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Allegra Versacé

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Allegra Versacé

Hi my name is Allegra Versace but my friends call me LaaLaa. I was trained as a Therapy Friend so i could come to work with Dad. My greatest reward is when i get a someone to pet me when they are at the Store. When you visit, please stop and say Hi
Ephraim Barcelo

Ephraim Barcelo
Jim Graham

Jim Graham

Robin Edmond

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Robin Edmond

I have dedicated 38 years to the car business, and in that time, I have made many great friends from the customers I helped every day. For the past 10 years, I have been a member of the Santa Margarita Toyota family, where I take pride in the dealership’s EZ Price selling philosophy and doing business with Christian values. My joy comes from helping others and building lasting relationships with our employees and customers. I’m a husband, father of two, and proud grandfather of one. Outside of work, I enjoy hiking, golf, reading, and spending quality time with his family.
Every good and perfect gift comes from above, coming down from the Father with whom this no variation or shadow of change. – James 1:17
Halston Barcelo

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Halston Barcelo

I’ve been in the automotive industry for 13 years and proud to call Santa Margarita Toyota home for the past 5. My goal is simple: to make the car-buying process easy, transparent, and enjoyable for every guest. I believe buying a vehicle should feel exciting—not stressful—and I work hard to create that experience. Outside of work, you’ll find me spending time with my family, golfing, or coaching my son’s baseball team. My motto? You’ll always win when you lead with love and genuine intentions.
Aaron Pruss

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Aaron Pruss

I’ve been with Santa Margarita Toyota since 2020, and what I love most is connecting with our guests. Meeting new people, having great conversations, and providing exceptional customer service makes every day exciting. My goal is to ensure every guest feels valued and leaves happy. Outside of work, I enjoy spending time with my family and hitting the beach. I’m grateful to be in a role where I can make meaningful connections every day.
Kai Phaithoon

Kai Phaithoon
John Hadden

John Hadden
Daniel Romero

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Daniel Romero

I’ve been part of the Santa Margarita Toyota family since February 2021. As Finance Manager, I take great pride in helping customers enjoy a transparent, straightforward, and positive car-buying experience. I commute from Ontario each day, and I can honestly say the drive is well worth it — Santa Margarita Toyota is truly the best place to work, built on integrity, teamwork, and exceptional customer service.

Outside of work, I love spending time with my loving and supportive wife and our two young children — a son and a daughter who keep life fun and full of energy.
Otto Jimenez

Otto Jimenez
Aaron Goebel

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Aaron Goebel

I’ve had the honor to work at Santa Margarita Toyota since 2024. With almost 30 year’s experience with Toyota in Sales, Management, and Finance, I can’t think of a better place I’d rather be. Santa Margarita Toyota’s commitment to a customer first experience backed by integrity and transparency is unparalleled in all of Orange County. I’m proud to commute an hour a day each way just for the opportunity to work with this fabulous team where we all feel like family, serving the community’s vehicle needs with the best brand on the road today: Toyota. I love being a part of the team who ensures our loyal folks out here enjoy many safe, happy miles. Keep it under a hundred, though!
Richard Anthony Anderson

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Richard Anthony Anderson

I’ve been part of Santa Margarita Toyota since 2016 and grew up right here in Rancho Santa Margarita. As a Finance Manager, I take pride in helping guests understand their options with Toyota and Toyota Financial Services. Outside the dealership, I’m a husband, father, and lifelong car enthusiast who loves mountain trips, car shows, and taking my daughter to ballet and hip-hop classes. Family First.
Rob Taylor

Rob Taylor
Kevin

Kevin
Mahan

Mahan
Nick Van Der Kooij

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Nick Van Der Kooij

I’ve been part of the Santa Margarita Toyota family for years, which means I’ve mastered the art of finding the perfect Toyota—and the perfect excuse to talk about cars all day. My mission is simple: make buying a car as fun and stress-free as possible. I specialize in matching guests with vehicles that fit their lifestyle, whether it’s for road trips or daily commutes. When I’m not at the dealership, you’ll find me firing up my Traeger for some serious BBQ or relaxing at the Dana Point Yacht Club. Motto: “Great cars, great food, great vibes.”
Ryan

Ryan
Sanders Woodall

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Sanders Woodall

I’ve been a proud member of the Santa Margarita Toyota team for almost a decade, and I truly enjoy helping guests find their next new or used Toyota. My approach is simple: I listen first. Understanding what my clients need allows us to find the right vehicle quickly and confidently through a process that is simple, transparent, and respectful of their time.

