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Meet Our Staff

  • Dealership Contacts (321) 697-7753
    • Billing and Inventory Accountant
      Connie Barnes
      Billing and Inventory Accountant

      Billing and Inventory Accountant Connie is the Billing and Inventory Accountant and has been with Starling Chevrolet since 1998. She is a longtime resident of St Cloud and enjoys living close to her family. Connie is a true Nascar fan... Go Harvick!

    • Office Manager
      Kathy Fahl
      Office Manager

      Kathy is the Office Manager and Assistant IT director for all 3 Starling locations. She is a Florida native and has been in the car business for 24 years, with Starling since 2006. She is a busy mom to 3 boys and enjoys exercise, reading and the beach.

    • Warranty Administrator
      Jolie Nobles
      Warranty Administrator

      Jolie has been the Warranty Administrator for Starling St Cloud and Kissimmee locations since 1998.

    • Human Resources
      Cinda Smallwood
      Human Resources

      Cinda is the Human Resources Director for all of the Starling locations. She has been with Starling since 1983. Cinda enjoys spending time with her 5 children and 7 grandchildren. Her hobbies include cooking, dancing and scrapbooking.

    • Alan Starling
      Owner and President
    • Executive Manager
      Ray Icaza
      Executive Manager

      Ray has worked for the Starling Organization for over 30 years in a variety of positions. He served as the General Manager or Executive Manager at several of the different Starling dealerships since 1990. Ray moved to Central Florida from Panama in 1959 and is actively involved in our community. Ray currently serves on the board of Rotary Club. He enjoys spending quality time with his kids, grandkids, and especially likes boating, fishing and scuba diving.

    • Fleet Administrator
      Crystal Stoner
      Fleet Administrator

      Crystal is the Fleet Administrator. She originally worked for Starling Chevrolet in 1994 as the courtesy driver for the Service Department. Crystal returned in 2009 with the addition of the Fleet and Commercial Sales Department. Crystal loves chocolate and bling!

    • Controller
      Gregg Ticehurst
      Controller

      Greg has been with the Starling Automotive Group for over 20 years in various capacities and currently acts as Controller dealing with issues affecting the 3 dealerships. Greg's originally from Massachusetts, but has been in Florida for over 30 years. This has lead to a blessed and cursed life as a sports fan, especially over the past 10 years.

    • Receptionist
      Katherine Day
      Receptionist

      Katherine has a extensive customer service background and uses that experience to help each guest have a great experience at Starling. Katherine is an avid reader, loves science-fiction and is a group leader at her church.

  • Sales (321) 697-7753
    • Internet Sales Manager
      Chris Czernik
      Internet Sales Manager

      Chris has been with Starling since 1996 and likes to spend his free time fishing & scuba diving

    • New Car Sales Manager
      Rusty Thaker
      New Car Sales Manager

      New Car Sales Manager Rusty has been with Starling for over 20 years and uses this experience to better serve each guest of the dealership. In his free time, Rusty enjoys watching Florida Gator football and spending time with his family and two granddaughters.

    • Sales Consultant
      Kerry King
      Sales Consultant

      Kerry has been a salesman with Starling for the last 30 years. He is deeply involved with St. Cloud community activities and acts as an advisor to high school sport athletes.

    • Sales Associate
      Bob Jennings
      Sales Associate

      Bob has been selling cars for Starling since 1990. He enjoys riding his motorcycle and is a Nascar fan... go Junior!

    • Sales Department
      Jack Pate
      Sales Department

      Jack has been with Starling since 1993. A Kissimmee and Osceola County resident for over 48 years. He works with his church and follows Osceola and Georgia football. He is married to Brenda for 37 years and has three children and two grandchildren.

    • Sales Department
      Barry Dusti
      Sales Department

      "bio coming soon"

    • Used Car Sales Manager
      John Deveau
      Used Car Sales Manager

      John brings over 17 years experience in the automotive industry to his position as the Used Car Sales Manager. His mission is to provide quality, dependable used cars at affordable prices. John has also been a General Sales Manager has been in the Central Florida Area for over 20 years. He believes in taking care of the Customer and bringing a Positive attitude at all times.

  • Service (321) 766-6567
    • Technician
      Mike Carpenter
      Technician

      Mike has been a techinician for 29 years. He specializes in Drivabillity and Electrical repairs. Mike lives in St Cloud and loves 4X4 trucks and has 3 of them.

    • Technician
      Brian Carroll
      Technician

      Brian is a GM certified technician who has been working on Chevrolets since 2000. He enjoys four-wheeling and boating with his family and friends.

    • Prep Department
      Cody Chmielewski
      Prep Department

      Cody has been detailing cars since 2010 and enjoys music, mudding and motorcross.

    • Service Manager
      Jim Cokos
      Service Manager

      Jim has been the Service Manager at Starling since 2000 and previously worked as a technician, shop foreman, and service consultant. Jim utilizes his over 30 years of experience to deliver the best service possible. Jim loves boating, rooting for his hometown Philadelphia Eagles and is probably the best golfer in the dealership.

