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Blenheim Toyota
Meet the team
Scott McDermid
CEO
Scotty has worked on and off through most departments within his family business and enjoys working with such a strong brand that has a great reputation for quality. It aligns well with his direction for the company in providing exceptional and personalised service to our customers. He especially enjoys living and working in Marlborough with all the region has to offer in the outdoors.
Cory Rowden
Branch Manager
Languages Spoken: English and Spanish
Cory joins us from Tauranga where he was General Manager of a multi-franchise dealer group for 6 years. Prior to that Cory spent 8 years operating a motorcycle and 4WD tour business in Bolivia, South America. He is passionate about customer experience and is looking forward to working with NZ’s No.1 automotive brand. Cory will be making the most of the balance of work and lifestyle this region has to offer – in particular dirt bikes and 4x4.
Colin Simmons
Vehicle Consultant
Colin has been in sales at Blenheim Toyota for 16 years. In that time he has developed a large and loyal customer base by offering friendly assistance, with good follow-up and after sales service. He likes getting to know his customers and having some fun while helping them get satisfaction and enjoyment from purchasing their vehicle.
Matt Williams
Vehicle Consultant
I have been in the Automotive industry since 2004 and moved to beautiful Marlborough in 2018. In our down time Jo and I love spending time out on the water fishing or picnics on a beach with our 2 Pugs. We also venture back to Christchurch on a regular basis to visit family.
James Tunnicliff
Vehicle Consultant
James is a familiar face to many in Blenheim, having had previous sales roles in well-known business in Marlborough. He is passionate about customer engagement and is proud to be representing the most trusted vehicle brand in New Zealand. James spends his leisure time, socialising with his family and friends, fishing and spending time in the Marlborough Sounds and he is extra keen on anything sports related.
Tim Warren
Service Manager
Tim has been in the Motor Industry since 2001 and has been with Blenheim Toyota since 2006. In his time here he has gone from an Apprentice technician to the Service & Parts Manager. In his spare time, he loves Adventuring in the outdoors with his kids and trail running in the hills and mountains.
Pam Heagney
Service Advisor
I have been with Blenheim Toyota since February 2009. Outside of work, I enjoy exercising, crochet and spending time with family & friends.
Kelly Butler
Service Advisor
I arrived in New Zealand on my own in October 2023 from the UK and after 3 months travelling have decided to settle here in Blenheim. I’m enjoying every moment in this beautiful country and have met some amazing people so far. I have been a Service Advisor for the past 5 years in car dealerships and Bodyshop centres. I enjoy the outdoors, hiking especially, as well as the gym and socialising with others.
Murray Herd
General Hand
Blenheim born, I have been in the motor industry since Feb 1969, joining the Blenheim Toyota Franchise in May 1977 in the parts department. Outside of work I enjoy flying radio control model aircraft and photography.
Peter Lawrence
Technician
I’ve been working on and off at Blenheim Toyota for a long time now but started back with the team in 2017. On my days off I enjoy sleeping in, mountain biking and fishing. What I like most about working with Blenheim Toyota is the friendly environment, one of the reasons I keep coming back!
Brad Hayden
Technician
I started working for Blenheim Toyota in May 2017 as a groomer. I’ve always has a great passion for learning my way around an engine and expressed my interest in becoming a Service Technician. I was given the opportunity after six months and couldn’t be happier. In my spare time I enjoy working on cars, fishing & camping.
Nick Stubbs
Technician
I started my Technician Apprenticeship with Blenheim Toyota in May 2016. My passion for cars ties in well with my chosen trade and I am looking forward to becoming a qualified Technician. In my spare time I enjoy spending time with my family, skating and playing games.
William McKelvey
Apprentice Technician
I have been an apprentice since December of 2023, but before this completed 8 months work experience with Blenheim Toyota. I have always had a passion for getting my hands dirty in an engine bay.
Rhys Morgan
Accessories
Nelson born and raised in Christchurch, Rhys has a love for the lifestyle that the South Island and in particular Marlborough has to offer. He has a wealth of knowledge having been in the automotive industry for over 12 years. Rhys enjoys spending his spare time fishing , hunting, boating and enjoying outdoors activities with his friends
Dave Snooks
Service Groomer
Originating from central London, Dave moved to Blenheim as a young child. He has a long history with Toyota having worked at a dealership in Hawkes Bay and then for Blenheim Toyota for over nine and a half years. He took a short break in service 2019/20 before returning to the team at Blenheim Toyota. Dave enjoys spending his free time with his family and friends.
Chyanne Busby-Gray
Vehicle Detailer
Chyanne was raised in Taranaki before moving to Marlborough a few years ago. She enjoys spending quality time with friends and family and in her spare time likes to pick up a book, go to the beach or camping with friends.
Sheryl Markham
Receptionist
My partner and I moved to Marlborough in 2018 for family and a lifestyle change. We enjoy spending time with our daughter and her family and exploring the beautiful Marlborough region with everything it has to offer.
Nick Weaver
Panel and Paint Manager
Born and bred in Marlborough. I have been at Blenheim Toyota since 2013 in the Paint and Panel Department. You’ll catch me playing cricket or enjoying the outdoors in my spare time.
Ariel De Aro
Panel Beater
I was born in the Philippines and have been a Panel Beater for 20 years, I joined Blenheim Toyota in March 2019. In my spare time I enjoy watching boxing and basketball. I also enjoy spending time and playing with my baby girl.
