Meet our Team of Automotive Specialists

We are a third generation family-owned business, and like any real family, we work best when we're working as a team. Though not everyone below is a part of our family by blood, they are all a part of the Ussery Automotive Group family. With every new hire we sought to bring in not just the best of the best, but the most friendly and most team-oriented people possible. Every employee here strives to make Ussery Automotive Group the best place that it can be to buy and service Mercedes-Benz vehicles.


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  • Robert Brockway, Chairman and CEO

    A twenty-five year principal of Bill Ussery Motors, Robert (Bob) W. Brockway joined the organization in 1986 as operations manager and was named president in 1996. In 2006, Bob and wife, Paula, became sole proprietors of all entities and Bob then took on his current role of chairman and CEO.  In 1957, family-owned Bill Ussery Motors, was the first dealership in Florida awarded a Mercedes-Benz franchise. Since then, the company has been admired industry-wide for its continued record sales and reputation for superb customer service.  Under the leadership of Bob, the company has experienced tremendous growth with the opening of Bill Ussery Motors Collision Center in 2007 and Mercedes-Benz of Cutler Bay in 2008.

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  • Paula Brockway, Vice President and Principal

    Paula Brockway is vice president and principal of Bill Ussery Motors Group, parent company of Mercedes-Benz of Coral Gables, Mercedes-Benz of Cutler Bay and Bill Ussery Motors Collision Center.  Paula and her husband Bob, whose grandfather established the company in 1953, head an organization which provides more than 350 jobs in the South Florida community.  Paula, along side of Bob, is dedicated to the growth of the Bill Ussery Motors family of companies and plays an important role in all decisions related to its strategic business development.

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  • Greg Barnes, President and Chief Operating Officer

    As president of Bill Ussery Motors, Greg Barnes is responsible for overseeing all business and logistics operations of Mercedes-Benz of Coral Gables, Mercedes-Benz of Cutler Bay and Bill Ussery Motors Collision Center. Additionally, he remains focused on exploring acquisition and expansion opportunities for the company. Greg joined Bill Ussery Motors in 1999 as operations manager at Mercedes-Benz of Coral Gables, and was promoted to general manager at the dealership in 2002. He became president and Chief Operating Officer of Bill Ussery Motors Group in 2009.close

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  • Ronit Canet, Secretary, Treasurer and CFO

    As chief financial officer, Ronit Canet overseas all financial and accounting aspects of Mercedes-Benz of Coral Gables, Mercedes-Benz of Cutler Bay and Bill Ussery Motors Collision Center. Additionally, she negotiates loans, leases and deals with various regulatory agencies. She is also part of the executive committee that explores acquisition and expansion opportunities for the Group. Ronit, a certified public accountant, joined Bill Ussery Motors in 1997 as controller. She was promoted to Director of Accounting and Finance in 1999. She became Secretary, Treasurer and CFO of Bill Ussery Motors Group in 2006. Prior to joining Bill Ussery Motors, Ronit worked in public accounting as an audit manager.

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  • Luis Gutierrez, General Manager


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  • Richard Santalla, General Manager


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  • Scott Woodard, General Manager, Bill Ussery Motors Collision Center


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  • Frank Jackson, Risk Management Director


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  • Denie Harris, Marketing Director


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  • Zulema Pericich, Corporate Controller


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  • Ann Popplewell, Human Resources Director

    Ann Popplewell oversees the human resources departments of Mercedes-Benz of Coral Gables, Mercedes-Benz of Cutler Bay and Bill Ussery Motors Collision Center. In her role, Ann is focused on increasing productivity and continuously improving methods, approaches, and departmental contribution while being cost-sensitive. She emphasizes a commitment to continuous learning in all departments. Ann joined Bill Ussery Motors in 2006. Previously, she held leadership roles in human resources with several companies from a variety of multi-state industries, including land development, education management and retail operations.

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