Christopher took ownership of Pfaff Automotive Partners in 1986. His father founded the company in 1964 in Newmarket and since Christopher assumed leadership, the group has expanded considerably. Christopher is passionate about all things automotive and spent his youth at the track following Canadian motorsports.
Dave joined the Pfaff Automotive Group in 2001 starting at the original Pfaff Motors location in Newmarket. Dave has been in the retail automotive business for over 25 years and is a graduate of the National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA) General Dealership Management program. Dave is married with 2 children and enjoys running, sports and being outdoors. Dave is passionate about Porsche vehicles and his most memorable experience was visiting the Porsche factories in Stuttgart and Leipzig and driving on the Autobahn.
Gibbon came to Canada in 2009 as an international student from Shandong, China, for his master of education degree; he was a middle-school teacher in China before coming to Canada. He completed his bachelor degrees of economics in China and his masters of education degree at Brock University, and joined Pfaff after a previous co-worker referred him to the group; he knew it stood for sport, passion, and professional management. Gibbon developed an interest in Porsche while in high school, and has had a passion for the brand ever since. Outside of work, he enjoys spending time with his wife and son, having dinner with friends, and playing and watching basketball (he’s also a huge Raptors fan and collects NBA memorabilia and basketball shoes). Gibbon lives in Woodbridge and is fluent in Mandarin.
Phone: 289.661.1601 • Email: gguo@porschecentremarkham.com
Ashley studied urban planning at the University of Toronto and English literature at Oxford University. After graduating, she worked for the City of Toronto and Government of Canada – and while shopping for a car at Pfaff Audi, was offered a sales role in 2011. Ashley's father is a life-long Porsche fan, who passed on his passion; her favourite Porsche is the 911 Targa. Outside work, Ashley enjoys spending time with her family. She lives in Richmond Hill and is fluent in Mandarin.
Phone: 289.661.1619 • Email: azhong@porschecentremarkham.com
Steve has had an interest in cars for as long as he can remember. He’s been a Formula 1 fan since the mid 1980s. He’s worked as a casino operator, in mutual funds, and as a mortgage broker, and got into the car business by helping out some friends at an automotive dealership in 2004 – the rest is history. Steve studied political science at York University, and enjoys playing hockey, golf, and fishing. He lives in Markham, around the corner from the dealership, with his wife and two kids.
Phone: 289.661.1602 • Email: schoi@porschecentremarkham.com
Adrian Vallejo is excited to join the Porsche Centre Markham team and about the opportunity to service and welcome its new clients. He brings with him over 25 years of experience in the service industry including over 20 years in the automotive sector, which reflects working with luxury brands including Porsche. He is a proud brand ambassador and is committed to providing a high standard of service, and one that meets the expectations of Porsche customers. Adrian’s track record reflects exceptional client service, and leadership of teams that are focused on quality service. In addition to his passion for the automotive industry, Adrian’s key focus is his family. He is the proud father of three girls, and when off duty can be found busy at work in his garden, cooking or leading renovations in his Aurora home. He and his family enjoy travel, and benefit from his fluency in Spanish and Italian. Adrian is looking forward to meeting and serving his new customers.
Phone: 289.661.1585 • Email: avallejo@porschecentremarkham.com
Greg became interested in cars at a very young age. He spent a lot of time at Mosport (now Canadian Tire Motorsport Park) and local car shows with his dad, and worked in a hobby shop selling radio control cars and model kits when he was a kid. His first job in the automotive industry was at a Newmarket-area performance shop in 2000, before getting into the dealership world in 2009. Greg joined the Pfaff team in 2012 in Pfaff Porsche’s parts department, and has held several roles within the company. Outside of work, he enjoys spending time with his wife and son, watching basketball, travelling, and radio-control cars. He lives in Brooklin, ON.
Phone: 289.661.1595 • Email: greifenstein@porschecentremarkham.com
Jerome joined the Pfaff Automotive Group in 2011, bringing with him over 25 years of automotive experience in a range of areas from retail sales to corporate leasing. He is passionate about delivering the ultimate customer experience to his clients and he takes great pride in ensuring every customer truly experiences the Pfaff fleet difference. Jerome’s favourite expression is ‘the fleet department never sleeps’ which embodies the pride he takes in serving his customers. An avid sports enthusiast, Jerome plays hockey several times a week and he enjoys spending time relaxing with his family and friends at the cottage.
Phone: 416.471.2937 • Email: jflanagan@pfaffauto.com
Jimmy Lin has been in high end retail sales for the past 15 years. His dad was and still is a big fan of the Porsche 928, and this has greatly influenced Jimmy’s passion for sports cars. Jimmy is also passionate about travelling, and enjoying spending time with his wife
and daughter exploring different cultures around the world. Jimmy has been with Porsche since 2005, and is fluent in Mandarin, Cantonese and English. Jimmy can be reached on his cel phone at 647-388-1533.
