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Gardner Stone was born and raised in Middlebury, VT, and has lived here all his life. He started in the automobile business in 1964 selling GM vehicles for Beckwith Motors. In fact he still remembers the first car he ever sold, it was a 1962 Chevy Impala to Teresa Bicknell. By the early 1970's Gardner had become Beckwith's Truck Manager. In 1974 he decided it was time to prove to himself and his family that he could make it on his own. Selling used cars he started his own business at the little building next to Rosie's Restaurant. By 1979 he had outgrown the facility and moved down rt7 to the building across from A&W. While there he not only sold vehicles and heavy trucks he also started Middlebury Rent-all where he rented a wide variety of equipment. In 1983 G. Stone Motors took a whole new face, adding a new facility on Boardman Street and selling GMC, Ford, and Mercury Vehicles as well as a complete line of wreckers and car carriers. Now over 40 years later G. Stone Motors is a full line GMC and Ford dealer offering parts, sales, and service for everything from a compact car to a medium duty truck. Gardner prides himself on having a dedicated friendly staff that can fulfill every customers needs. As always Gardner is dedicated not only to his customers but also to the Middlebury community, he supports as many local charities and events as possible. "Please remember to buy American and buy local, the job, the business, or the country you save may be your own, and its the right thing to do! Support your local community and they will support you!" -Gardner Stone
Todd Stone has been with G. Stone Motors since 1985, he went to work for his father (Gardner Stone) while still in school washing cars. After spending many years learning every aspect of the business, Todd is Vice President of the company and oversees all departments he enjoys working with both customers and employees. He also enjoys spending time with his family and watching his kids in their numerous sports and activities. Todd races dirt modified race cars at Mohawk Raceway as well as asphalt modified cars at Airborne Speedway in Plattsburgh. Spend a few moments with Todd and you will see the apple didn't fall far from the tree, his love of motorsports and racing beside his father are alive and well. Todd may take racing serious but nothing is more important to him than his dedication to the business and his customers. His door is always open and he welcomes both criticism and compliments! "Business is much more than closing the sale, servicing a vehicle, or selling a part. It's catering to a customers need and offering support, listening to a complaint and correcting the mistake. We try very hard to accompany our customers throughout the life of their ownership, and always be there for any of their needs." -Todd Stone
Travis started with G. Stone Motors in 2002 as a sales consultant, then used car manager, sales manager and eventually General Manager. He oversees the daily operations of the dealership and works directly with the sales and finance departments on a daily basis. Travis enjoys the challenge that each day presents him and learns something new from every challenge. He works with both customers and employees to provide a positive and professional experience for everyone. "G. Stone Motors is not your every day normal car dealership, you never know what you might find in our showroom. My favorite trade was an airplane that the customer flew into Middlebury Airport and traded it for a new truck that he drove home!"
Jeri Bracken is the Office Manager at G. Stone Motors and has been a dedicated employee since February of 1990. She oversees all financial accounts within the company and works simultaneously with our banks, franchises, and vendors to keep everything running smoothly. She is an integral part of our management team and key part of the day to day operations of the company.
Derek Lafrance started in the parts business in 1977 at a Napa Auto parts store in New York then worked as Parts Manager at a Chevrolet Dealership until 1991. He came to work here at G. Stone Motors in May of 1991, with his many years experience in the parts business Derek has the knowledge and resources needed to run our parts department successfully. Derek oversees the Parts Department including wholesale customers, inventory management, and retail parts sales. He enjoys working with customers on a daily basis and the challenge of finding that "hard to get part". Derek will go above and beyond to fill a customers order, and he prides himself on overcoming the challenges put in front of him.
Vince Quenneville came to work at G. Stone Motors in February of 1992. Since then Vince has been a Salesman, Service Technician, Shop Foreman and now Service Manager. He understands the many different aspects of the company and will do whatever it takes to get a job done. Vince runs the service department working with both customers and technicians. He is responsible for making sure repairs are done safely, efficiently, and correctly the first time. Vince is a Ford Senior Master Tech and holds a very high standard of quality repair for the service department. Vince prides himself on being able to tackle even the most difficult jobs. While away from work, you can find Vince on the race track, cheering on the Cowboy's, and spending time with his family.
