About Us
To my Mazda Guardian Angel,
Two days before our wedding the hubcaps were stolen off our Mazda protégé!
Our precious wedding car looked hideous but someone at your dealership (and I’m sorry I didn’t get their name) was kind enough to fit my car with some hubcaps and give them to us as a wedding gift from Kelowna Motors For Mazda!
We will never forget this act of kindness and it will always be a special time in our lives!
Just when we were beginning to doubt the people in this world, you where kind enough to make us smile and brighten our day. Thank you!
- Karen & Darren Genge
Our Staff
Brian August (2nd Generation)
Dealer Principal
My father Archie August started Kelowna Motors in 1945. He always strived for the best in customer service and always treated the customer as a part of our family. To this day I believe in the same way of doing business. Without our loyal customers and our superb customer service we would not be here today. My name is Brian August. I started out cleaning and washing cars, then moved into sales while going to college. I slowly moved my way up to working hand in hand with my father, learning how to treat our customers the way we like to be treated ourselves. I would like to personally invite you to visit us at Kelowna Motors for Mazda and experience the kind of service our family takes pride in providing.
Matt August (3rd generation)
I have been around Kelowna Motors all my life from mowing the lawn to sweeping the lot and washing cars. Ever since I was young I loved cars and loved being around the dealership. Kelowna Motors has been in Kelowna and our family since 1945. We have always strived for great customer service and I believe that myself. I would like to personally invite anyone to pop down and see what myself and the staff here at Kelowna Motors has to offer I will guarantee you will not be disappointed.
Rick Speckman
Sales Manager
My family and I have been fortunate enough to live in the Okanagan Valley since 1994. I have been involved in the Auto and RV business since 1994 as well. I feel very privileged to be a part of the Kelowna Motors for Mazda team. Our philosophy here is simple. Honesty, integrity and respect for our customers. We have an incredible team of professionals on our sales team and they share the same beliefs. Purchasing a new or pre owned vehicle shoud be fun and exciting. We would like the opportunity to make that happen for you.
Gord Lammers
Finance Manager
My name is Gord Lammers & I have been at Kelowna Motors for the past 7 years. I spent 3 years on the sales floor & the last 4 years as a Finance Manager. Prior to being in the car business I spent 20 years as a restaurant franchisee. I can't imagine being in any other business that would be as exciting & challenging as the car business. Helping our customers purchase their vehicles is very rewarding & satisfying for me. In my spare time I like to do almost any physical activity such as rugby and football & spending time with my 3 children.
Greg Burgess
Finance Manager Lease Renewal/Return Co-ordinator
(gburgess@kelownamotors.com)
Greg moved from Saskatoon 6 years ago and loves the Okanagan life style. He has 26 years of automotive experience and finds the teamwork ,management and ownership at Kelowna Motors provides a great work environment.
Greg is involved in hockey, loves water skiing, golf and jogging. Living in Kelowna and working at Kelowna Motors is like being on an extended holiday, you just have to love it !!
Mike Hansford
Master Sales & Leasing
My name is Mike Hansford and I have been in the car business for over 20 years, several of those years in management. For the last 7 years I have been with Kelowna Motors.
I very much enjoy the relaxed and non pressure approach that we have here at Kelowna Motors. I am an avid soccer fan & love spending time with my family.
Randy Katelnikoff
Master Sales & Leasing
My name is Randy Katelnikoff. I have been in sales with Mazda since 1992, 14 years of that in Vancouver and the last 6 here in Kelowna. The low pressure customer driven approach here at Kelowna Motors suits my easy going personality to a tee.
When I am not at the office I enjoy relaxing with family & friends, hiking and golfing. I can frequently be seen at one of the Tim Horton's around town. I'm looking forward to seeing my existing clients as well as meeting many new customers in the years to come.
Steve Parfitt
Sales & Leasing
My name is Steve Parfitt & I have been selling import vehicles for over 10 years. I love selling such a great product that Mazda has to offer & feel that our sales team is a unique group that I am lucky to be a part of. When I am not selling cars I love golfing, gardening & spending time with my family.
Jerry Feist
Sales & leasing
I moved to Kelowna in 1982, and have been with Kelowna Motors Mazda since 1988. I love spending time with my family, gardening, golfing, and going to Rockets hockey games. I look forward to working with all of my past clients for years to come.
Sherry Dickson
Sales & leasing
I have enjoyed working with the Kelowna Motors Team for the past 12 years and in my spare time I enjoy camping, relaxing, reading a good book and spending time with my family especially my grandkids...
Confidence commitment & compassion are my goals to making your buying experience, whether new or used, pleasurable and fun.
We have an amazing product line up with soul of a sports car. I invite you to come test drive a Mazda and experience for yourself the emotion of motion.
Shelly Stephens
Warranty Specialist
Administration
From left to right:
Carol Campos
Reception (reception@kelownamotors.com)
Lorraine Mapleton
Controller (lmapleton@kelownamotors.com)
Linda Cunday
Admin Assistant (lcunday@kelownamotors.com)
Jen Verwey
Admin Assistant( jverwey@kelownamotors.com )
Accounts Receivable Phone: 250-762-6213
Accounts Payable Phone: 250-762-6213 ext. 233
Larry Stephens
Service Manager (service@kelownamotors.com)
My name is Larry Stephens I been in the automotive business for 30 years, 23 years with Kelowna Motors, 15 years as Mazda Master Tech, and 8 years as the Service Manager at Kelowna Motors. Down here at Service we make sure your amazing buying experience is carried over, we strive to make sure you have the most pleasant servicing experience, this is a customer run business and we hope we live up to your standards, if not don’t hesitate to let me know.
Parts and Service
Drop by and let us assist you today!
Quentin Dyck
Parts Manager
Tel: (250) 762-3010
Knows all ...
Service Technicians
From left to right:
John MacCormick
Service Technician
Ryan McDougall
Service Technician
Fernando Alves
Service Technician
Rylan Stapleton
Service Technician
Detail Specialists
From left to right:
Tauc Nguyen
Detail Specialist
