Meet Our Staff
Management
Mauricio Sanchez
General Manager
Mauricio Sanchez
General Manager
About
Mauricio has been a part of the automotive industry since 2002. During his career he has been able to learn and execute almost every position at a dealership. He has always had a passion for cars in general but in 2016 he discovered his obsession when he had the opportunity to run a Porsche dealership in Connecticut. Mauricio recently relocated to Venice, Florida and is very excited to be a part of the Suncoast Porsche Team. His approach has always been simple: " Be approachable, honest and transparent" the rest will happen with hard work. He loves driving his Porsche Boxster Spyder and has a wide knowledge of the Porsche Brand and all the ins and outs of running a Porsche dealership. Stop by the showroom anytime to say hello, Mauricio looks forward to meeting you.
Charles Kyle
Sales Manager
Charles Kyle
Sales Manager
About
Charles began his career with the Sunset Automotive Group in 2004 and has since built a reputation for his ability to establish strong relationships with his clients. Charles has lived in Sarasota since 1992 and has a deep love for the local community. When he's not at work, he can often be found out on the water with his wife Chelsea, enjoying all that the Sarasota area has to offer. If you're in the area, be sure to stop in and say hi to Charles - he would be happy to chat about all things automotive, or anything else that's on your mind!
Pete Pomante
Service Manager
Pete Pomante
Service Manager
About
Pete has lived in Sarasota since 2003 and has been working with Sunset Automotive Group since 2009. Pete grew up around cars and has been in the service industry since the 80's. Outside of work Pete enjoys spending time with his family and watching sports.
Paul Zambello
Parts Department Manager
Paul Zambello
Parts Department Manager
About
Paul has been with Suncoast Porsche for over 14 years now, and has been Parts Department Manager for several years. He has over 17 years in the automotive industry. Paul enjoys tuning cars, drag racing and anything motorsports related.
Sales Department
Warren Hense
Sales Professional
Warren Hense
Sales Professional
About
Warren is a Porsche Certified Brand Ambassador and has been with Suncoast Porsche since 2013. Originally from Johannesburg, South Africa, he has always been involved with Porsche and started driving on track at Kyalami Racetrack in South Africa. Warren is a PCA National DE Instructor and likes to spend as much time as possible at various racetracks with customers and friends driving and instructing. Outside of work he enjoys spending time with his wife and three children.
Josh Zuder
Sales Professional
Josh Zuder
Sales Professional
About
Josh has been a Porsche enthusiast all his life. His passion for the Porsche brand led him to join Porsche Wyoming Valley in 2008, and now Suncoast Porsche, in 2019. How he arrived in SW Florida..... Josh originates from New Jersey and most recently NE Pennsylvania. Then in 2019, Josh found his paradise in SW Florida and could not be happier. Prior to moving to Florida, Josh recently retired from the PGA of America where he held the position as Head Golf Professional and Director of Golf at Jack Frost National G.C. Josh can now be found assisting his clients at Suncoast Porsche, and at his home office where he sells Real Estate and serves his local community. Josh also continues to manage his student housing business at Wilkes University. Josh currently resides with his wife Colleen on Manasota Key and in his spare time he enjoys golf, relaxing with friends, and boating on the Gulf of Mexico with their two furry friends, Izzy and Tucker. Josh's collection of Porsches includes a Macan S, Macan GTS, Cayenne SE Hybrid and a 911 Carrera S which is his current daily driver. If you see Josh, ask him how he fell in love with Porsche, and how it all started when he was little boy... It's a great story I'm certain he will be happy to share! Stop in and see Josh! Feel free to ask him about your favorite Porsche or a car you may have questions about as he is always happy to help everyone who visits Suncoast Porsche.
Winn Miller
Sales Professional
Winn Miller
Sales Professional
About
Winn started his automotive career with Porsche in 2007. His sales approach is consultative and believes that buying a Porsche is a special event, whether it is your first Porsche or your 50th! Originally from Memphis, Winn has been with Suncoast Porsche sine 2015 loves living in Sarasota He likes to spend time at the beach, watching basketball and enjoying the Sarasota lifestyle.
Marcus Kohout
Sales Professional
Marcus Kohout
Sales Professional
About
Marcus Kohout was born into the world of German imports, literally. Growing up with a European-born father who ran a successful imported automotive business provided a unique combination of first-hand knowledge and generational passion. A Suncoast Brand Ambassador since 2008, Marcus is instrumental in helping his customers experience the aha moment when they've found the perfect fit. Marcus holds a undergraduate degree from the University of Vermont and an graduate degree from the University of Florida. He's lived in Prague, Belize, Barcelona, Burlington, Baltimore and Miami. And for the past 15 years, he's called Sarasota home, where he's raising the last of his three children. In his spare time, you'll find him outdoors pruning citrus trees and coaching kid sports, or indoors enjoying a Pilsner and talking Porsches and such. Buying your dream car is supposed to be fun, and Marcus is here to help you every step of the way.
John Farrell
Sales Professional
John Farrell
Sales Professional
About
John is one of our Sales Professionals and has been with the Suncoast Porsche team for almost 2 years. John looks forward to helping you get into a new vehicle!
Service Department
Mike Krouse
Porsche Gold Meister Technician
Mike Krouse
Porsche Gold Meister Technician
About
Mike is our Shop Foreman. He has been with Porsche since 1997 and has over 30 years of European automotive experience. Mike has been a Premier Master and Gold Meister Technician since 2000. In his free time Mike enjoys boating, scuba diving and fishing.
Ryan Uhrinec
Porsche Gold Meister Technician
Ryan Uhrinec
Porsche Gold Meister Technician
About
Ryan has been a Certified Porsche Technician since 2006 and has been with Suncoast Porsche for over 10 years. Prior to that, he achieved top marks in technical school and further went on graduate Wyotech Automotive College at the top of his class. His specialties include, but are not limited to: all manner of engine repairs, professional chassis alignments, Track car building, setup, and maintenance. Outside of work he enjoys spending time with his wife, dog and cat, visiting state and local parks, watching racing events and shooting sports.
Eugene Burns
Porsche Gold Meister Technician
Eugene Burns
Porsche Gold Meister Technician
About
Eugene relocated to Florida in 2005. He worked as an Audi technician for four years before joining Suncoast Porsche in 2010. Eugene became a Gold Meister Technician in 2014. Eugene plays guitar and enjoys watching soccer.
Damian Merritt
Service Advisor
Damian Merritt
Service Advisor
About
Damian is one of our Service Advisors and has been with the Suncoast Porsche team for several years now. Damian looks forward to helping you make sure your Porsche is in great shape for the road!
Mark Peters
Service Advisor
Mark Peters
Service Advisor
About
Mark was born and raised here in Sarasota and started in parts department at Posche, Audi VW and quickly moved to Audi service as an advisor before returning to be a Volkswagen service advisor. Mark has been working as a service advisor at Suncoast Porsche for 2 years.
Parts Department
Ric Knab
Internet Parts Sales/Website Administrator
Ric Knab
Internet Parts Sales/Website Administrator
About
Ric has over 30 years of experience in the automotive industry. He has been a Porsche parts specialist since 2001, and is the founding father of the Suncoast Parts website. He is also a proud Porsche owner and advocate. Hobbies include tinkering with cars, obsessing about Porsche, and dreaming of Porsche parts.
Heather Epple
Parts Customer Service
Anthony Costello
Parts Specialist
Nicholas Terrenzi
Parts Specialist
Charles Bailey
Parts Specialist
Kenny Cate
Parts Specialist