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  • Mauricio Sanchez
    General Manager
    941-923-1700

    Mauricio has been a part of the automotive industry since 2002. During his career he has been able to learn and execute almost every position at a dealership. He has always had a passion for cars in general but in 2016 he discovered his obsession when he had the opportunity to run a Porsche dealership in Connecticut. Mauricio recently relocated to Venice, Florida and is very excited to be a part of the Suncoast Porsche Team. His approach has always been simple: " Be approachable, honest and transparent" the rest will happen with hard work. He loves driving his Porsche Boxster Spyder and has a wide knowledge of the Porsche Brand and all the ins and outs of running a Porsche dealership. Stop by the showroom anytime to say hello, Mauricio looks forward to meeting you.


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  • Cranston Scott
    Certified Pre-Owned Manager
    941-923-1700

    Cranston moved back to Sarasota in 1990 after selling his dual franchise Automobile Dealership in Alabama. He has always been involved with Import Luxury Brands throughout his forty-year career. The reason for his longevity; his true love of the automobile business combined with honesty and integrity. Married for forty-two years with two grown children and four Grand-children. Just entered his tenth year with Suncoast Porsche.

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  • Pete Pomante
    Service Manager
    941-923-1700


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  • Paul Zambello
    Parts Department Manager
    941.923.1700, Ext. 2034

    Paul has been with Suncoast Porsche for over 14 years now, and has been  Parts Department Manager for several years. He has over 17 years in the automotive industry. Paul enjoys tuning cars, drag racing and anything motorsports related.

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  • Samantha Hardy
    Finance Manager
    941-923-1700

    Samantha is one of our F&I Managers and has been with the Suncoast Porsche team for several years now. Samantha looks forward to helping you get into a new vehicle!

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  • Rob Sanchez
    Finance Manager
    (941) 923-1700

    Rob is an F&I Manager here at Suncoast Porsche and he looks forward to providing an outstanding experience for all Suncoast Porsche clients.

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  • Warren Hense
    Sales Professional
    941.923.1700, Ext. 2092

    Warren is a Porsche Certified Brand Ambassador and has been with Suncoast Porsche since 2013.  Originally from Johannesburg, South Africa, he has always been involved with Porsche and started driving on track at Kyalami Racetrack in South Africa. Warren is a PCA National DE Instructor and likes to spend as much time as possible at various racetracks with customers and friends driving and instructing. Outside of work he enjoys spending time with his wife and three children.


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  • Josh Zuder
    Sales Professional
    (941) 923-1700

    Josh has been a Porsche enthusiast all his life. His passion for the Porsche brand led him to join Porsche Wyoming Valley in 2008, and now Suncoast Porsche, in 2019.

     How he arrived in SW Florida.....

     Josh originates from New Jersey and most recently NE Pennsylvania. Then in 2019, Josh found his paradise in SW Florida and could not be happier.  Prior to moving to Florida,  Josh recently retired from the PGA of America where he held the position as Head Golf Professional and Director of Golf at Jack Frost National G.C.  Josh can now be found assisting his clients at Suncoast Porsche, and at his home office where he sells Real Estate and serves his local community.  Josh also continues to manage his student housing business at Wilkes University.  Josh currently resides with his wife Colleen on Manasota Key and in his spare time he enjoys golf, relaxing with friends, and boating on the Gulf of Mexico with their two furry friends, Izzy and Tucker.

     Josh's collection of Porsches includes a Macan S, Macan GTS, Cayenne SE Hybrid and a 911 Carrera S which is his current daily driver. If you see Josh, ask him how he fell in love with Porsche, and how it all started when he was little boy... It's a great story I'm certain he will be happy to share!

     Stop in and see Josh!  Feel free to ask him about your favorite Porsche or a car you may have questions about as he is always happy to help everyone who visits Suncoast Porsche.

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  • Winn Miller
    Sales Professional
    941.923.1700

    Winn started his automotive career with Porsche in 2007. His sales approach is consultative and believes that buying a Porsche is a special event, whether it is your first Porsche or your 50th! Originally from Memphis, Winn has been with Suncoast Porsche sine 2015 loves living in Sarasota

    He likes to spend time at the beach, watching basketball and enjoying the Sarasota lifestyle.


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  • Marcus Kohout
    Sales Professional
    941-923-1700

    Marcus Kohout was born into the world of German imports, literally. Growing up with a European-born father who ran a successful imported automotive business provided a unique combination of first-hand knowledge and generational passion. A Suncoast Brand Ambassador since 2008, Marcus is instrumental in helping his customers experience the aha moment when they've found the perfect fit. Marcus holds a undergraduate degree from the University of Vermont and a graduate degree from the University of Florida. He's lived in Prague, Belize, Barcelona, Burlington, Baltimore and Miami. And for the past 15 years, he's called Sarasota home, where he's raising the last of his three children. In his spare time, you'll find him outdoors pruning citrus trees and coaching kid sports, or indoors enjoying a Pilsner and talking Porsches and such. Buying your dream car is supposed to be fun, and Marcus is here to help you every step of the way.


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  • John Farrell
    Sales Professional
    941-923-1700


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  • Ric Knab
    Internet Parts Sales/Website Administrator
    941.923.1700, Ext. 2028

    Ric has over 20 years of experience in the automotive industry. He has been a Porsche parts specialist since 2001, and is the founding father of the Suncoast Parts website. He is also a proud Porsche owner and advocate. Hobbies include tinkering with cars, obsessing about Porsche, and dreaming of Porsche parts.

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  • Peter Tromboni
    Parts Specialist
    941.923.1700, Ext. 2031

    Peter has been a part of the Suncoast Porsche Parts department for several years now and he looks forward to providing every client with the perfect Porsche part or accessory. 

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  • Damian Merritt
    Service Advisor
    941-923-1700


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  • Mark Peters
    Service Advisor
    941-923-1700


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  • Mike Krouse
    Porsche Gold Meister Technician
    941.923.1700

    Mike is our Shop Foreman. He has been with Porsche since 1997 and has over 30 years of European automotive experience. Mike has been a Premier Master and Gold Meister Technician since 2000. In his free time Mike enjoys boating, scuba diving and fishing.

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  • Ryan Uhrinec
    Porsche Gold Meister Technician
    941.923.1700

    Ryan has been a Certified Porsche Technician since 2006 and has been with Suncoast Porsche for over 10 years. Prior to that, he achieved top marks in technical school and further went on graduate Wyotech Automotive College at the top of his class. His specialties include, but are not limited to: all manner of engine repairs, professional chassis alignments, Track car building, setup, and maintenance. Outside of work he enjoys spending time with his wife, dog and cat, visiting state and local parks, watching racing events and shooting sports.

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  • Eugene Burns
    Porsche Gold Meister Technician
    941.923.1700

    Eugene relocated to Florida in 2005. He worked as an Audi technician for four years before joining Suncoast Porsche in 2010. Eugene became a Gold Meister Technician in 2014. Eugene plays guitar and enjoys watching soccer.

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