OUR AMAZING TEAM

My passion for the auto industry developed in my York University days, when I began buying and selling cars on campus. This led to the purchase of my first dealership, Toronto’s Town and Country BMW, in 1978. 

I expanded this automotive portfolio over the years to include Honda, Subaru, Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, Eagle, Renault, and Mazda. When I sold Town and Country in 1994, it was one of Ontario’s larger automotive groups.

Landon began his career in Financial Reporting while obtaining his CMA designation. He then joined AutoCanada’s acquisition team and spent over 6 years holding various roles including Manager of Acquisitions and Director, Corporate Development. 

With over 50 dealership and real estate buy/sells completed in his career, Landon has been involved in all aspects of strategic acquisitions, from inception through due diligence, valuation, negotiation, closing, and ...

“The objective I have for my clients is to always maximize their value and minimize their stress.”–Gordon Cameron

With many decades of experience as a businessman, consultant, and broker in developing and negotiating hundreds of successful business deals under his belt, Gordon understands all the necessary elements that make a deal sensible, possible, and—most importantly—final. Taxes, financing, HR issues, government regulations, OEM considerations, and legal issues are just some of the areas of expertise he brings to the table.

Templeton Marsh is pleased to offer services in French through Sylvie Gagnon, who works closely with French-speaking clients throughout the dealership acquisition and sale process.

Whether you are exploring the purchase or sale of a new or used vehicle dealership, discussing valuation and succession planning, or seeking confidential advisory services, Sylvie can guide you through every stage of the transaction in French.

Our commitment is to ensure French-speaking clients can communicate comfortably and confidently while receiving the same professional, discreet, and industry-focused service that Templeton Marsh is known for. To discuss your dealership transaction in French, contact Sylvie directly.

Dean serves as a strategic advisor to our clients, leveraging over two decades of operational leadership and a sophisticated understanding of dealership economics.

With a career defined by high-level turnaround management across Ford, GM, and CDJR platforms, he possesses a unique ability to diagnose a store’s financial health and identify the levers that drive enterprise value. Dean’s approach is rooted in operational rigor and data-driven insights.

Jack is a seasoned automotive leader who brings a unique perspective on the industry’s evolution, client expectations and market trends from more than 30 years of comprehensive experience in various areas of automotive, including retail environment, OEM, remarketing, lending and digital.

In his previous senior roles in the industry, Jack was the Director of Sales for Kia Canada Inc., followed by tenure with Cox Automotive Canada as Director of National Sales Operations...

Helen brings more than 35 years of retail and wholesale automotive experience to Templeton Marsh Ltd., combining deep industry knowledge with a proven record of success.

She began her career with Mercedes-Benz Canada Inc., where she spent nine years advancing from administrative roles to coordinating the Central Zone and supporting dealer operations across the network. Transitioning to the retail side of the business, Helen represented the Jaguar and Land Rover brands, where she was recognized as the top Jaguar salesperson ...

Al’s career in the automotive industry spans nearly 40 years. Working on the manufacturers side of the business, virtually all his career has been in front-line dealer contact positions with Ford of Canada, Honda and Acura Canada and Subaru Canada, Inc. 

During his years in the business, Al gained experience in parts sales, vehicle ordering and distribution, fleet sales as well as several years as a District Sales Manager. In addition, Al brings an intensive resume as a Manager of Dealer Development.

With over 15 years of experience in the automotive industry, Sunita has built an impressive and diverse career across retail, marketing, recruiting, and manufacturing. Her passion for the automotive world was sparked at an early age, driving her to develop a comprehensive understanding of the industry from multiple angles.

Through her international experiences working in both Canada and Europe, Sunita has gained a profound understanding of the automotive industry and market on a global scale.

Fred has been a car guy his entire adult life. Having started on the floor at Parkway Toyota in Hamilton, Ontario, he quickly became its top producing salesman; Fred then moved to Classic Honda in Brampton, and finally Valley Chrysler in Woodbridge, where he rose through the ranks and eventually became general manager of the largest Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, Eagle, and Renault dealership of its era.

Those of us who are old enough, remember what a challenge it was in those days to run a Chrysler store – Fred ran it at a young age, and did so successfully.

Southern California born and raised, Arian Taghdiri, a real estate entrepreneur, has developed a deep understanding of the many dynamic cities and neighborhoods that make up the US west coast markets.

His deep roots and connections within the community have proven invaluable assets throughout his career. A genuine demeanor and solid determination have contributed to Arian’s ability to serve his clients throughout the entire transaction process, especially in high-pressure negotiations.

OUR CONSULTANTS

As the President of Baker Tilly WM Dealer Acquisitions Inc., Peters career spans over 30 years in automobile dealership business. He has operated as Chief Financial Officer of a large dealer group, as well as Dealer Principal of his own operations.

Peter is an expert in dealership transactions, providing clients with a unique combination of skills in negotiation, asset valuation, and goodwill. His experience as the chief financial officer of a multi-dealer group, and also as a Dealer Principal, rounds off his abilities, providing clients with a full service one-stop shop.

It is with great enthusiasm and excitement that I join Templeton Marsh LTD Canada's preeminent new vehicle dealership brokerage and related advisory consulting firm as a Collaborating Consultant.

My career in the automotive industry spans nearly four decades, built on a foundation of expertise in finance, operations, and dealer performance. Holding university degrees in Industrial Relations and Business Administration, I spent close to 38 years with Ford Credit Canada Ltd., where I held a wide range of leadership and operational roles across both retail and wholesale automotive financing.

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