Steet Ponte Nissan

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Meet Our Staff

Meet Our Staff

Dealer Principals

Joe Steet Sr.

Joe Steet Sr.

Dealer Principal

Joe Steet Sr. has been working in the car business his entire life starting at age 11 reconditioning cars for his father and uncle's business, United Auto Sales! He lives locally in New Hartford, NY with his wife where they raised their two children, Joe Jr. and Carly, who also work in the family business! In the warmer weather, he loves riding his Harley Davidson with his wife, skiing at Gore Mountain in the winters, and spending time at his camp in Indian Lake in the summers with his family, especially his two grandchildren.

Steve Ponte Sr.

Steve Ponte Sr.

Dealer Principal

Steve Ponte Sr. has been working in the car business for over 30 years! He lives locally in Herkimer, NY with his wife, where they raised their four children. Steve's son, Steve Jr. also works in the family business as well as his two son in laws, Chris and John! Steve is an avid golfer, having golfed at some of the world's best courses. He loves to spend time with his family, especially with his nine grandchildren, and taking their family trips to Lake George, Florida, and Disney!

Administration

Courtney Hanna

Courtney Hanna

Office Manager

Courtney Hanna is the Office Manager at Steet Ponte Nissan and she has been with the store for 10 years! In her spare time, she enjoys four-wheeling and spending time with family and friends. Her favorite Nissan is the all-new Nissan Rogue.

Alissa Cook

Alissa Cook

Title Clerk

Alissa Cook is the Title Clerk at Steet Ponte Nissan who joined our team from one of our sister stores in mid-2024! She lives locally in Frankfort, NY, and in her spare time she enjoys spending time with her two sons, family and friends! Her favorite Nissan is the Nissan Armada.

Barbara Stevens

Barbara Stevens

Dealership Accountant

Barbara Stevens is the Dealership Accountant for Steet Ponte Nissan. She has been with our store for three years and enjoys bowling in her spare time. Barb's favorite Nissan is the Nissan Rogue.

Sales

Chris Gardiner

Chris Gardiner

General Manager

Christopher Gardiner is the General Manager at Steet Ponte Nissan of Yorkville. Chris has over seven years of experience in the automotive industry. In his free time, he enjoys hanging out with friends and spending time with his wife and two children. His favorite Nissan vehicle is the Nissan Altima because it was his first car out of college.

Joe Curri

Joe Curri

New Car Sales Manager

Joe Curri is the New Car Sales Manager who has been with the store for 11 years! Joe and his family live locally in Whitesboro, NY, and he is an eight time recipient of the Nissan Award of Excellence so rest assured, you're in great hands when you're dealing with Joe. He spends his free time watching sports, movies, and disc golfing. Joe's favorite Nissan is the 2012 Nissan Cube.

Devon Rudolph

Devon Rudolph

Used Car Sales Manager

Devon Rudolph is the Used Car Sales Manager at Steet Ponte Nissan. Devon has been working with customers for three and a half years here at the Nissan store! Outside of work, he enjoys watching basketball and football, which he used to play. His favorite Nissan vehicle is the Titan Truck or the Nissan Armada.

Robert Andrejov

Robert Andrejov

Sales & Leasing Consultant

Robert Andrejov is a Sales & Leasing Consultant who joined our team in mid-2023! He lives locally in Whitesboro, NY, and in his spare time he enjoys cooking! His favorite Nissan is the Nissan Frontier.

Gisele Faraino

Gisele Faraino

Certified Sales & Leasing Consultant

Gisele Faraino is a Sales & Leasing Consultant at Steet Ponte Nissan! Before she joined the Sales team, she was the Front Desk Receptionist, then was promoted to a Business Development Representative, and is now in our Sales team! She started working with us in late 2021 and is a local resident of Rome, NY. In her spare time, Gisele enjoys binge watching Netflix, playing basketball, and being a dog mom to her Husky/Akita mix. Her favorite Nissan is the Nissan Altima Sedan.

Ryan Kepner

Ryan Kepner

Certified Sales & Leasing Consultant

Ryan Kepner is a Certified Sales Consultant at Steet Ponte Nissan who started working with us in early 2022! Ryan lives locally in Sauquoit, NY, and in his spare time he enjoys playing video games. His favorite Nissan is the Nissan Rogue!

Nate Parker

Nate Parker

Sales & Leasing Consultant

Nate Parker is a Sales & Leasing Consultant at Steet Ponte Nissan, who joined the front end of our Sales Department in late 2025, after previously working as our Sales Business Development Representative handling our online inquiries! Nate lives locally in Jordanville, NY, and in his spare time, he enjoys golfing in the warm weather, and racing snowmobiles in the cold weather, as well as spending time with his family and friends. His favorite Nissan is the Nissan GT-R!

