For more than 20 years, Mario Murgado has led Murgado Automotive Group with an entrepreneurial spirit while working in close connection to corporate giants.
Brian Guzy
General Manager
Phone:(224) 723-1662
Email:bguzy@motorwerksautomotive.com
Brian is a Certified Porsche Brand Ambassador. He’s a lifelong Porsche enthusiast, having owned a Porsche since 2000. Brian is a graduate of Loyola University of Chicago’s School of Business Administration. He is also a member of the CME Group. Hobbies include physical fitness, sports nutrition and football.
Amin Smith
General Sales Manager
Phone:(847) 252-4403
Email:aminsmith@motorwerks.com
Amin has been an avid car enthusiast since he was a child. Being in the automotive industry for over a decade, Amin has had a special place for Porsche in his heart.
Ian Higgins
Pre-Owned Manager
Phone:(224) 900-2660
Email:ihiggins@motorwerksautomotive.com
Graduating magna cum laude with a BA in Business from Robert Morris University and a degree in Automotive High-Performance Power Train from Wyotech, Ian still finds time for friends and family when he’s not driving around his 997 C4S or restoring vintage cars. Ian was welcomed into the Motor Werks Family in 2014. The racing heritage and the constant strive for excellence are just a few reasons why he loves the Porsche brand. Ian enjoys not only attending local car meets, but hosting them as well!
Marco Rodriguez
Service Manager
Phone:(224) 232-8740
Email:marcorodriguez@motorwerks.com
Marco has been in the automotive industry for over 30 years. He owned an independent repair and race shop in Northern New Jersey until moving to Illinois in 2004. Marco worked at two previous dealerships before calling Motor Werks home. He’s been a part of the Motor Werks team for 8+ years. Marco prides himself on always making sure that his clients are well taken care of. He is also a Porsche Certified Global Brand Ambassador. Marco attended University of Miami where he majored in business. Since he was 15 years old, Marco has been an avid track racer, racing everything from Indy Lights to BMW M3 Lightweight. His favorite activity is spending time with his wife, son, and daughter. Marco’s hobbies include cars, football, cooking, krav maga/Brazilian jiu jitsu, and cigars.
Margie Gallagher
Dealership Customer Experience Manager
Phone:(224) 205-3414
Email:mgallagher@motorwerksautomotive.com
Margie offers 30 years experience in Guest Services having worked with Fortune 500 companies and in the retail industry. Margie is confident and passionate in establishing and managing our Guest Services. She enjoys spending her free time watching and cheering on her 2 sons in baseball, football, wrestling and lacrosse. Hobbies include fishing (member of Muskies International), reading and Bunco with her neighborhood club.
Boban Filipovic
Client Advisor
Phone:(224) 515-1993
Email:bfilipovic@motorwerksautomotive.com
Boban is a Certified Porsche Brand Ambassador. He has four years of experience in the automotive industry. Boban attended College of DuPage. Hobbies include all sports. He was also a basketball player overseas for 2 years.
Sharon Lee
Client Advisor
Phone:(224) 231-6014
Email:slee@motorwerksautomotive.com
Sharon is not new to the automotive industry. For the last 7 years, she has been a Sales Consultant and New Car Manager at BMW. She has also held a Sales Manager position at Mercedes-Benz before making the switch to Porsche. Sharon graduated from Indiana University with a Sociology/Psychology degree. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with her two daughters.
Chris Roehm
Client Advisor
Phone:(224) 385-0857
Email:croehm@motorwerksautomotive.com
Chris has been in the automotive industry for 23 years. He has been an avid Porsche enthusiast since childhood and enjoys club racing at various racetracks around the country. Chris enjoys physical fitness. He coaches youth sports and enjoys spending time with his two boys. Chris loves Porsche track days at Road America, GingerMan and Autobahn Country Club.
Rudy Baum
Client Advisor
Phone:(224) 520-9581
Email:rbaum@motorwerksautomotive.com
Rudy has been a Certified Porsche Brand Ambassador for over 20 years at Porsche Barrington. Rudy earned his Bachelor’s Degree at University of Florida. He is an avid golfer.
Sam Rider
Client Advisor
Phone:(224) 515-1965
Email:srider@motorwerksautomotive.com
Sam has worked at Motor Werks for over 21 years. It was his first job directly out of college. He has been Porsche Certified for over 10 years. He is a winner of the Porsche Sales Excellence Award. Sam currently drives a 2013 Porsche 911. Sam is a lifelong resident of Barrington. He graduated in 1989 from Elgin Academy. In 1993, he earned his Bachelor’s Degree in business administration from New England College. Hobbies include traveling the world with his girlfriend Joan, golf, poker, cars and cooking.
