MEET THE SALES TEAM AT WORLD IMPORTS USA/LOTUS OF JACKSONVILLE


Click on one of the people below to find out more information.

  • Jake Sydorowicz
    GM/VP
    (904)998-9992 x237

    Born in Warsaw Poland and raised in Rochester, NY. General Manager-Vice President Jake Sydorowicz (x237) selects the staff at World Imports USA just as carefully as he selects vehicles for inventory. Jake has spent his entire 33+ years with World Imports developing the dealership's stellar profile and has built his reputation on his personal commitment to best-in-class customer care, honesty and integrity. Instilling these values into the entire culture of the World Imports team has created the elite atmosphere needed to service quality-minded customers.

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  • Gayle Salyers
    Controller/Office Manager
    (904)998-9992 x231

    All of us at World Imports USA would be lost without Controller/Office Manager Gayle Salyers. Born and raised in Bellbrook, OH, Gayle handles all the many operational and financial details of our growing business. For the past 20 years, Gayle helps maintain our focus on how best to serve our customers.

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  • Kristina Riggleman
    Administration
    (904) 998-9992 x 229

    Kristina Riggleman is a native of New Orleans, LA and a lifelong Saints fan. She has been living in Jacksonville, FL for 27 years and joined our team in 2024. She brings with her 30+ years of experience in the automotive industry including sales, accounting and more. Away from the office, Kristina enjoys spending time in her backyard bird watching; her favorite birds being Painted Buntings and Woodpeckers. She also is an avid reader and enjoys cooking all types of foods, usually ones with a Cajun twist. 

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  • Christian Lukner
    Sales Manager
    904-998-9992 x221

    Born into the automotive industry, Christian Lukner is originally from Rochester, NY and grew up in Jacksonville, FL. He has learned the business from the bottom up building an incredible base of knowledge that has become a valuable asset to the company. As a servant leader, he now directs the sales team and fosters an environment of the Lotus of Jacksonville - World Imports' "customer-first" philosophy. He loves what he does and our customers notice. 

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  • Malcolm Daigle
    Business Manager
    (904) 998-9992 x 233

    Malcolm Daigle is our Business Manager here at World Imports USA. He has 36 years of automotive experience, and in his own words he says, "I'm getting old", with a smile on his face. Malcolm is very easy to get along with and believes in complete customer satisfaction, which fits perfectly with the World Imports business model. 


    Born in Hawaii, raised in Canada, and now in his 39th year in Florida. He doesn't know whether to do the hula, make a snowman or ride a wave. In his spare time, Malcolm loves golfing, playing poker, hockey and spending time with his wife of 33 years, Mary. Malcolm is very excited to be a part of the World Imports Team and always looks forward to helping our next client.

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  • Logan Paddock
    Certified Sales Consultant
    (904) 998-9992

    I'm Logan, a sales representative at World Imports USA. I grew up in Savannah, NY, where I played volleyball, softball and swimming in high school. After college, I moved to South Florida where I worked as a bartender at several high-end cigar lounges. I recently moved to Jacksonville with my cat, Gizmo, and I'm excited to start my new career in sales. 


    I'm a hard worker and always willing to go the extra mile. I 'm also a team player and love working with people. I'm passionate about helping my customers find the products they need and always looking for new ways to improve myself and take on new challenges.

    In my free time, I love to eat at different restaurants and try new activities. I also enjoy traveling and exploring new places. 

    I'm excited to be a part of World Imports USA's team and looking forward to working with future customers.

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  • Maciej Dudek
    Certified Sales Consultant
    (904) 998-9992 x 223

    Born in Rzeszów, Poland where his childhood hobbies included calling out loud the names of every car he saw on the road looking out of the bus window by the age of 4.  By the age of 7 Maciej ran a successful Hot Wheels carwash business on his bedroom carpet.  He moved to Chicago at the age of 8 where he could continue looking and learning about so many new vehicles not seen at home and never missed Chicago's International Auto Show.  At the age of 16 Maciej moved to Miami, FL where he found and adopted a 1981 Yamaha XS650 and brought it back to life.  Maciej graduated Florida International University in 2012 and has been serving customers in the optical industry before making a switch to cars: his true passion.

    In his spare time Maciej loves to shoot pool, focus over a chess board, work on his motorcycle, and spend time with his cat Smudge.  During the weekend he loves to ride local mountain biking trails or visit car shows and attend car races with his camera.  During slow times Maciej loves to study new topics and stays up to date with all the latest automotive news.  Maciej has also traveled cross-country and is now able to assemble his tent blindfolded.

    Maciej's passion for cars runs deep and each car to him is like an individual family member. With his intimate knowledge of automobiles he is sure to find the right car/SUV for you depending on needs like features and price while remembering the wants, like driving enjoyment, luxury options, prestigious brands and colors.

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  • Erik Toland
    Certified Sales Consultant
    (904) 998-9992 x 222

    Born in Alabama, Erik was captivated by the thrill of competition, playing football, basketball and baseball. In 2018 he moved to Florida to pursue his passion for the car industry, where he dedicated himself to provide exceptional service to his customers. His experience working with high-end vehicles helps him provide an exciting and knowledgeable experience for his customers to find their dream cars. Away from the office, Erik enjoys going to race tracks, maintaining his 1.8 handicap in golf and spending quality time with friends, family and golden retriever, Jackson. 

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  • Eddie Chenkov
    Certified Sales Consultant
    (904) 998-9992 x 224

    Raised in Jacksonville, Eddie graduated from Sandalwood High School in 2021. He then started working in the automotive industry since he got out and has built a strong passion for the car community. He loves to help people acquire the car of their dreams and maintains a calm and professional but enjoyable atmosphere with all his customers. Outside of work, he loves to spend his time with family and friends, occasionally he enjoys playing Golf and Volleyball.

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PEOPLE POWER IS KEY TO OUR SUCCESS: LEARN MORE ABOUT THE STAFF AT WORLD IMPORTS USA/LOTUS OF JACKSONVILLE

World Imports USA/Lotus of Jacksonville has been in business as a premier luxury dealership in Jacksonville for over 30 years, and our success and continued commitment to customer service is all thanks to our incredible staff. From sales to service, we value every member of our team, and we believe that investing in your people is key to a great dealership experience.

Our dedicated staff is a driving reason why we're a CarGurus Top Rated Dealer and a CARFAX Top-Rated Lifetime Dealer.

The team at our Jacksonville dealership - serving the Ponte Vedra Beach, San Marco, and Palm Valley regions - specializes in luxury cars and SUVs, exotic cars, high-performance sports cars, and supercars. That means that we know the brands, we know the technology, and we know the market. Whether you're just getting started looking for your next luxury car, or you know exactly what you're looking for, you'll find a knowledgeable, trained staff to meet your needs.

Click on the photos to learn more about team members. Or, visit us in Jacksonville to meet us in person.

JOIN THE TEAM

If you're interested in working with a motivated and passionate team of individuals, working with the world's greatest performance and classic cars, see our Employment Opportunities page to see what positions we have open currently. We'd love to meet you.