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  • Andrew Higby
    Service Technician
    Andrew Higby


    My name is Andrew Higby. I have been part of the Dewey Griffin team since 2000. I attended the Bellingham Technical College Automotive Technology Program. I have 18 years automotive experience and have been part of this community for more than 30 years.  I served in the US Army during the Persian Gulf War and am proud to have served my country. When I not at work, I enjoy 

    doing my own home improvement projects and going fishing.

  • Mike Duryee
    Service Technician
    Mike Duryee


    I'm Mike Duryee. I have 35 years experience as a technician. I have been part of the Dewey Griffin family for 28 years. I have lived in the Bellingham area for 30 years. I am   

    fully ASE certified and have earned the Senior Subaru Master Technician status. My hobbies are sailing, kayaking, climbing, camping and white river rafting. I have my Private Pilot's license and love spending time with my wife and our 7 year-old twin sons.

  • David Callender II
    Service Technician
    David Callender II


    I am David Callender II. I have lived in the community for 12 years and have been an ASE certified technician for 17 years. I have been a member of the Dewey Griffin family since 2000. I graduated from the Port Angeles High School automotive program in 1996 and went on to graduate from BTC in 2000. I have since achieved my Subaru Senior Master Technician certification as well as the ASE Master Technician certification. In my spare time I enjoy riding my motorcycle, camping, hiking and Go-karting. I am also a 3rd year member of the Dewey Griffin bowling team and have spent 8 years on the Bellingham Technical College Advisory Board Committee for automotive technologies.   

  • David Gillespie
    Sales Consultant
    David Gillespie


    I am David Gillespie. I get my training everyday, meeting new customers and 

    assisting them with their automotive needs. I have been in the automotive business for 5 years and was born and raised in this community.  I have numerous customer service awards for my time spent in the grocery business and I consider customer service my speciality.  I love spending time outdoors fishing, camping and golfing.

  • Chris
    Mascot
    Chris


     

    Hi. My name is Chris. My birthday was October 2010. I am the Dewey Griffin team mascot. I have been part of the family since February 2011. I love going for walks with my owner, playing with my squeaky duck toys and making new friends with everyone that stops in.

  • Don Jenkins
    Part Department Manager
    Don Jenkins


     

    My name is Don Jenkins, but everyone calls me D.J. I have lived in this community for 51 years. I am the Manager of the Parts Department and been with Dewey Griffin since 1982. I have 29 years of automotive experience. My certification includes Parts Pace Setter GM 1999-2011, Subaru Inventory Management 2002-2004, Hazardous Materials Training 2006, and extensive automotive excellence classes. I am the winner of the Subaru Gold Standard of Excellence award from 1996-2002, Silver award winner for 2005, and the Subaru Platinum Standard of Excellence award for 2004-2006. I enjoy staying active in our community by coaching and refereeing girl's and boy's basketball, wood-working, bowling, bike riding and I am an avid golfer.

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  • Dotan Bershon
    Sales Consultant
    Dotan Bershon


     

    I'm Dotan Bershon. I have been a member of the Dewey Griffin team for a year. I have lived in this community for 5 years. I am a Subaru Certified Sales Consultant and was Salesperson of the Month for February 2011. I enjoy reading, writing, sports, playing poker, taking care of our dog and cat and taking family road trips in our GMC Acadia. My goal is to treat you the way you want to be treated at a dealership.

  • Nick Poirier
    Service Advisor
    Nick Poirier

     

    I am Nick Poirier. I have been a Service Advisor with Dewey Griffin for 7 years and part of the community since 1994. I attended the High Tech Institute for computer electronic engineering and have received my ASE Service Advisor certificate. I am the winner of the 2008 Top Subaru Service Advisor Excellence Award and the GM Silver Service Consultant Award. In my free time I enjoy participating in Subaru Club Rallies and sports car club rallies, photography and art. I also enjoying designing and upgrading computer systems. I have been coaching for Meridian School's Youth Soccer Program since 2005 and look forward to the upcoming season.


