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Meet our Scranton Motors Family

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  • Matt Scranton
    New Car Manager
    Matt Scranton
    860.872-9145 ext. 120

    Matt Scranton is the New Car Manager at Scranton Motors. Although he has only been manager for 3 years, Matt has extensive knowledge of the dealership and 29 years of vehicle sales exposure. He is excited at the opportunity and privilege of one day sitting in the President's chair. Matt has 4 years of a Bentley College education under his belt, as well as attending the National Automotive Dealer Academy in 2010. A thrill seeker at heart, Matt enjoys being extreme. His past endeavors have included skiing and snowboarding all over the world, skydiving, and mountain biking. He prepares for these extreme activities by drinking green tea all day. Seeing as Matt is constantly busy either working hard to make Scranton Motors the best it can be, or being extreme; he is oftentimes assisted by his talented cousin Kelly. On sunny days, he enjoys driving his Firebird with the top down. Matt is an important asset to the Scranton Motors management team!

  • Sam Suminski
    Sales Manager
    Sam Suminski
    860.872.9145 ext. 133

    Always there to greet customers with a smile and provide them with the best car buying experience, is Sam Suminski. As Sales Manager, Sam can be found at the dealership almost every day, helping customers find cars that fit their needs and budgets.  His keen eye for a good deal and an even better vehicle contributes to Scranton's wide variety, and is a product of 8 years in the business, 3 of which were at Scranton Motors.  Sam oftentimes keeps the showroom lively by singing, dancing, and whistling.  His knowledge of mid-90's music is astonishing. Sam is an outdoorsman at heart, and is a connoisseur of yard sports, citing Polish horseshoes, laddergolf, and bags as his favorite activities. Despite his familiarity with vehicles of all kinds, he prefers trucks. With an upbeat attitude, Sam loves to take care of everyone!

  • Tom Godbout
    Used Car Manager
    Tom Godbout
    860.872.9145 x150

    Tom is our used car manager here at Scranton Motors.  He can be seen around the dealership helping customers and on Wednesdays at the Auction, hand selecting vehicles for our Pre-Owned Inventory.  On his days off he enjoys the outdoors and is an avid fisherman.

  • "Tig" Tignonsini
    Internet Manager
    860.872.9145 ext. 126

    Tig is the Internet Manager at Scranton Motors.  For those customers who would prefer a more technological approach to car buying, Tig managers a great team of Internet Vehicle Specialists, who make your car buying experience the best it can be. In his second year at Scranton Motors Tig has become a schedule-maker extraordinaire, giving customers convenient times to meet with a sales associate. Tig's hobbies include running at near-Olympic speeds, driving, traveling (Tig is a jet-setter, having already explored many of the worlds most exciting regions), and spending time in the company of friends.

  • Valarie Silva
    Loan Officer
    Valarie Silva
    860.872.9145 ext. 121

    Valarie is the Credit Manager and on site Loan Officer. With the help of Guaranteed Credit Acceptance, she has been changing lives for the past 26 years, 9 of which have been with Scranton Motors. Val is an avid drag racer and has several quads. She also loves to spend time with her husband and free-spirited daughter. 

  • Shaun Woodward
    Business Manager
    Shaun Woodward
    860.872.9145 ext. 123

    Shaun specializes in the consultative process of his client's future vehicle purchases. In layman's terms he is a phenomenal Business Manager at Scranton Motors, aiding customers in affording their next vehicle. He enjoys spending time with his beautiful wife and two sons. Shaun, a New England fan through and through, is a die hard Red Sox, Celtics, and Bruins fan. The only exception is his love for the 49ers. With his extensive knowledge of all things GM, Shaun insists he and his family only travel in a GMC Yukon XL Denali.

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  • Kathy Tilley
    Title Clerk, Receptionist
    Kathy Tilley
    860.872.9145

    Kathy is a woman of many talents at Scranton Motors; she is our Receptionist, Title Clerk, and Notary.  Kathy is the friendly face that greets our customers and directs them where to go.  She also answers our phones, registers sold vehicles, and helps manage office paperwork.  Kathy has 15 years of experience, and has been at Scranton Motors since October 2007.  She graduated from Edwin O Smith High School, and comes from a large family.  She is happily married with 3 boys of her own, and six grandchildren.  Kathy enjoys camping, is an avid reader, and loves salad, pasta, and coffee!   She is an important member of our team, and we especially love having her around because she is known for having the best candy dish in Vernon!      

