Joseph Buzzetta Jr.
Center Operator
Howard Berliner
Sales Manager
Having joined Competition BMW in 2006, Howard brings a wealth of knowledge and experience from his 35 years in the auto industry. A native of Roslyn, Howard currently resides in Dix Hills with his wife Mary, a personal shopper at a high end clothing store in Huntington. In addition to being involved with the arts in their community, Howard and Mary are deeply committed to the Maurer Foundation as well as other charities in Cold Spring Harbor. "What I am most proud of is the level of service and commitment to customer satisfaction that resonates through every department at Competition BMW".
hberliner@competitionbmw.com
Wayne Locanthi
Parts Manager
Wayne has been with the Competition Automotive Group since 1985. Under his guidance Competition has experienced unprecedented growth in both retail and wholesale parts volume. Wayne lives in Suffolk County with his wife and children. He is involved in his community and in his spare time enjoys restoring classic cars and fishing.
wlocanthi@competitionbmw.com
Dave Metz
New Car Client Advisor
Dave has been in the automobile industry since 1973. He started by selling Volkswagens ( when they were still air-cooled )and has been with Competition Automotive Group selling BMW's since 1991. " My loyal clients and their family's make my career very rewarding." A lifelong Long Island resident, Dave spends his leisure time pursuing his passion for sailing. He is a member of the Mt.Sinai sailing association along with the BMW Car Club of America and the Porsche Club of America. Dave also has an active role in Competition Automotive's racing division.
dmetz@competitionbmw.com
Vito Latorre
New Car Client Advisor
Vito broke in to the automotive industry in 1992 and has been with Competition BMW since 1994. Vito has been one of our top producers for over 10 years and has a loyal customer base that has become accustomed to his special brand of attention to detail. Hunting, fishing and gardening are only a few of Vito's many passions that he shares with his wife and 2 children. A resident of Lake Grove, Vito's client list stretches from Montauk to Manhattan and beyond.
vlatorre@competitionbmw.com
Bob Bellucci
New Car Client Advisor
Bob grew up in West Babylon and now resides in Sound Beach with his 3 cats. He is the lead singer and plays saxophone in his band, 'Down and Dirty'. If you are lucky enough to catch him at various local clubs on the island, you are in for a treat. Bob spends his free time riding his Victory Hammer motorcycle from Southhampton to Greenport. Having started in the car business as a used car lot attendant in 1985, Bob has become one of Competition BMW's most consistant performers in customer satisfaction and lease retention.
bbellucci@competitionbmw.com
Jason Phelps
New Car Client Advisor
Jason has been with Competition BMW since 2005. He has over 10 years experience as an automotive client advisor. A Long Islander his entire life, Jason started in the automobile industry selling Dodge, Suzuki and Subaru in Port Jefferson. Jason currently resides in Southampton with his family and enjoys fishing, camping, sports and especially cars.
jphelps@competitionbmw.com
Jonathan Bottomley
New Car Client Advisor
Jonathan started his automobile career in 1997 and attributes his remarkable success to his ability to keep his clients completely satisfied. " I do not get rich from any one sale, I count on repeat business and referrals by concentrating on building customer loyalty." Jonathan spends most of his free time with his wife and two young sons. Other interests include golf, softball,football pool, bowling and volleyball." I love anything that is physically and mentally challenging." Jonathan also plays in a competitive basketball league in Nassau and Suffolk county.
jbottomley@competitionbmw.com
Darren Thomsen
Pre-Owned Client Advisor
Darren has been with Competition BMW since 2000 and is an award winning client advisor.
He was recently selected to serve on BMW's prestigious Professional Council. " One of the great aspects of serving on the Professional Council is having direct input into the growth and direction of the BMW brand"." I attribute a great deal of my success to the wonderful support that I recieve from my team at Competition BMW"." From sales, to service, to our parts department, we always put our clients first". Darren's accomplishments have enabled him and his wife Tracy to travel as a BMW contest winner to such far-off places as Paris, South Africa and Germany where he had the opportunity to drive on the famed Autobahn. Darren and his wife also own a well known hair salon in Pt. Jefferson and support many local charities.
dthomsen@competitionbmw.com
Doug Monette
Pre-Owned Client Advisor
Doug has been in the auto industry for 18 years and with Competition BMW since 2003. His interests include restoring vintage cars, bowling and cruising in his prized 1971 Camaro. A multiple 'Profiles in Achievement' award winner, Doug attributes his continued success to truly caring for his clients and always going the extra mile to get the job done.
dmonette@competitionbmw.com
Russell Cacace
Pre-Owned Client Advisor
Russell joined the Competition Automotive Group in early 2010 but he is no stranger to BMW. He spent many years with BMW on the east end and developed a strong clientele from Westhampton to Montauk. As dedicated as he is to his clients, Russell's life is not just about cars. Family comes first and Russell makes sure to spend plenty of time with his 3 children, his wife and his 'honey do' list.
rcacace@competitionbmw.com
Greg Box
Service Advisor
Greg has been in the automotive industry since 1981 and with Competittion BMW since 2003. His commitment to Competition's BMW is matched only by the desire to achieve total customer satisfaction. Greg has recieved numerous awards for CSI and is ranked among the top service advisors on Long Island. " I love my job but my true passion is living with my wife and our 2 daughters"
gbox@competitionbmw.com
Joe Deinzer
Marc Humanitzki
Philip Laccone
Rudy Alanis