Meet the team
Management
Raymond Catena
Dealer Principal
Raymond Catena
Dealer Principal
About
The Ray Catena Auto Group considers it an honor to serve their customers. For nearly 60 years, Ray Catena has held steady to a core philosophy of putting the customer first. In turn, he has built a network of 20 dealerships and service centers on this foundation. Mr. Catena’s New Jersey and New York luxury car dealerships represent some of the finest automotive brands on the market today – especially Porsche. Ray Catena feels that anyone who enters one of his showrooms should experience a level of service and commitment like no other in the industry. Ray started from humble beginnings in 1961 opening a used car lot in Kearny, NJ and his philosophy of “If you think something is more important than the customer, think again” has never wavered. Mr. Catena believes in treating each customer with the utmost respect by the finest and most professional sales consultants and providing an experience that is both enjoyable and stress-free. As Ray likes to say, “You take care of your family, your work and your life – we’ll take care of your car.” The end result is that Ray Catena builds one-on-one relationships with customers for generations. Positive recognition from the manufacturer is very important to Mr. Catena as well. Many dealerships are awarded annually for outstanding achievement and prosperity. As one of the largest privately owned auto groups in the country, Ray and his wife, Elsie Catena, work tirelessly year round to give back to their surrounding communities and various charitable foundations. These include Susan G. Komen for the Cure, Autism Speaks, the Meridian Health Affiliated Foundations, The Boomer Esiason Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, The Community Food Banks of Middlesex, Monmouth and Union Counties, Robert Wood Johnson Children’s Hospital, New York-Presbyterian Hospital, The Make-A-Wish Foundation, Ronald McDonald House, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, The Valerie Fund, Rutgers Spinal Cord Injury Project, The Seeing Eye, Mary Help of Christians Academy, Monmouth Park Charity Fund, countless philanthropic organizations and local school and recreation programs throughout New Jersey and New York.
James Buchanan
General Manager
James Buchanan
General Manager
About
Jim Buchanan has been working for the Ray Catena Auto Group for over 26 years and has worked with Mercedes Benz, Infiniti, Audi, Jaguar and Land Rover holding various positions from Sales up to and including General Manager and Executive Manager, and is Currently the General Manager with Porsche in Edison, New Jersey. Porsche is one of the most exciting brands in the industry and I am happy to be a part of the growth and development of our team and the brand. Porsche is definitely a brand that everyone should experience when shopping for an new or certified pre-owned luxury automobile.
Chris Violante
General Sales Manager
Chris Violante
General Sales Manager
About
Chris lives in Freehold, NJ, and has been with Ray Catena for 12 years. He is newly Married & originally from Brooklyn NY; Go Yankees!
Faith Fontaine
Sales Manager
Faith Fontaine
Sales Manager
About
Faith lives in Matawan, NJ, and has been with Ray Catena for 9 years. She has a Holland Lopp Bunny named Duddley & loves to cook!
Michael Castoria
Internet Sales Manager
Michael Castoria
Internet Sales Manager
About
Michael is happy to assist anyone with their Porsche needs, and has loads of experience with the Ray Catena family.
Sales
Angelo Salici
Certified Brand Ambassador - Sales Professional
Angelo Salici
Certified Brand Ambassador - Sales Professional
About
Angelo lives in South Plainfield, NJ and has been with Ray Catena for 7 years. He is a NY Rangers fan and has 2 dogs; an Apollo & an American Bully!
Ayush Joshi
Certified Brand Ambassador - Sales Professional
Ayush Joshi
Certified Brand Ambassador - Sales Professional
About
Well-rounded in sales and client satisfaction, Ayush recently joined the team at Porsche Edison and we couldn’t be happier to have him!
