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Executives

BO MANDAL

PRESIDENT/CEO
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BO MANDAL
PRESIDENT/CEO

JOHN VALLETTA

VICE PRESIDENT
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JOHN VALLETTA
VICE PRESIDENT

LESLIE WILLIAMS

GENERAL MANAGER
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LESLIE WILLIAMS
GENERAL MANAGER

Our General Manager, Leslie Williams, is originally from Chattanooga, TN. She joined Galleria BMW for its grand opening in May of 2017! She has worked for the BMW brand for 20 fun and exciting years, and she says, “I found my passion with BMW, the last remaining wholistic, family-owned automotive company in the world. I believe the combination of performance and luxury a BMW provides is truly unique, but owning a BMW is more than driving and experiencing The Ultimate Driving Machine. It is inspiring to work with associates who genuinely care about your experience, purchase, and service after the sale.” Leslie’s inspiration comes from growing people around her and from her family. When she isn’t at work, she is spending time with her husband and four children.

BMW Ambassadors

MICHELLE LADNER

GENERAL SALES MANAGER
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MICHELLE LADNER
GENERAL SALES MANAGER

GENERAL SALES MANAGER

Michelle is from Chicago. She has been with Galleria for 5 years. She’s been in the automotive industry for 18 years and has worked in every department (accounting office, license & title, service, sales, and finance). “I love that I feel at home at Galleria BMW”, “I love that I can help people everyday”, “I get to work to get people their dream car and show them its affordable for them”. She also loves to spend time with family, dogs, and go to Sunday brunch.

DALE WILLIS

BMW Sales Manager
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DALE WILLIS
BMW Sales Manager

PRE-OWNED MANAGER

Dale Willis is our Used Car Manager. He is originally from Baytown, TX but moved to Ocean Springs in 1981. He has been working in the car business for 32 years! He enjoys meeting new people and working with our incredible staff every day. He has been married for 36 years and they have two sons, Cody and Kyle. He loves playing golf in his spare time!

MATT HUFF

BMW SALES MANAGER
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MATT HUFF
BMW SALES MANAGER

BMW SALES MANAGER

Matt is from Laurel, MS. He loves the family friendly atmosphere and learning product knowledge. He also enjoys tennis, reading, and traveling including living abroad before coming to BMW as well as learning about other cultures.

CODY BOWMAN

FINANCE MANAGER
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CODY BOWMAN
FINANCE MANAGER

FINANCE MANAGER

Cody is originally from Chattanooga, Tennessee and now currently resides in D’Iberville, MS. He joined the Galleria BMW Family in October 2017 when he decided to take a leap of faith to be a port of something bigger than himself. He began his career at Galleria BMW as a Client Advisor and grew into his current role as a Finance Manager. What he loves the most about Galleria BMW is the environment. “When I come to work, I help others achieve their goals and I have a great time doing it!”

Mandy Myers

Financial Planner
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Mandy Myers
Financial Planner

Mandy is a native of Slidell, LA and has been in the automotive industry for 13 years. Her hobbies include traveling and spending time with her family and friends. Mandy’s favorite part of her job is helping people get the car of their dreams and being a part of their experience!

ROGER HUDSON

SERVICE DIRECTOR, MASTER TECHNICIAN
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ROGER HUDSON
SERVICE DIRECTOR, MASTER TECHNICIAN

SERVICE DIRECTOR, MASTER TECHNICIAN

Our Service Manager, Roger Hudson, is from Mobile AL. He has been with BMW since 1996 and has been everything from a technician, to foreman, to service director. He enjoys meeting new people and assisting technicians diagnose problems. He has 1 son, and when he is not at work he is spending time with his family or hunting!

BILLY HERBERT

SERVICE MANAGER
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BILLY HERBERT
SERVICE MANAGER

DON OURSO

Parts Director
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DON OURSO
Parts Director

PARTS MANAGER

Don Ourso has worked for the BMW brand for many years. He enjoys being able to provide parts for customers and loves to give a great customer experience. When he isn’t at work, he enjoys spending time with his wife and family.

