Dave Dargenio General Manager
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.
2.5 Years of Service
Favorite Car: F8 Tributo

Deborah Burton Controller
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.
5 Years of Service
Favorite Car: California

Sales & Marketing

Jorge A. Figueroa Sales 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.
2.5 Years of Service
Favorite Car: SF90 Stradale

Patrick Podgorski Sales
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!
14 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
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.
1.5 Years of Service
Favorite Car: Dino 246 GT, 328 GTS & F40

Alexander Bartolomei Marketing Manager
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.
1 Year of Service
Favorite Car: Testarossa

Carl Camerota Experience Manager
Carl Camerota
Experience Manager

Coming Soon.
0.5 Year of Service
Favorite Car: Portofino M

Olga Melleady Sales Executive
Olga Melleady
Sales Executive

Olga started her Ferrari career in early June 2018. Olga came to Algar as warranty admin/aftersales ambassador and worked in the service department for over 3 years. In March 2021 Olga transitioned to the Sales Team. With Olga's warranty background she'll be able to assist you with all of your warranty needs and sales questions.
3.5 Years of Service
Favorite Car: Ferrari Roma- "Formula one car in evening dress"

Service

Scot Lasher Service Manager
Scot Lasher
Service Manager

Coming Soon!
0.5 Year of Service
Favorite Car: Ferrari Portofino M

Rachel Lauer Service Advisor
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

Dorcas Rosembert After-Sales Ambassador
Dorcas Rosembert
After-Sales Ambassador

Dorcas has been working alongside her father at his auto repair shop for many years. She has a passion for the automotive industry and is looking to provide exceptional service for all of your warranty needs at Algar. When not at work, Dorcas loves to cook and spend time with her family.
0.5 Year of Service
Favorite Car: Ferrari Roma

Service Technicians

Michael Vermillion Shop Foreman & Ferrari Master Certified Technician
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
21.5 Years of Service
Favorite Car: F355

Tom DeRosa Ferrari Master Certified Technician
Tom DeRosa
Ferrari Master Certified Technician

Tom DeRosa started at Algar Ferrari in October of 2016. Tom is a Ferrari Master Certified Technician, 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.
5 Years of Service
Favorite Car: 1970 512 S Modulo

John Young Service Technician
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!
4 Years of Service
Favorite Car: GTC4Lusso

AJ Norat Service Technician
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.
2 Years of Service
Favorite Car: Enzo

Gary Shafer Detailer
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
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.
5.5 Years of Service
Favorite Car: 599 GTO

Parts

Livio Ramani Parts Manager
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.
51 Years of Service
Favorite Car: 458 Speciale A

Nick Graham Parts Specialist / Shipping Manager
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!
36 Years of Service
Favorite Car: 430 Scuderia in grey

Kevin O’Donnell Parts Specialist
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
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.
2 Years of Service
Favorite Car: Portofino