Meet our Team of Automotive Specialists

<div class="com-our-team-staff-bio"> <div class="info-window"> <div class="info-window-header"></div> <div class="info-window-content"> <div class="staff vcard"> <div class="photo"><img src="//cdn-ds.com/media/staff/w_50/h_50/040444ef9e2c8af7jpg-60752.jpg" alt="Mike Kandalaft" class="photo" title="Mike Kandalaft" /></div> <div class="info"> <div class="position role title">Master Certified Service Manager</div> <div class="name fn">Mike Kandalaft</div> <div class="phone"></div> <span class="org"><span class="value-title" title="Wellesley Volkswagen"></span></span> <span class="adr"><span class="value-title" title="231 Linden St"></span></span> <span class="url"><span class="value-title" title="http://buywellesleyvw.com"></span></span> </div> </div> </div> <div class="info-window-footer"></div> </div> <div class="bio"><p class="MsoNormal">Mike grew up in Rumford, RI and started out with Volkswagen in 1995, while still in high school. He began doing pre-delivery inspections on new Volkswagens after school at Scott Motors in East Providence, RI, and has been in the car business and with Volkswagen ever since. He has been with Wellesley Volkswagen since 2002 and although there are several other VW dealers that are closer to his home, there is no other dealership and no other group of dedicated employees that he would rather work with. Mike is an avid VW/Audi/Porsche enthusiast that has owned many different models from the Volkswagen brand over the years. In his spare time, Mike enjoys working in the yard, cooking, travel and spending time with his family including his daughters and english bulldog. He is also an long time member of the VW club of America, Audi club of North America, and Long Island Bulldog Rescue.</p></div> </div> <div class="com-our-team-staff-bio"> <div class="info-window"> <div class="info-window-header"></div> <div class="info-window-content"> <div class="staff vcard"> <div class="photo"><img src="//cdn-ds.com/media/staff/w_50/h_50/68178e2cfe1e8f47jpg-35218.jpg" alt="Matt Pitts" class="photo" title="Matt Pitts" /></div> <div class="info"> <div class="position role title">Assistant Service Manager</div> <div class="name fn">Matt Pitts</div> <div class="phone"></div> <span class="org"><span class="value-title" title="Wellesley Volkswagen"></span></span> <span class="adr"><span class="value-title" title="231 Linden St"></span></span> <span class="url"><span class="value-title" title="http://buywellesleyvw.com"></span></span> </div> </div> </div> <div class="info-window-footer"></div> </div> <div class="bio"><p class="MsoNormal">Matt grew up in Natick, MA and has always had a strong passion for anything related to the automotive industry. He has been in the car business and with Wellesley Volkswagen for 8 years. In his spare time, he enjoys traveling, playing sports, sport shooting, as well as spending time with his friends and family.</p></div> </div> <div class="com-our-team-staff-bio"> <div class="info-window"> <div class="info-window-header"></div> <div class="info-window-content"> <div class="staff vcard"> <div class="photo"><img src="//cdn-ds.com/media/staff/w_50/h_50/Kristin-Nagle-48962.jpg" alt="Kristin Nagle" class="photo" title="Kristin Nagle" /></div> <div class="info"> <div class="position role title">Appointment/Business Development Coordinator</div> <div class="name fn">Kristin Nagle</div> <div class="phone"></div> <span class="org"><span class="value-title" title="Wellesley Volkswagen"></span></span> <span class="adr"><span class="value-title" title="231 Linden St"></span></span> <span class="url"><span class="value-title" title="http://buywellesleyvw.com"></span></span> </div> </div> </div> <div class="info-window-footer"></div> </div> <div class="bio"><p class="MsoNormal">Kristin grew up in Natick, MA.  She began working in the automotive industry 4 years ago and has been with Wellesley Volkswagen for 2 years. Kristin began working in the car industry as a sales and leasing consultant and has now started working in our service department. When she’s not working, Kristin enjoys spending time with her family, friends and her Cocker Spaniel Lexi.