Larry Grace "LT" passed away on June 7, 2011 after a courageous battle with cancer. He was a dedicated employee and friend for over 30 years, Larry will be truly missed by everyone at G. Stone Motors. Larry and Gardner worked together in the 60's at Beckwith Motors, they became best friends and brothers. Weather it was drag racing or tending to business Larry and Gardner did it together. He came to work for G. Stone Motors in January of 1981 and spent every day with a smile on his face. No task was to big or small for Larry, if something needed to be fixed, rest assure Larry could figure it out. He was a dedicated and remarkable person who will be missed by all.
Tara graduated from the College of St. Joseph with a Masters Degree in business and is fully certified through Ford with her Financial Manager Master Certification. Tara is very outgoing and works hard to make sure our customers are happy. Outside of the dealership Tara enjoys spending time with her husband, working on new paintings, is a big football fan and likes to spend time with her dog Riley.
We are truly fortunate to have Fred McAtee as a Sales Consultant & Used Car Manager here at G. Stone Motors. With his years of experience in the automotive industry, Fred brings a wealth of knowledge and qualifications including being a Master Certified Sales Consultant as well as having been a Service Manager and a Chevrolet Master Tech. Outside of work Fred enjoys brook trout and deep sea fishing, spending time with the family and grandchildren, and following New England sports.
Jason "Bubba" Kerr is a Sales and Leasing Consultant here at
G. Stone Motors and is certified in
sales for both Ford and GM. Before working in the
automotive industry, Jason spent his time farming in his hometown of
Corey James is our Internet Sales Manager here at G. Stone Motors but sales isn't all Corey does here, he also does a lot of behind the scenes work with our websites. He also has a passion for drone photography and has a family greenhouse as well. He loves to spend time with his family and even helps out with movie nights at his local church. Corey loves to watch John Candy movies and to read Stephen King novels in his free time.
Justin Gardner Stone is a Sales Consultant and Auctions
Representative here at G. Stone Motors.
Justin is the third generation of the family to work at G. Stone's and was born and raised in
Chris Spaulding is a sales team member here at G. Stone Motors with many years of experience in vehicle sales. Chris is very outgoing, loves to crack jokes, and always has a smile on his face. In his free time Chris loves to spend time with his family and his personal slogan is "Be the best person you can be".
Holly became a member of our staff in 2014. Holly is a hard worker between managing all the inventory, building vehicles electronically through Ford for our customers, some marketing, and helping other employees when needed. She truly is a valued person at G. Stone Motors. Holly grew up in the small town of Starksboro, Vermont but currently lives in Bristol, Vermont. Before working at G. Stone's, Holly worked in the manufacturing field and also had a home daycare! She enjoys watching her children play sports and genuinely watching them grow into people.
As the Title Clerk here at G. Stone Motors, Jill Taylor has the important responsibility of taking care of every customers paper work at the end of each deal. When not at her desk Jill enjoys doing anything she can outdoors like riding ATV's and fishing like a pro with her children!
With many years of experience in accounting, Yvette Fontaine is our Bookkeeper here at G. Stone Motors. Yvette always greets everyone as she walks through the building and always has a bright smile on her face. In her free time she enjoys reading Mary Higgins Clark mysteries and watching a good movie. Yvette has also enjoyed scottish dancing as well as square dancing for most of her life!
The friendly voice that answers the phone when you call G. Stone Motors is our Receptionist Lynne Provencher. Lynne always greets everyone with a smile and helps customers find information booklets on vehicles or finding the right person to assist the customer further. When she's not behind the phone, Lynne can be found reading John Grisham books, oil painting, gardening, and following her favorite teams: the Boston Red Sox and the New York Giants, all while watching the grandkids!
Jim is a Parts Consultant here at G. Stone Motors. With many years of experience selling part's, Jim know's his stuff! Jim, a native of Moriah NY, spends his time with his wife and children, hiking in the great outdoors, and following the Buffalo Bills.
Kevin Powers is our Master Certified Warranty Administrator. Kevin oversees the daily warranty repairs and claims in our service department, making sure everything is processed correctly for our customers. While away from the office, Kevin enjoys being in nature as much as he can, fishing, and cheering on the New England Patriots!
Trudie Parker is our Service Advisor here at G. Stone Motors and is an expert in her field! Chances are when you walk into the service department to drop off or pick up your vehicle you will be met by Trudie's infectious smile! Trudie is more than just the friendly person that greets you at our Service Department, she enjoys helping customers with all of their service needs. In her free time Trudie loves to be around her horses and dogs, her love for animals does not stop there though as she is also an animal control officer and her favorite book is Marley & Me.
