Meet the Team
Donald Primm | Dealer Principal
After leaving the Marine Corps, Don Primm began selling cars in 1953 when he discovered car salesmen got a free demonstration car! In 1969, he became one of the original Porsche/Audi dealers in the U.S. He has been president of both the Akron Area Auto Dealer's Association and the Ohio Auto Dealer's Association. He has also served on the Porsche dealer counsel. Currently, Don is an advisor for SCORE and sits on the Board of The Victim's Assistance of Summit County.
Michelle Primm | General Manager
Hire Date: 3/24/1976
Michelle began her automotive career filing paperwork in the Service Department. In high school, her summer job began in the parts department, and then moved on to the auto office, culminating as Office Manager. After completing her degrees in both finance and economics at Kent State University, she returned to Cascade as Business Manager and then General Manager She is now a Managing Partner. She is a graduate of the NADA Dealer Candidate Academy.
Phone: 330-929-1861
Pat Primm | Sales Manager
Hire Date: 1/3/1983
Pat has been around Porsches for the past forty years and actually learned to drive in a 911. Pat is a graduate of Walsh Jesuit High School, Miami University and the National Automobile Dealer Association's Dealer Candidate Acadamy. Pat is President of the Akron Area Auto Dealers Association. He lives in Silver Lake. Call with any Porsche question current or past. He will gladly assist.
Phone: 330-929-1861
Email: patprimm@cascadeautogroup.com
Mike Primm | Service Manager
Hire Date: 10/12/1984
Phone: 330-929-1861
Email: mikeprimm@cascadeautogroup.com
Marwan Assaly | Porsche/Audi Sales
Hire Date: 2/8/2010
Phone: 330-929-1861
Mike Ballantyne | Parts Advisor
Hire Date: 4/16/2004
Mike has been a Porsche Certified parts specialist since 2004, working with European car parts since 1977. Mike is a certified Mazda and Audi Parts Counter Specialist, working with Subaru parts since 1982. He lives in Massillon, Ohio with his wife, likes all genres of music and is an accomplished rock guitarist. Mike holds a monthly guitar class at Navarre YMCA which is sponsored by True Hope Community Fellowship.
Phone: 330-929-1861
Email: mikeballantyne@cascadeautogroup.com
Abe Brannan - Subaru Certified Sales
Hire Date: 8/22/2005
Abe is a Certified Subaru Peak Performer and a Certified Mazda Sales Consultant. He was in the top 50 sales consultants in the Great Lakes region in 2008 and maintains a 92% customer satisfaction index. He lives in Cuyahoga Falls and has a teenage daughter, Kelly. "She makes me proud every day." He is also an uncle to Krystal, Sarah and Jacob. Abe is a Stow Monroe Falls High School Alumni and attended Cleveland State University. He enjoys the outdoors, hiking, fishing and traveling to new places.
Phone: 330-929-1861
Email: abdbrannan@cascadeautogroup.com
Robert Carter | Sales Consultant
Hire Date: 11/19/2009
Robert is Mazda and Subaru Certified. He is an Army retiree originally from Ontario, CA. He and his wife, Sandra, live in Rootstown and have four children. He is a graduate of Chaffey High School, Ontario, CA, and attended Malone University. He is an Advisory Board Member of the Canal Square YMCA and enjoys running and racquetball.
Phone: 330-929-1861
Bill Cowan | Shuttle Driver
Hire Date: 8/7/2002
Phone: 330-929-1861
Don Cox | Parts Advisor
Hire Date: 11/4/2002
Don has been in the parts business for 16 years and has maintained certification for all four car brands at Cascade.
Phone: 330-929-1861
Jason DeMoss | Mazda Brand Manager
Hire Date: 2/27/2007
Phone: 330-929-1861
George Donaldson | Mazda/Subaru Certified Sales
Hire Date: 7/1/1978
Phone: 330-929-1861
Aaron Dolezal | Porsche Technician
Aaron attended the Porsche Technology Apprenticeship Program at the Porsche Academy in Atlanta, GA. He finished at the top of his class at Universal Technical Institute in Phoenix, AZ. Aaron also holds an English degree from Kent State University. Aaron resides in Akron with his girlfriend Adrienna and their three cats. They enjoy riding sportbikes and vintage Vespa scooters.
Phone: 330-929-1861
Email: aarondolezal@cascadeautogroup.com
Dave Flanagan | General Sales Manager
Hire Date: 12/10/1983
Phone: 330-929-1861
Email: daveflanagan@cascadeautogroup.com
Will Gearhart | Service Advisor
Hire Date: 1/4/2010
Will lives in Streetsboro and attended Woodridge High School. After graduation, he spent time in the US Marine Corps. Outside of work, he enjoys computers, bands, sound engineering for bands, trains, mountain biking and cars.
