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Meet Our Staff

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  • JOHN HAND
    President
    JOHN HAND
    (802) 362-1754

    As the name applies, John Hand has had a long history with the dealership. Fresh out of Denver University, John and his brother Jim purchased an old building at the center of Manchester and opened Hand Motors in September of 1971. 

    A past trustee of Burr & Burton, as well as an advisor to Lambda Chi fraternity, John is an avid hockey player at Riley Rink at Hunter Park and summertime will find him both playing summer league hockey and golf, sometimes on the same day. 

    John and his wife Kimet, live in Manchester and have four daughters; Julie (Manchester), Jennifer Hand Muldoon (Boston) and her husband Matt, Sarah Laidlaw Wilde (Burlington, VT) and her husband Martin, and Kitt Laidlaw (Burlington, VT). John and Kimet enjoy traveling and volunteering in the community. 

    In his free time, John hikes, bikes, runs a bit and loves cutting grass. John's rigorous lawn maintenance program is legendary and it is rumored he was named after John Deere. John has been known to cut the grass twice in one day.

  • GERRY HOYT
    General Sales Manager
    GERRY HOYT
    (802)362-1754

    Gerry Hoyt joined HAND in July 2009 as our General Sales Manager. Gerry, a native Vermonter, was born and raised in Bennington. A graduate of MAU in '72 and then Johnson State, Gerry started in the car business washing cars in high school and college. A lifetime career in the automotive business followed.
     
    Gerry has two grown sons, John, 28 in Hoosick NY and Jason, 35, in Roanoke, Virginia, plus a grandson, Hunter, age 16. A longtime member of Mount Anthony Country Club, Gerry is a passionate golfer, spending as much time as possible, on the links and in the fairway. During the winter months, he is busy thinking about playing golf and honing his snow removal skills. In his over 35 years in the auto business in Vermont, Gerry has cleaned snow off a few cars. He lost count after the first 100,000.
     
    Gerry is a member of the Bennington Catamount Rotary, the Bennington Elks and is on the board of the non-profit 204 Depot Street organization in Bennington, helping young people in his community. His long experience in the automotive business and his real desire to help people.

  • WALLACE HALL
    Finance Director
    WALLACE HALL
    (802) 362-1754

    Wallace Hall joined HAND in January of 2010, after a career that found him living all over the world, eventually settling in nearby Hoosick Falls, NY in 2007.

    Wallace and his wife, Yong, have 7 children and 10 grandchildren. They enjoy camping and traveling and Wallace is a fire-fighter for the town of Hoosick. He is also an elected Fire Commisioner for the town.

    Wallace literally grew up a citizen of the world. In his younger years he lived in France, Germany, Turkey, and Iran, then graduating from Fishburne Military School in Waynesboro, VA. An Army career followed with time back in Iran and in Viet Nam, leaving via medi-vac to Hawaii.

    As a youngster, Wallace spent summers in Landgrove, Vermont, visiting family. He developed a love for Vermont and thought he might eventually settle in our area.
     
    After working for the US Government, Wallace began a corporate career with Western Union that took him from Hawaii, to DC to NJ, and over to Japan & Korea. Wallace returned to the states, left Western Union, and began a successful career in the automotive business. We are delighted he chose to come to Hand Motors here in southern Vermont and we welcome Wallace to our team.

  • RON WONDERLICK
    Internet Manager / Sales and Leasing Consultant
    RON WONDERLICK
    802-362-6713

    Ron joined HAND MOTORS in July of 2009 as part of our Sales Team. Originally from the Philadelphia area, Ron lives in Bennington and is quite active in the community there. Ron attended Temple University and moved to Vermont in 1979 to work at Yankee Atomic Electric in Rowe, MA. Ron has experience in nuclear security quality assurance. He has served as a police officer and a game warden.

    Ron made the news in 1984, when as first constable and Police Chief of Stamford Vermont, he apprehended an escapee from Virginia's death Row. He is interested in the civic needs of his state and community and is an officer and past Exalted Ruler of BPO Elks Lodge 1335 in nearby Adams MA.
     
    A proud Dad with three children and three grandchildren, Ron loves to cook and tackle home improvement projects. Hobbies include golf, photography, hunting and fishing and he is well known around town for his "haircut"....hmmm. With over a dozen years of experience helping people find the right car or truck for their needs, Ron is sure to make friends here in the Northshire and looks forward to assisting HAND customers.

    "Hi, I'm Ron Wonderlick, I'll do my best to help you with any information or inventory facts you may need, as well as services we provide. No matter how small or detailed your question is, I am here to give you an answer. Whether you are just starting out on the adventure to get your next vehicle, or have already decided on the one perfect for you; I will provide an honest answer to your question as quickly as possible; usually within one business day. Call me today at (866) 576-1929."

  • TROY HERMANSKY
    Sales and Leasing Consultant
    TROY HERMANSKY
    (802) 362-1754

    Troy Hermansky Joined Hand Motors in August of 2009 as part of our Sales Team. Originally from New Jersey, Troy lives in Sunderland with his wife Jennifer and their family. Troy attended high school and College in New Jersey graduating from Ramapo College in 1984 with a degree in business. Troy's family purchased Sunderland Country Shoppes in 1987 and relocated to Southern Vermont.

    He worked for 16 years in ski area management at both Bromley and Stratton Mountains and still straps on the skis or snowboard when time allows. Time is becoming a precious commodity in the Hermansky household as in addition to a son Kyle (Castleton College) and a daughter Bret (BBA), Troy and Jennifer have a son Jude and a newborn daughter!
     
    The Hermansky Household is rounded out by Radar the dog and Sasha McLovin, a cat rescued from Second Chance Animal Shelter. 2010 holds some serious diaper duty for Troy and Jennifer. In his "spare" time Troy enjoys listening to live music and hobbies such as buying and selling coins and estate jewelry. We are glad to welcome Troy to Hand Motors and know he will be a great asset to the Hand Team.

  • PAT SHROYER
    Sales and Leasing Consultant
    PAT SHROYER
    802-362-1754


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