Our Staff
Shaun Lees
General Manager - Ferry Rd & Helensvale
How many years’ experience in the Auto Industry?
21 years.
How many years have you worked for von Bibra & what position/s have you held?
7 years with von Bibra.
1 year - Group Trainer
3 years - General Manager (Tweed)
3 years - General Manager
Who did you previously work for and what was your role there?
9 years at Motorama as a Holden Sales Consultant, HSV Specialist and Sales Manager.
Where did you grow up?
Born Frankston Victoria, moved to Northern NSW at age 2. Lived in Ballina & Lennox Heads until High School. Finished school on the Gold Coast & have worked between Brisbane & the Gold Coast.
Favourite quote or best piece of advice given to you?
'Always leave everyone in a better position than when you found them' & 'Always operate at Level 10'
Tony McKenna
GENERAL SALES MANAGER – FERRY RD
How many years’ experience in the Auto Industry?
30 years, all with von Bibra.
How many years have you worked for von Bibra & what position/s have you held?
Over 30 years I have had many positions with von Bibra - Mechanic, Reconditioning Manager, Salesperson, General Manager, New car Manager, Sales Manager and General Sales Manager.
Who did you previously work for and what was your role there?
I have not worked for anyone else.
Where did you grow up?
Ulverstone Tasmania.
Favourite quote or best piece of advice given to you?
'Ability - is what you are capable of.
Motivation – gets you doing it.
Attitude – determines how well you do it.
Habit – will keep you doing it.'
RICKY SHARP
CITROEN SALES MANAGER - FERRY ROAD
How many years’ experience in the Auto Industry?
3 Years
How many years have you worked for von Bibra & what position/s have you held?
I have worked for von Bibra the entire time in automotive. I started out as a Subaru Salesperson Trainee then moved into Sales Manager role and am now Citroen Sales Manager of Ferry Road.
What do you love most about your job?
I genuinely love every aspect of my career here at von Bibra. I started my position at von Bibra with a mission to help as many customers as possible get into one of the best vehicles on Australian Roads. I love that I work in a customer service based industry, I love the relationships I have with my customers and colleagues, I love working for a family owned and operated business and I genuinely love the product I work in.
Where did you grow up?
I grew up in Kempsey, NSW
Favourite quote or best piece of advice given to you?
“Today won’t repeat it’s self, so make sure you make every moment of it”