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Manawatu & TRC Toyota
Meet the team
Debbie Hart
CEO
Debbie has over 20 years history with Manawatu Toyota, having been here for 14 years before purchasing the company in 2004. When she’s not hard at work she can be seen out walking her two dogs Pepper and Coco and loves getting on her bike and cycling around the Manawatu.
Brendon Hart
Branch Manager
Brendon has worked in vehicle sales from a young age, both here in the Manawatu and then in Wellington before returning to Palmerston North when he and Debbie purchased the dealership in 2004. He loves motor sport of all kinds, still racing karts himself - trying to get spotted by one of the formula one teams we think? Brendon also enjoys playing soccer.
Steve O'Hara
Vehicle Consultant
Before starting at TRC Masterton in 2016, Steve was the manager of the Masterton Cosmopolitan Club. In his spare time, Steve tries to fit in a game of snooker, however his 3 children and grandson keep him fairly busy outside of work!
Renee Roeske
Vehicle & Finance Consultant
Renee joined us in 2020 after moving to the Wairarapa from Nelson in 2019. Her work experience is all in the car industry where she started out in F&I and moved to sales. Outside of work, Renee enjoys horse riding, diving, fishing, trail rides and motorcross.
Steve O'Hara
Vehicle Consultant
Before starting at TRC Masterton in 2016, Steve was the manager of the Masterton Cosmopolitan Club. In his spare time, Steve tries to fit in a game of snooker, however his 3 children and grandson keep him fairly busy outside of work!
Renee Roeske
Vehicle & Finance Consultant
Renee joined us in 2020 after moving to the Wairarapa from Nelson in 2019. Her work experience is all in the car industry where she started out in F&I and moved to sales. Outside of work, Renee enjoys horse riding, diving, fishing, trail rides and motorcross.
Serin Edwards
Parts & Service Manager
Serin started in 2006 as an apprentice, has worked his way up to DMT status and now has taken on the role of Service and Parts Manager. He enjoys football, restoring his classic vehicle and spending time with his wife and two children.
Casey Scott
Customer Service Specialist
Casey is a local girl who joined us in 2020 after time spent in the car parts industry and seven years as a nanny. In her spare time she plays soccer and manages her household of four kids!
Krystal Dorizac
Service Advisor
Originally from Wellington, Krystal grew up in Dannevirke and has been based between there and Woodville over the last few years, before joining our team at the beginning of 2022. A wealth of knowledge, Krystal has been studying for her BA in Health Policy, Political Science and Criminology, and was also a qualified technician for seven years. When she's not studying or working, she's out enjoying the great outdoors, and lists bush walking and rock climbing amongst her favourite activities.
Fiona Alexander
Service Advisor
Fiona joined our team in 2022 after swapping her hometown of Wellington for the more laidback way of life in the Wairarapa. She has a background in sales, but her true passion is art - she shows her work at a gallery in Masterton. When she's not getting creative, she spends her time outside of work playing competitive lawn bowls and taking care of her two kittens!
Aaron Smith
Technician
Aaron has been with Toyota for 13 years as a Diagnostic Master Technician, and after a short time away, rejoined our team in 2019. His hobbies outside of work are playing guitar and riding his motorbike.
Garth O’Hara
Technician
Garth is a proud Wairarapa lad, born and raised in Masterton. He joined the team in 2020 after 8 years working as a technician locally. When not at work, Garth can be found out riding his motorbike.
Jade Paku
Technician
Jade joined our team in 2019, bringing with him over 20 years of experience in the industry. In his spare time, you’ll find him online gaming or out in nature riding his mountain bike.
Adrian Reynolds
Technician
Originally from Norfolk, England, Adrian moved to NZ with his family 15 years ago. He settled in the Wairarapa in 2020 before joining our team in 2021. He has a wealth of automotive knowledge gained over 42 years in the industry. He spends his free time DIYing, fishing or hanging out with his wonderful wife and their two children.
Terongo Tekii
Technician
Originally from Wellington, Terongo moved to Carterton in 2018 and we welcomed him into our team in 2021. Inspired by the Fast & Furious movies, Terongo has had an interest in cars since he was young, and has been working with them since 2011. Outside of work, he plays hooker for the Wairarapa Bush rugby team, and spends lots of quality time with his lovely partner and their beautiful daughters.
Fletcher Larsen
Apprentice Technician
Born and bred in Masterton, Fletcher finished school in 2019 and went straight into a mechanic apprenticeship with us in 2020. After hours, he likes to work on his own cars and hang out with friends.
John O’Regan
Groomer
Originally from Porirua, John spent time in Australia before moving to Masterton in 2002. Prior to joining our team in 2020, John worked in the wool, printing and car industries. He loves motorbikes, horses and spending time with his family.
Shaldon Hope
Vehicle Groomer
Born in South Africa, Shaldon moved to Aotearoa aged 6 years old and lived in Auckland before moving down to the Wellington region. Leaving his retail background to follow his passion for cars in the Wairarapa, Shaldon volunteered with an established groomer to learn the ropes before joining our team in 2022. He has a particular love for European cars, and enjoys cooking in his spare time, having even completed a chef's course!
Serin Edwards
Parts & Service Manager
Serin started in 2006 as an apprentice, has worked his way up to DMT status and now has taken on the role of Service and Parts Manager. He enjoys football, restoring his classic vehicle and spending time with his wife and two children.
Lincoln Chapman
Parts Team Leader
Lincoln joined the team in 2015, coming from a background in animal care with Wellington Zoo and a local Vet. Lincoln loves to spend time with his wife and children, and squeezing in a bit of gaming when he can.
Casey Scott
Customer Service Specialist
Casey is a local girl who joined us in 2020 after time spent in the car parts industry and seven years as a nanny. In her spare time she plays soccer and manages her household of four kids!
Brendon Hart
General Manager
Brendon has worked in vehicle sales from a young age, both here in the Manawatu and then in Wellington before returning to Palmerston North when he and Debbie purchased the dealership in 2004. He loves motor sport of all kinds, still racing karts himself - trying to get spotted by one of the formula one teams we think? Brendon also enjoys playing soccer.