Committed to Your Satisfaction
Sound Auto Wholesalers is fully committed to your satisfaction. With over 2,000 five-star internet reviews and an A+ rating from the BBB, we pride ourselves on providing exceptional service and a customer experience you can trust.
Daniel Merriam, Owner
Dan is a third generation car dealer. His grandfather, Sam Merriam, opened his first dealership, Merriam Motors, in 1949 at 278 Forbes Avenue in New Haven, not far from the location of Sound Auto Wholesalers. His father Larry Merriam founded Key Auto Group in 1983. Dan is a graduate of Branford High School and attended Northwood University which is affiliated with the National Automobile Dealers Association. Dan is a life long resident of Branford. Dan was an avid golfer before he fell in love with fishing.
Eric ZuWalick, General Manager
Eric is a proud Branford native who returned home after a successful career in San Diego to raise his family. He is a proud father of three boys (and Lucy, our office dog). Since 2018, he has served as General Manager of Sound Auto Wholesalers and is fully committed to creating lifelong customers through exceptional service.
Kelsey Yantosca, Sales Manager
Kelsey has been with Sound Auto Wholesalers since 2020 and brings over 15 years of automotive experience. He’s passionate about vehicles, loves sports, and is dedicated to delivering true white-glove customer service to every client.
David Devito, Finance Manager
Dave Devito brings over 35 years of finance and automotive experience to Sound Auto Wholesalers. A Branford resident for more than 35 years, he has raised his family in the community and has been a dedicated member of the Sound Auto team since day one in 2012.
Mauro Alvarez, Sales Consultant
Mauro, a new father and car enthusiast, came on board at Sound Auto Wholesalers in 2023. Bilingual—Se habla Español—he has quickly earned a reputation as one of our most approachable and popular sales professionals.
David Brown, Sales Consultant
David Brown has been with Sound Auto Wholesalers since 2016 and brings over 30 years of automotive experience. A talented musician and active member of several church organizations, he is passionate about giving back to the community while providing exceptional service to our customers.
George Bennett, Sales Consultant
George has been with Sound Auto Wholesalers since 2019 and brings over 25 years of automotive experience. A proud father and water enthusiast, he is dedicated to delivering top-notch service to every customer.
Angelo Debennedeto, Sales Consultant
Angelo has been with Sound Auto Wholesalers since 2019. A car and motorcycle enthusiast, he is a multi-talented professional committed to clear communication and exceptional customer service.
