802 Toyota Staff

Justin Messier is a Vermont native and Castleton University graduate that recently moved back to VT after living in Colorado. He plays for a local men's softball team and also enjoys snowboarding, disc golf, and cars. He likes any food off the BBQ and his favorite restaurant is Koto Japanese Steak House. He enjoys working at 802 Toyota because "I believe in the product I sell. Everyone is very friendly and helpful." Justin has a yellow Lab named Zoe!

Chris Relation used to be a body builder before being sidelined by injury and his past jobs include sole proprietor for Freihofer's Baking and a chef. He enjoys going to concerts and theme parks with his wife and would love to go to Disney World. His personal philosophy is 'life is not a rehearsal so enjoy every day like it's your last.' Lake George is his favorite place to travel to and, other than Vermont, he has lived in Florida and Montana. Him and his wife have a 4 year old, very spoiled cat named Nikki. He likes working at 802 Toyota because "I really enjoy helping people and genuinely care about helping them in their buying process."

Joe's favorite place to be is on top of a mountain, looking down on Vermont. He enjoys hiking, good food, gardening, working on his homestead, helping on farms, and nice people. Joe went to Spaulding High School but spent 3 years at Barre Technical School. He has a big family and he likes to live every day free and happy. If he was stranded on a deserted island he would bring a fishing pole, umbrella, & an axe. Joe has a 15-year-old pup named Amber & 25 house plants. Joe likes working at 802 Toyota because of the friendly & easy-going people, and how locally driven the company is.

James Brown grew up in Vermont, where he attended Spaulding High School. On his days off he can be found at home or at his wife's parents orchard working. He likes kayaking, hiking, BBQ's, and bonfires with the family. His favorite food is steak or lobster mac and cheese. If he were stranded on a deserted island he would bring a lighter, fishing pole & a big knife. His wife Jennifer works in our Accounting department. His son Carter lives with them and they have two German Shepherd's Cash and Girlfriend, & a 14-year-old cat named Leonard.

James likes working at 802 Toyota because they treat there employees very well and their family first atmosphere.

Jake Cohn has a BFA from The School of the Art Institute of Chicago where he was a ceramic & wood sculpture major. He taught ceramics & ran summer camps for the Chicago Park District. He has also spent time running an automated loom weaver making upholstery. He is a certified bike fitter for road & triathlon bicycle fitting & spent many years selling custom road bicycles. On his days off he enjoys driving the road less traveled, going in search of old country stores or odd ball Vermont places, snowshoeing in the winter, kayaking in the summer, or searching for bear and moose. If he were stranded on a deserted island he would bring a Leatherman deluxe tool, 2 year supply of waterproof matches, & water filtration. Jake has a black labrador retriever and likes working at 802 Toyota because of the great group of people who care about the customers' needs.

Kitty King is one cool cat. They joined the 802 Toyota sales team back in December of 2021 and loves the transparency in the way we serve our customers, changing how people connect with their next vehicle. 

Kitty is a lover of all things digital. In their free time you may find them gaming and streaming on Twitch, working on their graphic design skills or creating freehand art. Their sidekick is a fluffy feline named Shmoopy.

Paul Walsh joined 802 Toyota back in January of 2022 and has been with 802 Cars for many more years prior to that. He loves the team and people-focused atmosphere here. 

Prior to 802 Cars and 802 Toyota, Paul was a Sales and Finance manager based out of Rutland. He has also lived in Massachusetts before his inevitable return to Vermont. 

In his free time Paul likes traveling to the great outdoors or to the Bahamas for some sunshine. In his spare time, you can find Paul at the gym, riding his bike or doing anything with his partner and their 5 kids. They plan on adding a golden retriever to the family in the future. 

Paul's favorite cuisine is anything off the grill or Mulligan's Irish Pub. If he were stranded on a desert island, he would take with him a bottle of sunscreen, water and a boat for when he wants to return home. He also enjoys a good non-fiction book.

Jason Maes is an industry veteran with a unique set of skills to help you find the perfect vehicle for you. Have questions about your next vehicle? Give him a call or shoot him an email to pick his brain on what might be right for you!

Chris is no stranger to adventure. Having traveled to over 18 countries, he brings a global perspective to his work. He is passionate about snowboarding in the winter and riding his motorcycle when the roads allow. With that, he knows that the right tools and equipment are essential to performance and success and he wants to pass that on to his customers. 

Jennifer loves cars, guitars and dogs. She has surfed from sea to shining sea and jammed with gods of guitar. Her Toyota truck was stolen just days after she arrived in Los Angeles in 1986 - everybody wants one. 

Steve Kelson started his career in the automotive industry in 1996 as a lot porter and has since been in several positions on the sales side.

Phil Lord originally started at 802 Toyota on the sales team in early 2014, he made the switch to a Service Advisor in 2017 and moved onto be a Parts Consultant in 2018.

More info about Dwight coming soon!

Cole is a rising star here at 802 Toyota where he hones his skills as a Service tech. He loves showing up every day because of his kind and welcoming team. 

Cole grew up in VT and attended U32 high school before plunging headlong into the automotive world. He and his grandfather built his dream car together, an '04 WRX.

Cole lives in the shop. He spends time working racecars with his brother and grandfather and loves every minute of it. 