</p></div> </div> <div class="com-our-team-staff-bio"> <div class="info-window"> <div class="info-window-header"></div> <div class="info-window-content"> <div class="staff vcard"> <div class="photo"><img src="//cdn-ds.com/media/staff/w_50/h_50/48ddf418adddd8a3jpg-38251.jpg" alt="Heather Carrabis" class="photo" title="Heather Carrabis" /></div> <div class="info"> <div class="position role title">Head Receptionist/Warranty Administrator</div> <div class="name fn">Heather Carrabis</div> <div class="phone"></div> <span class="org"><span class="value-title" title="Wellesley Volkswagen"></span></span> <span class="adr"><span class="value-title" title="231 Linden St"></span></span> <span class="url"><span class="value-title" title="http://buywellesleyvw.com"></span></span> </div> </div> </div> <div class="info-window-footer"></div> </div> <div class="bio"><p class="MsoNormal">Heather has been in the automotive business for 15 years and here at Wellesley Volkswagen for 9 years. In her spare time, she enjoys reading all types of literature and writing to friends all over the world. Heather certainly has her hands full, as she is both working and going to school full time for accounting. She is extremely well organized and a great asset to the organization.</p></div> </div> <div class="com-our-team-staff-bio"> <div class="info-window"> <div class="info-window-header"></div> <div class="info-window-content"> <div class="staff vcard"> <div class="photo"><img src="//cdn-ds.com/media/staff/w_50/h_50/72fbbd06c4123e50jpg-77713.jpg" alt="Chris Varney" class="photo" title="Chris Varney" /></div> <div class="info"> <div class="position role title">VW Master Certified Technician / Shop Foreman</div> <div class="name fn">Chris Varney</div> <div class="phone"></div> <span class="org"><span class="value-title" title="Wellesley Volkswagen"></span></span> <span class="adr"><span class="value-title" title="231 Linden St"></span></span> <span class="url"><span class="value-title" title="http://buywellesleyvw.com"></span></span> </div> </div> </div> <div class="info-window-footer"></div> </div> <div class="bio"><p class="MsoNormal">Chris has been in the car business 20 years and here at Wellesley Volkswagen for 8 years. He brings a wealth of automotive expertise to the table and is always there to help with any issues that may arise. In his spare time, Chris enjoys spending time with his family, restoring and modifying classic cars, sport shooting with his son and charity work - specifically, raising money to assist local families in need.</p></div> </div> <div class="com-our-team-staff-bio"> <div class="info-window"> <div class="info-window-header"></div> <div class="info-window-content"> <div class="staff vcard"> <div class="photo"><img src="//cdn-ds.com/media/staff/w_50/h_50/555c4987ed611edejpg-39843.jpg" alt="Charles Akers" class="photo" title="Charles Akers" /></div> <div class="info"> <div class="position role title">VW Factory Certified Technician</div> <div class="name fn">Charles Akers</div> <div class="phone"></div> <span class="org"><span class="value-title" title="Wellesley Volkswagen"></span></span> <span class="adr"><span class="value-title" title="231 Linden St"></span></span> <span class="url"><span class="value-title" title="http://buywellesleyvw.com"></span></span> </div> </div> </div> <div class="info-window-footer"></div> </div> <div class="bio"><p class="MsoNormal">Charlie has been in the car business for 47 years, and here at Wellesley Volkswagen for 16 years...pretty impressive. In his spare time, he enjoys watching the Red Sox and the Pats, as well as weekend trips up to Maine for boating and relaxation.</p></div> </div> <div class="com-our-team-staff-bio"> <div class="info-window"> <div class="info-window-header"></div> <div class="info-window-content"> <div class="staff vcard"> <div class="photo"><img src="//cdn-ds.com/media/staff/w_50/h_50/268302f09f0cc29bjpg-21536.jpg" alt="Fernando Ocana" class="photo" title="Fernando Ocana" /></div> <div class="info"> <div class="position role title">VW Factory Certified Technician</div> <div class="name fn">Fernando Ocana</div> <div class="phone"></div> <span class="org"><span class="value-title" title="Wellesley Volkswagen"></span></span> <span class="adr"><span class="value-title" title="231 Linden St"></span></span> <span class="url"><span class="value-title" title="http://buywellesleyvw.com"></span></span> </div> </div> </div> <div class="info-window-footer"></div> </div> <div