Meet the Staff
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Sales Department
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Greg Ryland
General Manager
410-744-2300
gryland@russelautomotive.com
Greg Ryland is the General Manager of Russel Mazda, Subaru and Volkswagen. Greg has been with the Russel Automotive Group for over 24 years. Greg moved from our Toyota franchise to oversee Mazda, Subaru and Volkwagen on March 1, 2008. His career began with us in 1984 as an Assistant Service Advisor. Since then, he has worked as a Service Manager, Finance Manager, Finance Director, Sales Manager, General Sales Manager and, now, General Manager in the Russel organization.
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Kevin Blackburn
General Sales Manager
410-744-2300
kblackburn@russelautomotive.com
Kevin Blackburn has been a member of the Russel Automotive management team for the past 7 years, and is the General Sales Manager for Russel VW, Russel Mazda, and Russel Subaru. Kevin is a native of Michigan, served in the United States Army, and is an avid outdoorsman. Kevin resides in Harford County, and is married with two sons.
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Jamey Hebb
VW Sales Manager
410-744-2300
jhebb@rcars.com
Jamey Hebb joined the Russel Automotive team in 2006, and has been working in retail automobile sales and management for the past 22 years. Jamey is a Baltimore native, and currently lives in Carroll County. He is married and has three children.
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Steve Rainey
VW Sales Manager
410-744-2300
srainey@rcars.com
Steve Rainey has worked in sales management for Russel Automotive for several years, and has close to 20 years experience in the industry. Steve is a native of Baltimore, and now lives in Harford County. He is married and has three children.
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Hans Ehrler
New & Pre-Owned Sales Consultant
410-744-2300
hehrler@rcars.com
Hans Ehrler is, literally, a legend in the Baltimore Volkswagen community. Hans hails from Germany, just like the Volkswagen brand. He began his career in service, and made a successful transition to sales over 35 years ago. Hans has been associated with the Volkswagen brand since 1957, and has thousands of highly satisfied customers -- and he's always looking for more!
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Denny Applegarth
New & Pre-Owned Sales Consultant
410-744-2300
dapplegarth@rcars.com
Denny Applegarth has been a valued member of the Russel sales team for several years. Denny is focused on 100% customer satisfaction, and greets every Volkswagen customer with a smile. Denny is a lifelong Baltimorean, and an avid fan of the Orioles, Ravens, and Maryland Terrapins.
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Will Szymanski
New & Pre-Owned Sales Consultant
410-744-2300
wszymanski@rcars.com
Will Szymanski is a new member of the Russel Volkswagen sales team, and a true VW enthusiast. Will works hard to make sure every one of his customers has an outstanding purchase experience at Russel Volkswagen, and looks forward to helping you.
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Parts Department
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Robin Miller
VW Parts Manager
410-744-2300
rmiller@russelautomotive.com
Robin Miller manages the Parts Departments for Russel Volkswagen, Russel Subaru, and Russel Mazda. She and her staff are dedicated to serving your retail and wholesale parts needs with efficiency and professionalism.
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Service Department
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John Songer
Service Director
410-744-2300
jsonger@russelautomotive.com
John Songer is the Service Director for Russel VW, Russel Mazda, and Russel Subaru. John is a customer-oriented service professional, and is focused on making sure that EVERY customer is 100% satisfied with their service experience at Russel.
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Jessica Norman
Assistant Service Manager
410-744-2300
jnorman@rcars.com
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Karwin Turner
Assistant Service Manager
410-744-2300
kturner@rcars.com
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Steve Watts
Assistant Service Manager
410-744-2300
swatts@rcars.com
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Finance Department
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Bong Lee
Finance Director
410-744-2300
blee@rcars.com
Bong Lee is the Finance Director for Russel Volkswagen, and has several years experience in automotive sales and finance. Bong is very knowledgeable in all areas of financing and leasing, and provides every Russel customer with professional and courteous service.
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Janelle Yoon
VW Finance Manager
410-744-2300
jyoon@rcars.com
Janelle Yoon joined the Russel team in 2008, and is a valued member of our finance department. Janelle has extensive experience in automobile sales and financing, and looks forward to helping customers with their lease and purchase needs.
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