Aristotle Miranda
Automotive Painter
Aristotle, or Aris as he is known to his colleagues and friends, hails from the Philippines. A desire to experience life in different countries, saw him moving first to the UAE and then to New Zealand. Aris enjoys spending his free time playing basketball, fishing and doing outdoors activities with his wife and four kids.
Thornton Church
Automotive Refinisher
I joined BCR in late ‘23, with 10 years experience in the painting and surface finishing trade, spanning from high-end prototype finishing to defence fixed wing and helicopters. In my leisure time, I enjoy restoring cars, watching motorsports, playing the drums in various bands around the Tasman area or a bit of gaming.
Anthony Hamlin
Panel Beater Apprentice
Born and raised in Blenheim. I love the outdoors and sports, in my spare time you can find me playing football or being out in the wilderness.
Zoe Bennett
Automotive Painter Apprentice
Born and raised in Blenheim, Zoe is a local who enjoys getting outdoors and enjoying all that Marlborough has to offer. When not working she can be found out at the Sounds fishing, hunting and diving. When needing some quite time and relaxation, Zoe also enjoys painting or sitting down with a good book.
Pete Connolly
Parts Team Leader
I started selling in 1983, the first 4 years was in the Marine Industry, and from 1987 onwards 26 in the Motor Industry. I have been at Blenheim Toyota since 2003. I enjoy a loyal client following; with a thirst for product knowledge, a high standard of integrity and great sense of humour.
Kayla O’Donoghue
Parts Consultant
Kayla is a Marlborough local, having lived in Blenheim most of her life. In her spare time, she enjoys reading books and frequently local fishing spots. She is delighted to be working at Blenheim Toyota and has found the transition into the role easy, with the help she received from her colleagues.
Grace Buckthought
Parts Consultant
I joined Blenheim Toyota in 2017. Outside of work I enjoy hunting, fishing and small bore rifle shooting.
Michelle Nunan
Finance & Insurance
Having lived in Marlborough on & off since a child, Michelle spent much of her time living between New Zealand and the UK. She has many years’ experience within the transport and automotive industry before joining Blenheim Toyota in their Finance team in 2016. When not shopping for shoes, handbags and watches, Michelle likes to spend time eating out at local restaurants & spending time with her family and friends.
Andy Wilson
Group General Manager for Used Vehicles
Andy has a tremendous amount of experience in the Motor Industry beginning in the summer of 1990! After relinquishing the reigns of Branch Manager at South Canterbury Toyota in August 2018 he has taken on the well-deserved challenge of Group General Manager for Used Vehicles for the McDermid Group. This entails managing the used vehicle inventory for Blenheim, Rangiora, Kaiapoi, Ashburton and Timaru branches. Andy and his wife Helen have a very full social life which includes spending a great deal of time with their four grandchildren.
Talei Dickson
McDermid Group Admin Manager
Originally from a hospitality background Talei moved to South Canterbury in 1996 from Wellington. She had a brief stint at Lake Tekapo before joining our team as our Business Manager. She then moved into admin in 2004. In 2015 Talei became our Group Admin Manager when Rangiora & Ashburton Toyota joined our group of South Canterbury & Blenheim Toyota. In her spare time Talei doesn’t enjoy running but Chris Ward & Sharon Wood make her do it from time to time. She does enjoy water and snow skiing, sewing and spending time with her daughter.
Chris Ward
CRM
Chris was born and raised in Timaru before heading on a rather extended (12 year) OE. After seeing most of the “other side of the world” Chris returned to Timaru in 2006 and joined our team 3 days later! Chris’s background before joining South Canterbury Toyota was mainly in the banking sector. She enjoys skiing, running, cycling, travelling overseas and spending time with her daughters.
Paul Harford
Business Analyst
Paul has been in the Motor Industry since 2003 and comes from a background in Finance. Living in Kaiapoi, he and his family enjoy Waimak Football, camping, boating and the outdoors. Classics cars are also a time consuming and expensive passion.
Samantha Christie
HR and Payroll
Born and bred in Ashburton, Samantha started with us in 2015 as a member of the Ashburton admin department. Samantha took a couple of years to start her own wee family but remained a familiar face as over the years she has covered for staff on annual and parental leave. In her spare time, she likes to go hunting and explore new places with her family.
Sarah Campbell
CRM
Sarah was in the motor industry since 2014 as a Qualified Refinisher who then became a fulltime mother for 2years before joining us in January 2023. Sarah’s family consists of 2 kids, 2 dogs and her partner Gowan. She enjoys hosting events for friends and family, getting the family out for walks and their yearly camping trip to muscle car madness!
Laura Bradley
CRM
Laura has been in the motor industry for 11 years in different service based roles. She loves gardening, spending time with her kids and getting lost in the bush.
Tracy Mortimer
Administrator
I have been working with Blenheim Toyota since they first started trading in 1990 and I enjoy cheering on the New Zealand Warriors.
Craig McDermid
Business Owner
My wife Kathie and I took ownership of Blenheim Toyota in 1990. Over the years I have taken ownership of South Canterbury Toyota, Rangiora Toyota, Kaiapoi Toyota and Ashburton Toyota. I split my time between them all, just as well I enjoy driving!
Eiryn McKenzie
Administration Manager
I joined the team at Blenheim Toyota in the New Year of 2017. In my spare time I enjoy spending time with my three amazing children and watching them grow. I also love listening to music, socialising and keeping active.
