Click on one of the people below to find out more information.
Owners
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Blake
Strong - Principal Dealer
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- A native of Salt Lake City, Blake Strong graduated from the University of Utah in Salt Lake City in 1985, where he earned a B.A. in Economics. He started in the automotive business working part-time as a car washer at his father's Porsche-Audi dealership in 1976.Strong advanced from parts counter sales to car sales to used-car manager to general manager. He was the General Manager of Dave Strong Porsche-Audi from 1988-2001. Today, he and his brother, Brad, own Audi and Volkswagen dealerships, all in Salt Lake City. His experience was called upon by Audi when they asked him to serve on the Audi of America Dealer Council from 2006 to 2009, and for two years as National Chairman of the Dealer Council. He traveled to Germany many times to meet with the Audi AG Chairman and their Board to plan and discuss ways to elevate the brand in the United States.He was chairman of the board for the University of Utah Crimson Club Athletic Board from 2008-2010, and still serves as a Past President of that board. Blake was President of the Utah Auto Dealers Association Board of Directors in 2011-2012 and served in the organization and Board for many years.Strong was nominated the 2015 TIME (magazine) Dealer of the Year award. The award is one of the automobile industry's most prestigious and highly coveted honors. Recipients are among the nation's most successful auto dealers who also demonstrate a long-standing commitment to community service. Strong was chosen to represent the New Car Dealers of Utah in the national competition - one of only 55 auto dealers from 17,000 nationwide - nominated for the 46th annual award. The award is sponsored by TIME in association with Ally Financial, and in cooperation with NADA.In May of 2022, Blake was inducted into the Utah Auto Dealers Association (NCDA) Hall-of-Fame, a prestigious award within the Automotive Industry.Blake and his wife, Cindy, have four children.
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Brad
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The American International Automobile Dealers Association (AIADA) has named Brad Strong as its 2018 chairman. Strong is the co-dealer principal of Strong Volkswagen, Audi Salt Lake City He was recognized at AIADA's 48th annual meeting and luncheon in Las Vegas. Strong is a third-generation dealer. With his brother, Blake, he runs a stable of dealerships that have been in operation since the 1940s. He has served on AIADA's board of directors since 2009.
Service & Parts
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Horst
Buchanan - Service Manager
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- horst.buchanan@strongautogroup.com
- 801.433.2834 ext.3231
How long have you worked at Audi Salt Lake City?
Since 2002.
What is your favorite Audi?
Audi R8 v10 and RS6.
What is your favorite Audi feature?
Performance with control
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Matise
Orton - Service Advisor Team Leader
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- matise.orton@strongautogroup.com
- How long have you worked at Audi Salt Lake City?
Since December 2004.
How long have you been in the car business?
13 years
What is your favorite Audi?
The RS 4, the S4 Avant, and the A6.
What is your favorite Audi feature?
I like the SD card option for the music interface. I also like the massage seats on the A8...YES, these are my favorites.
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Daniel
Bee - Audi Service Advisor
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- daniel.bee@strongautogroup.com
- 801.433.2834
- How long have you worked at Audi Salt Lake City?Since January 2012.
What is your favorite Audi?
The RS7What is your favorite Audi feature?Top view camera, quattro and night vision.
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Ricardo
Azevedo - Audi Service Advisor
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- Ricardo.Azevedo@strongautogroup.com
How long have you worked at Audi Salt Lake City?
Since July 2019.
What is your favorite Audi?
Audi R8, that brings racing technology to the everyday person. Makes me feel that I am driving in 24 Hours of Le Mans…What is your favorite Audi feature?Quattro Technology!
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Chelsea (Olive)
Oliverson - Service Advisor
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- chelsea.oliverson@strongautogroup.com
- How long have you worked at Audi Salt Lake City?Since April 2014.What is your favorite Audi?The RS 7 in red.What is your favorite Audi feature?The quattro and A8 massage seats.
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Nick
Hardy - Audi Service Advisor
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- tony.dejulis@strongautogroup.com
How long have you worked at Audi Salt Lake City?
How long have you been in the car business?
What is your favorite Audi?
What is your favorite Audi feature?
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George
Atiyah - Audi Service Advisor
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- 801. 433. 2834 ext 3131
How long have you worked at Audi Salt Lake City?
3 Months
What is your favorite Audi?
RS6 Avant - Green over Caramel Leather
What is your favorite Audi feature?
Everything about Audi!
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Chelsea
Abbott - Loaner Fleet Coordinator
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- chelsea.abbott@strongautogroup.com
- 801. 433. 2834
- How long have you worked at Audi Salt Lake City?Since December of 2013.What is your favorite Audi?The RS5What is your favorite Audi feature?The Quattro
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Jason
Crane - Service Advisor
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How long have you worked at Audi Salt Lake City?
Since August 2013.What is your favorite Audi?S6What is your favorite Audi feature?The Exhaust note on the S and RS models.
General Manager
- SpencerWebb
- General Manager
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- Spencer.Webb@strongautogroup.com
- 801.433.2834
Sales Team
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Taylor
Strong - Manager
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- taylor.strong@strongautogroup.com
- 801.736.0388
What is your favorite Audi?
The S5
What is your favorite Audi feature?
The Audi quattro technology is second to none, but I also really like Audi's MMI control system. Very simple and easy to use.