Thomas Caccese
Certified Brand Ambassador - Sales Professional
Thomas Caccese
Certified Brand Ambassador - Sales Professional
About
My name is Thomas Caccese and I have been with Ray Catena Porsche since October 2017. Since I was a young boy, I have always been completely infatuated with cars. From dissecting my remote-control toy cars as a young boy to modifying my own personal vehicle as an adult, my passion for these machines has never waned. Born and raised in New York, I grew up amongst a family automotive business and was engrossed at a young age with the mechanics of cars. During my high school and college years, I formed and trademarked my own car club, organizing meets and gaining sponsorship from various companies. We have won numerous trophies over the years competing in car clubs across the country. I graduated from St. John’s University and have been working in the automotive industry ever since. I am proud to say I work for such a reputable brand. As a Sales Consultant for Ray Catena Porsche, client satisfaction is my first priority and I am fortunate to work with a like-minded group of people. My goal is to develop a strong relationship with all my clients and make them feel not only as a customer but as part of the family.
Mario Arace
Certified Brand Ambassador - Sales Professional
Mario Arace
Certified Brand Ambassador - Sales Professional
About
Mario is a consummate Porsche Professional and eager to satisfy that Porsche craving for all his clients. If you’re looking for a pleasant, stress-free Porsche experience ask for Mario!
Michael Marinelli
Certified Brand Ambassador - Sales Professional
Michael Marinelli
Certified Brand Ambassador - Sales Professional
About
Michael lives in Red Bank, NJ and has been with Ray Catena for 13 years. He has 3 Daughters and loves to Fish and Golf.
Morris Grysman
Certified Brand Ambassador - Sales Professional
Morris Grysman
Certified Brand Ambassador - Sales Professional
About
Morris lives in Staten Island, NY and has been with Ray Catena for 14 years. He loves working on his car and gardening. He has 3 Children and 3 Grandchildren!
Tim Eberle
Certified Brand Ambassador - Sales Professional
Tim Eberle
Certified Brand Ambassador - Sales Professional
About
Tim is a recent addition to our team, coming from another Ray Catena dealership. Tim has been satisfying customers in the Ray Catena organization for a number of years, and is looking forward to growing with this incredible brand.
Matt D'Elia
Certified Brand Ambassador - Sales Professional
Matt D'Elia
Certified Brand Ambassador - Sales Professional
About
Matt has been with the company for 3 years and loves Porsche more than any other car manufacturer in the world. His hobbies include swimming, photography, and driving.
Alexander Ramos
Certified Brand Ambassador - Sales Professional
Alexander Ramos
Certified Brand Ambassador - Sales Professional
About
My name is Alex Ramos. As a Porsche Pro, my role is transferring my passion for the Porsche brand to all clients. I look forward to connecting with Porsche enthusiasts both online and in-person at our Porsche Center!
Danny Alves
Certified Brand Ambassador - Sales Professional
Danny Alves
Certified Brand Ambassador - Sales Professional
About
Hi, I am Danny, and I've been with the Ray Catena family for 13 years, but have moved to Porsche just this month and i am more than happy to grow and learn with the amazing staff around me. I can't wait for a long career of happiness for myself and all of my clients.
Finance
Zachary Carbonaro
F&I Product Presenter and Compliance
Zachary Carbonaro
F&I Product Presenter and Compliance
About
As a new member of the automotive industry I knew nothing of Porsche before I decided to join the team. As time passes I am learning more and more about this amazing brand and to tell the truth there is no better brand than Porsche! Beyond the driving capabilities of these vehicles, the history and heritage makes you want to be a part of the Porsche family and lifestyle. Aside from devoting much of my time to Porsche, I love to spend time working on my car (willingly or not!) and I love to spend time with my friends and loved ones.
Waseem Rahman
F&I Product Presenter and Compliance
Waseem Rahman
F&I Product Presenter and Compliance
About
Waseem is new to the car industry but eager to learn and ready to work. He is a car enthusiast and drives his Honda Civic Type R to work every morning.
Porsche Pros
Jack Ippolito
Porsche Pro
Jack Ippolito
Porsche Pro
About
Jack has been with us for a year, and is a car enthusiast who loves all things, Porsche. Fun Fact: He has a Porsche GT4 Clubsport that he tracks.