Phone: 289.661.1608 • Email: jimmylin@porschecentremarkham.com
Thomas has worked in the automobile industry for over 15 years and with Pfaff Porsche for 11 years. His passion of the Porsche brand started at the age of 6 while watching his first Porsche race and was attracted to Porsche’s handling and innovative design. His favourite generation of Porsche vehicles are the Carrera 911 (964) and Carrera 911 GT3/GT3RS (997). Thomas enjoys basketball, tennis and golf. His values of family and respect have shaped his personality. He understands that the key to exceptional customer service is to build a long term relationship with his clients and find the right Porsche through his passion and extensive product knowledge. Thomas is fluent in Cantonese, Mandarin and English. He can be reached on his cell phone at (416) 358–8778.
Phone: 289.661.1618 • Email: ttsang@porschecentremarkham.com
Nicholas has loved cars since he was a child and his father bought him a remote-control 911 Carrera. He’s collected model cars since then, and applied to Pfaff soon after graduating from York University in 2017 with a major in finance. Nicholas loves to play basketball and badminton, go hiking, and play online games; he speaks Cantonese and Mandarin and lives around the corner from the dealership in Markham.
Phone: 289.661.1598 • Email: nsu@porschecentremarkham.com
Serguei joined Pfaff in 2019, and is self-taught and a self-starter. He worked for over 20 years in the luxury hospitality industry, including Michelin-related restaurants, private yachts, and residences around the world. He has global experience encompassing France, Italy, the United States and Russia, and is fascinated by how the automotive industry is evolving. Serguei’s favouite car is the Porsche 911, and is passionate about hockey, cooking, collecting wine, travel, and hiking with his family. He is fluent in Russian and French and lives in Toronto.
Phone: 289.661.1599 • Email: skourokhtine@porschecentremarkham.com
Joe started his career with Pfaff Porsche in 2012, moving to Porsche Centre Markham in 2021. He was born in Hong Kong and is fluent in English, Mandarin and Cantonese. His dedication and reliability is unwavering, and it reflects in the satisfaction and loyalty of his customers. Joe’s favourite Porsche is the new 918 Spyder with a Weissach package. In his spare time, he is an avid ballroom dancer.
Phone: 289.661.1607 • Email: jtam@porschecentremarkham.com
Kurt Cheekan started with Pfaff Porsche in 2011, and moved to Porsche Centre Markham in 2021. His automotive experience stems back even further where he was primarily involved in tuning and motorsports management. One of Kurt's strongest traits, is his ability to build long lasting customer relationships. His number one priority is customer satisfaction and he works diligently to accomplish this. Please feel free to call Kurt for any of your Porsche needs.
Phone: 289.661.1606 • Email: kcheekan@porschecentremarkham.com
Halliee played with boxes upon boxes of toy cars when she was young. Whether she was simply pushing them around while imaging she was driving in a race or simulating an intense crash scenario- her passion for cars was slowing growing. Throughout the years, her passion for cars has enabled her to be highly knowledgeable about numerous car models across various manufacturers. This makes her the ideal Porsche Pro!
She has been working in the customer service industry since she graduated at the University of Toronto in 2017. She believes that we often underestimate the power of a smile in our daily lives. "A simply smile can brighten someone's day in a moment's notice. Although it may be considered the smallest act of kindness and it takes little to no effort on our part, it has the power to brighten someone's day", she says. For this reason, you'll always see her with a smile on her face- living up to her motto: "Great customer service begins with a smile".
Phone: 289.661.1609 • Email: hng@porschecentremarkham.com
Anna studied business administration at Humber College, and before getting into the automotive business, was a tour guide and dance instructor. She has long had a fascination for cars, developing an interest in the early 2000s through “Initial D” comic books, and decided working in the industry was a great way to combine her passions for cars and communicating with people. Anna is fluent in Mandarin, and outside of work, likes dancing with her crew and reading books. She lives in North York.
Phone: 289.661.1588
After working at BMW Toronto for 2 years, Jerome saw the opportunity join the team at Pfaff Porsche, and moved to Porsche Centre Markham in 2021. He began his career as a back-counterman before eventually becoming the expert in the Porsche Driver Selection boutique. Jerome’s charisma translates well to everything he does in the Pfaff community. He has been a Marshall for Ride For The Cure, cheering on and supporting the riders every year since he’s been at Pfaff. Jerome has an insatiable love for customer service and you’ll never catch him around the dealership without a smile.
Phone: 289.661.1590 • Email: jhylton@porschecentremarkham.com
Christina was inspired to join the automotive business by her husband, who has worked in the luxury car business for over 20 years, and began her automotive career in 2010, working in several service areas. Prior to that, she worked in international trade. Christina holds an MBA in financial accounting, and studied at Armstrong University, and the University of International Business and Economics in Beijing. She enjoys travelling, lives in Richmond Hill, and is fluent in Chinese and English.
Phone: 289.661.1603 • Email: cji@porschecentremarkham.com