  • David Baeza
    Sales Consultant
    David Baeza
    860.872.9145 ext. 134

    David is one of the most familiar faces at the dealership. He has been a Sales Professional for the past 15 years, helping thousands of customers get into the new or pre-owned car of their choice. In his leisure time he enjoys time with his family, cruising around on his motorcycle, seafood and free food.

  • Dale Wassenar
    Sales Consultant
    Dale Wassenar
    860.872.9145 ext. 124

    Dale is a Sales Associate and the Swap Manager. Affectionately known as the Swapotamus, Dale is always working deals with other dealerships as well as with his clients. Dale constantly puts smiles on both customers and employees faces with his jokes and humor. He is ready and willing to work with new and past customers and loves getting his clients into the vehicles of their dreams.

  • Eduardo Soares
    Sales Consultant
    Eduardo Soares
    860.872.9145 ext. 136

    Eduardo has been a Sales Consultant at Scranton Motors for 3 years, and has over 10 years experience in sales. He has held many licenses from SM2 to Journeyman to Real Estate. Ed  is a member of the Baystate Corvair Club, and loves to collect classic Antique cars. He has also helped recue dogs for the past 15 years with the AWARE Foundation of Tolland. Another passion of Ed's is landscaping.

  • Jim Sydoriak
    Sales Consultant
    Jim Sydoriak
    860.872.9145 ext. 125

    Jim Sydoriak has been a Sales Consultant here at Scranton Motors for the past 2 years. His 8 years experience in the car industry enables him to provide an easy and enjoyable experience for his customers. Jim is passionate about two great Italians things: good food and fast cars.


  • Dan McCann
    Sales Consultant
    Dan McCann
    860.872.9145 ext. 127

    Daniel can usually be found helping his customers find the car of their dreams. He has been selling cars since June of 2009 and has worked at Scranton Motors since June of 2011. He has a Bachelors Degree from Furman University in Greenville, SC. In his spare time he enjoys golf and cycling.

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  • A. Chris Bushey
    Sales Consultant
    A. Chris Bushey
    860.872.9145 x148

    Ayeee! A. Chris Bushey is the Hitch of auto sales, finding the right car for you! With his sales experience for six years and loyalty to Scranton Motors for three months and counting, he shares his expertise, astounding personality and his great ability to match a car with your needs and what you are passionate about. He is currently enrolled in MCC's business management and accounting program and we look forward to his continuous success. He is a big 49ers fan and enjoys a good poker game, various genres of music, and his captivating collection of leather-bound books. If you ever get the pleasure of being invited to his home, it smells of rich mahogany and is often surrounded by a great circle of friends.

  • Jackie Cahill
    Internet Vehicle Specialist
    Jackie Cahill
    860.872.9145 x 144

    Jackie is a member of our friendly and helpful Internet Team!  She is the first responder to customer's online and telephone inquiries, and will happily help you get started with your next car buying experience.  Her main goal is to make sure your trip to the dealership is easy and stress free!  Jackie also helps to update our website, Facebook Page, and Twitter Account.  She has 4 years of telemarketing and fundraising experience, and is excited to be a new member of the Scranton Team.  When she's not answering your calls and sending you e-mails, Jackie enjoys delving into a good book, watching movies, and experimenting in the kitchen!       

  • Mary Ressler
    Internet Vehicle Specialist
    Mary Ressler
    860.872.9145 x 141

    You will find Mary running around the dealership and the lot to happily answer all the questions that you may have for your new car to be. She enjoys getting to know you and what you need and desire in your hunt for the perfect vehicle. Warning, she will reel wonderful people (like yourself) in to meet and work with her great family of sales consultants and managers to find the right ride for you. She also is excited to capture the moment you take your new dream car home. Smile! She has a passion for music, the lovely outdoors and spontaneity. She enjoys writing lyrics/poetry, dancing, hiking, camping, billiards, owning friends in competitive games and putting a smile on your face.

  • Juliette Erskine
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    Juliette Erskine
    860.872.9145

    The lovely Juliette holds the title of head scanner and first class filer/organizer at Scranton Motors.  She has been with us for 13 wonderful months.  Her husband, William Erskine, is also a current employee at Scranton Motors, and together they have one son.  Juliette is from the Caribbean country of St. Lucia, and she loves Caribbean Cruising.  She also is studying at Manchester Community College as a part time student.  Juliette enjoys dancing, traveling, and reading, and her favorite foods are saltfish and breadfruit!