In October, you will find Cole celebrating Halloween to the fullest and watching horror films. He loves the rolls and cinnamon butter at Texas Roadhouse, however if he were stranded on a desert island he would surely bring the essentials, a SAT phone, flint/steel kit and a knife. 

Any other day of the week Cole can be found spending time with his family and dog, Junior.

More info about Amber will be coming soon!

Perry Fleming, a Vermont native and graduate of Whitcomb High School, has been working at 802 Toyota since 2010! He loves to spend time in Lake George, NY. His favorite season is mud season, his favorite sport is bowling, and he likes working at 802 Toyota because it comes with a great team.

Brandy Zuraw has been with 802 Toyota 2016. She loves her teammates like a second family. Brandy has been around much of the country; born in NY State, most of her family currently resides in Indiana where she grew up and went to college at Indiana State University. 

Brandy is a bookworm and fantasy enthusiast. On her days off she can be found reading The Lord of the Rings, Harry Potter, or making art with her friends.

Brandy is a lover of Mexican cuisine and frequents Julios Cantina in Montpelier! If stranded on a desert island, she would want to have with her a fire starter, hacksaw and a Lord of the Rings Book. 

She is married with 2 children and a whole bunch of animals: 2 boxers, Trinity & Watson; 3 cats Luke Leia and Luna; a python, bearded dragon and lots o' chickens!

Josh is ready, willing and able to serve you with a smile! Reach out to him if you have any questions about keeping your Toyota Road Ready!

James Dopp can be found working on his race car or racing at his favorite place, Thunder Road, on his day off. If he was stranded on a deserted island he would bring a lighter, water purifier & a gun. His favorite food is a steak from The Roadhouse. James has a wonderful girlfriend & a son that means the world to him. 

Dustin has been with 802Cars for 8 years. Starting out on our recon team, he knows a thing or two about Toyotas. He know how to make your Toyota look good and now he is here to make sure it works well.

Andrew Berg Joined 802 Toyota In spring of 2022. He is a graduate of Universal Technical Institute and Toyota T-Ten. Prior to joining our team he spent 12 years with Toyota around the country, and as a ski and bike technician in multiple Ski shops. Here, he likes the busy atmosphere and his fantastic team. 

In his personal time Andrew loves to be in the mountains, whether it be mountain biking or skiing. He also enjoys paddle sports and woodworking. 

Originally from Green Bay, WI, he has also lived in Chicago IL, Portland OR, and Rhinelander WI before moving to VT.

If he were stranded on a desert island he would want to have a knife, fire starter and a tent, in which case he may want to stay a while…

He currently resides with his partner and their three doggos.

Janet is a Norwich University graduate who has lived in Vermont almost her entire life. She also spent time living in Florida, and she's been involved in the movie theater or video movie business for most of her life! 

Janet, who says she could spend every day of her life at the beach, loves horseback riding, autumn, watching Norwich University hockey play, and a bowl of popcorn with a good movie!

Having spent over 7 years with 802Cars.com, Rebecca is a veteran in our ranks. She loves  the teamwork, camaraderie and the way the company gives back to the community.

She enjoys travel to Texas where she worked at St. Brigid's Covenant in San Antonio. Rebecca has also contributed to Vergennes Union High School, and the Town of Berlin as an Administrative whiz.She has spent time living in MA, OH, NY, Ottawa, and San Antonio TX.

Rebecca takes full advantage of living in Vermont by hiking and kayaking at the lake with her Chihuahua and Newfie. After some outdoor recreation Rebecca likes to dive into some Italian food or curl up with a book and her doggos at home.

Andrew Torro has been with 802Cars since 2016. Turning the gears in accounting, he loves the company because of how it feels like one big family, excellent career growth and opportunities for advancement. 

Andrew is a Vermont local, graduating from U-32 High School in 2013 and gaining a Graphic Design degree from CCV. He also studied at UVM and finally completed his Bachelors in Financial Accounting from NVU in 2020. Prior to arriving at 802Cars, Andrew honed his skills at VSECU. 

Andrew has lived in Florida for one part of his life but loves traveling to Old Orchard Beach in Maine with his wife and her family every year. Outside of work Andrew and his wife enjoy being with friends and playing with their dog, Nova. Andrew is also a huge basketball and tennis player and also enjoys hiking.

Pizza is the way to Andrew's heart. He loves Mr. Z's in Barre and Depot Pizza in Northfield. If he were stranded on a desert island he would bring all his basketball gear and a hoop.

Currently he and his wife live in Barre in one of the units of the apartment building that they bought together in 2021. His wife, Autumn, is a hair stylist at Posh salon in Barre, where she hopes to one day buy the business. Together, they have one little Rat Terrier named Nova and are in the process of getting a new puppy soon!

Mallory Devoid recently made her way back to her home state of Vermont after 15 years of living in Maine, Florida and Connecticut. After graduating from Essex High School and Champlain College, she has worked in automotive for Honda, Acura, Toyota and Ford. 

Mallory loves 802 Toyota because of her awesome Team and her passion for the automotive space. 

In her leisure time, Mallory loves to go to concerts, swim, hike and camp. She also fancies a good thanksgiving dinner. 

If she were stranded on a desert island, she would take with her a fire starter, tarp shelter and a rope. And maybe some luxury items like a pillow, portable speaker and sweets. She is happy to be back in VT with her son!

Jennifer's Bio Coming Soon!

Jordan's Bio Coming Soon!