KATIE ZAZZARA

CENTER PERFORMANCE MANAGER
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KATIE ZAZZARA
CENTER PERFORMANCE MANAGER

CENTER PERFORMANCE MANAGER

Katie is originally from Memphis, TN. She became a Client Advisor to cultivate relationships and share her love for the drive. She is inspired and motivated by the culture that Galleria BMW instills in everyone. She has a bubbly personality with a contagious smile. When not at work you will find her hanging from her Aerial silks or at the Gym pumping that iron!

Client Advisors

AMY LANCASTER

SENIOR CLIENT ADVISOR
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AMY LANCASTER
SENIOR CLIENT ADVISOR

SENIOR CLIENT ADVISOR

Amy is proud to be apart of a team that is changing the perception of the car-buying experience. “Finding your next vehicle just got a lot more fun!”

DAN LEAHY

SENIOR CLIENT ADVISOR
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DAN LEAHY
SENIOR CLIENT ADVISOR

SENIOR CLIENT ADVISOR

Client Advisor, Dan Leahy, was born and raised in Manchester, England. He has been with the BMW brand since the summer of 2017. Dan’s favorite part of his job is demonstrating what our cars are capable of, and he always strives for customer satisfaction. When he isn’t at work he is at the gym, and you can catch him playing golf on the weekends. GGMU!

SONYA WEST

SENIOR CLIENT ADVISOR
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SONYA WEST
SENIOR CLIENT ADVISOR

SENIOR CLIENT ADVISOR

Sonya, from Mobile, Alabama, joined the Galleria team in 2017. The most enjoyable part of her job is meeting new people, making friends, and helping them find the perfect vehicle. She has two rescue dogs at home and says work is her hobby.

AUSTIN WATTS

SENIOR CLIENT ADVISOR
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AUSTIN WATTS
SENIOR CLIENT ADVISOR

SENIOR CLIENT ADVISOR

As a Senior Client Advisor at Galleria BMW, I am ALL IN when it comes to elevating customer service before and after the sale. When it comes to cultivating a relationship and making all of your automotive needs easy and seamless, I put you and our relationship first. I work alongside the automotive business’s best and brightest professionals, we can’t wait to meet you!

AVERY COOPER

Senior Client Advisor
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AVERY COOPER
Senior Client Advisor

CLIENT ADVISOR

Avery is from Gulfport. He has been with BMW for 4 years. “Galleria is not only the most state of the art facility, it is full of kind outgoing hungry people.” He loves being a BMW Client Advisor because he gets to learn about all of the technology provided and gets to deliver great customer service experience to every guest he meets.

SHANE DUSANG

SENIOR CLIENT ADVISOR
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SHANE DUSANG
SENIOR CLIENT ADVISOR

CLIENT ADVISOR

Shane grew up on the Mississippi Gulf Coast and currently lives in Biloxi, MS. He joined the Galleria BMW Family in January 2022, and quickly secured his role as a Client Advisor. What he loves most about being part of the Galleria BMW team is knowing that everyday he has the opportunity to make someone’s day special, as he provides them with a genuine, luxury BMW guest experience.

QUENTIN MEADOR

Senior Client Advisor
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QUENTIN MEADOR
Senior Client Advisor

I found Galleria BMW at 19 years old after applying at every dealership on the Gulf Coast. When no one would even take an application, Galleria gave me an interview! I met the management team and even an owner. It has been home ever since! And while the building and cars are REALLY nice, what makes it truly special is the unique environment. The smiles are genuine, and the service is phenomenal!

DAWN MATTINA

CLIENT ADVISOR
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DAWN MATTINA
CLIENT ADVISOR

CLIENT ADVISOR

Dawn is originally from Kansas and has been on the MS Gulf Coast since 1994. She loves making new friends and helping make dreams come true every day for her customers. If you want Southern Hospitality, come and see her and enjoy the experience!

