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Staff

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  • Robert Rausch
    General Manager
    Robert Rausch
    (310) 515-5700

  • Dan Sorenson
    General Sales Manager
    Dan Sorenson
    (714) 863-6499

    Dan (aka "Dano") brings over 20 years of Automotive experience and 15 years of working directly with Honda to the DCH Gardena team. He carries a wealth of knowledge, brand loyalty and is always armed with a smile, joke and a fresh greeting at our showroom door. He is here virtually all the time and works hard to help you make the best buying decision for you and your family.

  • Kirk Hongpanich
    Sales Manager
    Kirk Hongpanich
    (310) 515-5700

  • Jessie Yang
    All Savers
    Jessie Yang
    (310) 515-5700

  • Syed Ala
    Sales Consultant
    Syed Ala
    (310) 218-9791

    Syed was an automotive tech for 25 years and has been a sales consultant since 2003. His expertise gives him vast knowledge of the engineering for which Honda is so well known. He is a college graduate and has an Auto Tech four year diploma as well.

  • Clark Rowlett
    Clark Rowlett

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  • Diallo Pinkard
    Sales Consultant
    Diallo Pinkard
    (310) 400-2366

    Diallo is a Gardena HS and El Camino College Graduate. He has been with Gardena Honda since 2001.

  • Eduardo Burga
    Eduardo Burga

  • Fernando Padilla
    Fernando Padilla

  • Grady Ponce
    Service Advisor
    Grady Ponce

  • Herbert Castro
    Sales Consultant
    Herbert Castro

  • Hyun Lee
    Sales Consultant
    Hyun Lee

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  • Miguel Ortiz
    Service Director
    Miguel Ortiz
    310-525-3177

    Miguel began his career at Gardena Honda as a Service Advisor in 1995. He has over 20 years experience with Honda, and has worked as a Technician and Shop Foreman. This depth of experience, combined with his passionate approach to Customer and Employee Service, have enabled Miguel to lead our Service Department to new heights of Satisfaction & Loyalty.

    Miguel enjoys spending time with family, is actively involved with his kids activities. Miguel's favorite part the business is the people, both customers and coworkers.

  • Art Jauregui
    Service Advisor
    Art Jauregui
    (310) 525-3179

  • Jae Lee
    Finance Manager
    Jae Lee
    (310) 515-5700

    Jae is here to help you choose the best financial options for your budget and needs. He has been with the Honda brand since 2001, after having been a "Dippin' Dots" franchisee, a Gallo wine salesperson and a computer IT specialist. He is a Korean immigrant in the US since 1982.

  • Kendrick Thomas
    Finance Manager
    Kendrick Thomas
    (310) 515-5700

  • Michael Bruce
    Sales Consultant
    Michael Bruce

  • Michelle Villanueva
    Compliance Manager
    Michelle Villanueva
    (310) 515-5700

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  • Nechelle Hendrix
    Client Services Manager
    Nechelle Hendrix
    (310) 525-3174

    Nechelle has over four years experience in sales. She is a graduate of Cal.State Long Beach with a B.A. in Psychology. Nechelle enjoys spending time with her family and friends. She is dedicated to helping others and providing the best customer service with a spirit of excellence.

  • Sergio Aguirre
    Client Services Manager
    Sergio Aguirre
    (310) 525-3174

  • Vince Strand
    All Savers
    Vince Strand

  • Jesse Parga
    Jesse Parga

  • Emilio Perez
    Service Advisor
    Emilio Perez

  • Victor Palacios
    Victor Palacios

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  • Norberto Heredia
    Norberto Heredia

  • Joe DeGrasse
    Joe DeGrasse

  • Edgar Vivar
    Edgar Vivar

  • Adriana Bueno
    Service Appointment Coordinator

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    (310) 525-3171

    Cheery Adriana will be glad to take your call to schedule service, rentals, shuttles or whatever else will make it convenient and take the hassle out of dropping your car off or having your car worked on while you wait.

    She enjoys spending time wth her family, especially her sisters. She is an alumni of Hamilton High School academy of music and is currently attending Cerritos College. She enjoys sports and is an LA Laker fan!

  • Kathy Golden
    Head Cashier

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    (310) 515-5700 x5507

    Kathy has been at Gardena Honda since 1983 as the service cashier. She grew up right here in Gardena. She loves dancing, singing, aerobics, dirt bikes, Harley's and boats. "LET'S GO OUTTING"

    Kathy's customers love her because she isa always happy and cheerful: "There is always an experience here at Honda!"

  • Gilbert Rodriguez
    Service Advisor

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    (310) 525-3182

    Gilbert has been a loyal staff members since 1993. He started in Parts and in 2008 decided to move outside to the fresh air of the service drive. "I enjoy helping people and always going the extra mile for our customers."

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  • Wahid Khairzada
    Sales Consultant
    Wahid Khairzada
    (310) 808-3097

    I will treat you with respect as I treat myself and my family. I am able to speak Farsi (Dari), English, Spanish, Pushto. Honda Certified Sales Consultant since 2004.