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The Bow-Mel Chrysler Team

Click on one of the people below to find out more information.

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  • Todd Blumel
    Dealer Principal
    Todd Blumel
    250-748-8144

    Contact me: todd@bowmel.com 

    Todd likes to be an involved Dealer Principal. He can be found doing a variety of tasks around the property. He could be found cleaning snow off of vehicles, updating a computer or discussing a maintenance problem with a technician in the shop. Look for him next time you are in, he may even be the one greeting you at the door.

  • Connie Johnston
    Controller
    Connie Johnston
    250-748-8144

    Contact me: admin@bowmel.com

    Connie brings many years of experience to the controller position. Connie started her career in the office of her brother, a dealer principal, learning the workings of a major dealership from the ground up. If you have any questions, Connie will know the answer.

  • Evelyn Mattin
    Service Reception
    Evelyn Mattin
    250-748-8144

    Contact me: service@bowmel.com

    Evelyn came to BowMel in 2004 as job share with the Receptionist.  Two years later she moved to the Service department full time.  Ev is considered the " Go To" lady at the dealership. If you have any questions, this is the lady to see.

  • Andre Foksowicz
    General Sales Manager
    Andre Foksowicz
    250-748-8144

    Contact me: sales@bowmel.com
     
    BowMel is very proud to have Andre with us as our General Sales Manager. Andre has been in the auto sales industry since 1995 starting his career as a salesman on the mainland.  Andre's instincts and pleasing personality have made his move to management a natural progression. Be sure to drop by and say hello next time you are in the area.

  • Roger Morgan
    Pre Owned Sales Manager
    Roger Morgan
    250-748-8144

    Contact me: roger@bowmel.com
      
    Roger has come to BowMel with many years of sales experience. He has taken the reins of managing the pre-owned vehicle department. Roger's extensive knowledge of customer care and retailing know-how are what is needed to continue to make BowMel the used truck and car center of our beautiful valley. Be sure to look for Roger next time you are in the area, come in say 'hi' and have a cup of coffee.

  • Craig Olson
    Financial Services Manager
    Craig Olson
    250-748-8144

    Contact me: finance@bowmel.com

    We are very proud to welcome Craig to our front office. Craig comes to us bringing with him a wealth of experience in both the domestic and import markets. His many years in the auto industry include sales, sales management and financial services. Craig is a family man with a beautiful wife and two wonderful children. He looks forward to helping all of Bow-Mel's clients get the best finance terms and coverages possible for their new and preowned vehicle purchases. 

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  • Barb Olender
    Receptionist
    Barb Olender
    250-748-8144

    Contact me: sales@bowmel.com

    Barb has overseen the reception duties at BowMel since 1993. Barb always has a cheery greeting and big smile for everyone that enters the building or calls. She now job shares with Brenda so she can have more time for her volunteer work with youth sports and school activities.

  • Brenda Shelton
    Receptionist
    Brenda Shelton
    250-748-8144

    Contact me: sales@bowmel.com

    Brenda came to BowMel in 2008 to job share the Receptionist position. Brenda has many years of customer service to her credit from her banking and retail career experience. One of the pleasant and cheerful voices that will greet you when you call BowMel Chrysler.

  • Allan Graham
    Sales Executive
    Allan Graham
    250-748-8144

    Contact me: sales@bowmel.com

    Allan brings his cheerful and pleasant manner to the sales floor. He has slowly built up a broad customer base here at Bow-Mel through his continued efforts with us. Al has many years in the customer service line of work and will do his best to make sure your buying experience is the best in the entire Cowichan Valley, if not all of Vancouver Island. 

  • Gerry Varadi
    Sales Executive
    Gerry Varadi
    250-510-7513

    Contact me: varadi.gerry@gmail.com

    A new face on the sales floor. Gerry has recently relocated from the Okanagan to Duncan and we are pleased that he chose to join the BowMel Sales team. Gerry brings many years of sales experience to the group and many of those years with the entire Chrysler lineup of vehicles. Be sure to drop in for a coffee and say hello.

  • Luke Cross
    Sales Executive
    Luke Cross
    250 510 4412

    Contact me: l.j.cross80@gmail.com 

  • Barry Davis
    Sales Executive
    Barry Davis
    250 748 8144

    Contact me: sales@bowmel.com 

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  • Jill Brewer
    Sales Executive
    Jill Brewer
    250-748-8144

    Contact me : sales@bowmel.com

    We are proud to welcome Jill to our sales staff. She has been in the auto industry in the Valley for a while now and is happy to greet her many customers at her new location. Be sure to drop by and say hello and maybe have a coffee. Jill would be thrilled to show you the Dodge/Ram/Jeep/Chrysler lineup.

  • Tom Johnsen
    Customer Care Specialist
    Tom Johnsen
    250-748-8144

    Contact me:   tomjohnsen.bowmelchrysler@contactdealer.com
     
    Tom has returned to us but this time his special talents with people are put to a better use. Tom is now dealing post sales. Tom is the 'go to' guy for all things after our customers have made their decision to purchase. Need help with towing capacities? How to set the radio/clock? How do I set the memory on my seats? Tom is the man to speak to. Tom's amazing product knowledge will enable him to answer any and all questions about any Dodge, Ram, Chrysler or Jeep vehicle. Still the 'Radio Man' so be sure to drop by and say hello.

