Meet The Team
Joel Wright
General Manager – Ashmore
How many years’ experience in the Auto Industry?
25 years in total & first 12 month in service & parts at Tweed Holden.
How many years have you worked for von Bibra & what position/s have you held?
120 years, I have worked as a Sales Consultant & Sales Manager for a variety of manufacturers across 3 locations, Beginning in Tweed then at Ashmore. In 2012 moved into the General Sales Managers role at Helensvale in total for 8 years and returned back to Ashmore as General Sales manager in 2020. After serving under Max Johnson as his “Apprentice” I have now taken on the role as General Manager effective July 2022.
Who did you previously work for and what was your role there?
Tweed Motors Holden (Previous owners before von Bibra’s purchased the business in 2002) Started in parts & service & moved to used car sales where I commenced my cadetship. Great family business which intern was taken over by another successful business in the name of the von Bibra family.
Where did you grow up?
Locally at Burleigh Heads & born in Southport, so in someway I have always lived & worked in the same area, I’m sure that makes me a true local.
Favourite quote or best piece of advice given to you?
Perfection is the total sum of a lot of small things done very well. Which ties in very well with what my grandfather said to me when I was 8yrs old on the back of his tractor mowing over 15 acres of land. “In life bite off more than you can chew, then chew like hell”.
Chris Rockell
General Sales Manager – Ashmore
How many years’ experience in the Auto Industry?
I have had 6 years this November in the industry and all my time with von Bibra.
How many years have you worked for von Bibra & what position/s have you held?
I have been with the company 6 years in November, I started my career in Ashmore Honda after progressing to the Nissan Sales manager for 4 ½ years. Now into General Sales Manager as of 1st July 2022
Who did you previously work for and what was your role there?
I worked for von Bibra Honda Ashmore, being the number 1 salesperson for over a year hitting 20+ sales every month. Then into the Nissan Managers chair consistently being number 1 in the region for 3 years running.
What do you love most about your job?
I love that I can provide my family a better opportunity in life and bright future with my hard work, love helping my team/ friends achieve an amazing result so they can achieve their dreams!!
Where did you grow up?
I grew up in Cornwall, UK
Favourite quote or best piece of advice given to you?
Best quote would have to be from my grandad, to achieve anything in life Chris he said remember the 6 P’s prior preparation prevents, piss, poor, performance. The quality of the question will provide you the quality of the answer.
THOMAS HALPER
CHERY CAR SALES MANAGER – ASHMORE
How many years’ experience in the Auto Industry?
5 Years
How many years have you worked for von Bibra & what position/s have you held?
5 years and Started in Nissan Sales, Then moved into Relief management and got the
luxury of working in Honda, Nissan, Used cars and now Chery.
Who did you previously work for and what was your role there?
My last job before this was with Harvey Norman In Bundall In the AV department
What do you love most about your job?
I actually love being busy and getting the luxury of driving new cars every day. The Job
does have a lot of fun and The people I work with really does make it enjoyable to come
to work.
Where did you grow up?
I grew up near Cooma NSW
Favourite quote or best piece of advice given to you?
When given a life changing choice or big change take the path that scares you the
most.
Drew Conway
Service Manager – Ashmore
How many years’ experience in the Auto Industry?
20 years.
How many years have you worked for von Bibra & what position/s have you held?
8 years with von Bibra, firstly as the Helensvale Service Manager transferred to Ferry Rd in the Service Manager Now Southport Honda and loving every minute.
Who did you previously work for and what was your role there?
I worked with Zupps as a Technician & service Advisors & with AHG as Fixed operations manager
What do you love most about your job?
The people! Working together improving daily and having fun while doing it.
Where did you grow up?
Port Macquarie NSW.
Favourite quote or best piece of advice given to you?
“The way we communicate with others & with ourselves ultimately determines the quality of our lives”