Meet the Team

Steve joined his father selling trucks at Stillwell Trucks in 1987 and in 1990 he moved to Melbourne to help set up Austrans Ford Truck Centre in Footscray as Used Truck Manager. He progressed through various management roles with various brands through to General Manager in 2003. While truck and truck industry knowledge got him the job, he says it is the great management and staff of the dealerships and group that have kept him here for nearly 32 years!

Gavan has two decades retail experience leading the Daimler Trucks Somerton Sales Team. He brings Tertiary and Management qualifications and industry knowledge across the Light, Medium and Heavy Truck markets. Gavan enjoys keeping track of AFL (go Swans and Blues) and NBA (Portland Trailblazers) and is dedicated to his children’s co-curricular activities on the weekends. He even finds time to play a weekly competitive basketball match with his mates, just for the after match!

Lachlan started his career as a HV technician, moving to Daimler Trucks Somerton in mid-2013. He has worked at Daimler Trucks Somerton as a technician, leading hand and service supervisor, working his way up to Service Manager. When he is not at work he enjoys spending time with friends & family, riding his Harley & tinkering in his shed restoring an old Falcon.

Jeff joined the team at Daimler Trucks Somerton in 2019, starting off in automotive world starting as a delivery driver back in the 90s. He brings a wealth of knowledge and experience as Parts Manager, with a passion for customer service and keeping vehicles on the road. When Jeff's not at work, he is kicking a footy around, surfing the waves or spending time with his family.

With 20+ years in the automotive finance industry and with a degree in Business Studies, Jim joined the Daimler team in 2006. Prior to this Jim worked as a Business Manager for several car dealerships gaining valuable experience. To relax Jim likes to travel within Australia & overseas.

Aruna joined the Daimler Group, here at Somerton back in October 1994. He worked as a Diesel Mechanic for 2 year and then became our Stock Controller in 1996. In 2014 he joined the Sales team, first as a Mercedes-Benz Vans Sales Executive then in 2016 he moved brands to FUSO. Aruna's passion is cricket and he love to travel whenever he can.

Mitch started his career with Daimler Trucks Somerton in June 2013 working in the parts warehouse, then completing a Sales Cadetship in 2016. Mitch then sold Mercedes Benz Vans until in 2017 he saw an opportunity in Fuso Sales and has not looked back! Mitch prides himself in providing excellent customer service and having great rapport with all of his clients. In Mitch's spare time he likes to drive his Mustang, ride his motorcycle and play guitar.

Brendan joined Daimler in 1993 as an apprentice diesel mechanic. He went onto various technical supervisor roles, including Service Manager. In 2014 Brendan moved to heavy truck sales focusing on Freightliner and Mercedes Benz brands. Brendan has a passion for Freightliner Trucks and looks forward to what the future brings for him and his customers with Freightliner. Outside of work Brendan enjoys playing AFL, dirt bike riding and wake boarding with his family and friends.

Drew has been working in dealerships since finishing high school, starting in truck parts then quickly making the leap across to truck sales. After a decade of working with other European truck brands, Drew joined Daimler Trucks Somerton in 2015 as a Mercedes-Benz specialist. A real ‘truck nerd’, Drew loves to find smart solutions for complicated transport tasks. When Drew is off the clock, you will find him at the park with his young family or partaking in motorsports and politics.

Jamie has been with DTS for 4 years, having started his journey as our Dealership Accountant. Jamie is a CPA with 8+ years' experience in the Accounting industry. For a change of pace, Jamie decided to use his relationship building skills together with his passion for Mercedes-Benz trucks to move into a Sales Executive role. Outside of work Jamie enjoys following the AFL, camping, fishing and enjoys family time.

Marty has worked for Daimler for 25 years. As the Spare Parts Sale Representative he has built a lot of strong relationships with both long term and new clients. His philosophy and the key to his success is his passion to "keep the wheels turning". Marty likes nothing better than jumping in the 4WD and heading away camping.