class="bio"><p class="MsoNormal">Fernando has been in the car business for 16 years, and here at Wellesley VW for 7 years. In his spare time, he enjoys spending time with his family, bowling and playing various other games. </p></div> </div> <div class="com-our-team-staff-bio"> <div class="info-window"> <div class="info-window-header"></div> <div class="info-window-content"> <div class="staff vcard"> <div class="photo"><img src="//cdn-ds.com/media/staff/w_50/h_50/66ee6d2b1b347f52jpg-93578.jpg" alt="Jean-Paul Pelletier" class="photo" title="Jean-Paul Pelletier" /></div> <div class="info"> <div class="position role title">VW Factory Certified Technician</div> <div class="name fn">Jean-Paul Pelletier</div> <div class="phone"></div> <span class="org"><span class="value-title" title="Wellesley Volkswagen"></span></span> <span class="adr"><span class="value-title" title="231 Linden St"></span></span> <span class="url"><span class="value-title" title="http://buywellesleyvw.com"></span></span> </div> </div> </div> <div class="info-window-footer"></div> </div> <div class="bio"><p class="MsoNormal">JP has been in the car business with Volkswagen for 28 years, and here at Wellesley VW for 6 years. He is our resident air-cooled expert, who has owned and worked on many vintage air cooled VW's over the years. He enjoys spending his spare time with his children.</p></div> </div> <div class="com-our-team-staff-bio"> <div class="info-window"> <div class="info-window-header"></div> <div class="info-window-content"> <div class="staff vcard"> <div class="photo"><img src="//cdn-ds.com/media/staff/w_50/h_50/d4fa60a663e4f0d8jpg-58737.jpg" alt="James Kowalik" class="photo" title="James Kowalik" /></div> <div class="info"> <div class="position role title">VW Factory Certified Technician</div> <div class="name fn">James Kowalik</div> <div class="phone"></div> <span class="org"><span class="value-title" title="Wellesley Volkswagen"></span></span> <span class="adr"><span class="value-title" title="231 Linden St"></span></span> <span class="url"><span class="value-title" title="http://buywellesleyvw.com"></span></span> </div> </div> </div> <div class="info-window-footer"></div> </div> <div class="bio"><p class="MsoNormal">Jim has been in the car business for 10 years, and here at Wellesley Volkswagen for 4 year. He is an avid VW / Audi enthusiast, who has owned several different models over the years. Most recently, he has acquired a VW Squareback, which he is restoring. In his free time, Jim enjoys spending time in Maine, going to car shows, art, and travel.</p></div> </div> <div class="com-our-team-staff-bio"> <div class="info-window"> <div class="info-window-header"></div> <div class="info-window-content"> <div class="staff vcard"> <div class="photo"><img src="//cdn-ds.com/media/staff/w_50/h_50/Gordon-Ings-56602.jpg" alt="Gordon Ings" class="photo" title="Gordon Ings" /></div> <div class="info"> <div class="position role title">VW Factory Certified Technician</div> <div class="name fn">Gordon Ings</div> <div class="phone"></div> <span class="org"><span class="value-title" title="Wellesley Volkswagen"></span></span> <span class="adr"><span class="value-title" title="231 Linden St"></span></span> <span class="url"><span class="value-title" title="http://buywellesleyvw.com"></span></span> </div> </div> </div> <div class="info-window-footer"></div> </div> <div class="bio"><p class="MsoNormal">Gordy has been a technician at Wellesley Volkswagen for three years. He enjoys landscaping and spending with his children and grandchildren. </p></div> </div> <div class="com-our-team-staff-bio"> <div class="info-window"> <div class="info-window-header"></div> <div class="info-window-content"> <div class="staff vcard"> <div class="photo"><img src="//cdn-ds.com/media/staff/w_50/h_50/Larry-Benson-37174.jpg" alt="Larry Benson" class="photo" title="Larry Benson" /></div> <div class="info"> <div class="position role title">VW Factory Certified Technician</div> <div class="name fn">Larry Benson</div> <div class="phone"></div> <span class="org"><span class="value-title" title="Wellesley Volkswagen"></span></span> <span class="adr"><span class="value-title" title="231 Linden St"></span></span> <span class="url"><span class="value-title" title="http://buywellesleyvw.com"></span></span> </div> </div> </div> <div class="info-window-footer"></div> </div> <div class="bio"><p class="MsoNormal">Larry has been a technician at Wellesley Volkswagen for 2 years. In his free time he enjoys going to the gym and spending time with his family.