At Algar Ferrari, our sales, service and parts teams all work together seamlessly to provide our customers with the best possible Ferrari experience in North America. Selling and servicing Ferrari automobiles is more than a job to us, it’s an undying passion dating back 54 years. It’s only with this kind of passion that we can provide the kind of service and support worthy of these magnificent automobiles.
Our Team
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Dave Dargenio General Manager -
Deborah Burton Controller
Dave Dargenio
General Manager
Dave Dargenio is the new General Manager at Algar Ferrari. He brings deep experience in the automotive industry, and is excited to join the Ferrari Team! He will lead Algar in providing the unparalleled customer experience you deserve. Welcome Dave to the Algar Family at our next event or when you visit the showroom.
2 Years
of Service
Favorite Car: F8 Tributo
Deborah Burton
Controller
Deborah Burton started at Algar in October of 2016, taking over for Cookie after she retired. She has exceptional attention to detail and is a great asset to the Algar team. She has been working in accounting for over 20 years with a lot of auto experience. When she’s not here she is at home enjoying her 3 kids.
4.5 Years
of Service
Favorite Car: California
Sales & Marketing
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Jorge A. Figueroa Sales Manager -
Patrick Podgorski Sales -
Bobby Sweeney Pre-Owned Sales Manager -
Alexander Bartolomei Marketing Manager
Jorge A. Figueroa
Sales Manager
Jorge Figueroa is the new Sales Manager at Algar Ferrari, bringing over 23 years of experience and exceptional customer care in the Luxury Automotive industry. Quick with a smile, and a positive attitude that makes buying a Ferrari a joy, we’re excited to have Jorge join the Algar Family. Welcome Jorge to the team on your next visit to the showroom.
2 Years
of Service
Favorite Car: SF90 Stradale
Patrick Podgorski
Sales
Patrick Podgorski’s love for cars started when he and his father rebuilt a 1976 MGB Midget in the mid 1990’s. Patrick started his Ferrari career in 2003 at Shelton Ferrari, what is now Ferrari of Fort Lauderdale in their service department. Patrick came to ALGAR in 2007 as a Service Advisor and worked in service for 5 years. In 2015 Patrick transitioned to the Sales Team, where he has been very successful and enjoys working with our clients to this day. If you are looking to buy a Ferrari or any exotic, give him a call and he will be happy to assist you with buying your dream car!
13.5 Years
of Service
Favorite Car: 1965 250LM, 1967 275 GTB/4, F40, Dino, 488 Pista to name a few.
Bobby Sweeney
Pre-Owned Sales Manager
Bobby Sweeney started at Algar Ferrari in late February as the Pre-Owned Sales Manager. He has over 10 years experience and is both passionate and exceptional at acquiring high-quality Ferrari, exotic and super luxury inventory for our clients. In his free time, Bobby loves to spend time with his wife and kids in Lancaster. He enjoys surfing, snowboarding and navigating the Pennsylvania woods in his old European 4x4’s.
1 Year
of Service
Favorite Car: Dino 246 GT, 328 GTS & F40
Alexander Bartolomei
Marketing Manager
Alexander Bartolomei joined Algar Ferrari of Philadelphia as the Marketing Manager in the Fall of 2020. He brings with him over 14 years of traditional and digital marketing experience spanning the music, entertainment, fintech, and automotive industries. He has found a match for his passions in design, innovation, luxury, and horsepower here at Algar Ferrari. He enjoys spending his free time with his wife, sons, and extended family and friends.
0.5 Year
of Service
Favorite Car: Testarossa
Service
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Michael Bloch Service Manager -
Rachel Lauer Service Advisor -
Olga Melleady Warranty Administrator
Michael Bloch
Service Manager
Michael Bloch started at ALGAR in 1996 in the service department. He has been the Service Manager since 2010, has unparalleled experience with the brand, and is a huge Ferrari enthusiast. Ask him about his car collection!
25 Years
of Service
Favorite Car: Ferrari: 512 M
Rachel Lauer
Service Advisor
Rachel is the Service Advisor at Algar, and originally joined the team as the Warranty Administrator in 2013. A long-time reading teacher she has the perfect blend of patience and diligence to help with your service and warranty needs. She loves car racing, and if she's not working, she an be found hanging out with her French bulldog, Henry.
8 Years
of Service
Favorite Car: 458 Italia
Olga Melleady
Warranty Administrator
Olga Melleady is new to Algar Ferrari in June 2018. She will assist you with all of your warranty program needs.
3 Years
of Service
Favorite Car: Portofino
Service Technicians
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Michael Vermillion Shop Foreman & Ferrari Master Certified Technician -
Tom DeRosa Service Technician -
John Young Service Technician -
AJ Norat Service Technician -
Gary Shafer Detailer -
Wayne Price Transportation
Michael Vermillion
Shop Foreman & Ferrari Master Certified Technician
Michael Vermillion has been with ALGAR since 2000. When Mike is not under the hood of a Ferrari, he is working on American muscle cars in his spare time.