Craig is the newest addition to our service team! He is originally from Middlebury and worked in the fuel and propane field for 21 years before joining us here at G. Stone Motors. In his free time Craig likes to go hunting and ride his motorcycle.
Matt "Mutt" Cram is one of our most Senior Technicians here at G. Stone Motors. Mutt comes from Leicester, VT and has a ton of experience behind his belt! He is certified as a Ford Diesel Tech, GM Certified, & ASE Certified just to name a few! Outside of work he enjoys following racing, football & baseball and enjoys quality time with his wife and kids.
Chris has excelled in the mechanical side of vehicles. Chris started out as a Diesel Technician and now has advanced his way up to Shop Foreman.
Chris was born and raised in
Jim Martin is a Senior Master Technician in our Service Department here at G. Stone Motors. Jim is Senior Master Certified and ASE Master Certified and has spent very many years working on the the more challenging diesel repairs in our service department! Outside of work, Jim spends his time enjoying hunting, motorcycling and boating!
Randy is our New Vehicle Prep Technician at G. Stone Motors. Randy is truly talented at what he does. From inspections to reconditioning Randy gets it done right the first time! Outside of work Randy follows Nascar and is a huge #48 - Jimmy Johnson fan.
Jeremiah is a Service Technician here at G. Stone Motors. Jeremiah, more often referred to as Bullfrog comes to our service department from his hometown of Leicester bringing his hard work ethics! Bullfrog is Ford Engine Performance & Diagnosis certified, and more! Outside of work, Bullfrog enjoys the outdoors, spending time with family, and friends.
Steve Willson is a Service Technician here at G. Stone Motors. Steve brings years of techincal experience to our service department, is Ford Certified and attended the TCI tech school in Windsor CT. Steve enjoys his time outdoors hunting, painting everything from landscapes to portraits and even houses, and participating in the Maple Run when he can!
Kevin is a Technician here at G. Stone Motors. Kevin started working at G. Stone's in 2015. Kevin is originally from the small town of Bristol, Vermont. He is NBH certified and very qualified in his field of work. Before working at G. Stone's, Kevin was a Lube Technician at Jiffy Lube. In his free time, Kevin enjoys hanging out with friends and target practicing with his guns.
Brian is a Technician here at G. Stone Motors. Brian started working at G. Stone's in 2015. He is originally from Colorado Springs, Colorado. Brian is certified in Electrical, NBH, Steering and Suspension. Before working at G. Stone's, Brian was a Lube Technician doing quick oil changes, joints, etc. Depending on the season, Brian enjoys trail riding with his side by side, ice fishing, and just about anything extreme!
Brad is a Technician here at G. Stone Motors. Brad started working at G. Stone's in 2016. Brad is originally from Kodiak, Alaska. Before coming to Vermont, Brad worked for a Ford Dealership as a Technician, as well as being a Commercial Fisherman. Just as you see on TV, Brad could be found King Crab fishing off the coast of Alaska. In Brad's free time, he enjoys snowmobiling and going away on camping trips.
Garrison is a Technician here at G. Stone Motors. Garrison is originally from Ticonderoga, New York and has great knowledge in the automotive field. He is a graduate of Suny Morrisville College and has his Ford ASSET certification. Before working at G. Stone Motors, Garrison worked at his family marina, Snug Harbor, as a Dockhand and eventually a Technician. When Garrison has free time, he enjoys college football, riding his ATV, and fishing.
Maxx is a Salisbury native who has recently joined our technician crew! He began working in this field 4 years ago in the auto class at the Hannaford Career Center in Middlebury. In his free time he loves to drive his '97 Powerstroke 73 truck around.
Josh Benning is a technician here at G. Stone Motors. Josh's life philosophy is Ride or Die. Josh has been skydiving in Cancoon and would like to learn how to tight rope walk someday!
Thanks to Debbie Bagley's hard work and over 20 years in landscaping, G. Stone Motor's property is something to be proud of. From mowing to plowing, to planting, Debbie is great at what she does! When she is not at work, Debbie can be found reading, crocheting, horesback riding with her grandkids, and cheering on the Pittsburgh Steelers.