Born and raised in Bogota, Colombia, Carol moved to Colorado at the age of 15 and quickly secured a job at an auto parts store. After several years in the automotive industry (including with xTime), Carol accepted an opportunity with Schomp Automotive in 2018 as the Corporate Training Manager. Schomp only had four stores at that time. Carol played an integral part in the process implementation for all Fixed Ops-related tasks, including our Service BDC, during the addition of our next eight rooftops. After graduating from the NCM General Manager Academy, Carol was ready to move on from her role as the Corporate Fixed Operations Director and take on the challenge of opening Volkswagen of Fairfield with Fairfield Automotive Partners. She is ASE-Certified, has been published in Fixed Ops Magazine, and was named in Automotive News’s 40 Under 40. Carol is a true champion of the industry and an inspiring female leader.
Jon is from Fairfield, CA. He joined the automotive industry in 2021! He has previously worked in Property Management, Event Management, and Sales. Jon previously worked at BMW of Fairfield, our sister-company. He decided to join the VW team when we opened in June of 2023!
Some of Jon’s hobbies include fishing, camping, reading, and writing. Jon is simply a man driven by the love of his family on his quest for peace.
Lisa was born and raised in the Bay Area. She started her career in the Automotive industry right out of High School and has never looked back. Lisa has done almost every job in Parts and Service except for technician (she says they didn’t trust her with tools). Lisa moved to Solano County in 1990 to open a new store in Vacaville and start her family. She’s raised two amazing kids – her son is a Vallejo Fireman, and her daughter has also worked in the car business and the insurance industry. Lisa has been a Service Manager for about 20 years, and she loves the daily challenges and the fast pace of the service department.
Hey, I’m Mark, proudly representing VW of Fairfield. Originally from Medford, Oregon, I made the move to the Golden State in 2023. My journey in the automotive industry started back in 1985, coming from a background in banking. My favorite model? The VW Karmann Ghia. Its swoopy design and air-cooled charm speak to me—I’m currently building a custom version of one. Outside of work, I’m all about custom air-cooled VWs. My passion extends to collecting Herbie The Love Bug memorabilia and various toy VW Bugs—I’ve collected over 1000 of them! Married for over 43 years, I’m a family guy with 2 kids and 7 grandkids. Excited to bring my love for VWs and unique builds to the VW of Fairfield team!
My name is Candy Contreras and I was born in Fresno, California with my first language being Spanish! Before joining the automotive industry in 2021, I worked as a Front End Assistant Manager. An important thing about me is that I am a Christian and the leader of our Multi Media team at my church. I also really enjoy photography and videography. I have three dogs that are my world and we love to play fight! The majority of my professional career has revolved around customer service, and I am 100% committed to providing an excellent experience should I have the pleasure of being your Client Advisor!
My name is Kenny, and I am a Fairfield, CA Native! I have been working in the automotive industry since 2017, and have previous experience as a Mortgage Loan Officer. If I could choose a favorite Volkswagen model, the ID Buzz is definitely my new favorite. I love how adaptable and functional the new VW Bus will be. Outside of work, I love to spend time outdoors going over landing and camping. Another recent hobby of mine is that I am learning how to fly a single engine plane. A little something about me is that I have been a blessed father of 3 over 24 years and married my high school sweetheart! We enjoy taking trips together and going off the grid for some rest and relaxation.
Hello, my name is Brandon and I am a California Native from Vacaville. Before joining the automotive industry in 2023, I worked in property management for apartment communities. My favorite model vehicle would be the 1968 Chevy Camaro SS because I love old style cars with lots of horsepower. If I am not working, you can find me playing video games, working on computers, and cooking.
Hey there, I’m Alexi, proudly part of the Volkswagen of Fairfield team! I am originally from the Napa Valley area, and Spanish was my first language. I joined the automotive industry in 2023 for the opportunity to work at the new VW of Fairfield, shifting gears from the financial industry. My favorite car is the Audi RSQ8. You may be wondering why it’s my favorite; the car speaks for itself. In my free time, I enjoy sightseeing and photographing/making videos of new places. I enjoy basketball, hiking, and anything outdoors! I would love to learn how to dance Bachata and throw (clay spinning on a pottery wheel).
Hi, my name is Joshua! I am originally from Vallejo, California and have lived in California my whole life. Prior to entering the automotive industry in 2020, I worked in retail sales. My favorite model vehicle is the BMW F90 M5 because what is there not to love about an M5? Cars are my biggest hobby and passion, so I have loved working in automotive!
Hello! My name is Keila and I was born and raised in Fairfield, California. I am trilingual in English, Spanish, and Sign Language, and joined the automotive industry in 2023 after working in retail. My favorite model vehicle is the Reliant Robin MK 1 because it was produced during the oil crisis to provide good fuel. My biggest hobby is going to the movies!
My name is Erwin. I am originally from Los Angeles, CA. I speak Spanish fluently. I joined the automotive industry in 2021. I love working on cars on my own time, I usually build engines in my garage whenever I get bored. I also play guitar!
Hi, my name is Mike and I am a California Native. I am fluent in both English and Spanish and joined the automotive industry in 2016 after school. My favorite model is the Toyota AE86, an amazing sounding and beautiful car. My biggest hobby is working on cars and fixing them up.
I am Gerry Dupaya and I am originally from the Bay Area. I was a student before joining the automotive industry in 1997. An all-time favorite vehicle of mine is a 1974 BMW 202 because it’s fun to drive and fun to work on. I like to tinker in my free time; cars, bicycles, watches, etc, anything mechanical I love to work on!
She was born in Nicaragua & speaks both English and Spanish. She moved to California in 1981 and joined the automotive industry in 2016. Her favorite BMW model is the 535i because it is classy and fast! Melissa’s hobbies and passions include traveling and making memories with her family. Melissa enjoys doing life with her middle school sweetheart, with who she has four beautiful daughters and three gorgeous grand babies (2 boys and 1 girl).
Hi! My name is Kailey, and I am a Human Resources Admin for Fairfield Automotive. I joined the automotive industry part-time in 2020 while working on my bachelor’s degree in philosophy. Once I received my degree, I started working full-time in the industry. I then left to attend Graduate School (Philosophy) for almost a year, and now I am back!Â
My hobbies include working on cars, playing video games, and anime.
