Meet the team at Al Serra Buick GMC

Amanda Banyas

Body Shop Manager

Department: Body Shop

I joined the Al Serra family in 2017, but my grandfather worked at Al Serra as a salesman for many years. Al Serra is truly like family. I have 22 years of customer service experience and aim to deliv...

Ed Holmes

GM Parts Manager

Department: Parts & Accessories

I have been with Al Serra since 2003 and in the parts business since 1989. I enjoy spending time with my family, enjoying the outdoors, mountain biking, and off-roading. We have a strong team of parts...

Ian Thomason

Buick GMC Sales Manager

Department: Management

I love helping people find the vehicle that fits their needs & going the extra mile for them. I’m low-pressure & work fast. Raised in Byron, Mott College alum. 5 yrs in the auto industry. My hobbies i...

Chad Phillips

Buick GMC Sales Manager

Department: Management

I enjoy discussing sports, current events, and politics, but must admit, I try to get in a round of golf any time I can -must master the short game! I grew up in Flushing and went to Flushing High and...

Shawn Ford

Buick GMC Cadillac Parts Advisor

Department: Parts & Accessories

I've been with the Al Serra Family since Feb 2008. I enjoy spending time with my family and friends and appreciate being part of the Serra Family. It’s been life changing!

Kevin Gillman

Buick GMC Cadillac Parts Advisor

Department: Parts & Accessories

I work the Retail and Tech Parts counter at the Buick GMC store. I've been a part of the Al Serra team since April 2013, and I bring over 20 years of GM Dealership Parts experience with me.

Corey Vandendries

Buick GMC Sales Manager

Department: Management

I was born in Flint and have lived in the Fenton area since 2019. I attended Grand Blanc High School and the University of Michigan-Flint. I joined Al Serra in early 2014, and over the next eleven yea...

Abby Sordyl

Assistant Body Shop Manager

Department: Body Shop

I joined Al Serra in 2016, but my career in the automotive industry began four years prior. Customers continue returning to me for service because of my easygoing attitude and excellent listening skil...

Daniel Garr

Buick GMC Cadillac Service Manager

Department: Management

Have been working with and around cars from age 15 and turned my passion into a great career. I always provide my customers with fast, honest service and am a proud winner of the Al Serra Silver Elite...

Gidget Phillips

Buick GMC Cadillac Parts Advisor

Department: Parts & Accessories

Hello, I joined Al Serra Auto Plaza in March 2019. I provide professional care to my customers and their vehicle needs. My automotive experience started at an early age. I enjoy assisting our customer...

Mike Brewer

Body Shop Advisor

Department: Body Shop

I am Mike Brewer. I was born and raised in the Flint area, and have lived in Genesee county my whole life. I have a son who is 18 years old; he just graduated from high school and will be attending co...

Ethan Simmons

Cadillac Buick GMC Service Manager

Department: Management

Hi! I’m Ethan Simmons and you can count on me to always lend a helping hand when you are in need. I joined the auto industry 6 years ago, and have enjoyed meeting new people from all walks of life. Cu...

Bill Brazeal

Buick GMC Cadillac Parts Advisor

Department: Parts & Accessories

I have been with Al Serra since 2020, but my dealership experience started in 1987. I take pride in helping technicians solve customers' problems. Outside of work, I like attending sporting events and...

Wesley Metzger

Buick GMC Cadillac Parts Advisor

Department: Parts & Accessories

I joined the Al Serra team in October of 2020. I enjoy riding the trails on my dirt bike and hanging out with buddies up north. I look forward to assisting you!

David Jackson

Body Shop Advisor

Department: Body Shop

As a Body Shop Advisor with three years of experience, I am dedicated to providing exceptional customer service and ensuring the satisfaction of every individual who walks through our doors. My unwave...

Tim Edwards

Sales Advisor

Department: Sales

Rating: 4.9 / 5 (515 ratings, 355 reviews)

Grew up in Flint. Tuskegee University graduate. 23 yrs in auto. GM Mark of Excellence award winner. Married high school sweetheart; father of 3 boys. A trustworthy advisor who is always upfront with e...

Rob Huff

Buick GMC Service Advisor

Department: Service

Rating: 4.8 / 5 (2918 ratings, 1620 reviews)

I’m happily married, & I have 2 wonderful children. I enjoy spending every moment of free time with my amazing family. During the summer months, my son & I go fishing & hunting. I’m a true people’s pe...

Sara Bommarito

Buick GMC Service Advisor

Department: Service

Rating: 4.9 / 5 (421 ratings, 305 reviews)

Although I may be new to the automotive industry, I’ve been providing excellent customer service for over 13 years and continue to love it every day. I am determined to give my customers the most help...

Matt Plew

Body Shop Advisor

Department: Body Shop

A native of Fenton, Mi, I'm married to my wife, Kristin, and we have three children, James, Elizabeth, and Sarah. I have seventeen years of experience in auto repair, four in dealership service depart...