Angelo Fuschetto
Porsche Pro
Angelo Fuschetto
Porsche Pro
About
Angelo is new to Porsche but is a car enthusiast who loves to learn. Fun Fact: He drives a JDM Toyota Aristo to work every morning.
Francis Vena
Porsche Pro
Francis Vena
Porsche Pro
About
Working with everyone at Porsche Edison is truly a rewarding experience. Not only do I get to work with the best sports cars on the planet, I get to work with a great group of people on a daily basis. If you’ve got a question, I’d be more than happy to help.
Emmanuel Kozyra
Porsche Pro
Service
Tom Grzybek
Service Manager
Tom Grzybek
Service Manager
About
I started working on dirt bikes at age 12, then at age 15 starting working on cars. After graduating High School, I took night courses at Lincoln Technical Institute. I also worked at an auto & truck repair shop and did some towing. In 1990 I started working at a car dealership as a technician repairing Land Rovers, which was quite the challenge at that time. In 1998 I became the shop foreman/dispatcher, then was asked a couple years later if I would help out and fill in for a Service Advisor, which led me to become the Assistant Service Manager. Shortly thereafter, I became the Service Manager. Now 39 years later I am the Service Manager for Ray Catena Porsche in Edison. Just started my 10th year here at Porsche and hope for at least another 10 years at this great establishment.
Jimmy Hernandez
Service Advisor
Jimmy Hernandez
Service Advisor
About
“Change is easy. Improvement is far more difficult.” – Ferdinand Porsche
Bernardo Tandaju
Service Advisor
Bernardo Tandaju
Service Advisor
About
Bernardo has been with the Ray Catena Auto Group for over 6 years, and more recently with Porsche for almost a year. He is hard-working, eager to help with a client at all times, and always a smiling face in the service drive.
Mike Indyk
Service Advisor
Mike Indyk
Service Advisor
About
I’ve been with the Ray Catena Auto Group for about 19 years. I’m married with 3 daughters and life is good. I enjoy the Porsche brand, spending time with my family, fishing and playing poker.
Nicole Hagre
Warranty Administrator
Nicole Hagre
Warranty Administrator
About
Working with Ray Catena Porsche has been truly rewarding. Being able to work with and experience the Porsche brand on a daily basis is what dreams are made of!
Parts
Mike Liptak
Parts Manager
Mike Liptak
Parts Manager
About
I began working at Ray Catena Porsche in 2001 and I enjoy helping Porsche enthusiasts. I’ve always had a strong interest in automotive history and motorsports.
Maribel Munoz
Parts Counter
Maribel Munoz
Parts Counter
About
Porsche is a unique brand, which I have the pleasure of working with. If you’re a Porsche connoisseur looking for factory OEM parts or unique Driver’s Selection items, I would love the opportunity to help.
Russell Werner
Parts Advisor
Russell Werner
Parts Advisor
About
Hello my name is Russell Werner and I am the Parts Manager for Ray Catena Porsche. I am married to a beautiful woman who has blessed me with a great family. I am a car/racing enthusiast and have had the pleasure of visiting race tracks all over the USA from Daytona to Laguna Seca. I have been in the business for more than 35 years now with the last 20 of those here at Ray Catena Porsche. While the business has changed dramatically in those years our philosophy of taking care of our customers has never changed and we look forward to the challenge of helping you keep your Porsche where it should be …on the road!
Seth Rivera
Parts Counter
Seth Rivera
Parts Counter
About
My name is Seth and I live in the Porsche culture, which is perfect because I’ll be able to help you find exactly what you’re looking for. If you’re at the dealership, ask for me and I’ll “steer” you in the right direction.
Support Staff
Steve Yukhvid
Master Detailer
Steve Yukhvid
Master Detailer
About
I’ve been working on Porsche vehicles for over 12 years with Ray Catena Porsche. I truly appreciate the art and engineering behind every vehicle, and I look forward to making yours shine.