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We’re proud to congratulate our General Sales Manager, Josh Armentrout, on his recent graduation from the prestigious National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA) Academy!

 

The NADA Academy, prepares dealership leaders to drive success through advanced education in financial management, operations, leadership, and strategic growth. Throughout the program, participants learn to analyze dealership performance, streamline operations, and maximize performance across every department.

We’re proud to announce the promotion of Louise Albis to Fixed Operations Director, a well-deserved achievement marking a remarkable 15 year journey of dedication, leadership, and growth.

 

Louise joined our team 15 years ago and has made an incredible impact every step of the way. Her career here has been a true success story, starting as a BDC Coordinator, growing into BDC Assistant Manager, then BDC Manager, and continuing through several key roles including Warranty Administrator, Service Administration Manager, and Service Manager.

Meet Ethan Bonda, one of our dedicated Sales & Leasing Consultants here at Ourisman Toyota of Richmond!

Ethan is a Richmond native, having grown up in the Short Pump area and spending nearly his whole life here, aside from a short time away while attending Christopher Newport University. He began his automotive career in early 2024 and joined our team a few months later in July 2024. Since then, he’s been helping customers find the perfect vehicles.

Say hello to one of the newest friendly faces at Ourisman Toyota of Richmond, David Weimer! A proud Richmond native, David has called this city home for all of his 34 years, and now he’s bringing that hometown heart to our dealership floor.

Meet Henri Mayes, one of the newest additions to our Rental Car Department at Ourisman Toyota of Richmond! Originally from Colorado Springs, Henri moved to Richmond in 2019 and quickly fell in love with the city’s charm and community.

Meet Carlos Lopez, Sales Consultant and a valued team member here at Ourisman Toyota of Richmond for the past 4 years! Originally from El Salvador, Carlos has called the Richmond area home for 12 years. He’s embraced the local community and dealership culture, finding it to be a perfect fit.

Meet Audrey Greene, one of our outstanding rental associates in the rental car department! Audrey has been with us for 5 months and already stands out for her commitment to delivering exceptional customer experiences.

Meet Whit Bryant, our talented Internet Sales Manager here at Ourisman Toyota of Richmond! With years of experience in the industry, Whit’s passion for helping customers shines through, especially when it comes to his passion for the latest features and technology in our vehicles. Whether it’s explaining advanced safety features or walking you through the latest tech, to training the sales team on the latest advances, Whit loves making sure you’re getting the most out of your car.

We are thrilled to shine our Employee Spotlight on Brittany Esteppe, a dedicated and passionate member of our team here at Ourisman Toyota of Richmond. Brittany has been a valuable asset to our dealership since March of this year, bringing with her a wealth of experience and a genuine love for helping people.