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 -
Francis DeRuschi General Sales Manager -
Deborah Burton Controller -
Faith Gary Receptionist
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.
0.5 Year
of Service
Favorite Car: F8 Tributo
Francis DeRuschi
General Sales Manager
Francis DeRuschi has been with ALGAR since 1996. His love for Ferraris started well before that. He has been rooting for the red cars as they raced around the world for as long as he can remember.
23 Years
of Service
Favorite Car: F40 or 250 LM
Deborah Burton
Controller
Deborah Burton started at Algar in October of 2016, taking over for Cookie after she retired this year. She is very excited to join 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.
3 Years
of Service
Favorite Car: California
Faith Gary
Receptionist
Faith Gary is our new friendly voice at Algar Ferrari. She's excited to be working with Ferrari and meeting and greeting our customers.
1 Year
of Service
Favorite Car: Portofino
Sales & Marketing
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Tony Palmer Sales -
Patrick Podgorski Sales -
Matthew Whigham Pre-Owned Sales Manager -
Ryan Spalding Marketing Manager
Tony Palmer
Sales
Tony Palmer started with ALGAR in 2007 upon his arrival from the UK. Tony has been in the motor trade for many years. If he is not at a Ferrari event, you can be sure he is cheering on Chelsea. Blue is the color, football is the game!
12 Years
of Service
Favorite Car: 365GTB/4 – the Daytona
Patrick Podgorski
Sales
Patrick Podgorski’s love for cars started when he and his father rebuilt a 1976 MGB Midget. Patrick has worked for Ferrari since 2003. He started at what is now Ferrari of Fort Lauderdale in their service department. Patrick came to ALGAR as a Service Advisor and has been in the Sales Department for the last couple years.
11.5 Years
of Service
Favorite Car: 1967 275 GTB/4 or 1967 330 GTS
Matthew Whigham
Pre-Owned Sales Manager
Matt Whigham joined the Algar Ferrari Sales Team this Spring. Matt is extremely knowledgeable in the luxury and exotic auto segments, and is looking to grow our world-class inventory. If you are looking to Sell or Consign Your Car give Matt a call, or come see him in the showroom. We're happy to have Matt on the Algar Team!
0.5 Year
of Service
Favorite Car: Ferrari Portofino
Ryan Spalding
Marketing Manager
Ryan Spalding started at Algar in January 2015. She is the new Marketing Manager, and will be planning engaging events for your enjoyment. Ryan graduated from Drexel University, has a deep background in fine arts, and is an avid equestrian. She has found a wonderful match for her passions, art, innovation and horsepower at Algar Ferrari.
4.5 Years
of Service
Favorite Car: 458 Speciale
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!
23 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.
6 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.
1 Year
of Service
Favorite Car: Portofino
Service Technicians
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Mike Vermillion Senior Master Service Technician -
Mike Messinger Senior Master Service Technician -
Tom DeRosa Service Technician -
John Young Service Technician -
Gary Shafer Detailer -
Wayne Price Transportation
Mike Vermillion
Senior Master Service Technician
Mike 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
19.5 Years
of Service
Favorite Car: F355
Mike Messinger
Senior Master Service Technician
Mike Messinger started at Algar Ferrari in 2014. Mike has raced professionally for Lucas Oil for 6 years in the World of Outlaws series. He loves to drive fast, and this fuels his passion for tuning Ferraris to their highest performance potential. Certifications: Maserati Certified, ASE Master Certified, Chrysler Master Certified and Viper Tech, Jaguar Silver Certified, Porsche and Audi Certified
4.5 Years
of Service
Favorite Car: 599 xx
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.
3 Years
of Service
Favorite Car: 275 GTB
John Young
Service Technician
Coming Soon!
2 Years
of Service
Favorite Car: GTC4Lusso
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.
9 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.
3 Years
of Service
Favorite Car: 599 GTO
Parts
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Livio Ramani Parts Manager -
Nick Graham Shipping Manager -
Kevin O’Donnell Parts Specialist
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.
48.5 Years
of Service
Favorite Car: 360 Coupe
Nick Graham
Shipping Manager
Nick Graham has been with ALGAR since 1985. He is a thrill seeker and, look out ladies, he also plays the guitar!
34 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
29 Years
of Service
Favorite Car: F40