Jermaine "JT" Thomas

Sales Advisor

Department: Sales

Rating: 4.9 / 5 (47 ratings, 38 reviews)

I joined Al Serra Auto Plaza at the beginning of 2025, bringing over six years of experience in the auto industry. My approach is simple--no pressure and excellent customer service before, during, and...

Jennifer Voight

Body Shop Advisor

Department: Body Shop

Hi! My name is Jenn. I joined Al Serra in 2023 but have been in the automotive industry since I was 15. My favorite part of my job is the customers. I always take the time to listen to every customer'...

Michelle VanKuren

Body Shop Advisor

Department: Body Shop

I have been in Retail Management for 25 years, and Customer Service has always been the backbone of my career. I love spending time with friends and family, playing cards, or hanging around a bonfire....

Jax Jewell

Sales Advisor

Department: Sales

I began my career in the automotive industry in 2024 in Kansas. I was born and raised in Clio, Michigan, moved back in 2026, and joined the Al Serra Family! Providing solutions and finding the perfect...

Kristopher Helms

Sales Advisor

Department: Sales

Rating: 5.0 / 5 (451 ratings, 277 reviews)

I live in Frankenmuth with my 2 boys who are heavily involved in sports. I spend a lot of time chasing them all over mid Michigan for football, baseball, and basketball. I really enjoy traveling and t...

Drew Massey

Body Shop Advisor

Department: Body Shop

I was born in Saginaw and attended Arthur Hill High School. I then attended Lincoln College of Technology in Indianapolis and acquired my Associate's in Collision Repair and Management. I worked as a ...

Scott Miller

Buick GMC Service Advisor

Department: Service

Rating: 4.9 / 5 (2187 ratings, 1234 reviews)

I joined Al Serra in March of 2019. I love to challenge myself each day to be better than the previous day. Being a people’s person is one of the reasons why customers gravitate towards me. I have be...

Shelley VanOoteghem

Body Shop Advisor

Department: Body Shop

I've been in the collision industry for 34 years, bringing my knowledge to Al Serra Auto Plaza in 2022. I enjoy my work and love helping my customers with their collision needs. My father is retired f...

Austen Cline

Sales Advisor

Department: Sales

Rating: 5.0 / 5 (133 ratings, 91 reviews)

Born in Flint and raised in Grand Blanc, I am eager to serve this community and its surrounding areas. I pride myself in making your purchase simple and stress-free by treating everyone the same as I ...

Steve Pappas

Buick GMC Service Advisor

Department: Service

Rating: 4.9 / 5 (721 ratings, 462 reviews)

I joined Al Serra in 2017 but have been around the automotive field since I was a teenager. I’ve spent the last ten years in the automotive profession as a technician after getting out of the military...

Sheri Mosteller

Sales Advisor

Department: Sales

Rating: 4.9 / 5 (291 ratings, 209 reviews)

I've worked in dealerships since 2017 in Guest Services. I genuinely have a passion and love for what I do, and my goal is to put dreams in driveways. I've been with my husband since 2013, we just rec...

Tom Short

Sales Advisor

Department: Sales

Rating: 5.0 / 5 (415 ratings, 299 reviews)

Born and raised in Genesee County, I have lived and worked in the area most of my life. I am married to a wonderful woman who puts up with my love for Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and Muay Thai Kickboxing, and...

Mark Brann

Sales Advisor

Department: Sales

Rating: 5.0 / 5 (65 ratings, 53 reviews)

Hi, everyone! Welcome to Al Serra Auto Plaza! As a Sales Advisor, my priority is always our customers' needs. I take pride in providing each of my guests with a world-class experience. I'm from Flint,...

Jennifer Hanson

Buick GMC Service Advisor

Department: Service

Rating: 4.9 / 5 (1139 ratings, 690 reviews)

You can catch me cheering on the Detroit Tigers! I also enjoy water skiing, softball, and running. I’ve ran in the Detroit International Half Marathon and more. Since 1996, I’ve been providing great s...

Jacob Schalau

Buick GMC Service Advisor

Department: Service

Rating: 4.9 / 5 (2820 ratings, 1823 reviews)

I have worked in the auto industry since 2018 and I continue to love it every day. I am devoted to giving the most helpful solutions. My free time consists of being outdoors, traveling, and spending w...

John Kenyon

Body Shop Advisor

Department: Body Shop

I am new to the Al Serra Auto Plaza family and the automotive industry. However, I have eight years of customer service experience and a passion for the automotive field that goes far back. At age fiv...

Trent Vartanian

Sales Advisor

Department: Sales

Rating: 5.0 / 5 (420 ratings, 276 reviews)

I want to welcome you to Al Serra Auto Plaza! I am honest, caring, and will do whatever I can to make your time at the Auto Plaza a world-class experience. My goal is to help you find the perfect vehi...