Texans!
Tom has been with us since 2017, and has moved up from helping out in the service drive to being one of our service cashiers. He loves his job due to the fact that he’s gotten to help many of our customers with anything they need when they come into the Service Department. When Tom isn’t making you laugh at the dealership, he enjoys giving back and doing community service with his fellow Eagle Scouts!
Jefferson started with us as our Pre-Owned Lot Attendant in August of 2021. His favorite part about working at our dealership is that so many of his coworkers have become his friends, and that everyone that works here is so close-knit. Outside of work, Jefferson loves playing and watching sports, with his favorite teams being the Yankees and Real Madrid.
Michelle has been with the Mercedes-Benz of Huntington team since 2013, starting in our Business Development department and then moving to her position of Accounts Payable and Receivable in our Accounting department. She is most grateful to work with such fun and caring people, and loves all of the friendships and memories she has developed working here. In her spare time she loves going on adventures and spending time with her husband.
