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Management
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Justin Farnham
General Manager
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West Side Acura's General Manager has been with West Side
Acura since 2010 and holds customer-service and satisfaction as top priority
for himself and the entire WSA team. He's incredibly knowledgeable when it
comes to the automotive industry, especially when it comes to the Acura brand
itself. At home, Farnham and his lovely wife have a sweet little girl. His
favourite Acura model is the MDX. Why? "It's incredibly safe and offers
exceptional value for the price."
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Duane Worsfold
Parts Manager
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This dapper gentleman
has been a part of the West Side Acura landscape since 2001. Parts Manager,
Duane Worsfold is a dog-person but thus far, his dream of having a furry little
friend of his very own has gone unrealized. Worsfold whole-heartedly believes
in the reliability of Acura. When asked why his favourite model is the '97 Integra
Type-R he responded with "it's rare and it's cool." When he's not overseeing
the polishing of parts in our parts department, Worsfold and his long-time lady
friend can be found enjoying a west-facing patio in the sunshine or camping and
fishing.
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Chris Mani
Service Manager
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He's tall, dark and clearly quite handsome. Chris Mani has been with West Side Acura since 2008. He
speaks English, French and Fijian. When he isn't managing our Service
Department, Mani can be found with his wife and little boy, on the golf course
or in front of the BBQ. Mani believes the Acura brand delivers it all! Comfort,
quality, technology and performance. His favourite Acura model has always been
the NSX. As a little boy, he spent a lot of time daydreaming of driving the red
NSX in the poster on his bedroom wall.
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Andrew Nemeth
Sales Manager
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The sales team at West
Side Acura is bolstered by sales powerhouse, Andrew Nemeth, who was named Sales
Manager in 2015. Nemeth is a hockey coach and a movie and television buff, passions
he will likely pass on to his two young sons that he and his beautiful wife
have together. Nemeth's all-time favourite Acura model is the 2013 TSX. He'll
be happy to tell you what he loves about it when you come to the dealership to
negotiate your next Acura purchase.
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Justin Leroux
Sales Manager
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He might sometimes
look like a serious chap but if you stop to chat, you'll find that Justin
Leroux is full of quick comebacks and witty comments that'll have you chuckling
long after you drive your new Acura home. Justin Leroux brought his skills to
the West Side Acura sales team in 2016 and describes Acura automobiles as
offering "pure balance of luxury, sport and value." He loves hockey, camping,
his wife, their two kids and the two Leroux family dogs.
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Joey Vandervet
Finance Manager
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Finance clients
entering his office are often greeted by a playlist of soul music from the 70s
and 80s, but Joey Vandervet is always tastefully dressed in the latest men's
fashions. He's been with West Side Acura since 2014 and points to Acura's
luxury, performance and low cost of ownership as big reasons his customers keep
coming back. When he's not setting up finance options for his clients,
Vandervet can be found at the gym, learning to skateboard or eating.
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Kevin Mitchell
Finance Director
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He's got a booming
voice and a big smile to match! Financial Services Director, Kevin Mitchell,
has been with West Side Acura since 2014 and is an NSX lover, calling it "the best-looking
high-performance supercar on the market." When he isn't setting up clients with
the best finance and insurance they can find, he's traveling and cruising with
his wife, Dayna and their English Bulldog, Cannoli. He's got a 2012 Harley
Davidson Road King and cheers for the Packers, the Blue Jays and even the Elks.
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Emily Swan
Merchandiser/Video Content
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She's a lifelong Edmonton area local who loves anything involving creativity. As a merchandiser, you can find Emily snapping photos of vehicle inventory and capturing footage of West Side Acura.
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Minnie and Ruby
WSA Brand Ambassadors
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These two little faces are well known around the West Side
Acura Dealership and on Instagram too! Minnie and Ruby love running for the toy
when playing fetch but they don't seem to enjoy the delivery portion of the
game. Instead of bringing the thrown toy or stick back for another toss, these
puppies more often will run away with it. Their hobbies include eating,
sleeping and tumbling in the grass or going for car rides in their mom's TLX.
