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Cooke Howlison Toyota
Meet the team
Renee Freeman
Acting CEO
I bring 12 years of automotive experience across sales, finance and dealership operations to my role as acting CEO of Cooke Howlison Toyota. I am passionate about people, building high-performing teams and creating exceptional experiences for our customers. It is a privilege to lead such a talented team and represent Toyota, New Zealand’s leading mobility brand. I am proud of the standards our people set every day and excited to continue strengthening our connection with our customers and the wider Dunedin community.
Renee Freeman
Acting CEO
I bring 12 years of automotive experience across sales, finance and dealership operations to my role as acting CEO of Cooke Howlison Toyota. I am passionate about people, building high-performing teams and creating exceptional experiences for our customers. It is a privilege to lead such a talented team and represent Toyota, New Zealand’s leading mobility brand. I am proud of the standards our people set every day and excited to continue strengthening our connection with our customers and the wider Dunedin community.
Julie Clarke
Business Development Manager
Julie Clarke joined the team in October 2015. She comes to us with 14 years Banking experience and 7 years running her own business. When Julie is not at work she enjoys spending time with family and friends.
Jackson Free
Assistant New Vehicle Manager
Born and bred in Dunedin, Jackson’s entire career has been sales driven. Having joined the Toyota team early 2022, he is enjoying combining his sales experience with his passion for the motor industry. Jackson enjoys spending weekends up the ski slopes in Central Otago, or exploring local tracks and beaches with his dogs.
Aaron Jenner
Used Vehicle Manager
Aaron joined the team in April 2012 after years in the motoring industry. Aaron enjoys selling motor cars and providing the right vehicle for his customers. Aaron has an interest in both motor cars and motorcycles having owned both late model and classic cars. Aaron and his wife Sasha have three young children. Come and meet Aaron today, he looks forward to assisting you into the right vehicle.
Julie Clarke
Business Development Manager
Julie Clarke joined the team in October 2015. She comes to us with 14 years Banking experience and 7 years running her own business. When Julie is not at work she enjoys spending time with family and friends.
Kent Lawton
Assistant Service Manager
Kent joined the team in July 2011 and was made foreman in late 2012. Outside of work he is kept very busy by his young son Monty.
Cindee Williams
Service Operations Coordinator
Cindee joined the Service Department in February 2016. Outside work Cindee likes being outdoors, spending time with family and loves camping.
Paul Drummond
Parts Manager
Paul joined the Team in March 1996 and relishes the challenge that being Parts Manager offers him. When not at work Paul can be found watching motor sport racing, camping or building dioramas for his model car collection.