Phone: 330-929-1861
Walt Grandal | Shop Foreman/Audi Certified Technician
Hire Date: 8/21/1995
Walt has a long list of qulifications:
- 1970-1995 VW Tech Master Status
- Cross Training
- Mazda Tech
- Nissan (3 yrs)
- Volvo (6 yrs)
- Porsche Training
- Audi (15 yrs)
- Master Audi Tech
- Master Guild
- Shop Foreman
- ASE Master Tech (25 yrs)
- LI Status (12 yrs)
Walt went to Brunswick High School, then atteneded Denver Auto & Diesel College. He lives in Canal Fulton. Walt enjoys fishing, boating, volleyball, gardening and biking.
Phone: 330-929-1861
Darius Harris | Audi Certified Technician
Hire Date: 7/16/2003
Darius is Audi and Subaru Certified, specializing in ASE engine repair, brakes, steering and suspension, heating ventilation and air conditioning, and electrical. He spent time at the Universal Technical Institute and conducted more training at The Audi Academy. He lives in Canton where he is the lighting director for his church. He also enjoys playing the drums.
Phone: 330-929-1861
David Hurte | Subaru Brand Manager
Hire Date: 1/15/2001
David is Subaru Certified and AFIP Certified for Finance. He has lived in Firestone Park for 27 years with his wife of 28 years. He has 2 children, 24 and 26 years old. David is a 1975 Akron Garfield High School graduate and spent time in machinist school in 1980 and studied basic electronics in the U.S. Navy. David is involved in the Firestone Park Recreation Department as a baseball/softball coach and consultant. He is involved with his church fundraiser and dinner events and enjoys gardening, collectible car events, playing tennis and golfing.
Phone: 330-929-1861
Email: davidhurte@cascadeautogroup.com
John Ingersoll | Used Car Manager
Hire Date: 4/10/2002
Phone: 330-929-1861
Email: johningersoll@cascadeautogroup.com
Marie Jack | Office Manager
Hire Date: 9/2/2008
Marie has worked in the car dealership industry since 1988. She lives in Akron and has been married for 23 years. Marie has two children, 5 dogs, 3 birds and 1 turtle. Marie is a 1986 Mogadore High School graduate, involved with March of Dimes, enjoys outdoor activities, swimming, biking, crafts, cooking and baking.
Phone: 330-929-1861
Email: mariejack@cascadeautogroup.com
Matt Karich | Detailer
Hire Date: 2/12/2009
Matt splits his time between Parma and Akron. He has the best mother and father a kid could ever ask for, and an older brother and sister. He is a St. Leo the Great Grade School and Trinity High School Alumni, and is currently wrapping up his education at The University of Akron. Matt spends his free time auto racing, designing and improving the performance of cars, and driving with the windows down on a cool summer day.
Phone: 330-929-1861
Brad Longtin | Mazda/Subaru Certified Technician
Hire Date: 7/15/2006
Phone: 330-929-1861
Ryan Mayes | Detailer
Hire Date: 1/15/2010
Phone: 330-929-1861
Eric Metz | Parts Driver
Hire Date: 10/20/2008
Eric is a Wholesale Representative at Cascade. He is a Class of '98 graduate from East High School in Akron. He spent most of his life in Akron with a few detours in California and Arizona. He currently owns a home in Akron that he shares with his Boxer, Daisy.
Phone: 330-929-1861
Derrek Miller | Warranty Admin.
Hire Date: 3/14/2007
Phone: 330-929-1861
Janice Miller | Assist. Office Manager / Title Clerk
Hire Date: 5/3/2002
Janice is a Certified Cashier. She lives in Silver Lake and has been married for 36 years. Janice has two children and three grandchildren. She is a Cuyahoga Falls High School Alumni and spent time training at Hammil Business College. She likes gardening, sewing and reading.
Phone: 330-929-1861
Email: janicemiller@cascadeautogroup.com
Eric Nisly | Porsche/Audi Certified Technician
Hire Date: 12/1/1998
Eric NIsly is a Porsche Gold Miester Level Technician and since 2002, a Certified Porsche Technician. Eric remains a die-hard Porsche enthusiast. For several seasons he campaigned a 1988 Porsche 944 in local Porsche Club of America autocross competitions and was rewarded with a 2006 Class Championship. He spends his free time raising a family and participating in community charities and events.
Phone: 330-929-1861
Email: ericnisly@cascadeautogroup.com
Eric Orlosky | New and Pre-owned Sales and Leasing Consultant
Hire Date: 4/6/2009
With over 25 years of professional auto sales experience encompassing most Japenese, European and Domestic name brands, Eric specializes in certified pre-owned vehicles and customer satisfaction. Eric is originally from the Kent area and graduated from KSU with a degree in Communications. He now lives in Stow and has resided there for the last 20 years. He is a member of the Italian Businessmans Association and the Stow Chapter of The American Legion. When he's not at Cascade, Eric can be found working around his home, on the golf course, at local car shows, or sailing the waters of Lake Erie.
