Our People

Joe Zito 

Dealer Principal

With over 40 years’ experience in the industry, Joe ZIto is an icon in the Perth Motor Industry. Joe owns and operates both New Town Toyota and Kalamunda Toyota and is heavily involved in the day to day running of both businesses. Joe’s commitment to excellence in customer service has been the key to his success in the industry.

Oliver Brown

General Manager

Having been with Toyota for over 16 years and having worked in all departments of the dealership from Parts & Service to New & Used vehicle sales, Oliver has a strong understanding about what it takes to exceed customer expectations. Having been with Kalamunda Toyota since 2007 as the New Vehicle Sales Manager and moving into his current role of General Manager in 2009, Oliver has headed the business into new and exciting territory. Working closely with our Dealer Principal, Joe Zito, Oliver has excelled within the business and is an integral part of Kalamunda Toyota team.

Tony Herbert

Financial Controller

Tony has over 35 years' experience in the automotive industry, and has worked in all facets of the business. His broad knowledge and experience make him an invaluable asset to the Company. In his spare time, Tony enjoys swimming and working on his street rod.

Peter McErlean

Financial Controller

Peter has recently relocated from Auckland, New Zealand, to live permanently in Perth. Peter is a CA with over 25 years experience within a variety of industries including 6 years in the automotive industry. He has previously worked in the UK and New Zealand and now is looking forward to furthering his career in Australia with New Town Toyota.
Peter enjoys watching his children participate in sports and in his spare time follows English Football.

Kevin Keary

New & Used Vehicle Sales Manager 

Kevin has been in the automotive industry for 12 years. He has worked in sales and management for both New and Used cars. Kevin has been with Kalamunda Toyota for the last 2 years, he lives locally and has been a member of the Forrestfield Utd Soccer Club for the past 20 years. 

Joel Sutton

Service Manager . 

Joel has 16 years' automotive industry experience all with Toyota in Australia and New Zealand. Joel has a technical background and is experienced in Service, Parts, Pre-Delivery and Sales. In his spare time Joel enjoys rugby, fishing and 4 wheel driving.

Mike Huff

Parts Manager 

Mike has spent his career in parts management and supply, having 38 years' experience in the local automotive industry.  He has worked with the Toyota product for most of this time and has been with Kalamunda Toyota for nearly 15 years.  Mike has a long time involvement with horticulture and his special interest is the cultivation of rare and exotic plants and the propagation of endangered species. 

Claire Butts

HR/OSH Manager

Claire has been in the Human Resource field for the past 10 years with a customer service background prior to this.  Claire emphasizes a strong focus in recruitment, working conditions and occupational health and safety at New Town Toyota to ensure a safe, healthy and happy environment for all staff.

Kassandra Virgo

Customer Experience Manager

Kassandra combines the role of Customer Experience Manager with Personal Assistant to the Dealer Principal. Having worked with Kalamunda Toyota for 3 years, Kassandra has developed  a strong knowledge and experience base and is adept at managing the needs of our valued customers. Kassandra was recently named National Champion for the 2011 Toyota Customer Experience Skills Competition in Sydney.

Adam Dicton

Finance, Insurance & Aftercare Manager 

Adam has been in the automotive industry for 11 years. He started in sales and branched out into finance, where he has been for the past 8 years. In his spare time Adam enjoys travelling and playing volleyball.