Meet Our Staff

I am a Colorado native who attended both Fort Lewis College and Western State College. I obtained an accounting degree from Western State graduating Magna Cum Laude. My husband, Mike, is a Durango native and we have a son, who will be a junior at Fort Lewis, and a daughter who will be a junior at Durango High School.

I have spent many years as a “sports mom” attending soccer, basketball, baseball and football games. I am an avid skier and a supporter of Mike in his biking endeavors.

For the last four years, I have been coordinator for the Durango Community After Hours Prom event, helping to keep over 400 young adults safe on Prom night.

I am proud to say that Nissan of Durango has been a sponsor of this event every year.

My career with Nissan of Durango began in 2000, when Mike and I came in to buy a car. We left the dealership with a new vehicle and a new job for me. Not a bad deal on either side!

I moved to my current position as Accounting Manager in 2001 and have earned the Nissan Owner First Award of Excellence from 2002 to 2009.

I have one of the best office crews around and hope you will feel free to give any of us a call if you have any questions.

My profession of 35 years began by having to constantly work on my muscle cars in the early 1970’s. After graduating high school in 1973 I got my first job as a mechanic changing oil at a local Ford dealership. I then moved to Steamboat Springs where I landed a job with T.I.C. (The Industrial Company). It was my job to maintain a fleet of 200 Ford pickup trucks. I met my wife in Steamboat and we both moved to New York to be with my mom who had cancer. During this time I worked at an independent shop learning how to repair everything from Jaguars to old willy Jeeps.

After my mom passed, my wife and I, with two children now, moved back to Colorado, Durango this time. I found an opening at Nissan of Durango where I have worked since 1992, no longer a mechanic, but an automotive technician. I have reached the highest level of achievement becoming a Nissan Master Technician and an ASE Master Technician.

Over the years I’ve taught automotive classes, testified in Federal Court as an expert witness, and work with Nissan engineers on many issues. Having to keep up with the ever changing advances in automotive technology, I have gone to many schools over the years and continue to do so.

Hi! My name is Jay. Many of you know me, but for those who don’t let me tell you a little about myself. I was born in Staten Island, one of the five boroughs of New York City.

After attending the prestigious Ivy League School, Jersey City Junior College, I embarked on a 7 year stint in the United States Marine Corps.

I am a veteran of the Viet Nam War circa 1966-1968. I was honorably discharged and began selling Nissans in 1977. They were known as Datsuns back then. I worked in the Bay Area of the ” left coast” …commonly know as California.

I ventured to Durango and joined Nissan of Durango roughly 14 years ago. I found a home here.

It has been nice meeting you and hope to see you soon at Nissan of Durango. “Where Cars Cost Less”.

Native of Durango CO. Attended Riverview Elementary, Smiley Jr. High and graduated from Durango High School class of 1981. I’ve been in the auto industry in the Four Corners area for 30 years and with Nissan of Durango for four years. Avid bowler, motorcycle enthusiast and fisherman. Currently on the board of directors for the United States Bowling Congress and a member of Harley Owner Group.

I am a Durango native. My husband Scott is a Colorado native. We are a scouting family with two our two boys.

Brandon is 20 and Eagle Scout and Army bound.

Garrett is 16. He is sophomore at DHS. He is Eagle bound for 2010.

We love Colorado and all it has to offer.

I have been with Nissan of Durango for 9 years. It feels like 4. I am the voice you hear on most mornings to help you with your needs.

I think Nissan of Durango has a great team of employees. You feel like family here.

I look forward to meeting you.