Staff

How long have you been with the company?

• 6 years

What do you do at MacPhee Ford?

• Wash cars to sell cars, even fix the off one too.

Why did you choose the car business?

• The car business chose me

How do you prefer to start your day?

• I like to start my day with a cup of coffee and a 15-minute training session followed by a dealership walkthrough

What was your first job?

• I was a local paperboy

Are you a dog or a cat person (or neither)?

• Dog

What energizes you outside of work?

• I enjoy watching my kids play sports and music. I also enjoy how I get to see them grow and improve so quickly.

How long have you been with the company?

• I’ve been with MacPhee Ford for 6 years.

What do you do at MacPhee Ford?

• Pre-Owned Sales Manager.

Why did you choose the car business?

• My passion has always been the car business. I loved cars and anything car related which pointed me towards the Canadian Automotive Institute where a degree in Automotive Marketing gave me a jump start to my career.

How do you prefer to start your day?

• My work day always starts with reviewing the inventory, pricing, and new arrivals.

What was your first job?

• My first job was at a self serve Petro Canada gas station.

Are you a dog or a cat person (or neither)?

• Definitely a dog person.

What energizes you outside of work?

• Always enjoyed a round of golf, or a walk with my dog, but the best part of the days are hanging out with my son and wife.

How long have you been with the company?

• I started here in 2016

What do you do at MacPhee Ford?

• I try to find new and improved ways to allow our Sales Department to clearly and efficiently help our customers find their next vehicle

Why did you choose the car business?

• Having grown up in the car business I was always drawn to how unique of business it is. Combining that with a vast interest in the world of digital marketing I saw it as a great fit.

How do you prefer to start your day?

• Workout in the morning, grab a coffee then plan what I am going to get done for the day.

What was your first job?

• I started washing cars on Saturdays when I was 12 years old

Are you a dog or a cat person (or neither)?

• Dog

What energizes you outside of work?

• Hanging out with friends and travelling (when it was allowed)

How long have you been with the company?

• 2 Years

What do you do at MacPhee Ford?

• As the Commercial Fleet Manager, I help businesses both small and large find the vehicle(s) that will help make their day-to-day operations more efficient.

Why did you choose the car business?

• My grandfather owned a Ford store that he started in 1952.  You could say it’s in my blood

How do you prefer to start your day?

• A nice cup of coffee

What was your first job?

• The bellhop at a hotel in Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ont.

Are you a dog or a cat person (or neither)?

• Definitely a dog person

What energizes you outside of work?

• A good long hike with the family

How long have you been with the company?

• 3 years.

What do you do at MacPhee Ford?

• Business Manager.

Why did you choose the car business?

• I like working with people and I love cars.

How do you prefer to start your day?

• I like to spend time with my dog, say good morning to my colleagues, and get down to business.

What was your first job?

• I was 15 and worked at Sobeys Take a break restaurant.

Are you a dog or a cat person (or neither)?

• Both.

What energizes you outside of work?

• Riding my side by side in the woods, cooking, and spending time with family.

How long have you been with the company?

• I have been with MacPhee Ford for 1 year 2 months after spending over 20 years at Chrysler!

What do you do at MacPhee Ford?

• I am one of the financial services managers.

Why did you choose the car business?

• Started out as a job to make ends meet, but after time I found a passion for the business and cars.

How do you prefer to start your day?

• I like to start my day with a coffee, maybe a chat with a co-worker, and review the upcoming day.

What was your first job?

• My first job was at a recycle depot on weekends as a student.

Are you a dog or a cat person (or neither)?

• Definitely a dog person.

What energizes you outside of work?

• Travel is my passion outside of work.

How long have you been with the company? 

• Going on 19 years

What do you do at MacPhee Ford?

• Originally I thought it was to just sell cars, however, after years of experience, what I do is build relationships

Why did you choose the car business?

• I just simply love vehicles.