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Dominic
Dorn - General Sales Manager
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- dominic.dorn@strongautogroup.com
- How long have you worked at Audi Salt Lake City?I have been with Audi since 2007 and Strong Audi since 2015What is your favorite Audi?e-tronWhat is your favorite Audi feature?Quattro
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Josh
Strong - Sales Manager
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- josh.strong@strongautogroup.com
- 801. 433. 2834 ext 3118
How long have you worked at Audi Salt Lake City?
Since 2006What is your favorite Audi?S8 and A4 AvantWhat is your favorite Audi Feature?Quattro
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Steve
Fry - Used Car Manager
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- Steve.Fry@strongautogroup.com
How long have you worked at Audi Salt Lake City?
Since 2014.
What is your favorite Audi?
The RS6 AvantWhat is your favorite Audi feature?Mannual Transmission.
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Warner
Trabert - Audi Sales
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- warner.trabert@strongautogroup.com
- 801.599.6046
How long have you worked at Audi Salt Lake City?
I have worked at Audi Salt Lake City since 2010.How long have you been in the car business?
I have been in the car business for 8 years.What is your favorite Audi?
S4What is your favorite Audi feature?
S Sport package (Sport rear differential)
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Michael
Rowley - Audi Sales
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- michael.rowley@strongautogroup.com
- 801.573.9031
How long have you worked at Audi Salt Lake City?
Worked with the Strong family since December 2005How long have you been in the car business?
I have been in the car business for 17 years.What is your favorite Audi?
My 1995 S6 Wagon with Manual transmission.What is your favorite Audi feature?
For over 100 years, Audi continues to innovate.This commitment is demonstrated by their company slogan "Vorsprung Durch Technik", which loosely translates, "being ahead through technology"
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Jacen
Peterson - Audi Sales
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- jacen.peterson@strongautogroup.com
- 801-300-1548
- How long have you worked at Audi Salt Lake City?Since July 2014.What is your favorite Audi?The S3.What is your favorite Audi feature?Ease of driving.
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Landon
Cook - Audi Sales
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- landon.cook@strongautogroup.com
How long have you worked at Audi Salt Lake City?
Since October of 2017.What is your favorite Audi?Audi RS6What is your favorite Audi Feature?Virtual Cockpit & Quattro System
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Saul
Pehrson - Audi Sales
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- saul.pehrson@strongautogroup.com
- 801.694.9070
- How long have you worked at Audi Salt Lake City?Since March 2016.
What is your favorite Audi?
Nogaro Blue S4What is your favorite Audi feature?Multi-link suspension
- Dakota Nalder
- Audi Sales
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- dakota.nalder@strongautogroup.com
- 801. 433. 2834 ext 3306
- Jack Metcalf
- Audi Sales
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- jack.metcalf@strongautogroup.com
- 801. 433. 2834 ext 3270
How long have you worked at Audi Salt Lake City?
Since 2018
What is your favorite Audi?
SQ7What is your favorite Audi feature?Sport-Exhaust / Resonator Delete Kit
- Mike Anderson
- Audi Sales
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- 801. 433. 2834 ext
- Michael Westley
- Audi Sales
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- michael.westley@strongautogroup.com
- 801. 433. 2834 ext 3106
- Barry Robertson
- Audi Sales
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- barry.robertson@strongautogroup.com
- 801. 433. 2834 ext 3104
How long have you worked at Audi Salt Lake City?
Since January 2022
What is your favorite Audi?
e-tronWhat is your favorite Audi feature?Quattro
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Sam
Strong - Used Car Inventory
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- sam.strong@strongautogroup.com
- 801. 433. 2834 ext 3129
How long have you been with Audi Salt Lake City?
Since 2010.What is your favorite Audi?RS5 and E-TronWhat is your favorite Audi feature?S Sport package and Black optic
Finance Team
- Alan Polgar
- Finance Manager
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- alan.polgar@strongautogroup.com
- 801. 433. 2834 ext 3212
How long have you worked at Audi Salt Lake City?
Since June 2022
What is your favorite Audi?
RS7What is your favorite Audi feature?All the different Driver Settings/Modes
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James
George - Finance Manager
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- james.george@strongautogroup.com
- 801. 433. 2834 ext 3118
How long have you worked at Audi Salt Lake City?
Since October of 2017.What is your favorite Audi?RS6 Wagon or SQ7What is your favorite Audi feature?The Drive
Parts
- Matt Orr
- Parts Manager
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- matt.orr@strongautogroup.com
- 801. 433. 2834 ext 3260
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Karl
Gaenssle - Parts Consultant
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- karl.gaenssle@strongautogroup.com
How long have you been with Audi Salt Lake City?
Since June 2013.
Concierge Team
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Serena
Webb - Concierge Advisor
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- serena.webb@strongautogroup.com
How long have you been with Audi Salt Lake City?
Since January 2016.What is your favorite Audi?Audi 100 CoupeWhat is your favorite Audi Feature?Quattro System
Administrative & Human Resources
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Kara
Herold - CFO
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How long have you been with Audi Salt Lake City?
Since February 2002.
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Rhett
Lunceford - Human Resource Director
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- rhett.lunceford@strongautogroup.com
- 801. 433. 2834
How long have your worked at Audi Salt Lake City?
What is your favorite Audi?S6What is your favorite Audi feature?