Ann Marie Clark
Dealer Principal, Owner
I am so very proud to be part of the Best Team in Nanaimo. Hopefully we will see you through our doors soon so that we may have opportunity to Make A Difference in all your automotive needs.
Ann Marie Clark
Dealer Principal, Owner
I am so very proud to be part of the Best Team in Nanaimo. Hopefully we will see you through our doors soon so that we may have opportunity to Make A Difference in all your automotive needs.
David Brockie
Operations Leader
I started in the Automobile business over 20 years ago in Northern Manitoba, Moving to Winnipeg to further my career before I discovered Vancouver Island where it didn’t snow for 6 months or hover at -40. I have been on the Island for over 4 years now and with Sunshine Mountain Ford Lincoln for that entire time. I am passionate about the car industry, the people and creating relationships with new guests. Every day is a great day in the Car business. Meet David Brockie. Dave has been with Sunshine Mountain since 2015, starting as a finance leader, then sales leader and now our newly appointed Operations Leader. In every role, Dave has always been a strong unifying part of not just the sales team, but the dealership as a whole. Dave’s biggest loves in life are his three sons, Keevan 25, Jared 23 and Adam 21. He looks forward to when they can visit from Manitoba, but always keeps in touch with them. When he talks about them, he always beams with pride and will tell you all about them, like how his oldest, Keevan, just graduated with honours in psychology from University of Manitoba. When asked for some lifestyle photos Dave admitted to having none. He’s not a selfie guy, or look at me doing this type; he’s all about other people. Ask what his favourite thing about working here at Sunshine Mountain Ford and not surprisingly he answers, “The people and the synergy of the team.” Ask anyone here and they will tell you that David Brockie is a huge part of that energy. In the mornings he can be heard as he walks in the doors and booms out, “Good morning Sunshine Mountain Ford Lincoln!” to everyone in the building. It’s why we are grateful to have him as our Operations Leader.
Robert Vanden Elsen
Service Leader
My name is Rob Vanden Elsen and I have been a part of Sunshine Mountain Ford family for 22 years. I started my career in the service department cleaning cars during the day and the technicians stalls at night. After completing my automotive apprenticeship, I then specialized in Fords training program becoming a master technician in Gas and Diesel drivability/repair. In the last few years of my technician career I earned the shop foreman role and then in 2017 I was honored when I was asked to become the Service Leader. It is both a privilege and an honor to be able to help each and every one of our guests while working alongside our amazing service team!!
Tyler Champagne
Finance and Insurance Specialist
Chris Morgan
Finance and Insurance Specialist
Rob Willoughby
Senior Sales Consultant/Lincoln Concierge
Sunshine Mountain Ford Lincoln and Ford of Canada are proud to recognize and celebrate the achievements of our 2018 Summit Achievers Troy Harder and Rob Willoughby. These exceptional individuals truly go above and beyond each day. They are part of a distinguished group from across Canada whose knowledge, skills and dedication have earned them the honour of being a top performer for 2018. We are proud to have these inspired leaders as part of our team at Vancouver Island’s #1 Ford Store and thank them for raising the bar and inspiring all of us to achieve more every day. Meet Rob Willoughby. Rob has been part of the sales team at Sunshine Mountain Ford Lincoln for just shy of 20 years. An amazing career in this industry, and it is because of his passion and beliefs. “The thing I love is that I get to work with a great bunch of guys and gals, and I love helping our guests. I’m also passionate about the product, which I genuinely believe is the best in the world. Most of all, I love the upbeat and fun atmosphere at Sunshine Mountain, and the fact that we are all part of this as a team.” Rob Emigrated with his parents and sister in 1976 from Oxford England. Interesting fact, Rob got to play at Wimbledon in the English school boy championships when he was 14. Calgary was home until he decided to make the move to Nanaimo. “Since then, our family has grown to 19! I feel blessed that I have a wonderful wife Denise, two great kids, David and Dana, and just last year, my first of what I hope to be many grandkids, Ethan.” Rob’s spare time also goes to his passions, golf and gardening. Every year Rob likes to host the sales team at his place and show of his garden and his skills on the Bar-B-Q. As well, he also has an amazing sound system he loves to entertain with. Rob is a huge audiophile and one of his first jobs was selling stereos, back in the 70s and early 80s. “I love music and have seen pretty much every great rock band in concert, to many to mention, but my favorite would be a toss-up between Led Zeppelin and Pink Floyd.”