Follow them on Instagram @3Butterballs
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Sales
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Alissa Makaruk
Sales Consultant
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She's got it all.
Beauty, brains and Instagram famous bulldogs! Alissa Makaruk started with the
West Side Acura sales team in early 2017 and her presence has brightened up our
showroom ever since. She's a driven woman who has just finished business school
with a major in Entrepreneurship and Innovation. Makaruk is a diehard MDX fan
citing the technological edge of 2022 model as her favourite part of the 3-row
luxury Acura SUV. Check out Makaruk's Instagram page @3butterballs
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George Alkhimov
Sales Consultant
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George is our newest sales consultant here at West Side Acura! He's a big car guy and drives a 2007 Acura TSX. In his free time, you can find him either reading, playing chess, playing soccer, or swimming.Â
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Erik Bourque
Sales Consultant
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Don't let his youthful
good looks deceive you. Erik Bourque knows customer service, automobiles and he
most definitely knows Acura inside and out, "Acura is a fantastic blend of
classic and modern values as well as performance and luxury." Bourque can be seen
driving to work in his Honda Civic or blazing into the lot on his motorcycle, a
Yamaha R1. The '92 NSX-R was only released in Japan, but it remains his
favourite Acura model. Aside from a passion for everything auto, Bourque plays
guitar, snowboards and loves his family Bernese Mountain dog, Bentley.
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Jeff Ma
Internet Manager
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He's a car connoisseur
and an Acura adorer. Jeff Ma has been with West Side Acura since 2013 but his
favourite Acura model just happens to be the '22 MDX. He loves the new design
on the exterior and the interior but it's the digital cluster gauge that
captured his heart. Ma is a relationship-focused member of our team, often
reaching out to clients on birthdays and holidays and turning them into
life-long friends. He keeps busy on weekends with family, sports and cycling.
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Marty Quon
Lease Account Manager
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A literal reality tv
star is a West Side Acura sales superstar! Marty Quon of the Food Network shows
The Quon Dynasty and Family Restaurant has been with West Side
Acura since 2003. His passion is Acura and it shows by how his customers remain
loyal to the Acura brand. Quon's family business is an Edmonton cornerstone;
The Lingnan, now operating for more than 74 years. He and his wife have two
daughters and two wiener dogs. Quon's dream car is already a part of his
impressive car collection: the Acura NSX.
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Victor Jereniuk
Senior Sales Consultant
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In the summer months,
Victor Jereniuk's skin tone turns a deep peachy bronze because of all the
sunshine he gets on the golf course. Golf is his great love outside of the
dealership. He's been a member of the sales team since 2008 and touts a message
about the Acura brand as being safe, reliable, and offering "outstanding
value". His top-rated Acura model is the TLX Type-S. Jereniuk has two adult
children, a son and daughter. Stop by for a chat with Jereniuk if you speak
English or Ukrainian!
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Service
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Aubrey Alas
Senior Service Advisor
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He's a West Side Acura
Service Advisor by day and fur-baby-daddy by night who also owns an auto
vinyl-wrap company. Aubrey Alas has worked here since 2018 and touts the
versatility Acura brings throughout the line-up. His favourite model is the RDX
citing that it, "drives like a car but has lots of space for stuff." Alas
spends his spare time cruising, at car meetups and shows with his three
puppies, Chichi, Mona and Twinkie, in tow.
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Philip Fairon
Service Advisor
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Philip (aka Phil) was crowned as one of the top 10 Service
Advisors in eastern Canada during his 6 years of working for Acura in Montreal.
