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Lynchburg Staff

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  • Stephen Plunkett
    General Manager
    Stephen Plunkett
    434-528-3202

    Thank you for visiting our online showroom!  My goal is to ensure that every customer of Berglund Toyota is completely satisfied with their experience.  I would like to extend to all of our customers an open door to conversation.  Please feel free to e-mail, or call me if you have any questions, comments, or concerns. 

    Kind Regards,

    Stephen Plunkett
    General Manager
    Berglund Oakridge Toyota 

                 

  • Joel Sodikoff
    General Sales Manager / Used car Manager
    Joel Sodikoff
    434-528-3202

    Originally from Lynchburg, Virginia, Joel Sodikoff is the Sales Manager, Used Car Manager, and Leasing Manager at Berglund Oak Ridge Toyota. During his 19 years in the car business, he has worked in Sales, Sales Management, Service Department, Parts Department, and the Body Shop. His door is always open, and he continues to sell vehicles to his previous customers and their families, many of whom have been returning customers for over 17 years.

    Feel free to come by, say hi, and kick a tire or two today!

  • Tammie Griffin
    New Car Sales Manager, Toyota Master Certified
    Tammie Griffin
    434-528-3202, ex. 5230

    Equine enthusiast and all around truck guru! Tammie has earned top honors with Toyota as our Truck Champion, CAT Top Trainer contest winner multiple times, and is a Master Certified Sales Manager. Naturally, she enjoys working with customers, but also enjoys horses, fishing, and family.

  • Victor Aldridge
    Financial Services Manager
    Victor Aldridge
    (434) 528-3202


  • Gwen Watson
    Finance Manager
    Gwen Watson
    434-528-3202


  • Chelsea Philips
    New Car Internet Sales and Leasing Consultant
    Chelsea Philips
    434-528-3202

    Originally from Louisiana, Chelsea has been with Berglund Toyota for two years and specializes in New and Pre-Owned Internet Sales. After growing up in a small town with a huge family, Chelsea graduated from Riverbend High School in 2008 and has lived in Virginia for close to 10 years. When she is not helping customers, Chelsea enjoys spending time with her family and friends, being outdoors, and cheering for her favorite football team, the Washington Redskins. Customer Service is Chelsea's number one priority and, as a hard-worker, is dedicated to providing you with the best possible service.

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  • Michael Wymer
    Internet Sales Consultant
    Michael Wymer
    434-528-3202

    Originally from St. Louis, Missouri, Mike has been employed at Berglund Toyota since May, 2008. He has been married to his wife, Sally, for 36 years. Currently, they have 6 children and 10 grandchildren.   

    I bring back the buying is a pleasure promise with a simple / efficient and enjoyable internet buying experience !     


     

  • John Pollard
    Sales and Leasing Consultant
    John Pollard
    434-528-3202


  • John Fano
    New Car Sales and Leasing Professional
    John Fano
    434-528-3202

    With over 10 years of experience in Automotive Sales, 3 of which have been spent at Berglund Toyota, John consistently maintains an A+ rating in Customer Satisfaction Surveys offered through Toyota. 

    Originally from Lima, Peru, John is fluent in both English and Spanish and currently lives in Appomattox. He is conservative and very family oriented. 

    As our Sales and Leasing Consultant John is very reliable, responsive, empathetic, and knowledgeable. You can count on John to make your next car buying experience enjoyable. 

  • Stan Shields
    New & Used Car Sales
    Stan Shields
    434-528-3202

    Stan Shields works doing New & Used Sales and Leasing here at Berglund Oak Ridge Toyota. Originally from Hurt, Virginia, his father was in the car business for 50 years, which spurred him to follow in his father's footsteps. He has been in the car business for the past 37 years, 8 of which were with Berglund.

    In his spare time, he attends Thomas Road Baptist Church; loves camping with his children and 4 grandsons; is an avid duck, goose, and bird hunter; and enjoys riding horses, which he's done all his life.

  • Franklin Taylor
    Special Finance & Sales and Leasing Consultant
    Franklin Taylor
    434-610 2271

    Franklin wishes to thank all his customers for their business over the past 39 years here at Berglund Oak Ridge Toyota.

     

    Though he has retired after 39 years with the dealership, he is still available by appointment. Just e-mail or call him on his cell phone, and he will set up an appointment with you.

  • Melissa Fitzgerald
    Assistant Parts Manager
    Melissa Fitzgerald
    434-528-3202


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  • LaVon "Vonnie" Smith
    Receptionist
    LaVon

    At 70 years old, LaVon has been the receptionist for Berglund Toyota for 3 years. With three grown children, ages 48, 46, and 40, LaVon also has one 21 year old child in college. She enjoys knitting, reading, and is also the mother to three cats, three dogs and one fish.

  • David Agosta
    Internet Sales Consultant
    David Agosta
    434-528-3202


  • Buck Chocklett
    Parts Technician
    Buck Chocklett


  • Bill Miluszusky
    Service Advisor
    Bill Miluszusky


  • Sabrina Shelton
    Cashier
    Sabrina Shelton


  • Lois Ellis
    Service Advisor
    Lois Ellis


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  • John Pruitt
    Shop Foreman
    John Pruitt


  • Tim Ferguson
    Service Advisor
    Tim Ferguson