  • Ken Hill
    Parts Manager
    Ken Hill
    250-748-8144

    Contact me: parts@bowmel.com 
     
    Ken has been in automotive parts since 1978. He started his career at a Chrysler dealership in Edmonton. In 2000 Ken moved to Duncan to manage the parts department and share his vast knowledge with his customers. If you have any questions, Ken will have the answer for you.

  • Eric Fawcus
    Parts Specialist
    Eric Fawcus
    250-748-8144

    Contact me: parts@bowmel.com
      
    Eric has been at BowMel since 1978, starting as an apprentice technician. After completing that career, Eric decided to move to the parts department in 2005. Eric will be happy to investigate any parts question you may have and does his best to have his customers leave the dealership smiling.

  • Will Taylor
    Service Manager
    Will Taylor
    250-748-8144

    Contact me: warranty@bowmel.com
     
    Will came to BowMel in 2007, bringing 33 years of experience in the auto service field. Will has worked his way through all aspects of the service department starting with washing cars back in 1976. Will takes great pride in providing excellent customer service and this is reflected in his being awarded a Black Tie Award for excellence in customer service for 2010. Will is originally from Victoria and brought his family here in 2007. Will is passionate about cars, having some background in local drag racing where he won the championship for Street Class in 1997.  He has fine tuned  his department to accommodate all of our customer's needs. Will's ready smile and great enthusiasm can be found all around the service department as he keeps involved daily with what is going on.

  • Murray Bossons
    Tower Operator
    Murray Bossons
    250-748-8144

    Contact me: service@bowmel.com
     
    Murray's working life has been in the automotive industry. For the last 21 years, 8 of that at BowMel, Murray has served his customers with a willing attitude and ready smile. If you are having a problem, Murray is the man to see.

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  • Chris Miller
    Service Advisor
    Chris Miller
    250-748-8144

    Contact me: service@bowmel.com 

    Chris has been in the automotive game since birth. Chris's father was once the owner of City Service Garage, an early Ford dealership in the Cowichan Valley. Chris has ventured into many fields in his working life but has found that his roots in automotive were his true calling. Stop by, have a coffee and take a walk down memory lane with Chris while your vehicle is in for servicing.

  • Frank Fleurry
    Service Technician
    Frank Fleurry
    250-748-8144


    Contact me: service@bowmel.com
     
     
    Frank is one of the new faces in our service department. Frank had his own business for many years but the long hours and added pressures finally convinced him to come to a dealership. Frank's extensive experience with all makes of vehicles makes him a valuable asset to our tech crew.

  • Dale Pearson
    Service Technician
    Dale Pearson
    250-748-8144

    Contact me: service@bowmel.com 
     
    Dale has spent the last 25 years of his life in automotive repair. We are fortunate that since 1992 he has called BowMel home. Dale is always eager to learn new things and has completed the technical courses for maintenance of hybrid vehicles. If you are in the market for a new hybrid, you can be confident that we have the staff trained to look after your vehicle.

  • Kyle Rainone
    Service Technician
    Kyle Rainone
    250-748-8144

    Contact me: service@bowmel.com
     
    Kyle has over 11 years experience in the automotive service industry. He has expertise in repairing a variety of vehicles including cars, trucks, motorhomes and trailers. He is committed to helping you with any and all of your automotive needs. He values our customers' business and strives to exceed expectations. He works hard and treats every vehicle with care and respect as if it were his own. Kyle has fine attention to detail and specializes in ambulance service. In his spare time, Kyle enjoys working on his collector cars, his boats and his music. He looks forward to providing you with excellent service.

  • Blair Cauchie
    Technician
    Blair Cauchie
    250-748-8144

    Contact me: service@bowmel.com
     
    Another new face in the service bays. Blair comes from a family of  'Car Guys'. His family has been in the business for many years so vehicles and their maintenance requirements run deep in his veins. If you are looking for quality maintenance, Blair is your guy.

  • Kodi Sherwood
    Lube Specialist
    Kodi Sherwood
    250-748-8144

    Contact me: service@bowmel.com

    Kodi is just getting into the technician field. Having completed his post high school training at VIU, we are glad to welcome him to the shop bays. Kodi is anxious to learn and will no doubt have his head under any hood to learn from the pros.

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  • Corinna Novack
    Vehicle Detail Department Supervisor
    Corinna Novack
    250-748-8144

    Contact me: service@bowmel.com

    Corinna has come back to Bowmel and we are thrilled to have her. After a couple of years with a local car rental company where she was responsible for the vehicle care, we now have her back to look after our detail department. Corinna is excited to be instrumental in getting our new service off to a good start. Corinna and her little girl, Bailey, can be seen at the local rugby field cheering on Bailey's mini rugby team. 

  • Cory Wight
    Vehicle Detail Assistant
    Cory Wight
    250-748-8144

    Contact me: sales@bowmel.com
     
    Cory has come back to us after a brief stint pursuing other ventures. He has found the being involed heavily in the auto industry truly fits his talents and strengths. He is the man to see about all your vehicle cosmetics concerns. From the best exterior vehicle treatments available to a top notch interior cleaning, Cory has the answers.

  • Duffy Francis
    Vehicle Detail Department
    Duffy Francis
    250 748 8144

    Contact me: service@bowmel.com 

  • Logan Eastman
    Vehicle Detail Department
    Logan Eastman
    250 748 8144

    Contact me: service@bowmel.com 

  • Jessica DeBoice
    Vehicle Detail Department
    Jessica DeBoice
    250 748 8144

    Contact me: service@bowmel.com