Meet our team at Bendigo Toyota

Adam - Dealer Principal

Adam is the new Dealer Principal at Bendigo Toyota. Whilst he might be new to town, he is a country kid at heart with a wealth of knowledge and experience after 24 years in the car industry, starting his career in 1996 selling Toyota’s. He was born and raised in Ballarat (don’t hold that against him) before moving to Geelong for 18 years, and then eventually moving onto Melbourne.

Community engagement and involvement are high on the agenda for Adam, with plans to not only continue many of our previous sponsorships but to connect and network with a number of various groups and organisations in the region. He and his family are excited to call themselves “Bendigonians” and look forward to exploring all that city and surrounding regions have to offer.

Bruce - New Vehicle Sales Manager

Jason - Used Car Sales Manager

Jason is in charge of our Used Car Department, taking over the role from Clinton Hay who has moved on to become our group Buyer. Jason joins the team from Melbourne, with years of experience in the auto industry. 

He and his family, including eight children, welcome the 'tree change" and are enjoying becoming part of the local community, through various sporting clubs. He admits that pasta is the best thing that he can cook, prefers dogs over cats and says his favourite Toyota model is the Landcruiser.

Braydon - Assistant Sales Manager

Braydon made the move to join the Bendigo Toyota Sales team in Sept 2022. He enjoys meeting new people and says the top aspect of his job is helping people find their perfect new car.

A tragic Hawks fan (as he was born in the late 80's), he enjoys watching F1, and spending time with his dogs outside of work.

He rates the QEO during finals time as his favourite spot in Bendigo, says slice is better than cake, and if given the mic at karaoke...he will bust out the Journey classic - Don't Stop Believing. 

Corey - Pre Owned Vehicle Assistant Manager

Corey loves the chance to meet new people and enjoys helping guests leave with an ideal car even more.

This budding digital content director lists the Kluger as his favourite Toyota model and relishes holidaying "Anywhere with a beach."

A weapon from the three point line, this keen sportsman barracks for the bombers and often captains the work Trivia Team. 

Ben - Sales Consultant

Ben is one of our Dealership sports aficionados. Be it footy, cricket, basketball, golf...he's into all of it. He loves to listen to SEN on the radio and can often be found playing sport when he’s not at work. 

An amatuer meteorologist, Ben is considered the Dealership's unofficial weatherman...and loves to predict the time storm fronts will hit (or miss.)

The best meal Ben can cook is hard shell chicken tacos and if given the task of teaching someone a new skill in 5 minutes…he lists compassion, peace and tranquillity, keyboard shortcuts, chicken tacos, and how to shoot tequilia among the options.

Tom - Sales Consultant

As our resident podcast expert, Tom not only can reccomend a top pick but also hosts his own. He hails from Starthmore, Melbourne, where he spent much of his childhood mastering the monkey bars at Cross Keys Oval.

His most memorable fashion experiment involved dyeing his hair a striking fairy floss blue—a choice he now regards with a mix of fondness and regret. He names the Harpoon Social Club as his top hangout spot in Bendigo and can boast about the time he met Billie Eilish backstage at Groovin The Moo.

Jordan - Sales Trainee

Meet Jordan, a recent recruit at Bendigo Toyota. He's a double espresso devotee with a penchant for Zooper Doopers and can be found beating Braydon Pub G or cheering for Essendon.

If you ever spot him at Bendigo Bowls Club, ask him about his go-to carbonara recipe or anything LeBron related—just make sure you dodge his favorite dad joke about the old man and the well!

Ethan - Sales Trainee

Ethan is one of the newest faces on our Sales team. He enjoys going to the gym and gaming , and lists driving the new Tundra to Castlemaine as one of the most memorable moments at work so far.

When he’s not mastering the art of making scalloped potatoes or bringing down the house with Adele at karaoke, you might find him planning his dream home or laughing at his own jokes.

Tiffany - Sales Trainee

Meet Tiffany, whose day is made when she gets to share a laugh with customers and watch them drive away in their new cars with giant smiles on their faces.

Having navigated from early childhood education to the automotive world, she brings a unique blend of nurturing and car knowledge—watch out, she knows a Hilux from the inside out! Outside of work, you might find her either fishing along the Murray River or watching movies with her brothers dog sleeping on her lap. 

Samuel - Finance & Insurance Manager

Samuel leads our Finance & Insurance Team. 

He lists helping guests fund their purchases as the best part of his job.

Isaac - Finance & Insurance

Isaac is always up to meet and chat with new people. A local lad who grew up in Bendigo with his first job being a basketball referee.

He is one half of the dealership "Content Creation Genius Team" and can be found watching Wizards NBA games in his spare time. 

He prefers taco's over burgers....believes pineapple has no place on a pizza and will belt out "Thnks fr th Mmrs" by Fall Out Boy if passed the mic at karaoke.

Stock Control - Tayla

Tayla has the important job of keeping track of all of our stock.

