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Rutherford & Bond Toyota and King Toyota
Meet the team
Richard Devery
Branch Manager
I have been with Toyota for 25 years and the Hutt valley plays a big part in my life. I have four children all at school in the Hutt and I am involved in numerous local sporting clubs. I am passionate about King Toyota and making sure we make it easy to do business with us, as well as the business contributing to the local community.
Ahmad Parwaiz
New Vehicle Manager
My aim is to build and maintain relationships with everyday people, so that they can trust me to be their main point of contact for everything Toyota offers.
Ernesto Guevara
Used Vehicle Manager
Originally from Madrid, Spain, I came to New Zealand in 2012 with my wife and four kids. I joined King Toyota that same year and enjoyed every day since. When I am not at work, I love spending time with my family, outdoors or in the Eastbourne Fire Station where I am a volunteer fire fighter.
Simon Lakeman
Used Vehicle Team Leader
After joining King Toyota in 2013, I've had the chance to meet and help so many people. Outside of work, I follow NRL (Wests Tigers), most codes of sport and love all things DIY. You might bump into my family and I at our local hardware, cafe or dog beach with Muttley!
Garry Ashton
Used Vehicle Consultant
I enjoy building long term relationships with both private and business customers. Meeting people from other parts of the world is special and I enjoy doing every day. I will pay extra care and attention to finding you the best possible vehicle. I am proud to represent Toyota.
Danielle Chin
Service Manager
Joining King Toyota in 2016 as a Service advisor and recently moving into the Workshop Controller role, I bring 14 years’ worth of automotive industry knowledge. With my "can do" attitude I take pride in offering excellent customer service to the Hutt Valley.
David Adair
Parts Team Leader
I’ve spent 14 satisfying years working for the Toyota brand meeting and helping people from all walks of life. Every day holds new challenges, fun, laughter and above all, great interactions with people that enjoy our products and services. I’m proud to work for Toyota and with a team that’s passionate about leaving our customers with a smile on their face time and again. I also have the privilege of traveling around the region spreading that passion for people and great service within my role representing our parts teams across all branches.
Mitchell Nash
Parts Consultant
They say the apple doesn’t fall far from the tree, and the same applies to me. I started working with Toyota casually, helping my father Kevin Nash in the Wellington Parts department and now work full time in Lower Hutt!
Mike Cartwright
Finance & Insurance Consultant
With over five years experience in the vehicle industry, I’m passionate about Toyota. I’m here to help make finance, warranties and insurance easier for you.
Kelsey Drysdale
Assistant Accountant
I joined the R&B family in 2011 with a passion for motorsport and the motor industry. I enjoy the challenges the industry brings and am always looking forward to what’s next. In my spare time you will find me training for Rock ‘n’ Roll dance competitions, renovating our house or planning my wedding!
Lily Turner-Walker
Human Resource Manager
I joined the team at Rutherford & Bond Toyota in June 2018. I love the diversity that the automotive industry brings as there is always something new to learn. The teams I work with and the people I work alongside are exceptional! I enjoy keeping active, so in my spare time I am out on walks, at the gym or running around with my niece and nephew.
Lily Turner-Walker
Customer Support Manager
I joined the team at Rutherford & Bond Toyota in June 2018. I love the diversity that the automotive industry brings as there is always something new to learn. The teams I work with and the people I work alongside are exceptional! I enjoy keeping active, so in my spare time I am out on walks, at the gym or running around with my niece and nephew.
Ranee Sos
Customer Relationship Specialist
I joined the team as a Customer retention specialist back in 2017. My background is in customer service and sales and I am always looking at opportunities to grow. I believe in working together as a team and enjoy working with people of different backgrounds. In my spare time I enjoy keeping fit, trying new restaurants and being amongst nature.
Morgan Holschier
Customer Relationship Specialist
Having joined Rutherford & Bond Toyota as a call centre operator in 2017 the compassion and support received from the Toyota family drives to me to exceed guest expectations. As a keen historian I have a great fascination in our learning of our past, as-well-as an obsession with collecting old lighters. My passion in football has led me to various national competitions whilst I hope to once follow our national team in a future World Cup campaign.
Emma Lancaster
Customer Care Consultant
I was lucky enough to join the team at Rutherford and Bond Toyota in 2019 as a Customer Care Consultant. With my passion for customer service I believe this is a crucial aspect to exceed customer expectations. I love working in a team and am always looking to challenge myself and grow as a person. In my spare time you will find me either off to my hometown to keep up with my niece and nephew or out exploring new places with my friends.
Debbie Hastings
Receptionist
I have been with King Toyota for a number of years in a full time position and now as a part timer. In that time I have meet some very passionate staff and customers who like myself believe in the Toyota Brand. The role as Receptionist give me the opportunity so carry out what I think is the core value of any business. 'Customer Service' and caring for people.
