Our Corporate Team
Castle
Castle Automotive Group
Executive Team
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Joe Castle
President & CEO
Joe is an entrepreneur who owns businesses in the Automotive, Technology, eCommerce/Digital Marketing, Solar Energy, Fashion Accessories, Health & Nutrition Industries. At the age of 27, Joe had built and sold two technology companies that served thousands of clients nationwide by helping them run their operations more efficiently. Joe quickly fell in love with scaling businesses and working with like-minded individuals. He quickly redeployed that capital and has grown his organization through new ventures and strategic acquisitions to revenues exceeding $100 million annually. His executive team has been hand-selected – comprised of some of the brightest executives. His ventures employ over 1,000 people nationally.

Bob Politza
CFO & Managing Partner
Bob has been a lead executive for CAG since 2001. He began his career with CAG as a Finance Director, quickly excelling and growing into a much larger role within the company–assisting Joe Castle with growing the dealer group form two locations in 2014 to where we are today. Bob held the position of COO from 2009 to 2022 and then became CFO & Managing Partner. He specializes in growing top-line revenue in all departments of the dealership, and has has vast knowledge of all dealership operations–ranging from digital marketing, CPA-level accounting, and a tremendous knowledge of dealership acquisitions.
Bob is a graduate of Lewis University with a major in Business Administration, as well as an NADA Auto Dealer Academy graduate. He is a dedicated father of three, enjoys golfing with his family, and loves working on his classic Mustang.

Andrew Dorgan
Executive Director, Operations
Shortly after joining Castle in 2017 via the Castle Ford Lincoln acquisition, Andrew was promoted to the Corporate Management team to build out an offsite Used Car Buying Team. He was then transitioned to his current role – overseeing Corporate Development and Strategy, as well as executing Castle's expansion and acquisition strategy.
Andrew is originally from the Philadelphia area where he graduated from Drexel University. He is married and the father to three busy children.

David Ortiz
Executive Director, Sales & Business Development
As the Executive Director of Sales & Business Development at Castle Automotive Group, David Ortiz is instrumental in driving innovation and excellence for Castle Automotive Group’s Sales Departments. With over 30 years of experience in the automotive industry, David Ortiz has consistently demonstrated a knack for identifying opportunities, implementing strategic solutions, and delivering exceptional results. David is responsible for streamlining dealership processes, enhancing customer experiences, and driving revenue growth. Optimizing inventory management, improving sales processes, and implementing cutting-edge CRM solutions to maximize dealership efficiency and profitability.
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FINANCE
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Jeff Rodeck
Executive Director, Financial Operations
Jeff joined us in 2017 and has over 23 years of in-dealership accounting experience and over 6 years of public accounting experience as a CPA where he specialized in automotive accounting. He was awarded Ford Motor Company’s accounting honors for 15 straight years and enjoys doing analytical reviews and creating structure with a team-based approach.

Sheri Pollack
Sr. Corporate Controller
Sheri is a Castle veteran – having been with the company since 1991 and starting as a License & Title Clerk on the dealership level. Since then, she's worked her way up, having held every position in the office. Now a Sr. Corporate Controller, she's a vital contributor to Castle's success.

Andrea Lombardo
Corporate Controller
Andrea joined Castle in 2019 and has over 30 years of experience in the automotive industry. She was raised in the automotive world, as her parents owned several dealerships, and she has worked in every single department of the building. Working every position has allowed her to utilize what she learned along the way and directly applying that knowledge to the Castle Automotive Group.
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Human Resources
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Jenny Rodriguez
VP, Human Resources & Culture
Jenny is a great asset to the team with 14 years of industry experience prior to joining CAG in 2020. She feels the honor of being in a position to help influence and make decisions that affect the Castle culture. Helping people is Jenny's passion and it shows not only in her career, but in all areas of her life – she currently holds a seat on the board of her local church.

Basia Wilk
Human Resources Manager
Basia (pronounced Baa-sha) started with Castle in 2022, bringing 9 years of experience in the automotive world. Before stepping into the HR space, she worked her way around accounting–from admin to commissioning to billing. Her understanding of the business is a great asset when hiring the right people to take the group to the next level.

Cyndi Frederick
Human Resources Administrator

Cyndi Frederick
Human Resources Administrator
Cyndi has worn many hats since starting her career at Castle in 2017. From being a Service Advisor and earning many service certifications to Warranty Administrator and Event/Charity Coordinator for Castle Subaru in Portage, IN. Cyndi has been an integral part of Castle Subaru earning the Subaru Love Promise Award in previous years, putting on several events for community engagement. Cyndi's commitment to Castle has brought great success to the group, and she continues her career now as the Human Resources Administrator. She's also nominated for the 2023 Northwest Indiana Influential Women's Association.
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VARIABLE OPERATIONS
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Zach Goloven
Director, Inventory Management & Remarketing
Zach started with Castle back in 2014 as a Sales Consultant at Castle Chevrolet Villa Park. After a couple of years in that role, he was given the opportunity to begin ordering the new vehicle inventory for that store. It was after the acquisition of Castle Chevrolet North that he was transferred there to become the Used Car Manager. As Castle continued to grow, Zach was brought onto the Corporate level as the Director of Inventory Management and Remarketing. Zach takes great pride in being a part of Castle, and is a great representation of how the company promotes from within.

