MEET OUR TEAM
Dave is from Warren, NJ, and he is the President and founder of The Vantage Auto Group. He and his partner Sean started this business 4 years ago with one goal in mind: making the car buying experience easier and more enjoyable. Dave graduated from Syracuse University in 2002 and immediately jumped into the insurance brokerage business in New York City which he loves and has been doing for 15 years now! He moved to Warren in 2010 to start a family and now has 3 beautiful children, an amazing wife and the goofiest dog you’ll ever meet. Dave is motivated and passionate about giving customers the best pricing on a vehicle and is excited to help you with all of your car buying needs.
Barry Chaskes was born and raised in New York. He has spent 12 plus years in various positions at car dealerships for a variety of brands. He is motivated and passionate about providing you with a transparent and hassle free experience. In his spare time, he enjoys traveling with my friends and family!
Sarah is from Warren, NJ and she is the GSD Coordinator at Vantage Auto Group. She assists executives, manages the office, and manages our finances. Sarah has worked at Vantage for almost two years and was our first ever employee! Sarah is a sophomore at Rutgers. She is majoring in communications with a minor in education. Sarah plans on working at Vantage after she finishes her undergrad.
Mike is from Long Hill, NJ and he is an Office Assistant. Mike assists all of our salesman with numbers, payoffs, and any of our needs. Mike has worked at Vantage for 6 months. In his free time, he is an assistant coach for the Watchung Hills Regional High School wrestling team as a former Division I wrestler at Oklahoma State University. Mike plans on continuing his career at Vantage to expand further into other roles. Mike is available to assist in any way needed!
Zalak Savla aka Zee graduated from Rutgers Business School with a finance degree 4 years ago. After graduating he spent a few years working in the industry for companies like Bloomberg and BMW. Recently he pivoted into the auto brokerage industry where he was able to combine his financial literacy with his passion for cars. Now he is a Senior Sales Representative here at Vantage Auto Group.
Miles is from Basking Ridge, NJ and he is a driver at Vantage Auto Group. His main priorities consist of ensuring the timely delivery of customer vehicles, along with general upkeep of the Vantage rental fleet. Miles graduated from Rutgers University in December 2021 with a bachelors degree in economics and a minor in entrepreneurship. Although Miles is a new addition to the Vantage family, his positive attitude and strong work ethic help to ensure smooth day to day operations.
Julianna is from Warren, NJ and she is the Social Media Marketing Manager at Vantage Auto Group. She handles all of the social media posts, comments, messaging, and editing. She also serves as an Executive Assistant and assists executives in any way she can. Julianna has worked at Vantage since May 2021, in-person and remotely. Julianna is an undergraduate student at West Chester University, where she is majoring in Communication Sciences and Disorders for a future in Speech-Language Pathology. Julianna strives to implement new procedures in order to benefit the company.
Jenny is from Basking Ridge, NJ and is an Office Manager at Vantage Auto Group. She keeps the office running smoothly and assists sales reps in any way she can. She has been working at Vantage since September 2021, and loves how different every day is! One of Jenny’s favorite parts about working for Vantage is that we are always growing, and implementing new ideas. Jenny graduated from Montclair State University with a Bachelors in Psychology and Minor in Social Work. She looks forward to assisting you with any of your car buying needs!
Anthony is from North Plainfield, NJ and he is a self taught mechanic who works on all types of cars. His passion for cars has led him to take on his career to Vantage Auto Group. At Vantage, he is a driver that maintains a fleet of vehicles for the rental fleet for Turo. He makes sure all cars are cleaned prior to a new renter. He also delivers new vehicles to customers and assists in the signing of paperwork. Anthony is excited to deliver your new car!