    • Technician
      Jeff Fiorelli
      Technician

      Jeff has been with Starling Automotive since 1998. He enjoys air-boating and fishing in his freetime.

    • Technician
      Greg Froehlich
      Technician

      Greg has been a technician for Starling Chevrolet since 1993 and specializes in diesel repairs. In his free time, Greg enjoys circle track racing and even runs a website dedicated to the sport.

    • Technician
      K.C. Glass
      Technician

      K.C. has been in the automotive industry since 2008 and specializes in fixing trucks. He enjoys camping and spending his free time outdoors.

    • Technician
      Jonathan Sirrell
      Technician

      Jonathan has years of experience in maritime mechanics and used to manage a sales and service boating center. He still loves boating and spending time outdoors.

    • Technician
      John Glad
      Technician

      John has been a technician with Starling since 1995. He is an ASE Master Technician and specializes in transmission repairs. John enjoys boating, fishing and spending time with his wife and 2 sons.

    • Service Consultant
      Rich Kelly
      Service Consultant

      Richard is a Service Consultant and has been with the Starling family since 1989. When he's not helping guests at work, you can usually find Richard riding his motorcycle down Florida's east coast.

    • Technician
      Matt Kochie
      Technician

      Matt is a technician in our Service Department and has been with Starling since May 2009. He attended the GMASEP program at Seminole State College. Matt is a big Nascar fan, roots for Jimmie Johnson, has a Chevrolet tattoo, and an affinity for Camaros.

    • Service and Tint Specialist
      Chris Moon
      Service and Tint Specialist

      Chris works in the Service Department and is our Master Tint specialist. He has been with the Starling family since 1999 and loves his work. Chris enjoys the outdoors and supporting the Special Olympics.

    • Service Consultant
      Ray Naglieri
      Service Consultant

      Ray has worked at Starling Chevrolet as a Service Consultant since 2010 and has been in the automotive industry for 25 years. Ray owns 2 classic Chevys, a '69 Corvette and a '72 SS 396 Camaro. In his free time, Ray loves to relax by playing goalie for a local hockey team.

    • Technician
      Martin Nielsen
      Technician

      Martin has worked with Starling since 2006 as a Master Technician specializing in Corvettes & diesel engines. Martin came to St Cloud from Odense, Denmark and is boating and race enthusiast.

    • Service and Inventory Specialist
      Donna Parramore
      Service and Inventory Specialist

      Donna is a Consultant to the Service Department, inventories new vehicle arrivals and is our Inventory Specialist for corporate fleet partners. She has been with Starling since 2003 and has worked as both a Saleswoman and Service Consultant. Donna is a very talented artist and has painted many beautiful watercolor portraits.

    • Technician
      Zach Sirrell
      Technician

      Zach has been with Starling Automotive since 2010. He can be found offroading, camping or offshore fishing in his spare time.

    • Courtesy Fleet Manager
      Pate Slater
      Courtesy Fleet Manager

      Pate is the Courtesy Fleet Manager at all three Starling locations and oversees the use of courtesy loaner cars. He's been with Starling since July, 2011 and previously worked in the rental car business. Even though Pate's from Atlanta, he's become a big fan of the Orlando Magic since moving here 4 years ago. He loves spending time with his dog, and his beautiful wife.

    • Prep Department
      Wilson Rivera
      Prep Department

      Wilson is a former diesel technician for the Navy and is currently in school to become a technician. He enjoys building electrical circuits in his inventions in his free time.

  • Parts (321) 697-7753
    • Parts Manager
      Jim Burchfield
      Parts Manager

      Jim has been the Parts Manager with Starling since 1990 and has been in the automotive business since 1975. Jim's mission for the Starling Parts Department is to provide the community with genuine GM quality parts for all GM cars and trucks while doing so in a prompt and courteous manner. Jim has lived in Osceola County since moving here as child and is married with 3 grown children. He enjoys keeping up with current events, reading and working in his garden

    • Parts Consultant
      Cord Howerton
      Parts Consultant

      Cord works in the Parts Department and has been with the Starling Group since 1996. Cord has lived in St. Cloud since 1980 and is married with 2 sons.

    • Parts Consultant
      Rex Williams
      Parts Consultant

      Rex has worked for Chevrolet Parts for 33 years, 17 of which have been with the Starling family. He's lived in Kissimmee since 1974 and is a big fan of Nascar, especially Dale Jr and the other Hendrick's teams. Rex is about to become a first time grandpa.

    • Parts Driver
      Ray Wilson
      Parts Driver

      Ray has been a Parts and Service Driver for Starling since 2008.

  • Finance (321) 697-7753
    • Finance Manager
      Angelo Antoulinakis
      Finance Manager

      Angelo brings over 17 years experience in the automotive industry to his position as the Used Car Sales Manager. His mission is to provide quality, dependable used cars at affordable prices. Angelo has also been a New Car Sales Manager and most recently was the Finance Director here at Starling. He moved to Florida in 1999 from Buffalo, New York and plays in several recreational soccer leagues.