JACOB MARTIN

CLIENT ADVISOR
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JACOB MARTIN
CLIENT ADVISOR

Jacob is a Gulf Coast Native from Gulfport, MS. He has been with the Galleria BMW team since 2020. Jacob enjoys working out, and his favorite part of being a client advisor is that every workday is different.

ASHTON WILLIAMS

Client Advisor
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ASHTON WILLIAMS
Client Advisor

BMW GENIUS

Ashton is from Chattanooga, TN. He is a BMW Client Advisor for Galleria BMW. He joined the team on September 6th, 2022. He loves playing Basketball, watching football, and learning more about the Automotive industry. He helped start two new departments at Galleria BMW (Podium Team, Business Development Center).

BEN SUTPHIN

Client Advisor
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BEN SUTPHIN
Client Advisor

Native to Biloxi, MS, Ben has a passion for fitness, continuous learning, and coffee. Ben has been with Galleria BMW since September 2022. “I love working for Galleria because I can be an expert to anyone in the market for a vehicle and lend a helping hand.”

Bailee Mounts

Client Advisor
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Bailee Mounts
Client Advisor

Bailee grew up along the Mississippi Gulf Coast and currently resides in Saucier, MS. She has been with Galleria since September 2022. Her favorite thing about being part of the Galleria BMW family is that she is constantly being pushed to grow! She says, “I am beyond proud to be surrounded by such powerful individuals who consistently push me to be better.” When she is not at work, she spends her time with her loved ones!

BMW Genius'

GAVIN REEVES

Center Performance Assistant
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GAVIN REEVES
Center Performance Assistant

CLIENT ADVISOR

Gavin is from Quitman, MS. He loves the passion every employee displays 24/7, BMW takes pride in it’s product/employees and that resonates deeply with Gavin’s ideals. He’s a certified student mechanic, has cooked competitively, gets motivation from smiles and enjoys practicing marksmanship.

GREG GROTE

CENTER PERFORMANCE ASSISTANT
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GREG GROTE
CENTER PERFORMANCE ASSISTANT

CENTER PERFORMANCE ASSISTANT

Greg has really chosen a great number of hobbies which make him a natural fit for his position. Anything from modifying his personal cars and researching ones he will own, to investing in camera equipment which will allow him to reach his eccentric goals. He began has a member of our service department and has worked his way to where he is now! His favorite quote is “If you still have to introduce yourself when you enter a room, you still have a long way to go.

JACOB BYRD

CENTER PERFORMANCE ASSISTANT
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JACOB BYRD
CENTER PERFORMANCE ASSISTANT

Jacob is from Hurley, MS, and has been in the auto industry for over 10 years. His love for the industry landed him at Galleria BMW – where the employees are like one big family. He has personally purchased multiple vehicles from Galleria prior to his employment, so he has first-hand experience with how well we treat our customers. 

Caleb Bergmann

Center Performance Assistant
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Caleb Bergmann
Center Performance Assistant

RYAN LIGHT

BMW Lead Genius.
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RYAN LIGHT
BMW Lead Genius.

MATTOX HART

BMW GENIUS
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MATTOX HART
BMW GENIUS

BMW GENIUS

Mattox is a BMW Genius here at Galleria BMW, working hard to make sure each client is engaged with a client advisor. He loves to meet new people and create lasting relationships to with clients. Mattox grew up working with modified cars and loves to learn everything he can about them. Mattox spends his weekends on the track and going to car shows.

Aftersales

ANDREW SAENZ

SERVICE ADVISOR
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ANDREW SAENZ
SERVICE ADVISOR

SERVICE ADVISOR

Andrew is originally from Miami, FL and is now a resident of Ocean Springs. He lives with his wife Stefanie, has 4 children, 3 in college and 1 currently in high school. He says, “The best part of my job is the great people I get to meet and help!”

Chris Veninga

Service Advisor
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