Jack Ball
Client Advisor
Phone:(224) 231-6051
Email:jball@motorwerksautomotive.com
Jack Ball has been in the car industry for the past 15 years. Sales is in Jack’s blood, as growing up his family owned a real estate company that specialized in buying, selling and renting homes. Aside from providing a seamless buying experience, Jack enjoys all contact sports – football, hockey, boxing – and spending time with his two children.
Peter Seaverns
Client Advisor
Phone:(224) 765-0757
Email:pseaverns@motorwerksautomotive.com
Peter is an avid car enthusiast and has a wealth of knowledge of Porsche automobiles. Peter has over 28 years of automotive industry experience, all with Motor Werks. His gentle manner and extreme professionalism makes him a pleasure to work with for both the customer and his fellow associates.
Salmaan Bokhari
Client Advisor
Phone:(224) 650-8232
Email:sbokhari@motorwerksautomotive.com
From an early age Salmaan has had an affinity for technology and cars. When he was 12, he created RacingFlix—a website for car enthusiasts featuring videos, reviews, and online communities. After some time spent launching another successful tech startup and digital marketing in the corporate environment, he decided to turn his passion into a career. Originally a loyal Porsche customer for 5 years, Salmaan started with Porsche Barrington in early 2017. He currently drives a 2016 Cayman GT4. Salmaan earned his Bachelor’s Degree in Finance and Marketing from Dominican University. When he’s not working, you can find him at the race track, traveling the world, and keeping up with the latest trends and advancements in the automotive industry.
Ryan Proffitt
Client Advisor
Phone:(847) 381-8175
Email:rproffitt@motorwerksautomotive.com
Meet Ryan, one of our Porsche Team client advisors. Ryan is passionate about Porsche and is excited to share his knowledge and experience with you.
Ashley Clement
Service Advisor
Phone:(224) 353-4253
Email:asclement@motorwerks.com
Ashley has been in the automotive industry for over 7 years. Prior to working for Porsche Barrington, she worked directly with automotive manufacturers before switching over to the service/retail side. Ashley attended Northern Illinois University, where she majored in Business Administration and played softball. Her hobbies include sports and spending time with her family and friends.
Kevin Sutor
Service Advisor
Phone:(224) 249-3319
Email:ksutor@motorwerks.com
Kevin began working in automotive about 10 years ago, but is no stranger to the industry, as his father was the co-owner of a body shop. In his spare time, Kevin buys and refurbishes sneakers, as well as collects art.
Jason Nuzzo
Service Advisor
Phone:(224) 404-2774
Email:jmnuzzo@motorwerks.com
Jason is a dedicated automotive enthusiast and a valued member of the Porsche Barrington team. With a passion for luxury cars and exceptional customer service, he brings a wealth of expertise to his role. Jason's commitment to excellence and deep knowledge of Porsche vehicles make him an indispensable asset to the dealership.
Jeff Thomason
Parts Manager
Email:jthomason@motorwerks.com
Jeff has been working with Motor Werks for over 12 years. As a parts manager, Jeff is passionate about automobiles and how they operate. He has a wealth of knowledge in the industry and is excited to be with Porsche.
Allan Kuta
Parts Advisor
Phone:(833) 629-8619
Email:allenkuta@motorwerks.com
Allan Kuta has been working at Motor Werks for the past eleven years. During his tenure here, Allan has been a certified technician, IT Manager, and most recently a Certified Parts Advisor. What he enjoys most about his job is the brotherhood and friendliness of everyone involved with Porsche. His hobbies include spending time with his family and taking care of his kids.
Dina Schultz
Product Specialist
Phone:(224) 288-6195
Email:DSchultz@MotorWerks.com
Dina Schultz, Porsche Barrington's Product Specialist, merges a deep passion for automotive engineering with a wealth of expertise. She delivers personalized consultations, guiding clients through Porsche's lineup with precision. Dina's adeptness in articulating vehicle nuances and her commitment to client satisfaction define her as an invaluable asset in the luxury automotive industry.
Lori Smith
Client Care Manager
Phone:(224) 288-6691
Email:lsmith@motorwerksautomotive.com
Lori joined the Motor Werks circle in August of 2020, however, this is not her first rodeo. She’s been in the industry for over 25 years! Lori has a Bachelors in communication studies with a Minor in business and studied at the University of Iowa. When asked “What excites you about Porsche as a brand”, Lori responded, “The love of and enjoyment of driving performance vehicles. Many domestic manufactures have lost their following and customers in turn lost the passion for them.” In her free time, Lori enjoys watching her daughter pitch for the Wasco Diamonds 14u travel softball team and cheering on her son who wrestles for the Saint Charles East High school.