Certifications
Ferrari- Basic Electrical Electronics; Ferrari- New Model Introduction; Ferrari- Suspension Diagnosis; Ferrari- Multiplex & CAN Lines Diagnosis; Ferrari- 430 Introduction; Ferrari California- Mechanical & Diagnosis; Ferrari 458- Mechanical & Diagnosis; Ferrari Four- Mechanical & Diagnosis; Ferrari- California & 458 Retractable hard top diagnosis; Ferrari Master Technician 2007; Bosch Advanced Electrical Theory; ASE Master Technician, Advanced Level Technician
21 Years
of Service
Favorite Car: F355
Tom DeRosa
Service Technician
Tom DeRosa started at Algar Ferrari in October of 2016. Tom is a Mini Master Technician, and ASE Certified. He enjoys photography, English Premier League soccer and rooting for Tottenham Hotspur, and vinyl records. He also appreciates the mechanical watches, and applies this level of precision to working on your Ferrari.
4.5 Years
of Service
Favorite Car: 1970 512 S Modulo
John Young
Service Technician
John Young started at Algar in September 2017. John is an ASE Certified technician with extensive experience and training with Audi prior to joining the Algar team. John is also a fireman with the Upper Darby and Newtown Square Fire Departments. Ask John about his cigar collection!
3.5 Years
of Service
Favorite Car: GTC4Lusso
AJ Norat
Service Technician
Alberto (AJ) Norat started at Algar in September 2019. AJ is a Fiat and Alfa Romeo Master Technician as well as ASE Certified. AJ is a huge F1 fan and of course roots for Scuderia Ferrari.
1.5 Years
of Service
Favorite Car: Enzo
Gary Shafer
Detailer
Gary Shafer has been detailing for 25 plus years. Previously he worked at Karosserie and has been at ALGAR since 2010. You can thank him for the sparkle on your Ferrari.
11 Years
of Service
Favorite Car: 458 Italia
Wayne Price
Transportation
EMPLOYEE of the YEAR 2016 Wayne Price started at Algar in May of 2016. Wayne has been safely delivering Ferrari vehicles all over the country for over 28 years. He loves NASCAR races, and attends about 5 races a year. He has been going to the Daytona 500 for over 40 years, and has been to Dover, Richmond, Charlotte and Bristol. He met Dale Earnhardt Sr. and Jr. Wayne’s current favorites are Dale Jr. and Kevin Harvick.
5 Years
of Service
Favorite Car: 599 GTO
Parts
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Livio Ramani Parts Manager -
Nick Graham Parts Specialist / Shipping Manager -
Kevin O’Donnell Parts Specialist -
James Verona Parts Representative
Livio Ramani
Parts Manager
Livio Ramani has been at ALGAR since 1970 and fondly recalls the ‘good ole’ days’. With over 48 years of experience, he is our Italian liaison and knows Ferrari parts like nobody’s business. As we have said for years, Livio is fluent in Italian and Ferrari too.
50.5 Years
of Service
Favorite Car: 458 Speciale A
Nick Graham
Parts Specialist / Shipping Manager
Nick Graham has been with ALGAR since 1985. He is a thrill seeker and, look out ladies, he also plays the guitar!
35.5 Years
of Service
Favorite Car: 430 Scuderia in grey
Kevin O’Donnell
Parts Specialist
Kevin O’Donnell has been working at ALGAR since July of 1990. He is a previous Ferrari Master Technician, and has a vast hands-on knowledge that he brings to the Parts Department. Kevin pays incredible attention to detail, and will ensure you get the right Ferrari Part for your project. Kevin started his career working with cars because he loved to fix things, especially computers. Kevin enjoyed competing in Ferrari Master Tech challenge in Italy.
Certifications
Ferrari- Basic Electronics; Ferrari- Suspension Diagnosis; Ferrari- Models in Production; Ferrari- Multiplex & CAN Lines Diagnosis; Ferrari- 456 Introduction; Ferrari- 355 F1 Electrical & Diagnosis; Ferrari 360 Introduction; Ferrari- 360 Spider; Ferrari- 612 Introduction; Ferrari- 599 F1 Cambio & Diagnosis; Ferrari- 430 Soft Top Diagnosis; Ferrari 430 Scuderia; Ferrari- California Mechanical & Diagnosis; Ferrari- 458 Mechanical & Diagnosis; Ferrari- FF Mechanical & Diagnosis; Ferrari- California & 458 Retractable Hard Top Diagnosis; Ferrari Master Technician 2007; Top 10- Ferrari Master Technician Challenge 2009; ASE- Master Automobile Technician, Advanced Level Specialist, Master Engine Machinist, Refrigerant Recovery & Recycling, A1-A8, L1, M1-M3
31 Years
of Service
Favorite Car: F40
James Verona
Parts Representative
James Verona started at Algar in November 2019. Jim recently moved from New Jersey where he worked for Comcast. Jim also worked for a local Ford and Chrysler dealer. Jim loves playing video games and spending time with his wife and kids.
1.5 Years
of Service
Favorite Car: Portofino