Phone: 330-929-1861
Email: ericorlosky@cascadeautogroup.com
Dayton Parkins | Service Advisor
Hire Date: 9/28/2009
Dayton is an ASE Certified Supervisor, I-CAR Certified, Chief Structural ASE Certified Painter, ASE Certified Estimator, and ASE Certified in Mechanical and Electrical Systems. He enjoys the outdoors, hunting, fishing, ATVing and camping.
Phone: 330-929-1861
Bev Staubs | Cashier/Receptionist
Hire Date: 8/11/2008
Bev is a former Notary Public for the State of Florida. She was born in Akron but spent 25 years in Florida, 5 years in Tennessee, and then returned to Ohio in 2008. She is a graduate of Firestone High School and attended the University of Akron and Manatee Community College. Bev volunteers her services to Muscular Dystrophy charities and Hospice Services. She enjoys playing guitar and is enthusiastic about all sports.
Phone: 330-929-1861
Tom Tannert | Internet/Subaru Sales
Hire Date: 6/9/2008
Tom has been in the auto industry for 10 years. He is a Certified Internet Sales Manager and a member of The Association of Automotive Internet Sales Professionals. He has received the GM Mark of Excellence Award multiple times. Tom lives in Copley and is a Kent Roosevelt graduate. Married for 46 years, he has two sons and two grandchildren. Tom holds a BA in Marketing from the University of Akron. He was VP of the West Akron Baseball League in 1996, earned the Summit County Theraputic Foster Parent of the Year Award, a U.S. Sailing judge and the Commadore of the Midwest Catamaran Racing Club. He raced sail boats for 31 years and was a National Champion. Currently, Tom is rediscovering his golf swing, continues to travel and follow NASCAR and other auto racing.
Phone: 330-929-1861
Email: tomtannert@cascadeautogroup.com
Wally Thurn | Mazda/Subaru Certified Technician
Hire Date: 9/24/2007
Phone: 330-929-1861
Matt Rutherford | Porsche Sales
Matt has been a Certified Porsche sales consultant for over ten years. He and his wife live with thier two young boys in Akron Ohio. You can also visit Matt in his freetime at Dairy Queen in Green Ohio which he and his wife own and operate.
Phone: 330-929-1861
Email: mattrutherford@cascadeautogroup.com
Ron Ware | Service Advisor
Hire Date: 11/5/2007
Phone: 330-929-1861
Chris Werner | Accounts Payable/Receivable
Hire Date: 8/1/2005
Chris lives in Cuyahoga Falls and is married to Paul. They have two children, Sarah and, and a dog named Patches. She is a Bedford Sr. High School graduate and enjoys bowling, swimming, basketball, and hiking with her family.
Phone: 330-929-1861
Email: chriswerner@cascadeautogroup.com
Corey Yorko | Parts Advisor
Hire Date: 3/27/2007
Corey is a graduate of Stow-Monroe Falls High School, Class of 2009. He currently lives in Stow. Corey is Certified in Porsche and Mazda Parts. He started at Cascade as a Service Porter, moving on to new car detailing, Shipping and Receiving Clerk and most recently, the parts counter.
Phone: 330-929-1861
Email: cyorko@cascadeautogroup.com
Debbie Yorko | Parts Manager
Hire Date: 4/22/2002
Debbie is a graduate of Streetsboro High School. She has been in the auto industry since 1989. Debbie has two sons, Corey and Cody, living in the Stow-Monroe Falls area since 1998. Debbie can answer any question regarding parts or accessories.
Phone: 330-929-1861
Email: debbieyorko@cascadeautogroup.com
Diane Zabka
Hire Date: 4/23/2008
Phone: 330-929-1861
Sarah Murdoch | Sales Admin.
Hire Date: 7/13/2009
Sarah has a BA in Early Childhood Education from the University of Akron and is working on her Masters in Special Education from Grand Canyon University (online), Phoenix AZ. She also made the Dean's list during her undergraduate program. Sarah lives in Cuyahoga Falls and has 2 younger brothers who also graduated from the University of Akron, one in Mechanical Engineering and the other in Computer Engineering. When she isn't working, Sarah likes to hike, camp, swim and anything else outdoors.
Phone: 330-929-1861
Email: sarahmurdoch@cascadeautogroup.com
Chris Austin | Porsche Sales
Chris has been around Porsche automobiles for over eighteen years. From 944's to Carrera GT's and everything in between, he has an anecdote to share.
Phone: 330-929-1861
Email: chrisaustin@cascadeautogroup.com
