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St. Claire CADILLAC Associates & Team Members

Click on one of the people below to find out more information.

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  • Gary Swartz
    General Manager
    Gary Swartz
    888-467-3530

     Gary was born and raised in the bay area with 32 years of automotive experience as a General Manager and Owner his commitment to our customers is complete satisfaction.


  • Dave Olds
    New Car Sales Manager
    Dave Olds
    888-467-3530

    Dave Olds comes from 3 generations of Cadillac. Dave has personally done work officially and un-offically in every department, "My dad use to have me scraping oil pan gaskets in the shop when I was 11 or 12 years old!" Dave has a passion and dedication for Cadillac and Cadillac Customer Service that crosses his family lineage. He is here to assist you in any capacity!

  • Gary Conti
    Floor Manager
    Gary Conti
    888-467-3530

    With over 30 years in the automobile industry, Gary has been a pillar for our team since 2010.

  • Brandon Lofting
    Finance Director
    Brandon Lofting
    888-467-3530

    Brandon has been in the automobile business for over 30 years. Grew up in Bend Oregon.  Enjoys spending time with his lovely wife and two sons.  His hobbie is fishing and camping.

  • Tony Thurman
    Internet Sales Manager
    Tony Thurman
    888-467-3530


    Tony has been in the automobile industry for the last 15 years.  He has lived here in Santa Clara County for over 30 Years. He is quite active in the community.

  • Larry Herrera
    Sales
    Larry Herrera
    888-467-3530

    Mr Herrera...as many of us refer to him as, has been at St Claire for over 15 years. He has been in the automotive industry for over 35 years, with extensive experience in Cadillac and General Motors. Larry at one time owed his own Pre-Owned car lot here on Stevens Creek Blvd and is a icon in San Jose and on the Creek.

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  • Robert Battuello
    Sales
    Robert Battuello
    888-467-3530

    An avid race enthusist and car collector, Robert has been with the St Claire team for over 10 years. His knowlege of the Cadillac product is second to few and is a distiguished member of the GM and Cadillac Mark of Excellence.

  • James McLaughlin
    Sales
    James McLaughlin
    888-467-3530

    Jim joined the St Claire team in 2005 with a background in Aircraft Sales and Flight School Managment. Jim has a passion for Cadillac and customer service that is present as soon as he walks in the door.

  • Ryan Lesondak
    Sales
    Ryan Lesondak
    888-467-3530

     As this is Ryan's first job in the car industry, he loves talking to people and making new friends. His hobbies include sports and cars


  • Jessica Gonzalez
    Internet Sales Specialist
    Jessica Gonzalez
    888-467-3530


    Jessica Grew Up in Santa Clara and studied in the Mid-west  at the University of Wyoming.

    Although New to St. Claire Cadillac her passion in the Automotive industry started from childhood, restoring old American Muscle Cars with her Father.

  • Micah Thomas
    Service Manager
    Micah Thomas
    888-467-3530

    Micah started in the automobile business in High school doing marketing for a brand new line of cars working with the Lucas dealership group promoting the Saturn brand release. He continued in the automotive field as a technician , machinist and progressed through sales , finance and management.  He have four children and a lovely wife.


  • Tanya Johnson
    Service Coordinator
    Tanya Johnson
    888-467-3530

    Tanya has been with St Claire Cadillac for 7 years now. You can find her in the service department and willing to help at anytime.  She is truly a dedicated employee!

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  • Tom Sacco
    Service Advisor
    Tom Sacco
    888-467-3530

    Tom has been in the automotive business full time since 1975. He has worked in the body and paint area for 20 years and has been working on Cadillac since 1979. His hobby is building custom cars and motorcycles and he has had several show winning cars and motorcycles of the past 35 years as well as some featured in magazines and on calenders. He has been with  St. Claire Cadillac for over 22 years.

  • J.J. VanDongen
    Service Advisor
    J.J. VanDongen
    888-467-3530

    J.J. joined us in 2011 and has been with G.M. since 2005 and has been in the automotive industry since 1995. He has a racing and performance background including auto crossing, drag racing and has owned several show winning cars. He spends his time off camping with his family and volunteering in his daughters school.


  • Rafael Gonzalez-Acua
    Reconditioning Manager
    Rafael Gonzalez-Acua
    888-467-3530

    Rafael joined St Claire Cadillac 6 years ago as a Tech.  He has a passion for working on and collecting cars.  He loves to fish and spend time with his family on his off time.

  • John Scheelke
    Warranty Administrator
    John Scheelke
    888-467-3530

    John has been working as a Warranty Admin for six years now, however has seventeen years experience working with GM. Through his career, he has worked in almost all aspects of the service department, from Technician to service consultant to parts counterman.

     


  • Gus Rodarte
    Parts Director
    Gus Rodarte
    888-467-3530


    Gus has been our Parts Manager since Dec 2009. On his days off he likes spending quality time with his  family. He also enjoys volunteering for the San Jose Animal Shelter, as well as

    trains to run half marathons for charities here in San Jose and the bay area.

  • Kathleen Von Raesfeld
    Customer Relations/Internet Sales
    Kathleen Von Raesfeld
    888-467-3530


    Kathleen has been in the automobile business since 1997.  She was raised in Santa Clara.  She enjoys spending time with her husband and two kids.

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  • Dananh Nguyen
    Vehicle Acquisition Manager
    Dananh Nguyen
    888-467-3530

    Dananh is new to the St Claire Cadillac Team.  She always has a smile on her face, she is here to assist you.

  • Clara Brownsword
    Head Cashier/Warranty Asst
    Clara Brownsword
    888-467-3530

    Clara has been with St Claire Cadillac almost 5 years now, she will greet you with a smile at the cashiers window.  On her off time she loves to spend time with her family at Disneyland

  • Ian Silvertstol
    Cashier/Loan Car Manager
    Ian Silvertstol
    888-467-3530

    Ian has been with St Claire Cadillac for almost two years. Ian is eager to assist a guest when they come to the cashier window either with questions, paying a bill or renting a car. He loves to travel on his off time

  • Steve Gonzales
    Shuttle Driver
    Steve Gonzales
    888-467-3530


    Steve joined the St Claire Team in 1985.  He will always greet you with a smile and a friendly hello.

  • Joanne Ferreira
    Receptionist
    Joanne Ferreira
    888-467-3530

    Joanne has been with St Claire Cadillac since 2008.  From her vantage point at the front desk she has the pleasure of greeting our customers with a lovely smile and good day.

  • Camille Santos
    Receptionist
    Camille Santos
    888-467-3530

    Camille has been with Cadillac since 2011.  Stop by anytime and say "Hi", meet our great staff and enjoy our beautiful line of Cadillac vehicles.