Tim Connelly- General Manager

Tim Connelly is the General Manager of our Main Street operations of BMW—MINI, and Pre-owned. Tim is also a Senior Manager of the Towne Automotive Group. He began his career in cars with Towne Auto in 1988……working in Sales and then MGT. Tim is a graduate of Canisius College and has a degree in Business Management from Canisius. Tim enjoys the BMW and MINI product enthusiastically and always says “We have the BEST customers in WNY”.  His motto is “to operate as if there are three BMW—MINI dealers next door”……..”Treat the customer right, and the bottom line stays viable and healthy”, “We then can attract the best employees to take care of our valuable customers!”

Tim enjoys sailing---both cruising and racing, gourmet cooking, golf, skiing, and snowmobiling.

Phone: 716-505-2100 X408 or tconnelly@towneauto.com

Chuck Skillin- BMW Sales Manager

Originally from Portland, Maine, Chuck found a new home with the Towne Automotive group in January of 1991.  He has been with Towne’s BMW center since 2007.  When not at work, Chuck enjoys playing and watching sports, traveling and spending time with family and friends.

Hours: Mon 9am-9pm, Tues 9am-5pm, Thurs 12pm-9pm, Fri 9am-6pm, Sat 9am-5pm
Phone: 716-505-2100 X407 or cskillin@towneauto.com

Dan Singer- Pre-Owned Sales Manager

Dan has been with Towne BMW since 2002. He is a retired New York State Trooper and resides in Clarence with his wife and three daughters.

Hours: Mon 9am-9pm, Tues 12pm-9pm, Wed 9am-6pm, Thurs 9am-6pm, Sat 9am-5pm
Phone: 716-505-2100 X405 or dsinger@towneauto.com

Monica Fisher – Client Advisor/Administrative Assistant

Monica has been with Towne BMW MINI since 1999.  Originally from Rochester, she started as a Client Advisor when she moved to Orchard Park.  Monica loves traveling with her husband, shopping in NYC and her dog Bijou.

Hours: Mon & Tues 9am-5pm, Thurs & Fri 9am-6pm, Sat (by appt)
Phone: 716-505-2100 X401 or mfisher@towneauto.com

Dana Sargent- E- marketing Specialist/Notary/Greeter

Dana has been with Towne BMW since November 2011. She has a career history in banking and has found Towne BMW to be a rewarding career path. Dana enjoys traveling, music and art festivals, community/social events, shopping and trying new things.

Hours: Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri & Sat 9am-5pm
Phone: 716-505-2100 X473 or dsargent@towneauto.com

Rich Singer- Client Advisor

Rich Singer joined Towne BMW in May, 2001. He brings over 35 years of automotive sales and management experience to the BMW team. His achievements include Sales Manager of the Year for 3 consecutive years with Pontiac, The Chairman’s Award, Ford Motor Company’s most prestigious customer service award, and Ford Motor Company’s Blue Oval Certification, the modern standard for sales and service excellence. While with BMW, he has received the SME 2003 Distinguished Sales & Marketing award, and has earned Profiles in Achievements’ Honors level each year. Rich resides in Williamsville, New York with his wife and has four children.

Dennis Merrick- Client Advisor

Dennis has been with Towne BMW since 2007 and has been in the car business since 2001.  He specializes in finding you the right pre-owned vehicle, BMW or otherwise, that fits your needs.   Dennis lives in Hamburg with his wife, Nadine and his two sons - Emmett and Daimhin.  He looks forward to finding you the perfect vehicle and to working with you after the sale.

Hours: Mon 9am-6pm, Tues 9am-9pm, Wed 9am-6pm, Fri 9am-6pm
Phone: 716-505-2100 X434 or dmerrick@towneauto.com

Annmarie Basile- Client Advisor/Notary

Annmarie has 10 years’ experience as a Client Advisor for Towne BMW/MINI and resides in Clarence with her family. If you are on a quest for a New or Certified BMW, Annmarie will provide premium service during your ownership period.

"I'm a great believer in luck, and I find the harder I work the more of it I have."
Thomas Jefferson

Hours: Mon, Tues, & Fri 9am-5pm, Wed- Off, Thurs 9am-8pm, Sat. 9-5 (By appt)
Phone: (716) 505-2109 X419 abasile@towneauto.com

Doug Rosen- Client Advisor

Doug started with the Towne Automotive group in February of 1999 beginning at the AutoChoice franchise—then moved to the new MINI franchise to be their inaugural sales manager in late 2001, and finally settled into his current position at the BMW dealership in 2002. He will make your BMW buying experience a memorable one from start to finish, assisting you though the entire process in a smooth and easy manner.

Hours: Mon 9am-9pm, Tues 12pm-9pm, Wed 9am-5pm, Fri 9am-6pm, Sat 9am-5pm
Phone: 716-505-2100 X427 or drosen@towneauto.com

Randy Toth- Client Advisor

Randy has been in the luxury automotive business here in Western New York for over 20 years. In 1999, he began his career with Towne BMW.

“I’ve had the pleasure of representing what most enthusiasts believe to be the best automobile in the luxury segment and BMW continues to outdo itself every year with more efficient, more powerful and better built cars for us to drive.”- Randy

“If I can assist you in any way with your next purchase or perhaps you just have a couple of questions, please don’t hesitate to contact me.”

Hours: Mon 9am-5pm, Tues 9am-9pm, Thurs 12pm-9pm, Fri 9am-6pm, Sat 9am-5pm
Phone: 716-505-2100 X404 or rtoth@towneauto.com

Dave Cochi- Client Advisor

Dave has been with Towne BMW since 1987. When Dave isn’t selling cars he can be found working out, camping and also working on his Victorian home in Buffalo.

