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- Hayden Reynolds
- General Manager and Owner/Principal
- Hayden@Reynolds1859.com
- (860) 434-0028
G. Hayden Reynolds, Jr., GM and Owner/Principal believes successful customer relationships start with forthright communication and genuine interest in customers' needs and desires. He wants Reynolds' customers to be happy, he wants them to win, and he tailors the company's sales and marketing strategies to this purpose.
A University of Connecticut graduate with a degree in business administration, Hayden joined the business in 1995 in auto sales and over time grown into his position of today. Affable, respectful and animated, he's ardent about his work and infuses all the Reynolds team with his enthusiasm.
Hayden is also passionate about the history, future and preservation of the Connecticut River, known for its beautiful vistas and teeming wildlife. He serves on the Connecticut River Museum's Board of Trustees.
Hayden lives in Lyme with his wife, Emily, Daughters, Lillian, Charlotte and Tess and Golden Retrievers, Hudson, Buddy and Cutter, whom you might get the chance to meet in the Subaru Showroom. He enjoys the outdoors and when not working is likely bow hunting, fishing or boating on the CT river and Long Island Sound.
- Kathryn Wayland
- CEO and Controller
- kathryn@reynolds1859.com
- (860) 434-0028
- Kathryn Reynolds Wayland, vice president and controller knows customers by name, enjoys sharing stories with them and making them feel at home. She's proud of the Reynolds' history and believes impeccable customer service is the key to its 150-plus years of growth and achievement. In 1995, Kathryn graduated from Cornell University with a B.S. in landscape horticulture and she spent several years afterwards honing her skills. She joined the company in 1999 as a Subaru service department advisor. Kathryn moved into her present position in 2001 and thrives on fostering a strong work ethic among the Reynolds team and building strong relationships with customers. Currently, she is a committee member of Troop 26 Boy Scouts, as well as, a member of the Board of Finance for the town of Lyme. She lives in Lyme, Connecticut with her husband, Mark, and their children, Laura Lee and Ted. They have fun touring in their restored 1926 Model T Ford and spending summer weekends on Tedlee, their 1965 Lyman sleeper.
- Nora A. Walters
- General Sales Manager
- Nora@Reynolds1859.com
- (860) 434-0028 Ext 210
Nora Walters,General Sales Manager, has been in the Automotive Industry for over 30 years. She was born and raised in Connecticut. Growing up, she spent many of her summers at her family's cottage by the shore in Guilford.
Loving this area is what brought her to the Shore line to live. Now residing in East Lyme with her husband Clayton, boys Jack, Maxwell and Mason, bonus daughter Addison, as well as, their German Shepherd Bodie and Mini Goldendoodle Lily (coming soon 2/27/22). Clayton's older children are successfully living their dreams. Amanda in Boston and James in East Lyme with his wife.In her spare time she enjoys the beach, reading, boating, gardening and spending time with her family.
- Charlie Mannix
- Sales Manager
- charlie@reynolds1859.com
- 8604340028 Ext 214
Charlie came to Reynolds' Subaru with the new building in 2018 and has spent his life in the car business. He lives in Madison with his wife, Erin and their four children, Emma, Charlie III, Eloise, and crazy Helen. Life isn't crazy enough, so they all enjoy playing with their 3-year-old Bichon, Ollie and are all very excited for a new puppy coming in the summer!
- Don Metivier
- Business Manager
- don@reynolds1859.com
- 8604340028 Ext 216
Don, business manager, has been living in Waterford CT his entire life. Living in Waterford and married to his longtime best friend, Valerie. Don and Valerie had been through school together since kindergarten. They have known each other since they were 5 years old. Raising 2 kids, Chandler who has recently started his first year in high school and Ada, she is in her 2nd year in middle school. Don also has a small yorkie, Reese who is 3 years old.
Don has grown up in the auto industry. He started washing cars at the age of 10 on Saturdays. When he started selling cars, it was at a new car store in 1995 in Norwich CT and has learned every aspect of a dealership. He has moved up through the "ranks" from a salesperson to a general manager and everything in between. Don prides himself on customer service. He would rather make friends with customers rather than "just selling cars". He was mentored by his hero & best friend, his father, Mike who had worked more than 45 years in the car business.
Since Don has started at Reynolds, he can't believe that he hadn't started here 20 years ago. The true story of a family owned and operated business. The Reynolds family goes above and beyond to make their employees feel valued and appreciated and most of all "part of the family".
- Keith Nye
- Business Manager
- keithn@reynolds1859.com
- 8604340028 Ext 203
Keith has been working in the car business serving New London and Windham County for 17 years. He is from Sprague where he has been raising his two children, Kevin and Brianna with his wife Bianka. Outside of work is all about family time and building memories. They enjoy hiking, camping, fishing and soccer.
- Logan
- Greeter-Emeritus
Logan passed away peacefully at home with Hayden and his girls Labor Day weekend 2020.
We love him dearly and will miss him.
