Meet the Staff

Sales Department



Joe Palmiero
Chairman of the board
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Joe Palmiero opened the doors in 1981 with the goal to exceed customers expectations. Joe resides in Meadville with his wife Linda.


Allison Palmiero Brady
President and General Manager
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allison@palmieroautogroup.com
Allison was born and raised in Meadville. She graduated from Allegheny College. She returned to the Dealership in 1995 after working for Toyota Sales from 1992-1995 in the New York Region. Allison lives in Meadville with her husband Tim and Son Nicholas. If there is anything I can help you with please feel free to email me.


Brian Harrison
Vice President of Sales
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wbharrison1972@hotmail.com
Brian Harrison graduated from Kenyon College in Gambier, OH in 1995 with a degree in economics. He later returned to school at Northwood University in Midland, MI where he graduated with degrees in automotive marketing and management. Since his graduation from Northwood, in 1997, Brian has been employed with Palmiero Toyota. Brian is married to his wife Deanna and together they have 3 beautiful children: Laurel, Ty, and Max.


Michael Ross
Vice President of Operations
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michael@palmieroautogroup.com
Mike Ross is a 32 year veteran of the automobile business. He has been with Palmiero Toyota Scion since 1981 and runs the business with his partners' Allison Brady and Brian Harrison. Life long resident of the Conneaut Lake/Meadville area. Mike and his wife Helen have a son and a daughter who both graduated from college. In his free time he enjoys motorcycling, playing golf and staying fit.


Mark Schlaudecker
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mark@palmieroautogroup.com
Mark was born and raised in Meadville and now lives in Saegertown with his family. Mark is a U.S. Army veteran (1973-1975). Mark joined Palmiero Toyota in Feb. 1999. As a salesman I am both dedicated and motivated to serving you in every area of the vehicle sales process.My goal is to get you the right vehicle to meet your needs. I pride myself in being a salesman with integrity that you feel at ease with and would refer friends and family to for their next new or used vehicle.


Sandy Janes
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sandy@palmieroautogroup.com
Sandy came to work here over 26 years ago. Working together is what makes a great dealership. Sandy has many wonderful clients and always looks forward to making new ones. She is an active member of the First Presbyterian Church for many years currently serving as a Deacon. Sandy lives in Meadville and has one son, Ryan, and a graddaughter Tenley who occupies most of her spare time. She also enjoys gardening and taking vacations.


Bill Barnes
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billb@palmieroautogroup.com
Bill started at Palmiero in 1989 after a career in the Building Trades as a Brick & Stone Mason. He is married to a wonderful wife Sue who is now a teacher at Neason Hill School in Meadville. Bill & Sue have 2 children Brett born in 1986 and Kelsey born in 1988. Both are currently students at The University of Pittsburgh. Bill and his wife also have 3 cats who eat only slightly less than the two children! In his spare time he enjoys cooking, music, and traveling.


Jason Gawlinski
Sales
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jason@palmieroautogroup.com
Jason graduated from Edinboro University in 2005 with a BS in Health and Phys ed.After searching for a teaching position, he decided to start another career. He started at Palmiero's in March of 2008 after working for 3 yrs. in Erie selling BMW's and VW's, and worked in the family restraunt business. He strives to give the best possible service. He is married to Jenny and has two Cocker Spaniels, Beamer and Lexus. He enjoys volleyball, hunting, golfing and spending time with family.


Don Lang
Corporate Used Car Manager
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don@palmieroautogroup.com
Don has been with Palmiero since October of 2005. He was born and raised in Meadville. Don graduated from Grove City College in 1979. He has a loving and supportive wife of 25 years. She has commited a large part of her time in raising our 2 wonderful sons. Don loves camping, hiking, most anything that has to do with water or snow sports, and most of all watching his boys play ball.


Dennis Barrett
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dennis@palmieroautogroup.com
Dennis recently joined the staff of Palmiero Toyota Scion after working in manufacturing for 23 years. He worked in quality control as a Process Inspector for Werner Ladder Co. and Signature Aluminum. Dennis has lived in the Conneaut Lake/Linesville area since 1970, and invites you to stop and say hello!


Jim Britton
Sales Consultant
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jbritton@palmieroautogroup.com
Jim was born and raised in Erie and currently resides in the Erie area. He attended McDowell High School and was a member of the football and baseball teams where he was an all-state award winner in both. He graduated from St. Bonaventure University with a Bachelors Degree in English. Jim enjoys sports and the outdoors. Stop in anytime and I will do my best to answer any questions that you may have.


