A team built on relationships, not transactions

Our leadership team brings decades of experience in fuel supply, operations, and brand management — but what truly sets us apart is how we treat people.

We know our customers by name, not account number.
And when you call, you speak directly to someone who knows your business, your goals, and your market place

“We treat every dealer like a partner, not a purchase order.”

Jim Lorimer, Vice President

The Team

Jim Lorimer

Vice President

Jim Lorimer is a Director of Sales for NOCO Dealer and a member of the Executive Team. Direct responsibilities include overseeing the daily sales and management of the dealer supply network. Jim brings over 25 plus years of sales and marketing experience, he previously worked at Schmitt Sales Inc. and First Source/Tzetzo Bros.

Jim has lived in Western New York since graduating from Niagara University. Outside of work, you can find Jim spending quality time with his wife Kim and daughter Hallie. Jim is also actively involved in his community and coaches a travel softball team at Lou Gehrig baseball and softball.

Sally Plunkett

Director of Fuel Distribution & Supply

Sally Plunkett is a the Director of Fuel Distribution & Supply for NOCO Dealer. She is responsible for inventory, supply, purchasing and transportation for the Dealer Sites. Sally brings over 40 years of experience in the petroleum industry, she previously worked at Schmitt Sales and ARG Trucking.

Sally has lived in Western New York her whole life. Outside of work, you can find Sally spending time with her family and her dog Conan.

Chris Carden

Dealer Operations Manager

Chris Carden is a Dealer Operations and Project Manager for NOCO Dealer LLC. Chris has been with the company since 2015 specializing in fuel asset maintenance, operations, construction, and environmental compliance. Prior to working for the company, he worked in retail and operations management for the Adidas Group and TJX Corporations. Chris is a lifelong Western New Yorker and a graduate of Buffalo State University with a degree in Business Administration.

Matthew Mies

Dealer Sales Manager

Matthew Mies is the Dealer Sales Manager at Newman Properties, Inc. He manages the dealer fuel supply network by developing and managing branded fuel. Matt holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Marketing from Daemen College. Matt brings over 15 years of sales experience to Newman properties Inc. He previously spent nine years in the luxury automotive sales industry.

Outside of the office you can usually find Matt spending time with his two children and wife in Lewiston.

Dante Giunta

Dealer Sales Manager

Dante Giunta is the Dealer Sales Manager for NOCO. He is responsible for the field level oversight of the NOCO Dealer branded and unbranded dealer network. Born and raised in Rochester, NY, Dante has been rooted in Western New York, which led him to pursue a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from the University at Buffalo.

Prior to joining the team, Dante expanded his professional background through roles with the University at Buffalo, Town of Gates, and the Anchor Bar. You can find him outside the office, on hikes and outdoor activities with family and friends.

Jake Peters

Dealer Services Manager

Jake Peters is the Dealer Services Manager for NOCO Dealer LLC. In this role, he is responsible for the field level oversight of NOCO Dealer’s branded and unbranded dealer network and assisting in environmental compliance. Prior to joining NOCO, Jake spent three years in the digital marketing field.

Originally from Western New York, Jake left the area briefly to earn his degree in Integrated Media and Strategic Communication from Mercyhurst University. Outside the office you can find Jake spending time with his family, playing and watching hockey, golfing, and rooting for the Buffalo Bills.

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