- Hudson & Cutter
- Greeters
- Sandy Spencer
- Certified Sales Consultant
- Sandy@Reynolds1859.com
- (860) 434-0028 Ext. 205
After fifteen years in a dental career, Sandy felt compelled to switch gears. With her infectious smile and love of people she decided to try her hand at auto sales. Now, with over ten years experience, she is as enthusiastic about her job as she was when she first started! Sandy grew up in Clinton, and spent most of her life living on the shoreline. In her spare time she enjoys cooking, exercising, sports, the beach, and just spending time with family and friends.
- Bobbi Anne Ward
- Certified Sales Consultant
- Bobbi@Reynolds1859.com
- (860) 434-0028 Ext. 207
Bobbi-Anne also known as Bobbi, joined our Subaru sales team in February 2014. Her love for cars and people makes for the perfect fit. Originally from Waterford, she currently lives in Lyme, CT with her blended family; including their beloved Labradors Merry and McGee. Having a tight knit family throughout Connecticut keeps her busy. When she isn't busy, she enjoys spending time with her husband Ray, fishing, camping, and finishing home improvement projects. Stop in and chat with Bobbi!
- Jim Lockhart
- Certified Sales Consultant
- Jim@Reynolds1859.com
- (860) 434-0028 Ext. 213
Jim joined the Reynolds' team in 2015 after 20+ years in outdoor industry with Eastern Mountain Sports, and North Cove Outfitters. He is a Subaru enthusiast from way back having purchased his first Subaru used in 1984!
Jim lives in Colchester with his Australian cattle dog Koda. He is an avid outdoorsman, spending his free time running, cycling, hiking, snowboarding and hanging out with his 22 year old son, Haydon. He also enjoys traveling, cooking, and homebrewing.
- Jen Segal
- Certified Sales Consultant
- jen@reynolds1859.com
- 8604340028 Ext 232
Jen lives in East Lyme and has one daughter, Lila. She has been in the auto industry for a number of years. She loves to run and has been to Las Vegas this past year to run a marathon. If you ever need a suggestion for a book, just ask Jen, as she is also an avid reader!
- Chris Rooke
- Certified Sales Consultant
- Chrisr@reynolds1859.com
- 8604340028 Ext 204
Chris joined the Reynolds' team in 2018 coming from the retail food industry and has past experience in real estate, investment banking, and spent several years as a gourmet pizza chef. Customer service and satisfaction is #1 in his book. Chris is also a lover of cars and has owned a total of 26 different vehicles including 5 Subaru's, of course! In his spare time Chris enjoys doing projects for friends and family and boating on Long Island Sound. He also dabbles with oil on canvas painting of the ocean and landscapes.
- Keith Sikora
- Subaru Service Manager
- keith@reynolds1859.com
- (860) 434-0028 Ext. 220
Keith brings over eight years of service experience to our Subaru Service Team. He is completely committed to keeping your customer satisfaction rating at 100%. He is always smiling, happy to see you and happy to serve you. His honesty, reliability and integrity completely encompass the Reynolds' philosophy. In his free time, Keith and his son Ryan can be found fishing and playing sports.
- Bryan Manchester
- Service Advisor
- bryanm@reynolds1859.com
- 860.434.0028 Ext 228
Bryan, originally from our local community of Old Lyme, now resides in Mystic, CT. He has proven himself to be a wonderful asset to Reynolds' by running the express service center, cutting down the time of services significantly and recently promoted to service advisor.
An alum of Three Rivers Community College, Bryan enjoys spending his free time problem solving, visiting new places with friends and family, doing jiu-jitsu and MMA.
- Jim Wilkos
- Service Advisor
- service2@reynolds1859.com
- 860-434-0028 Ext 221
Jim lives in nearby Old Saybrook and is an all around car guy who has been in the automotive industry for over 30 years. When not working he can be found enjoying the great outdoors. He is an avid hiker, adventure race competitor, motorcyclist, and loves boating the CT River & LI Sound.
- Max Griggs
- Express Service Writer
- express@reynolds1859.com
- 860-434-0028 X223
- Rodney Albert
- Foreman-Subaru Master Certified Technician
Rodney has an impressive twenty-five years of experience as a Subaru technician. He is married with four children, and has a love for baking, German Shepherds, and remote-control cars.
- Juan Yacumal
- Auto Detailer
- Matt Venetianer
- Subaru Certified Technician
Matt joined the Reynolds' team in 2012 as an Automotive Service Technician. Matt trained at the Porter & Chester Technical Institute, majoring in Automotive Technology. After 14 years of experience with Saab, he joined the Reynolds' team. Since joining our state of the art repair facility, Matt has been committed to continue with his training and education and has become fully Subaru Certified. He grew up on the CT Shoreline and resides locally. During his free time he can most often be found with his family.
- Mead Close
- Subaru Technician
- Christopher Solovei
- Subaru Technician
- Michael Peckham
- Subaru Express Technician
- Kenneth Kirkup
- Subaru Technician
- Kevin Hawley
- Subaru Technician
Kevin loves working with cars, which makes him a perfect fit here at Reynolds' Subaru.