Tina Alaniz
Regional Director, Business Development
When Tina came to Castle in 2019, she brought 14 years of BDC Management experience. Originally brought in as BDC Manager for Castle Subaru in Portage, she proved to be more valuable and was moved into a corporate role as the Corporate Trainer & BDC Director for the Indiana Region. She is incredibly passionate about her position and helping others through training–giving them the tools to succeed here at Castle.

Gus Medina
Regional Director, Business Development
Gus joined the team back in 2006 as a Sales Consultant for Castle Buick GMC. Not even a year later, he was given an opportunity to start the Internet Sales department and took charge–creating a full Sales BDC Team over time. He and his team were able to take all inbound phone calls and internet leads for the stores in a years time. As Castle began to acquire additional stores, his team matched that growth–adding Service BDC and KBB ICO BDC teams. His experience and success in this growth is what separates him from the rest. Additionally, Gus assists in CRM/DMS transitions, vendor additions, and dealership acquisitions.
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Fixed Operations
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Hayley Navarro
Regional Service Director
Before coming to Castle in 2020, Hayley was a Master-Certified Service Manager at a Lexus dealership. Having started in automotive as a Greeter, she has been dedicated to growing her career into what it is today as the Regional Service Director at CAG. She recognized the opportunity to grow at Castle–not just for herself, but for those she oversees.
Hayley was recognized as an Automotive News 40 Under 40 honoree in 2022.

JR Arnold
Regional Service Director


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Marketing
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Hanna Marshall
Corporate Marketing Manager
Hanna Marshall is an experienced Marketing professional with over 15 years automotive marketing. Originally from Detroit, Michigan, Hanna’s passion for cars and marketing led her to pursue a BBA in Advertising and Marketing, with a minor in Automotive Management, from Northwood University in Midland, MI.
Throughout her career, Hanna has worked with dealer groups like Auto Canada, Ed Napleton, and most recently, Bill Jacobs Motorsport, where she has spent the last four years. Hanna’s expertise lies in digital marketing, both paid and organic, and she specializes in creating efficiency and effectiveness across all advertising channels. Her primary focus is driving new shoppers to dealerships and maintaining market share through highly effective, targeted marketing strategies.
- Email:hmarshall@castlecars.com

Bailie Herchenbach
Project Manager
Bailie has been a member of the Castle Team since 2017 – starting as the Service Coordinator at Castle Chevrolet North in Elk Grove Village. Having held automotive marketing and customer service roles since graduating with her BA in 2010, Bailie was quickly recruited by the Corporate Team to bring her marketing skills to the entire Group. With a background in email marketing, creative design, integration solutions, and copywriting, she is a jill-of-all-trades and brings a wealth of knowledge to the table.

Katlyn Migler
UI/UX Developer
Katlyn has been a part of the Castle Team since 2021. Since graduating with her BS in Computer Information Technology in 2017, she has an abundance of prior marketing experience. Specializing in web development, Katlyn uses her skillset to further the Group's web presence. With UI/UX design trends continuously changing, she keeps the users experience in mind.
- Email:kmigler@castlecars.com

Leslie Lopez
Social Media Manager
Leslie Lopez is a Social Media Manager with a unique career path spanning hospitality, healthcare, and automotive sales. After joining Castle, she quickly found a home in the automotive industry and has been part of the team for approximately three years. Leslie brings a diverse range of experience, creativity, and an outgoing personality to her role, using her industry knowledge to create engaging social content and connect with audiences in an authentic way.
- Email:llopez@castlecars.com

Joey Selvaggio
Digital Marketing Specialist
Joey Selvaggio is a Digital Marketing Specialist specializing in SEO, analytics, website optimization, and digital content. He brings a strong analytical mindset, collaborative approach, and passion for SEO to the team. Joey enjoys working alongside others, building relationships, and bringing positive energy and a sense of humor to the workplace.
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IT
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SAVA MICIC
CTO & CIO
Castle Automotive Group
We believe in creating and sustaining a culture of learning and advancement in this technology driven society. We are continuously looking for ways to stay ahead of the industry and provide simple solutions to customers that help our business grow and your career advance. Get connected with us today to learn more!
Castle Automotive Group
We believe in creating and sustaining a culture of learning and advancement in this technology driven society. We are continuously looking for ways to stay ahead of the industry and provide simple solutions to customers that help our business grow and your career advance. Get connected with us today to learn more!