Now he's joined our team! He's a dedicated HABS fan, has two parrots, and can
be found helping customers at the service desk here at West Side Acura. He's also bilingual, so be sure to say hi to him in either English or French
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Guruparan Senthilselvan
Service Advisor
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Guruparan aka GP is originally from Sri Lanka and has lived
in a whopping 5 countries total! Before he joined the West Side Acura team, GP
worked in the rental car industry for 7 years where he earned the status of top
seller in all of Alberta. In his spare time, he likes to travel the globe,
golf, shop, and cheer on the Oilers at live games.
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Lesa Lam
VIP Shuttle Driver
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This lady is a people person. She's bubbly, friendly and
funny and clients who ride to and from the dealership with her are in for a
treat! Lesa Lam has been West Side Acura's VIP Shuttle Driver since 2001 and
her favourite part of her job is "talking to different people every day." When
it comes to Acura and what Lam loves about its vehicles is that they are in her
words, "fancy but understated. Plus they're sexy. Especially the NSX."
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Brandon Funston
Lot Manager
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Brandon, our lot manager, is always making sure the lot and
customers are taken care of here at the dealership. He's an animal lover
(marine biology most of all) and has a 5 year old golden retriever named Ally.
He's also a big car enthusiast; his favourite Acura being a 1997 Integra Type
R.
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Parts
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Lucas Herr
Parts Advisor
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Lucas Herr has been
with West Side Acura since 2013 and it could easily be said that he knows the
dealership like the back of his hand. From beginning his career on the lot,
then moving to accounting before landing in his current role as Parts Advisor.
Herr is working diligently to complete his accounting degree while at the same
time fathering 3 young boys and nurturing his marriage. He's an avid sports and
video game enthusiast and speaks two languages: English and Spanish.
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Wesley Ying
Parts Associate
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Wesley Ying got his start at West Side Acura in 2020 as Lot
Manager and his solid work ethic has quickly moved him into the Parts
Department as Shipper Receiver. His favourite Acura model is the 1992 Legend in
seafoam green.
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Technicians
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Wai Yu
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Reception
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Kayla de Vries
Reception (Full-Time)
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Kayla
has been with West Side Acura since June 2020. She graduated college with a diploma
in fashion & apparel production. In her spare time, she enjoys reading
romance novels and taking fashion photography.
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Mia Nguyen
Reception (Part-Time)
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Mia enjoys her time at the gym or cuddling her two crazy cats Mekhi and Marcelo. In her free time, she likes to ski every other week or draw in her sketchbook. She plans on going back to MacEwan University in the upcoming year to pursue her future in Commerce.
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Augustine Gallardo
Reception (Part-Time)
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Augustine is one of our wonderful part-time receptionists who greets people at the door with a smile. She's currently in school for a bachelor of science degree in biology and kinesiology and plans to go back for a second degree in education. She's very active having played soccer in University and she now coaches both soccer and basketball. In her spare time, she enjoys baking and hiking.
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Nicole Eagles
Reception (Part-Time)
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Nicole is here working part-time as she completes her bachelor's degree in biological sciences and psychology. In her spare time, she enjoys riding horses, baking goodies, and mountain biking. At home she has two dogs names Ollie and Louie.Â
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Detail - Wash
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Steve Lea
Senior Detail Manager
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This face has been
around West Side Acura for a long time, and we are thrilled about that. Detailer
Extraordinaire, Steve Lea, started with us in 1998. He's a Clint Eastwood fan
and is the owner of a large collection of Die Cast collectables. When he isn't
making our inventory sparkle and gleam, Lea can be found quoting The Simpsons
or Family Guy. His dream car, aside from the A-Spec TLX, is a 1971 Dodge Charger
in orange.
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Kyra Kennedy-Blyan
Wash Specialist
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With her love for cars, Kyra
is the perfect addition to the wash team! She's an animal lover like most of us
here at West Side Acura and has a Frenchie named Meeko. In her spare time you
can find her shopping or working out at the gym. Kyra is also bilingual so come
say hi to her in English or Cree!
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