  • Mark Townley
    Service Advisor
    Mark Townley


     My name is Mark Townley. I have been part of the Dewey Griffin family for over 15 years and part of the community for 20 years. I spent 3 and a half years serving my country in the Navy during the Gulf War. I have GM and Subaru Warranty Administration certification, GM Service Advisor certification and have served many functions in our service department. I am currently a Service Advisor and enjoy taking care of my customers. When I am not at work, I love to spend time outdoors and hanging out with my girlfriend and our pets. I also love going to concerts and working on my coin collection.

  • Kevin Schramm
    Service Advisor
    Kevin Schramm

     

    I'm Kevin Schramm.I have been with Dewey Griffin since 2004. I have been in the community for 10 years. I spent 4 years in the Navy as an Aviation Technician, including 2 tours in the Persian Gulf. I first started my career at Dewey Griffin as a sales consultant and enjoyed it very much. I am now a certified Service Advisor and am proud to continue to assist our customers with their automotive needs. I enjoy spending time with my family and taking family vacations. I also enjoy spending time bowling, golfing, camping, fishing and boating.


  • Steve Pittman
    Subaru technician
    Steve Pittman

     

    I am Steve Pittman. I have been a Subaru technician since 1984 and have been part of the Dewey Griffin family since 1980. I am fully ASE certified in all automotive areas including Advanced Engine Performance and recently won the Subaru Technician of the Year Award in 2010. In my spare time I enjoy riding my motorcycle, touring and lake fishing.


  • Tony Benavides
    Sales Consultant
    Tony Benavides


     

    My name is Tony Benavides. I have been a Sales Consultant with Dewey Griffin for 9 years. I have been the Salesperson of the Year. I am a certified Subaru Sales Consultant and have lived in the community for 11 years. I speak Spanish fluently and enjoy playing the guitar, soccer and Chess.

    Most of my free time is spent being the best parent I can be for my two sons.

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  • Guy Miller
    Sales Consultant
    Guy Miller


     

    My name is Guy Miller. I have lived in the community for 17 years and have been a member of the Dewey Griffin team for 2 years. I am certified by both GM and Subaru as a Sales Consultant and have obtained my PSADA certification in Finance and Insurance. I am a retired US Navy Lieutenant (NAS Whidbey Island), former A-6 Intruder aircrew veteran of 297 carrier landings over 2 deployments to the Middle East. I enjoy military aviation history, golfing and belong to an 8 and 9 ball Pool league. I am excited to be a part of the Dewey Griffin family.

  • Joe Mauermann
    Parts Consultant
    Joe Mauermann

     

    I'm Joe Mauermann. I have been with Dewey Griffin since 2009 and have 5 years parts experience. I have lived in the community for 28 years. I enjoy working on cars and helping other people find the right parts for their own projects. I love fishing, camping, golfing and just spending time outdoors.


  • Tanya McKinney
    Customer service
    Tanya McKinney


     

    My name is Tanya McKinney. I have been a proud member of the Dewey Griffin family for 12 years. I have been a member of this community for over 20 wonderful years. My training includes many various automotive and customer service classes. I am also a certified Subaru Warranty Administrator. When I'm not working I enjoy reading, target shooting and becoming "one with my couch". My special interests include charities that contribute to the love and care of animals. I am long-standing ASPCA member as well as 3 year member of the PETA organization. The best thing about my job is our customers!

  • Doug Schripsema
    service manager
    Doug Schripsema


     

    I am Doug Schripsema. I have been in the automotive business for 39 years. My special training includes 2 years of motorcycle, snowmobile and outboard training as well as and AAS degree in Heavy Equipment Technology. I am also a GM Certified Master Technician and Certified GM Service Manager. I joined the Dewey Griffin family in 2009. My special interests include motorcycle touring and restoring British sports cars. I also enjoy working on home remodeling projects. While originally from North Bend, I am really excited to be a part of this community.

  • Sharon Chavira
    Certified Salesperson
    Sharon Chavira


     

    I'm Sharon Chavira. I have been a member of the Dewey Griffin family since 2006. I have 10 years of automotive experience and have lived in the community for 46 years. I am the Internet Sales Specialist and a Subaru Certified Salesperson. I have the distinction of being the Salesperson of the Year for 2008, 2009 and 2010! When I am not at work, I enjoy drawing and art of any kind. I love spending time with my family but above all, I LOVE being in auto sales. I like the challenge and most of all, meeting people and helping to keep America (and Canada!) rolling!

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