- Ryan De Anunciacao
- Subaru Express Technician
- Luke Hoffman
- Express Service Tech
- Spencer Harvey
- Subaru Express Technician
Outside of his career here at Reynolds' Subaru, Spencer likes to go fishing.
- Ronan Phimister
- Subaru Express Technician
- Don Berry
- Subaru Express Technician
Don, born and raised in nearby Norwich, CT, has been around cars for most of his life. His affinity for all things automotive makes him a great addition to the Reynolds' team. In his free time, Don enjoys to spend time with his family, go hiking, and go to the beach
- Monica Mills
- Parts Manager
- monica@reynolds1859.com
- 8604340028 Ext 227
Bringing seven years' experience in the used auto industry, Monica joined our team as a Parts Advisor. Once Marty announced his retirement she quickly transitioned from advisor to Manager. Monica has two daughters, a grandson and a granddaughter on the way. Often you might see Monica out dining with her grandson, whom has a fetish for seafood! She also enjoys anything outdoors, from a long hike to an exhilarating motorcycle ride. Monica also embraces our Love Promise in her daily life, often cooking for those left fortunate and donating her time and talent to help anyone in need.
- Dreamoritza Shrader
- Parts Advisor
Dreamoritza has an interest in classic automobiles as well as photography.
- Anaia Oquendo
- Parts Advisor
- Jessica Legein
- Accounting
- acct@reynolds1859.com
- 860.434.0028 ext 211
Jessica graduated from Lyme-Old Lyme High School and her family owned the beloved Hallmarks ice cream shop. She has a pup named Baxter who loves to cuddle and eat pillows.
- Christine Carlson
- Title Clerk
- office@reynolds1859.com
- 860.434.0028 Ext 231
Christine worked in the dental field for 19 years and decided to take a chance and try something new. She made the right choice and loves working at Reynolds'. In her spare time she enjoys spending time with her husband and two dogs, Ollie and Rupert. They all love the outdoors especially in the winter.
- Ryan Aresta
- Marketing & Event Coordinator
Ryan is a recent graduate of the University of Rhode Island. Ryan's favorite shows are 30 Rock and Generation War. His favorite food is egg drop soup with fried rice. He also has a passion for video editing.
- Susan Fappiano
- Receptionist
- Nancy Meinke
- Receptionist
- Kevin Mascaro
- Lot Attendant
- Jerome Cushman
- Detail Department Manager
- detail@reynolds1859.com
- 860.434.0028
Jerome is new to the car business, but his quick learning and hard work have made him an asset to us here at Reynolds'. He enjoys making music, exercising, and reading in his free time
- Steven Hawes
- Auto Detailer
Steven truly enjoys his job here at Reynolds detailing cars. His hobbies include fishing, craft beer, and playing videogames with his friends.
- Benjamin Locke
- Detailer
- Darran Dabney
- Auto Detailer
- Sydney Doboe
- Office
- Juliet Frankenfield
- Auto Detailer
- Elias Goldberg
- Detailer
Retired
- Joe Barlow
- Retired Subaru Sales
Congrats Joe on your retirement. We are going to miss your humor.
You bring a smile to everyone you meet.Joe is enjoying his home life with his beautiful wife Linda.They enjoy spending time with there son, daughter-in-law and new granddaughter. You might see them on the golf course, camp ground or playing pickleball. Retirement never looked so good:)
- Marty Radomski
- Retired Parts Manager
- (860) 434-0028 Ext. 222
Best of luck Marty!!!! We will miss you. Retired December 2019.
Marty has been an integral part of the Reynolds' Subaru Parts & Service department for over 20 years! Marty is our Parts Manager, and somehow knows just about everyone who walks through the door, and he even knows their driving habits, mileage, and other miscellaneous information. Marty is extremely honest, hardworking, and responsible. He and his wife Molly live in Deep River, and have two children, Joe & Kevin.
- Marcia Harriman
- Retired Service Advisor
- service2@reynolds1859.com
- (860) 434-0028 Ext. 221
Marcia has retired!
Marcia joined Reynolds' Subaru as a service advisor after many years of experience in customer service. She resides in East Lyme. She has two daughters, Meredith and Joy.
Her hobbies include kayaking, cooking, editing novels, helping to organize her high school reunion every five years, and reading. She loves to travel - has explored many different countries, islands, and states.
Come in and schedule your auto service with Marcia!
- Charlie Miller
- Retired Subaru Master Certified Technician
Charlie is retired! Enjoy Charlie...we will miss you:)
Charlie is a true lover of Subaru's. His job is his hobby, he collects motorcycle and cars, and both his Subaru's have over 200k miles. He has 3 awesome kids and 5 grandchildren. He has a passion for riding bicycles and has done 5 Closer to Free rides, raising over 4,000 dollars for Yale Cancer Center.