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Rutherford & Bond Toyota and King Toyota
Meet the team
Hunter Mitchell
Chief Executive Officer
I’m proud to be a Shareholder of Rutherford & Bond Toyota. Here in Wellington, we have a fantastic team across our three branches, dedicated to our customers. My main objective is to provide an enjoyable purchasing experience whether it be in sales, parts or service.
Craig Martin
Branch Manager
I have worked at Rutherford & Bond Toyota for 28 years so have the experience & knowledge to assist with all our clients motoring needs.
Sanjay Govind
Vehicle Manager
I am really excited to be joining such a prominent and respected brand, and look forward to meeting many of you as I settle in and learn more about Rutherford and Bond Toyota. When I am not slaving away at work, I like to spend quality time with family and I also enjoy fitness and playing sports… when I’m not injured!!
Dan Zhang
Vehicle Consultant
Here at Porirua, providing first class shopping experience is everything to me and my team, seeing you DRIVE HAPPY is what motivates us. Being Chinese I speak fluent Mandarin.
Ezequiel Strasberg
New Vehicle Consultant
I’ve been with Rutherford & Bond Toyota for over 2 years and used to work for a dealer back home in Argentina for over 8 years. What I love the most about my job is meeting new customers every day and helping them with anything they might need, from a light bulb to a brand new car! Having the chance to help people through their vehicle ownership journey is what makes every day a good day at the office.
Codie Meehan
New and Used Vehicle Consultant
I’m very grateful to be a part of such a successful and trusted company. Here at Rutherford and Bond Toyota I have been trained in three different roles in two different departments, building towards a career in sales that shares my passion in helping to find solutions for others. I love meeting new people every day and having the opportunity to provide excellent services to those in need.
Sanjay Govind
Vehicle Manager
I am really excited to be joining such a prominent and respected brand, and look forward to meeting many of you as I settle in and learn more about Rutherford and Bond Toyota. When I am not slaving away at work, I like to spend quality time with family and I also enjoy fitness and playing sports… when I’m not injured!!
Dan Zhang
Vehicle Consultant
Here at Porirua, providing first class shopping experience is everything to me and my team, seeing you DRIVE HAPPY is what motivates us. Being Chinese I speak fluent Mandarin.
Codie Meehan
New and Used Vehicle Consultant
I’m very grateful to be a part of such a successful and trusted company. Here at Rutherford and Bond Toyota I have been trained in three different roles in two different departments, building towards a career in sales that shares my passion in helping to find solutions for others. I love meeting new people every day and having the opportunity to provide excellent services to those in need.
Ryan Jones
Parts & Service Manager
I have 6 years Toyota experience across both Parts & Service, so can assist you in all aspects of aftersales.
Tiri Tipuna
Service Advisor
I am appreciative to say I have been with Rutherford & Bond Toyota since 2015, but been in the automotive industry for over 8 years. I started with R&B Toyota in Wellington and now in the Porirua branch to be closer to my young family who I adore. I’m also a qualified Automotive Engineer, which does help me to provide my knowledge and skills to customers the best way possible.
Shayla Roberts
Service Advisor
With such a passion for customer service I joined the Toyota team as a Customer Care Consultant late 2018. It brings a new feeling of excitement leaping in to a new environment where I can grow within an amazing team and bring my best knowledge of customer hospitality.
Ryan Jones
Parts & Service Manager
I have 6 years Toyota experience across both Parts & Service, so can assist you in all aspects of aftersales.
Wes Mounter
Parts Consultant
Having been involved in the Wellington Automotive Parts scene since the late 80’s, I have seen a lot of changes and made many long lasting friendships in the industry. I have been with the Toyota Franchise and Rutherford & Bond for over 10 years and enjoy the Toyota way of getting things done.
Kerri Grundy
Finance & Insurance Consultant
I’ve worked in the Motor Trade for 25 years in various roles both here and in the UK and have been with Rutherford and Bond for almost 8 years since moving to NZ in 2010. I enjoy meeting different people every day and being able to help our previous and new customer change their cars or buy new ones!
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.