Troy Harder
Sales Consultant
Sunshine Mountain Ford Lincoln and Ford of Canada are proud to recognize and celebrate the achievements of our 2018 Summit Achievers Troy Harder and Rob Willoughby. These exceptional individuals truly go above and beyond each day. They are part of a distinguished group from across Canada whose knowledge, skills and dedication have earned them the honour of being a top performer for 2018. We are proud to have these inspired leaders as part of our team at Vancouver Island’s #1 Ford Store and thank them for raising the bar and inspiring all of us to achieve more every day.
John Erickson
Fleet Leader
I’m a family man who enjoys the outdoors, hunting and fishing. I have been in Nanaimo since 2009 and have owned my own business’, and worked in different sales roles for most of my career. I joined the automotive industry and the Sunshine Mountain Ford Family in May of 2019. It has always been my desire and passion to serve, and fulfill the needs of my customers (guests) with honesty and integrity. No obstacle or challenge is too great to overcome. I understand business, deadlines, the value of time, and I will rise to the occasion to support you in meeting your goals. Presenting solutions, navigating the challenges, and providing service that stands out above and beyond your expectations is my goal, and that of Sunshine Mountain Ford. I look forward to meeting you soon. Sincerely John
Dave Gray
Dave has over 12 years of experience as a Product Advisor, starting with the Sunshine Mountain Family in 2012. After a brief retirement, he returned to the industry fueled by his passion for cars. A lifeling Ford enthusiast, Dave has restored and owned several vintage Mustangs and classic Fords.
Tyler Champagne
Finance and Insurance Specialist
Chris Morgan
Finance and Insurance Specialist
Robert Vanden Elsen
Service Leader
My name is Rob Vanden Elsen and I have been a part of Sunshine Mountain Ford family for 22 years. I started my career in the service department cleaning cars during the day and the technicians stalls at night. After completing my automotive apprenticeship, I then specialized in Fords training program becoming a master technician in Gas and Diesel drivability/repair. In the last few years of my technician career I earned the shop foreman role and then in 2017 I was honored when I was asked to become the Service Leader. It is both a privilege and an honor to be able to help each and every one of our guests while working alongside our amazing service team!!
Trevor
Assistant Service Leader
I have been here at Sunshine Mountain Ford since 2005. Fresh out of high school I started in the lube bay, got my apprenticeship through the ford ASSET program, and then my Red Seal Certification. I have always had a passion for working on vehicles. About 5 years into my career I decided to take the path of electronic specialist and EEC diagnosis. I find it very satisfying diagnosing vehicles, especially when it’s a hard to diagnose issue. The people I work with make the daily commute from my home in Duncan completely worth it.
Scott H
Spray Liner Tech
Scott has been with Sunshine Mountain ford for 15 years now. He started with the lot team and his great work ethic got him promoted to Lot Leader where he was for four years. He then went on to be part of the Auto Smile team, protecting people’s investments with spray-in box liners and undercoat. If you have gotten a truck from here in the past decade and loved your spray-in box liner, that’s Scott. Scott’s Grandfather, Harold, is the one who originally brought Auto Smile to Sunshine Mountain Ford. Scott’s favourite thing about working here is the camaraderie. “I love being able to joke around have fun with all of my coworkers.” Scott is a great family man. Together with His wife Aldyn, they have an adorable 3-year-old girl, Ava, and a dog, Maddie. You can tell by the pics and the way he talks about Ava, that she is daddy’s girl. He smiles and tells me, “She likes to do gardening with me and go for walks in the forest, except she calls it going into the jungle.” Scott’s excited about a new addition coming soon. Aldyn is six months pregnant with a baby boy on the way. Something that very few people know about Scott, is that he is a massive history buff. “When I was a kid in school, all the other kids were reading Thomas the train and I was checking out history books.”