When not strategizing over our inventory, she's likely deep in a Disney movie marathon or mastering the art of sweet potato gnocchi. A would-be Hogwarts visitor who dreams of baking mastery, Tayla's ideal day might include a One Direction sing-along followed by a magical escape to Kmart—her credit card's nemesis.

Mollie - Reception

Mollie is the first friendly face you’ll see when you walk through the front doors at our dealership. 

She enjoys playing netball on the weekend and sneaking to the odd festival or two when she can. 

A master at selling sponsorship choccies, she's known to sneak in an episode or two of her latest binge watch TV series during her lunch break (hello One Tree Hill) 

Yasmin - Business Fleet Sales Manager

Yasmin is able to assist with all Fleet enquiries no matter the business size. Having spent many years in the automotive industry, every detail is considered to ensure the highest levels of efficiency. 

She’s across everything from the best fleet solutions for your business and applicable business discounts to overseeing the delivery process.

Our Fleet department can assist with all Fleet enquiries contact Yasmin now.  Keep your business moving with Bendigo Toyota, it just makes sense.

Lisa - Aftermarket Sales Consultant

Lisa is a familiar smiling face in our dealership. She has been part of our Bendigo Toyota team for the past 13 years and rates celebrating her 21st with the Bendigo Toyota team as one of her most memorable moments working here…as everyone went out of their way to make it special for her. Lisa claims the best meal she can cook is rosemary roast lamb, and when driving to work will listen to Triple J. The WOW Factor means a lot to many different people, but to Lisa it’s seeing our guests leave the dealership every day feeling happy and satisfied with their new purchases.

Shelley – Senior Service Advisor

Shelley is a seasoned pro in our Service Department and knows the secret to a good day includes caffeine and lollies. 

Chelsi - Service Advisor

Chelsi is one of our friendly service team, who will always meet you with a smile.

She says the friendly staff are her favourite thing about working here so far…with a Toyota C-HR her favourite Toyota model.

She loves to binge reality TV series with mates…says any day when there's free cake at work is the best and is happy to admit that tacky dad jokes always make her laugh.

Dave - Service/Technical Advisor

Krista - Service Advisor

Jai - Trainee Service Advisor

Rachael - Warranty Clerk & Retention

John - Parts Manager

John is part of the furniture at Bendigo Toyota, having worked here for more than 23 years.

His favourite aspect of the job is the people he's met along the way and rates the time a customer took delivery of his new Landcruiser by landing a helicopter in the block next door, as one of the most memorable moments. 

He enjoys motorsport, travel, camping & 4WD trips and is part of the Bendigo Car Club and the Sandhurst 4WD Club. 

Angus - Parts Interpreter

If you walk past the Parts Shed then there's a high chance you'll spot Angus. He's been part of our Bendigo Toyota team since 2019.

His interests outside of work include sports, spending time with the family, as well as buying and selling collectables. 

The 86 and Supra are his top Toyota models, while his favourite item of clothing would be his Air Jordan 1 sneakers.

Shaun - Financial Controller

Shaun is our Financial Controller and heads the Administration Department. He lists the great team he gets to work with and getting to drive the latest model Toyota's as his favourite aspect of the job. 

He enjoys both cakes and slices (don't ask him to pick a favourite as he won't), lists Italy as his top holiday destination and has been collecting for the Royal Children’s Hospital on Good Friday for more than 25 years.

Jess - Administration Officer

Jess is one of the Admin team here at Bendigo Toyota. She says her favourite aspect of her position as an Admin Officer is the variety of jobs she gets to perform along with the people she gets to work with.

She enjoys cake over slice, is an advocate that pineapple does belong on pizza and lists Pride & Prejudice as her favourite movie.

Emma - Administration Assistant

Emma is another bubbly personality in our Administration Dept. She grew up in Loveday, South Australia and worked as a cashier at IGA for her first job.

She started here at Bendigo Toyota in early 2021 and says she loves how everyone is willing to help anyone, anyway they can to achieve a great result. Her go to karaoke song is Horses by Daryl Braithwaite, she prefers dogs over cats and lists spending time with her family as her interests outside of work.

Emily - Administration Assistant

Emily made the move from reception to the Admin Dept in early 2024. 

She grew up in Melton and previously worked as a Bank Officer before joining the Bendigo Toyota team.

A self confessed big theatre/musicals nerd, she admits that any dream house of hers would have to be in New York. 

Gabrielle - Marketing Manager

For many years Gabe led a double life at Bendigo Toyota….by day she was our Marketing Manager and by night a professional basketballer, having played close to 300 games in the Women's Basketball National League and has even represented the Australian Opals. She also enjoys organising and hosting events for the Bendigo Toyota Team.

A fantastic cook but don't dare present her with a dirty BBQ or you will suffer her wrath. Her talents are vast and varied...from throwing impromptu 90's themed music dance parties, restocking an impressive lollie jar, cake baking/decorating, video editing and hair braiding. She also possesses napping skills so impressive she once fell asleep in an MRI machine.