How do you prefer to start your day?

• Always with a tasty breakfast

What was your first job?

• General Labourer

Are you a dog or a cat person (or neither)?

• I have neither but prefer dogs.

What energizes you outside of work?

• Definitely my kids

How long have you been with the company?

• 4.5 years

What do you do at MacPhee Ford?

• As a Sales Consultant, I help my customers find the vehicle that best fits their needs.

Why did you choose the car business?

• I’ve always had a passion for cars

How do you prefer to start your day?

• Shower as soon as I wake up

What was your first job?

• Worked for  MI6

Are you a dog or a cat person (or neither)?

• Both

What energizes you outside of work?

• Travelling with my wife

How long have you been with the company?

• Started with MacPhee Pontiac in 1992

What do you do at MacPhee Ford? 

• Sales and Leasing Consultant

Why did you choose the car business? 

• I’ve always had a love for vehicles and meeting people

How do you prefer to start your day? 

• Breakfast

What was your first job? 

• Lot Attendant at an Austin dealership in Montreal

Are you a dog or a cat person (or neither)?

• My wife and I love our cats

What energizes you outside of work?

• For 37 years we spent most weekends touring on motorcycles, now its just relaxing at the cottage

How long have you been with the company?

• Been with MacPhee Ford since September 2016

What do you do at MacPhee Ford?

• As a Sales Consultant, I help my customers find the perfect vehicle to fit their needs.

Why did you choose the car business?

• Chose the car business as I have family in the industry; truly it was a gamble and it ended up being a great fit

How do you prefer to start your day?

• Prefer to start my day with my pooch, some good breakfast and a cup of coffee

What was your first job?

• I used to teach horseback riding lessons

Are you a dog or a cat person (or neither)?

• Both, I am a big animal lover in general

What energizes you outside of work?

• I am a very big outdoors girl – I love a good adventure, a good place to eat or a fun social event with friends and family

How long have you been with the company?

• Joined MacPhee January 2020

What do you do at MacPhee Ford?

• Sales Representative

Why did you choose the car business?

• Love for cars and the automotive business

How do you prefer to start your day?

•  Sports Center & a cup of coffee

What was your first job?

• Hockey school instructor

Are you a dog or a cat person (or neither)?

• Both

What energizes you outside of work?

• Family

How long have you been with the company?

• New to the sales world, but I have been with MacPhee for a year and a half having done my Co-op here

What do you do at MacPhee Ford?

• Sales and Leasing Consultant

Why did you choose the car business?

• Life long car enthusiast which also drove me to attend the Automotive Business School of Canada in Barrie Ontario.

How do you prefer to start your day?

• Taking my dog for a nice long walk

What was your first job?

• McDonald’s

Are you a dog or a cat person (or neither)?

• DOGS!!!! 100%

What energizes you outside of work?

• Going on hikes with my dog, playing golf, spending time on the boat, Skiing, and watching hockey

How long have you been with the company?

• 24 years.

What do you do at MacPhee Ford?

• Vehicle Sales.

Why did you choose the car business?

• I grew up around the business.

How do you prefer to start your day?

• I give my lovely wife a kiss in the morning.

What was your first job?

• Fishing.

Are you a dog or a cat person (or neither)?

• Dogs, (Reba&Jones).

What energizes you outside of work?

• Spending time with my family, ATV’ing, and snowmobiling.

How long have you been with the company?

• 12 years.

What do you do at MacPhee Ford?

• Vehicle Sales.

Why did you choose the car business?

• I love Ford trucks!

How do you prefer to start your day?

• With a Tim Hortons tea.

What was your first job?

• Gas station attendant pumping fuel.

Are you a dog or a cat person (or neither)?

• Dogs, 2 Boston Terriers (Bently&Tucker), 1 French Bulldog (Maverick).

What energizes you outside of work?

• Spending time with my family and friends, ATV’ing, snowmobiling, and boating.