Meet the Team

Gavan has two decades retail experience leading the Daimler Trucks Somerton Sales Team. He brings Tertiary and Management qualifications and industry knowledge across the Light, Medium and Heavy Truck markets. Gavan enjoys keeping track of AFL (go Swans and Blues) and NBA (Portland Trailblazers) and is dedicated to his children’s co-curricular activities on the weekends. He even finds time to play a weekly competitive basketball match with his mates, just for the after match!

Brendan joined Daimler in 1993 as an apprentice diesel mechanic. He went onto various technical supervisor roles, including Service Manager. In 2014 Brendan moved to heavy truck sales focusing on Freightliner and Mercedes Benz brands. Brendan has a passion for Freightliner Trucks and looks forward to what the future brings for him and his customers with Freightliner. Outside of work Brendan enjoys playing AFL, dirt bike riding and wake boarding with his family and friends.

With 20+ years in the automotive finance industry and with a degree in Business Studies, Jim joined the Daimler team in 2006. Prior to this Jim worked as a Business Manager for several car dealerships gaining valuable experience. To relax Jim likes to travel within Australia & overseas.

Lachlan started his career as a HV technician, moving to Daimler Trucks Somerton in mid-2013. He has worked at Daimler Trucks Somerton as a technician, leading hand and service supervisor, working his way up to Service Manager. When he is not at work he enjoys spending time with friends & family, riding his Harley & tinkering in his shed restoring an old Falcon.

Jeff joined the team at Daimler Trucks Somerton in 2019, starting off in automotive world starting as a delivery driver back in the 90s. He brings a wealth of knowledge and experience as Parts Manager, with a passion for customer service and keeping vehicles on the road. When Jeff's not at work, he is kicking a footy around, surfing the waves or spending time with his family.

Marty has worked for Daimler for 25 years. As the Spare Parts Sale Representative he has built a lot of strong relationships with both long term and new clients. His philosophy and the key to his success is his passion to "keep the wheels turning". Marty likes nothing better than jumping in the 4WD and heading away camping.