Nyah Thompson

Nyah Thompson

Sales & Leasing Consultant

Nyah Thompson is a Sales & Leasing Consultant at Steet Ponte Nissan who started working with us in late 2022! She comes to us with prior experience in the Automotive Sales industry having worked at one of our sister stores as a Business Development Representative! Nyah lives locally in Upstate NY, and in her spare time she enjoys designing and collecting sneakers, and coaching and playing basketball! Her favorite Nissan is the Nissan Rogue.

Internet

Rachel Agne

Rachel Agne

Business Development Center Supervisor

Rachel Agne is the Business Development Center Supervisor for the Steet Ponte Auto Group and has been with the store since April of 2019. Rachel has grown with our store since we purchased and started out as our photographer, then transitioned to our BDC for our Auto Group and now leads our team of BDR's! In her free time, she enjoys reading historical fiction novels, gardening, and traveling! Her favorite Nissan vehicle is the AWD Nissan Altima.

Lynette Meade

Lynette Meade

Sales Business Development Representative

Lynette Meade is a Sales Business Development Representative at Steet Ponte Nissan who joined our team in late 2023! She is the one who can get you any information or answer your questions on our inventory on our website. Lynette lives locally in Utica, NY, and in her spare time, she enjoys reading, cooking, and spending time with family and friends! Her favorite Nissan is the Nissan Ariya.

Jason Racha

Jason Racha

Service Business Development Representative

Jason Racha is our Service Department Business Development Representative who joined our team in mid-2025! Jason is the one who can help get you information for your service appointment, recall information, or help schedule your appointment. Jason lives locally, right here in Yorkville, NY! In his spare time, he enjoys disc golfing and spending time with family and friends. His favorite Nissan vehicle is the Nissan Maxima.

Finance

Kevin Panzica

Kevin Panzica

Finance Manager

Kevin Panzica is the Finance Manager at Steet Ponte Nissan. He has been with the store for four years. Kevin started as a sales consultant with the company and completed Nissan's training program to move into our Finance Manager position! He relays that he enjoys the change of pace from sales to finance, as well as the organization of the financial process. Kevin served in the armed forces and is three years into his Army Reservist duties. In his free time, he enjoys hiking and other outdoor activities. His favorite Nissan is the all-new and redesigned 2022 Nissan Frontier.

Service

Mike Pcola

Mike Pcola

Service & Parts Manager

Mike Pcola is the Service & Parts Manager for Steet Ponte Nissan. He has been with the store for three years and continuously works hard to provide customers with a knowledgeable and stress-free service experience.

Justin Hutchins

Justin Hutchins

Lead Service Advisor

Justin Hutchins is the Lead Service Advisor at Steet Ponte Nissan who joined our team in late 2022! Justin lives locally in Munnsville, NY, and in his spare time he enjoys spending time with his family and friends, and his rescue dog! His favorite Nissan is the 2015 Nissan Cube.

Dashawn Collins

Dashawn Collins

Service Advisor

Dashawn Collins is a Service Advisor at Steet Ponte Nissan, who joined our team in late 2025! Dashawn lives locally in Utica, NY, and in his spare time, he enjoys riding his motorcycle and spending time with his family and friends. His favorite Nissan is the Nissan R33!

Sean Cronin

Sean Cronin

Service Dispatcher

Sean Cronin is the Service Dispatcher at Steet Ponte Nissan who joined our team in mid-2024! You may recognize him as he previously worked at one of our sister stores! Sean lives locally in New Hartford, and in his spare time he enjoys spending time with his family and friends, golfing and watching sports. His favorite Nissan vehicle is the classic 240Z Datsun!

Parts

Joe Ford

Joe Ford

Parts Consultant

Joe Ford is a Parts Consultant at Steet Ponte Nissan who started working with us in late 2022 as our Parts Driver! Joe lives locally in Utica, NY, and in his spare time he enjoys working on cars and spending time with family and friends. His favorite Nissan is the R32 Skyline!

Ed LaMonica

Ed LaMonica

Parts Consultant

Ed LaMonica is a Parts Consultant at Steet Ponte Nissan who started working with us in early 2022. Ed lives locally in Rome, NY. His favorite Nissan is the Nissan Frontier, and outside of work, he is an avid walker!

David Travis

David Travis

Parts Consultant

David Travis is a Parts Consultant at Steet Ponte Nissan who started working with us in late 2022! David lives locally in Norway, NY, and in his spare time he enjoys anything RC: cars, trucks, planes and trains! His favorite Nissan is the Nissan 280Z.