</p></div> </div> <div class="com-our-team-staff-bio"> <div class="info-window"> <div class="info-window-header"></div> <div class="info-window-content"> <div class="staff vcard"> <div class="photo"><img src="//cdn-ds.com/media/staff/w_50/h_50/Eric-Himes-12490.jpg" alt="Eric Himes" class="photo" title="Eric Himes" /></div> <div class="info"> <div class="position role title">VW Factory Certified Technician</div> <div class="name fn">Eric Himes</div> <div class="phone"></div> <span class="org"><span class="value-title" title="Wellesley Volkswagen"></span></span> <span class="adr"><span class="value-title" title="231 Linden St"></span></span> <span class="url"><span class="value-title" title="http://buywellesleyvw.com"></span></span> </div> </div> </div> <div class="info-window-footer"></div> </div> <div class="bio"><p class="MsoNormal">Eric has been a Wellesley Volkswagen technician for over two years. When he is not working he enjoys spending time with his family.</p></div> </div> <div class="com-our-team-staff-bio"> <div class="info-window"> <div class="info-window-header"></div> <div class="info-window-content"> <div class="staff vcard"> <div class="photo"><img src="//cdn-ds.com/media/staff/w_50/h_50/Riley-Perchak-90798.jpg" alt="Riley Perchak" class="photo" title="Riley Perchak" /></div> <div class="info"> <div class="position role title">VW Factory Certified Technician</div> <div class="name fn">Riley Perchak</div> <div class="phone"></div> <span class="org"><span class="value-title" title="Wellesley Volkswagen"></span></span> <span class="adr"><span class="value-title" title="231 Linden St"></span></span> <span class="url"><span class="value-title" title="http://buywellesleyvw.com"></span></span> </div> </div> </div> <div class="info-window-footer"></div> </div> <div class="bio"><p class="MsoNormal">Riley has been with Wellesley Volkswagen for 2 years as a Technician. He enjoys riding his dirt bike, listening to music and hanging out with his dog. Riley recently purchased a 96 Powerstroke that he enjoys restoring in his spare time </p></div> </div> <div class="com-our-team-staff-bio"> <div class="info-window"> <div class="info-window-header"></div> <div class="info-window-content"> <div class="staff vcard"> <div class="photo"><img src="//cdn-ds.com/media/staff/w_50/h_50/Jeff-Smith--20382.jpg" alt="Jeff Smith " class="photo" title="Jeff Smith " /></div> <div class="info"> <div class="position role title">Shuttle Driver</div> <div class="name fn">Jeff Smith </div> <div class="phone"></div> <span class="org"><span class="value-title" title="Wellesley Volkswagen"></span></span> <span class="adr"><span class="value-title" title="231 Linden St"></span></span> <span class="url"><span class="value-title" title="http://buywellesleyvw.com"></span></span> </div> </div> </div> <div class="info-window-footer"></div> </div> <div class="bio"><p class="MsoNormal">Jeff has been with Wellesley Volkswagen for 3 years as a shuttle driver. He is enjoys reading novels and taking trips with his family to Newport and Cape Cod. In his spare time, Jeff plays the saxophone and works on models of boats and cars.</p></div> </div> <div class="com-our-team-staff-bio"> <div class="info-window"> <div class="info-window-header"></div> <div class="info-window-content"> <div class="staff vcard"> <div class="photo"><img src="//cdn-ds.com/media/staff/w_50/h_50/April-Souza-24493.jpg" alt="April Souza" class="photo" title="April Souza" /></div> <div class="info"> <div class="position role title">Receptionist</div> <div class="name fn">April Souza</div> <div class="phone"></div> <span class="org"><span class="value-title" title="Wellesley Volkswagen"></span></span> <span class="adr"><span class="value-title" title="231 Linden St"></span></span> <span class="url"><span class="value-title" title="http://buywellesleyvw.com"></span></span> </div> </div> </div> <div class="info-window-footer"></div> </div> <div class="bio"><p class="MsoNormal">April is our new night receptionist! She enjoys knitting, hanging out with her friends, makeup and the outdoors. </p></div> </div>