Meet our Team

Chris Leavens
Chris Leavens
Dealer Principal

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Stephen Roach
Stephen Roach
General Manager

I was born and raised in Penetanguishene, Ontario on the southern shores of Georgian Bay. In 1997, I moved to London to attend Fanshawe College and after graduating, I enjoyed London so much that I made it my home. My wife and I have three children and spend of lot of time after work with their activities. I have been selling vehicles in London since 2004 and take a personal pleasure in assisting new and repeat customers.I was born and raised in Penetanguishene, Ontario on the southern shores of Georgian Bay. In 1997, I moved to London to attend Fanshawe College and after graduating, I enjoyed London so much that I made it my home. My wife and I have three children and spend of lot of time after work with their activities. I have been selling vehicles in London s...Read MoreRead Less

Dennis Kim
Dennis Kim
Sales Manager

Scott Corbett
Scott Corbett
Floor Manager

Scott joined the Leavens Mazda team in April 2022. Coming from a Mazda family, Scott has a true passion for the brand. In his spare time Scott enjoys watching and playing hockey and baseball. Scott also enjoys going on road trips and playing board games with his fiancée.

Bill Sluys
Bill Sluys
Financial Services Manager

Ian  McPherson
Ian McPherson
Senior Mazda Brand Ambassador

Ian has been working here for 8 years. He has been selling Mazda’s in London for 19 years and has no plans to retire anytime soon. He enjoys what he does way too much! Ian also appreciates his loyal customers and co-workers.

Jordan Stanton
Jordan Stanton
Mazda Brand Ambassador

Jordan has been with Leavens Mazda since June 2021. Jordan has been a part of the Mazda Family for 8 years as a loyal customer. It only made sense that he became one of our Brand Ambassadors with his love of Mazda’s! In his spare time, he enjoys mixing music for weddings and house parties, reading, outdoor adventures and painting.

Braedon Pedrosa
Braedon Pedrosa
Brand Ambassador

Braedon joined the Leavens Mazda team March 2021. He has a passion for cars and what he does here at the dealership day to day. In his spare time, Braedon enjoys going to the beach and spending time with his family and friends.

Trevor Liley
Trevor Liley
Sales Consultant

Alex Fisher
Alex Fisher
Sales Consultant

Justin Egan
Justin Egan
Financial Services Manager

Inderpreet Singh
Inderpreet Singh
Service Manager

Jackson Molyneux
Jackson Molyneux
Service Advisor

Jackson has a love for cars and motorcycles, and enjoys working in his home garage alongside his dad. In his spare time he likes to hang out with friends, go to car meets and cruises, or go for long rides on his motorcycle or in his car.

Dale Hall
Dale Hall
BDC Coordinator

Dave  Deweerd
Dave Deweerd
Master Technician

Dave has been working here since the doors opened 8 years ago. He has been a part of the Mazda family for the past 28 years. Dave has been a Master Technician for 16 years. Dave also had the honor of attending the Mazda Canada Peak Performance Gala 3 years in a row. He has also competed in 6 Mazda Canada Master Technician competitions, where he won an award to attend the world competition in Japan! In his spare time, he enjoys working on cars as a hobby and spending time with his family. Dave has been working here since the doors opened 8 years ago. He has been a part of the Mazda family for the past 28 years. Dave has been a Master Technician for 16 years. Dave also had the honor of attending the Mazda Canada Peak Performance Gala 3 years in a row. He has also competed in 6 Mazda Canada Master Technician competitions, where he won...Read MoreRead Less

Lee Poetter
Lee Poetter
Master Technician

Lee has been working here for the past 5 years. He has been working with the Mazda family though for 19 years! Lee has been a Master Technician for 13 years. He has participated in the national Mazda Master Technician competition multiple times and finished in the top 3. Lee is a proud Father of two. In his spare time, he enjoys working on cars as a hobby and spending time with his family. Lee has been working here for the past 5 years. He has been working with the Mazda family though for 19 years! Lee has been a Master Technician for 13 years. He has participated in the national Mazda Master Technician competition multiple times and finished in the top 3. Lee is a proud Father of two. In his spare time, he enjoys working on cars as ...Read MoreRead Less

Nihad  Hodzic
Nihad Hodzic
Technician

Nihad has been working here for the past 4 years and within the Mazda family for 5 years. Nihad has been a licensed technician for the past 9 years. In his spare time, you will find Nihad working on cars as a hobby. He also enjoys spending time with family, friends, and fishing.

Chris Blackwell
Chris Blackwell
Technician

Chris has been working here for the past 7 years. He has been a licensed technician for 32 years! In Chris’s spare time he enjoys cycling and spending time with his family.

Justin Balaga
Justin Balaga
Technician Apprentice

Justin is our Technician Apprentice, who recently started at Leavens Mazda. Justin has been working on cars for as long as he remembers, and his true love is 90’s Japanese cars. Justin enjoys open lapping days at the track, helping friends work on their cars, and he also competes in Canadian Amateur Long Drive Golf.

Charlie Houghton
Charlie Houghton
Detailer

Crystal Hart
Crystal Hart
Detailer

Melissa  Whiteside
Melissa Whiteside
Parts Manager

Melissa has been here since the dealership opened its doors 8 years ago. She has been working in the Mazda family for 19 years and absolutely loves the product! In her spare time, she loves going on hikes with her German Shepherd. Melissa also enjoys spending time with family and cheering on her favorite football team, the Miami Dolphins.

Shawn  Janes
Shawn Janes
Parts Advisor

Shawn has been working here for the past 4 years. Shawn has been working in the automotive industry for 18 years! In his spare time, he enjoys fishing, hiking and anything outdoors. Shawn is also an avid video gamer.

Jenn Fines
Jenn Fines
Office Manager/Controller

Nancy Stewart
Nancy Stewart
Receptionist

Nancy is the newest member to the Leavens Mazda family. She has been around vehicles her entire life. Nancy came from a drag racing family, so working at Leavens Mazda is a perfect fit. In her spare time, she enjoys traveling, camping, and attending her son’s karate tournaments. Nancy has been happily married for 29 years. She also just rescued a 2-year-old dog from Texas. Nancy is the newest member to the Leavens Mazda family. She has been around vehicles her entire life. Nancy came from a drag racing family, so working at Leavens Mazda is a perfect fit. In her spare time, she enjoys traveling, camping, and attending her son’s karate tournaments. Nancy has been happily married for 29 years. She also just rescued a...Read MoreRead Less