Roland Sitler
Sales
814-573-8458
rsitler@palmieroautogroup.com
Roland was raised in Cochranton and graduated from Cochranton High School. He went on to Edinboro University and graduated with a degree in Graphic Design. His hobbies include, weight lifting, volleyball, basketball, and golf. He also enjoys the outdoors.


Josh Kissell
Sales
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josh@palmieroautogroup.com
Josh was born and raised in Greensburg, Pennsylvania and attended Hempfield Area High School. He recently graduated from Edinboro University in May 2011 with a degree in History. He currently lives in Edinboro and enjoys writing, watching movies, and cooking in his free time. Come in and say hi!
 

Parts Department


Steve Guianen
Parts Manager
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Steve started with Palmiero in 1992. He was born and raised in Erie and now lives here with his wife, 2 sons and daughter.

Jeff Arpin
Parts Counterperson
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Jeff has been with Palmiero Toyota Scion for 4 years. Jeff has worked in the Sales Department, in the Service Department and he is now in our Parts Department. Jeff lived in Pittsburgh and moved to Conneaut Lake in 1988. Jeff, his wife Amy and son reside in Meadville. Jeff enjoys Football, Hockey, and the Erie Otters.

Don Smith
Customer Service
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Don has been with Palmiero for 7 years. he was born and raised in Venango, Pa. he now lives here with his fiance Pat and daughter Tricia. Don enjoys Nascar and volunteers at his local fire department.
 

Service Department



Darla Adams
Master Assistance Service Manager
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darla@palmieroautogroup.com
Darla has been with Palmiero since May of 1988. Darla was born and raised in Hartstown, PA. She now lives in Atlantic with her husband Steve and two dogs Tinker & Lexie. She has a wonderful son Joe, his wife Lori, and 2 grandchildren. Darla enjoys quilting, cross stitch, horseback riding, and playing golf.

Kim Christie
Assitant Service Manager
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kim@palmieroautogroup.com


Ed Beers
Service Manager
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ed@palmieroautogroup.com
Ed started in the automotive business in 1986 as a Service Writer with Palmiero Toyota Scion. He was promoted to Sevice Manager in 1989. Ed is also the Warranty Administrator and Customer Relations Manager. Ed has 3 grown children and 1 grandson. He enjoys traveling and target shooting.

Jim King
Master Technician
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Jim has been with Palmiero Toyota Scion since April 3, 2000. He has been in the automotive business for 29 years. Jim was born and raised in Miami Beach, Flordia. Jim has 2 brothers and 8 sisters. He lives here with his wonderful & loving wife Valerie now and has 3 sons and 2 daughters. Jim enjoys rafting, going to races, dancing, and traveling.

Armond Simpson
Master Technician
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Mike Cornell
Master Technician
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Don Jacobs
Service Technician
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Chuck Gehringer
Master Technician
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Chuck has been with Palmiero Toyota Scion for 19 years. He worked for another Toyota dealer for 3 years. Chuck was born in Greene Township. He now lives here with his wife Deborah and children. Chuck enjoys bird watching, nature photography, and gardening.

Matthew Groll
Service Technician




Frank Winkle
Service Advisor
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frank@palmieroautogroup.com
Frank started at Palmiero Toyota Scion in January 2010 after spending 21 years in industrial distribution as a customer service and inside salesperson. Frank and his wife Judi live in Vernon Township.
 

Finance Department



Shaun McKinsey
Finance Manager
814-336-1061
smckinsey@hotmail.com
Shaun has been with the Palmiero Family since February of 2002. He has been in the car business since 1994. When he's not enjoying some well deserved time with his family, you might be able to find most weekends watching his son's hockey tournaments or his daughter's dance competitions. Shaun also tries to attend as many Nittany Lion football games and watch the six time world champion Pittsburgh Steelers play!
 

Administration


Maria O'Shurak
Business Manager
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Maria has been with Palmiero Toyota Scion since September 1987. Maria, her husband and two sons reside in Meadville.

Michele Bosco
Assistant Office Manager
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Michele Bosco has been with Palmiero for 13 years. She lives in Meadville with her husband and 2 children.
 

Detail / Reconditioning


Bryan Rhoades
Detailer
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Zach Schlosser
Detailer
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zach@palmieroautogroup.com
Zach has been with Palmiero since Feb. 2000. Since that time, he has been a detailer, and now also works behind the parts counter. Zach is married to Aaronne and they are the proud parents of 5 children.