Because I live close to the dealership, I’m readily available for my clients whenever they want to stop by—unless I’m out of the country exploring new destinations. Traveling is one of my favorite passions, and I love sharing these experiences with my daughter. At just 14 years old, she’s already a world traveler, having visited places like Japan, St. Thomas, and Tortola.

Helping people, building relationships, and creating great experiences are what make my job meaningful.
Hernan Garcia

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Hernan Garcia

I’ve been part of the Santa Margarita Toyota family since 2023, and my favorite part of the job is helping guests find their dream car! As a non-commissioned sales consultant, my goal is to make the experience transparent, fun, and easy for everyone I work with.

When I’m not at the dealership, you can usually find me at the golf range with my brothers or out on a trail with my dog, Penny.

“Perspective is the difference between seeing a problem and seeing a possibility.”
— Hernan Garcia
Quaid Daniels

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Quaid Daniels

I’ve been with Santa Margarita Toyota for 4 years and have over 15 years of experience in automotive sales. Helping guests through one of the biggest purchases of their lives is what I love most. Originally from Northern Kentucky/Cincinnati, I now call Orange County home. I enjoy live entertainment, the beach, and sports. Every day is a gift.
Wayne A Chaney III

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Wayne A Chaney III

Hey, I’m Wayne and I’ve been with Santa Margarita Toyota since August 18th 2024. I started washing cars as a porter and got to learn the ropes washing cars and learning inventory and months later they moved me up to the sales floor!

I love the work environment at SM Toyota because I know all I’m doing is helping customers with no lies and everyone I help ends up being a friend and I love that I can make the car buying experience easier for my customers!

I was never in the sales industry before I started at SM Toyota but I did have a clothing brand for a few years and there I learned to listen to customer needs and see how I can accommodate them! Some personal aspects about me is that I’m a big car guy so feel free to talk to me about anything car related I could talk for hours about it!

One of my favorite quotes is from a mentor of mine “Keep moving forward.” – MLK Jr.”
Owen

Owen
Griselda

Griselda
Wade

Wade

Dan

Dan
Thomas

Thomas
Becca Gleason

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Becca Gleason

I’ve been with Santa Margarita Toyota for six years. What I love most is taking something stressful and making it easy. Helping guests understand their vehicle and leave feeling confident is the best part of the job. My area of expertise is clear communication: breaking things down in a way that builds trust and helps guests make informed decisions. I come from a competitive soccer background, so teamwork, discipline, and showing up for people are in my DNA. My favorite quote is “Driven like game day, focused, fast, and always finishing strong. “
Karmen

Karmen
Bobby Vega

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Bobby Vega

I have been part of The SM Toyota family since 2021, and with Toyota since 2007. I loving meeting new people every day while working in the service department. My goal is to make your visit to our service department smooth from drop off to pick up. If Im not here at work you can find me on the golf course or just being a Taxi for my 2 kids.
Melody Garrison

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Melody Garrison

Hello, I’m Melody Garrison, and I’ve been here at SM Toyota for 4 years. I’m the Guest Services Manager, and my favorite part of this job is meeting and serving all our amazing customers. Nothing makes me happier than knowing I’ve helped to make someone’s day easier. When I’m not at work, you can find me hanging out with friends and family or curled up on my couch reading a good book and listening to an engaging podcast.
Cherell Blake

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Cherell Blake

I’ve been part of the Santa Margarita Toyota family for four years, and I love being someone guests can count on for a smooth, easy visit. I do a little bit of everything — from helping with product questions to walking guests through their new Toyotas — and my favorite part of the job is making the experience feel seamless from start to finish. I enjoy meeting new people, solving problems on the fly, and creating a welcoming environment. When I’m not at the dealership, you’ll probably find me exploring the outdoors or reading a book.
Jose

Jose
Robert Linneman

Robert Linneman
Blake

Blake
Jason

Jason
Jared

Jared
JR

JR
Logan

Logan
Brandon

Brandon
Harry

Harry
Phillip

Phillip
Jake Galaz

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Jake Galaz

I’m an Expert Technician at RSM Toyota, where I’ve spent the last three years helping out guests keeping their vehicles running safely and reliable. I love the challenge of diagnosing issues and take pride in delivering high quality work everyday. My passion for Toyotas doesn’t stop when I leave the dealership, on my days off, you’ll find me working on my own truck, golfing or hanging out with my family.
Ryan

Ryan
Nate

Nate
Van

Van
Tyler

Tyler
Ricardo

Ricardo
Tony

Tony