
I’ve been a mason’s apprentice, high school teacher and even held a corporate position Toyota Motors Sales USA. I joined my family’s business in 2004 and feel honoured to be a part of the lives of the families I work with every day and the clients I serve. My favorite part of my career is making the purchase or servicing of someone’s vehicle easy and more enjoyable. I live in Hamilton with my wife and son who love joining me at TiCats games or for Artcrawl. I occasionally find the time to play some basketball, although this is getting more difficult as I am active in the community through personal outreach and the corporate work we do. I believe in supporting the community which supports us. Thank you Hamilton.
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Gu-Sang, also know as "Goose", has recently joined our team at Upper James Toyota. Goose has been working in the Retail Automotive Business for over 20 years and enjoys every moment he spends with the team and our Guests that come in to the show room. Goose grew up in Barrie Ontario, but now resides in Greater Hamilton Area this his wife and three young children. ...Read More

I started with Parkway Motors in April of 2014. Starting as a receptionist, working my way through various job titles on the sales floor, I am now a proud member of the Upper James Toyota team as the Assistant Sales Manager. Fun fact: I have worked at all three dealerships within the Parkway Motors Group! In my spare time, I enjoy home renovations and DIY projects, hiking with my two German Shepherds (yes, TWO!), or taking trips with my husband. ...Read More

Since 2001 I have been a proud member of PARKWAY MOTORS GROUP HAMILTON as a Master/Hybrid Toyota technician. It is a great honor to work with the Pinassi family and not to forget working with some of the best associates around. I am now at Upper James Toyota offering my knowledge and expertise to make your vehicle purchase decision much easier.

For over 25 years I have enjoyed a challenging and rewarding automotive career. I began my adventure as a Service Advisor with a small team in Oakville, where I was promoted to Service Manager. I had the pleasure of being a part of that growing business and was able to grow that team from just six staff to thirteen over ten years. During this time I was promoted to Fixed Operations Manager and oversaw both the Service and Parts departments. In 2001, I was looking for a change and found myself at Upper James Toyota, where I immediately knew I wanted to be part of this family business. Not without it's challenges; shortly after starting, we faced a large renovation. This was startling as a new employee, but not only did we get through it, we excelled through the whole renovation period. This was when I knew I was in the right place. In the last 15 years, I have worked with some of the best Technicians and Service Advisors around. The pleasure has been all mine.
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I have worked in many different aspects of the automotive industry for the past 15 years. After the completion of my Operations Management degree overseas, I joined the Parkway Motors team and have enjoyed working in our Leasing Department, Financial Services Department and most recently, the Fleet Department. I take pride in my work, the people I get to work with and the clients that I serve. In my down time, I enjoy spending time skiiing, swimming and staying active with my husband and 3 children....Read More

Gu-Sang, also know as "Goose", has recently joined our team at Upper James Toyota. Goose has been working in the Retail Automotive Business for over 20 years and enjoys every moment he spends with the team and our Guests that come in to the show room. Goose grew up in Barrie Ontario, but now resides in Greater Hamilton Area this his wife and three young children. ...Read More

I started with Parkway Motors in April of 2014. Starting as a receptionist, working my way through various job titles on the sales floor, I am now a proud member of the Upper James Toyota team as the Assistant Sales Manager. Fun fact: I have worked at all three dealerships within the Parkway Motors Group! In my spare time, I enjoy home renovations and DIY projects, hiking with my two German Shepherds (yes, TWO!), or taking trips with my husband. ...Read More

Since 2001 I have been a proud member of PARKWAY MOTORS GROUP HAMILTON as a Master/Hybrid Toyota technician. It is a great honor to work with the Pinassi family and not to forget working with some of the best associates around. I am now at Upper James Toyota offering my knowledge and expertise to make your vehicle purchase decision much easier.