Hours: Mon 9am-9pm, Tues 9am-5pm, Wed 9am-6pm, Thurs 12pm-9pm, Sat 9am-5pm
Phone:  716-505-2100 X406 or dcochi@towneauto.com

Jerry Knapp- Client Advisor

Jerry started with Towne BMW in 2004. He has been in the car business since he was 16 years old and is a member of classic and exotic car clubs. He is in to motorcycles, boats and anything with a motor! Jerry resides in Williamsville with his son Steven.

“I give personal attention to your car buying experience that continues after the sale.” - Jerry

Hours: Mon 9am-9pm, Wed 9am-6pm, Thurs 9am-9pm, Fri 12pm-5pm, Sat 9am-5pm
Phone: 716-505-2100 X430 or jknapp@towneauto.com

Marc Minnick- Client Advisor

Marc came on board with the Towne BMW group in August 2011. He brings many years of experience and knowledge to each client. Marc says, “I can honestly say I bring the best car to the consumer at Towne BMW.” On the personal side, he has been married to his wonderful wife for 34 years and has 2 grown daughters, Kiersten and Krystal.

Dan Ives- Pre-Owned Client Advisor

Dan joined the Towne team in 2002. Dan prides himself in operating by the ?Golden Rule? Treat others the way you would like to be treated...?

Dan lives in Alden with his wife Ruth. He enjoys boating, motorcycling, golf, traveling and spending time with his family.

Trish Jeffery- Finance Director

Trish has been with Towne Auto since 1994. She started with BMW as finance director in 2006. She resides in Lake View with her family.

Hours: Mon 9am-7pm, Tues 9am-6pm, Wed 9am-12pm, Thurs 9am-6pm, Fri 9am-6pm
Phone: 716-505-2100 X403 or tjeffery@towneauto.com

Alissa Suzano – Finance Assistant

Alissa has been with Towne BMW since 2007. She started as receptionist and has worked her way from there to title clerk and financial assistant! Alissa enjoys spending time with her husband and two boys. 

Hours: Mon 9am-6pm, Tues 9am-8pm, Wed 9am-6pm, Thurs 9am-6pm, Fri 9am-6pm
Phone: 716-505-2100 X429 or asuzano@towneauto.com

Barb Druzbik- Finance Assistant

Barb has been with Towne since 1989. She started in aftermarket sales in 1994 and has been one of Towne BMW’s financial assistants since 1999. Barb is a long time resident of Lackawanna, NY. 

Hours: Thurs 12pm-9pm, Sat 9am-5pm 

Lindsay Olewniczak- Title Clerk

Lindsay has been with Towne since 2007. She started as the receptionist and is now the Title Clerk. She lives in Cheektowaga and enjoys spending time with her husband and family.

Hours: Mon & Fri 9am-5pm, Tues & Thurs 9am-4pm, Wed 9am-3pm
Phone: 716-505-2100 X428 or lstotz@towneauto.com

Laurie Connor- Evening Receptionist

Laurie started with Towne BMW in April 2013. She currently resides in East Amherst. During her free time, Laurie enjoys gardening and travel.

Hours: Mon 4pm-9pm, Tues 4pm-9pm, Thurs 4pm-9pm, Sat 8am-5pm
Phone: 716-505-2100 or bmwreceptionist@towneauto.com

Jessica Krouse - Receptionist

Jessica started with Towne in September 2012. She currently resides in Lancaster and recently studied social work at the University of Brockport.

Hours: Mon 8am-4pm, Tues 8am-4pm, Wed 8am-6pm, Thurs 8am-4pm, Fri 8am-6pm
Phone: 716-505-2100 or bmwreceptionist@towneauto.com

Art Mullen- Service Manager

Art started with Towne BMW in 1986 and has been in the service department since 1989. He lives in Cheektowaga with his beautiful wife Tammie and son Brian. He also has a daughter named Brandi who lives in Depew.

Phone: 716-505-2100 X413 or amullen@towneauto.com

Ali Wurster- Service Consultant

Ali started here at Towne BMW in September of 2011. She is a college graduate of SUNY Brockport and majored in History with minors in Art History and English.
As the BMW Service Appointment Coordinator, Ali is happy to help you in any way with your service needs.

Phone: 716-505-2100 X459 or awurster@towneauto.com

Adam Orzechowski- Service Advisor

Adam started with Towne BMW in 1998. When Adam is not at work he is furthering his education in college with evening classes. In addition to his interest in cars, he also enjoys anything in regards to computer technology.

Phone: 716-505-2100 X412 or adamo@towneauto.com 

Carl Argentieri- Service Advisor

Carl joined Towne BMW in September 2011 as a client care advisor. He is a graduate from Ohio Tech. Carl resides in Wheatfield and his hobbies include drag racing and playing hockey.

Phone: 716-505-2100 X411 or cargentieri@towneauto.com

Bill Graesser- Service Advisor

Bill started with Towne in 2010. He has been in the car business for over 30 years. Bill resides in Amherst.

Phone: 716-505-2100 X443 or wgraesser@towneauto.com

Tom Antoniadis- Service Director

Tom has been with Towne since 1982. Tom has two grown children and resides in Grand Island with his lovely wife Karen and their two dogs Milo and Lily. When Tom is not at work he enjoys bowling and boating.

Phone: 716-505-2100 X436 or tantoniadis@towneauto.com

Andy Ucci- Retail/Parts

Andy started with the Towne organization at the end of 1981 and has been with BMW since 2003. It was through BMW that Andy met his beautiful wife Kimberly who is the BMW bookkeeper. They live in Springville with their two sons Ryan and Tyler, both of which are involved in soccer, baseball and football. Kim and Andy both play an active role with their children as coaches for these teams!

Phone: 716-505-2100 X415 or aucci@towneauto.com

Nate Koss- Pre-Owned Internet Sales