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Pacific Toyota
Meet the team
Chris Bussenschutt
CEO
I’m a firm believer of the Toyota Promise. It is our mission to never stand still and constantly push forward to meet new challenges with excitement, enthusiasm and a genuine commitment to grow in everything we do. All of our customers and staff alike are an integral part of the Pacific Toyota family, this translates to the warmth, trust, and service we deliver to anyone who steps into our dealership.
Mike Ranstead
General Sales Manager
Toyota Drive Happy has enabled us to focus on the most important aspect of a customers journey, “The Experience” Our aim is to ensure our complete focus is on you the customer during your engagement with us, and deliver a fun and memorable experience.
David Bryan
Vehicle Specialist
With a great customer service background, I am proud to represent Toyota and look forward to helping you find your new vehicle!
Greg Wilson
Vehicle Specialist
Getting into your new car is an experience you'll never forget. I'm excited to assist you in finding that vehicle and delivering an unforgettable car buying experience from Pacific Toyota.
Lizette Prinsloo
Fleet Specialist
I started in the motor industry in 2019 with Pacific Toyota, but have been in sales for over 10 years. I pride myself on customer service and aim to exceed customer expectations. I look forward to meeting our new and existing customers and am committed to ensuring they choose Toyota every time!
Mike Ranstead
General Sales Manager
Toyota Drive Happy has enabled us to focus on the most important aspect of a customers journey, “The Experience” Our aim is to ensure our complete focus is on you the customer during your engagement with us, and deliver a fun and memorable experience.
David Bryan
Vehicle Specialist
With a great customer service background, I am proud to represent Toyota and look forward to helping you find your new vehicle!
Greg Wilson
Vehicle Specialist
Getting into your new car is an experience you'll never forget. I'm excited to assist you in finding that vehicle and delivering an unforgettable car buying experience from Pacific Toyota.
Sharon Gill
Service Supervisor
I look forward to meeting you and helping you with all of your vehicle servicing needs.
Debra Spijkerbosch
After Sales Consultant
I’m here to assist you with any parts or servicing requirements you may have with your vehicle, I look forward to meeting you!
Stephen Lansbury
Workshop Manager
I’m happy to be part of the Whakatane team and I look forward to meeting our customers every day.
Ashtyn Pike
Service Booking Advisor
I am extremely passionate about putting your needs first, and making sure you are completely satisfied. I am looking forward to speaking with you, and assisting you in your booking requirements.
Jessie Brown
Service Booking Advisor
I am very customer focused, and I want to ensure you are 100% happy with the service you receive from me. I am ready to assist you to get your bookings in with us, I look forward to speaking with you soon.
Debra Spijkerbosch
After Sales Consultant
I’m here to assist you with any parts or servicing requirements you may have with your vehicle, I look forward to meeting you!
Michele Morris
Finance and Insurance Manager
We all go the extra mile to make sure customers have a great experience! This just makes being a part of the team even better!
Tania Taylor
Operations Manager
I'm proud to be part of a team that works towards achieving the BEST. I support our great team, helping them to succeed in their roles.
Tash Courtney
Accounts Administration Manager
I enjoy being of assistance to you and working with our terrific team to ensure that we maintain good relationships and look after your needs.
Colleen King
Business Development Manager
We're a fantastic team who contact you to ensure that your visit with us has exceeded all expectations. I'm extremely proud to manage this team!
Tyler Hosking
Business Development Advisor
I am here to make bookings and to follow up on your recent experience at our dealership, and ensure that it was a pleasant one.
Vanessa Martelleti
Health, Safety and Environment Coordinator
It’s an exciting time to be a part of Toyota and its mission towards being environmentally friendly and sustainable. I look forward to working with our community, suppliers, customers and the team at Toyota to help achieve this.
Hayley O’Donoghue
Accounts Administrator
I am proud to be a part of the friendly team here at Pacific Toyota. I will always do my best to create a positive customer experience and be of your assistance wherever I can help
Mark Lincoln
Marketing Manager
Hi! Connected with us online? It’s probably one my team that you spoke to. Be sure to leave feedback, ask questions, or share a photo!
Isabella Tencate
Marketing & Events Coordinator
My vision is to deliver contemporary, innovative, user-friendly content. The digital world provides an exciting new way of interacting with you, our valued customer at Pacific Toyota.
Ash Pearson
Senior Marketing Specialist
Marketing without Design is lifeless, and Design without Marketing is mute. Our department raises volume with innovative ways of communicating with you, our guest!
Caroline Pope
Marketing & Events Specialist
The best marketing of all is happy customers! I’m here to keep you up to date on the latest and greatest happenings in the Toyota world.
Emily Kloogh
Marketing & Design Specialist
Coming from a Graphic Design background, my passion lies in creating beautiful things. I look forward to showing you how I can use my creative flair to help you up your marketing campaign game.
Ashlyn Oswalt
Marketing & Events Specialist
Marketing is alive and well in both the digital space and the real world, and I’m here to help cover both. I enjoy connecting with customers over social media, and equally love coordinating our Toyota events to meet customers in real life. I am here to help keep you in the loop about both!