I've been a part of the Upper James Toyota for over 16 years and I have been a proud Hamilton resident for over 40 years. In my spare time, you can find me riding my mountain bike or in a pick up game of basketball. I'm currently restoring a 1991 Toyota MR2 with my son. After many happy years spent here, I enjoy the simplicity of chatting with my long time clients who stop in for service, or just to say hi.
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I am a third generation born and raised Hamiltonian and have spent most of my working life in one of Hamilton's oldest landmark businesses: Jerry's Man Shop. Being a part of this almost 100 year old family business, I learned that customer satisfaction, integrity, teamwork and community service was the fabric of our success. This made my transition to Upper James Toyota easy; as I have found the same to be true here. I have always believed that Hamilton is a vibrant city with a real sense of community. After just eight years at UJT, it's already common for me to see my customers engaged in activities around the city. It's been a pleasure to be a part of the team here; where community service and customer satisfaction is of the highest priority.
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Hi, my name is John Buchanan, Sales and Leasing Specialist at Upper James Toyota. I graduated from Westdale High School in Hamilton, and have not only sold cars for the last 7 years at Upper James but also for 2 years in the United States in Georgia. When I returned home I was very fortunate to be able to join the dynamic team at Upper James Toyota. I believe in the Toyota product due to its reliability, safety, fuel efficiency and lowest maintenance cost over any other automotive manufacturer. I find it important to make all my customers feel comfortable with me and the vehicle they are purchasing. I will ensure the customer knows how all the features of their vehicle operate and make myself available at any time with any questions or concerns they have. I have built a successful career with this philosophy and have customers that will just drop in to say hi without any questions just to let me know how much they are enjoying their Toyota. I look forward to meeting you and helping you with the purchase of your next Toyota vehicle.
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I am very proud to have been selling the Toyota brand since 2014. I have been in the auto industry since 2010, and prior to that I spent 20 years in the golf business, including 10 years as a golf professional. I love working with people, and my mission is to provide you with an exceptional, fun, low pressure purchase experience. The experience does not end when you drive off the lot, as I am here to assist you with all of your auto needs. I look forward to assisting you, and your family with a fun, and satisfying purchase experience. I realize that you have many options available to you, and I greatly appreciate the opportunity to be of assistance to you and your family....Read More




For over 25 years I have enjoyed a challenging and rewarding automotive career. I began my adventure as a Service Advisor with a small team in Oakville, where I was promoted to Service Manager. I had the pleasure of being a part of that growing business and was able to grow that team from just six staff to thirteen over ten years. During this time I was promoted to Fixed Operations Manager and oversaw both the Service and Parts departments. In 2001, I was looking for a change and found myself at Upper James Toyota, where I immediately knew I wanted to be part of this family business. Not without it's challenges; shortly after starting, we faced a large renovation. This was startling as a new employee, but not only did we get through it, we excelled through the whole renovation period. This was when I knew I was in the right place. In the last 15 years, I have worked with some of the best Technicians and Service Advisors around. The pleasure has been all mine.
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I have spent almost 3 of my 20 years in the auto industry at Upper James Toyota. It’s a privilege to work in an environment that is focused on respect and professionalism. As a Service Advisor, I find pleasure in ensuring the quality of service that builds a relationship with our customers based on loyalty and trust.




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I come from a long and rewarding work history of Customer Service. Many of these years have been within the Automotive Industry, which is how I found myself at Parkway Motors with the Upper James Toyota team. I feel fortunate to be able to work with such a great group of people, particularly my BDC team. Everyone is caring and they genuinely enjoy taking the time to get to know our clients and their unique needs. ...Read More






Here's what you need to know about me: I am a huge fan of all things comic book and nerd-like (I have light sabres.) I am a proud Hamiltonian and myself and my wife have called this wonderful city "home" for the last eight years. And finally, I am a car enthusiast who has been working in the automotive business for over ten years. My passion drove me to this simple career choice and it makes every day fun and enjoyable.
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I have called Upper James Toyota "home" since 1998. During this time, I have had the pleasure of working with a terrific team, serving in two roles: as a Product Advisor, and in my current role as Financial Services Manager. I want to thank each and every one of my clients and contacts, as my success has been built on these relationships. Thank you. ...Read More



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I joined Parkway Motors Hamilton in June 2021 as the organization's Capture Specialist and I get to do the one thing I like best; taking photos with my camera! I take photos of just about everything you see on the website and always look for unique ways to photograph our vehicles, events and staff. Working with a family owned dealership is important to me because I see my own values reflected in the workplace and opportunity for growth and professional development truly exists here! When I am not taking photos, I am never far from the coffee maker and always love to talk cameras and cars! ...Read More