Meet The Porsche Irvine Team

I'm Dan Comouche, and my journey with Porsche spans over three decades, beginning in 1988 in Southern California.

In November 2018, I started a new chapter by joining the Porsche Irvine team as General Manager. Here at Porsche Irvine, our primary goal is customer satisfaction. We're dedicated to meeting and exceeding the needs of our clientele, which is why we're committed to continuous growth to keep up with the local demand.

It's a privilege to be part of such a renowned brand and to lead a team that shares my passion for excellence in customer service and commitment to delivering the Porsche experience. 

Jeff T was born and raised in Old Bridge, NJ and decided to explore life in 2013. He packed his bag, took a three week vacation, drove across the country and never went back. He has 12+ years of experience  in the auto industry and cars to him aren't just a hobby It's a passion and lifestyle. You can find Jeff traveling, going on adventures, and almost doing something auto related whether its working on a car, to racing, to attending an event. His Porsches of choice would be a 911 RSR to track and a 718 Spyder for the experience.

"Dream is if you'll live forever. Live as if you'll die today."- James Dean.

I serve my clients with passion and integrity.

Sophia grew up between New York, California and France. With an international background, she studied hospitality management in Switzerland then went on to own her own restaurant marketing company in Colombia for eight years. Fluent in French and Spanish, Sophia has always been driven, courageous and interested in helping others.

David started his career in the automotive industry in 1994. He's been with Porsche since 1994, where he's seen all the ups and downs with the product. I can honestly say that there has been no down with this manufacturer.

With nearly a decade of experience in the automotive industry, I have had the privilege of working on both the service and sales sides, including several rewarding years with Porsche. As a long-time enthusiast of the brand and its deep ties to motorsports, I'm passionate about helping clients find their ideal Porsche.

Outside of work, Nate enjoys quality time with my wife and three dogs, paddle boarding, and flying single-engine aircraft.

He looks forward to helping you make your dream Porsche a reality.

Alex has been with Porsche for the past five years, bringing passion, expertise, and a personal touch to every client interaction. His love for cars began at the age of nine with a copy of Motor Trend magazine - a spark that ignited a lifelong enthusiasm for automotive excellence. 

With nearly 20 years of experience in the Porsche world, Eric Ernst is a true enthusiast whose passion runs deep. A licensed racer and lifelong fan of the brand, Eric has owned everything from 911s and 718s to Macans and Cayennes, each one fueling his appreciation for Porsche's unmatched blend of precision and excitement. His favorite? The legendary 959. For Eric, there's nothing like the feeling of slipping into the driver's seat of a Porsche. It's the thrill that never gets old and the joy that makes every day better.

Eddie is a valued employee at Porsche Irvine.

Matthew was born in Brighton, on the south coast of England and has always had a keen interest in high performance cars. His father raced for Lotus in the late 50's and this spawned an interest in motorsport and quick road cars resulting in 30 + years working in the high-performance sector of automotive sales. His passion remains as strong as ever and he is a huge F1 fan having attended over 40 races - luckily, his wife has the same passion! His favorite car is a 911 Turbo S Cabriolet ideal for to cruising PCH .

I'm from Seattle and a proud alum of Washington State University, where I earned my Bachelor of Science degree in Kinesiology. Despite my academic background, my heart beats for Porsche, leading me to forego a career in Physical Therapy to pursue my passion. My journey with Porsche began in 2015, starting as a car washer and steadily climbing the ranks to become a Service Advisor at Porsche Bellevue.

In 2017, the allure of California beckoned, and I answered, joining Porsche San Diego as a Service Consultant. I was fortunate to contribute to the inception of Porsche Irvine, where I transitioned into a pivotal role as a Service Advisor before venturing into Sales in 2019.

My love affair with Porsche isn't confined to the showroom floor; it extends to the asphalt with my favorite model, the timeless 550 Spyder. During my downtime, you'll find me enjoying moments with family and friends, or channeling my passion for Porsche into creating content for my YouTube channel, Pcarwhisperer.

Blending professional expertise with unwavering passion, I embody the essence of Porsche enthusiasts worldwide, seamlessly integrating my love for the brand into both my personal and professional life.

Garrick is looking forward to helping you find your new Porsche!

Delivering a fun, informative and easy shopping experience is Mike's mission statement. As such, his passion for cars and nine years of experience in the automotive industry make him an indispensable asset to customers.

On a personal level, Mike is a life-long Porsche fan and a Cayman S owner himself, allowing him to speak about Porsche ownership from his own experience. Going beyond the showroom, Michael enjoys spending time with his family, watching a Red Sox game and exploring the open road in his own Porsche.

Mark is passionate about helping his customers, but at his core, he's a die-hard car nerd. He has worked in the automotive industry as a journalist, at the manufacturer level and even at one of the world's most prestigious automotive museums.

As far as he can tell, his family has been in the car business for as long as cars have existed, so naturally his roots with Porsche go back to before he was born. 

Here's a fun fact: If you look closely at the Porsche 944 which famously starred in 16 Candles, you'll notice a license plate frame which reads 'Norb Kornak Porsche' Norb was Mark's grandfather who owned the Porsche franchise in Aurora, Ill when John Hughes shot the now-classic film.

Ming is a valued employee at Porsche Irvine. 

Michael, who lives in Aliso Viejo, is new to the automotive industry, having spent the last 35 years owning his own dental laboratory. Now that the kids are grown, he is fulfilling a dream of working around sports cars. Michael loves interacting with Porsche owners, showing them the amazing abilities and technology of Porsche automobiles. His favorite Porsche is the 930 Turbo.

Yves (sounds like "eves") has been in the automotive industry for more than 30 years. His focus has been on performance cars, trucks, and motorcycles set up for the street, drag racing, and road course.
In his spare time he loves to spend time with his family and take his two boys on adventures. Yves loves to snowboard, ride cycles, and explore the outdoors.

His project car is the 1970 Mustang his father drove him to school in as a youngster. Yves has since transformed it into a road-race ready street car.

 
Yves favorite Porsche is the GT3 Touring because of its subtle visual cues to its performance that make it somewhat unassuming to the untrained eye. 

Vincent has served in the automotive industry for 7 years. He has always loved cars and motorsports. His favorite Porsche is the GT3RS.

Born and raised car enthusiast. Became a Porsche fan the first time I saw Jake Ryan driving a red 944 in the movie 16 candles. I have played guitar for 31 years, and has everyone knows, cars and guitars go together like peanut butter and jelly. Favorite. Porsche is a 964 turbo flat nose.

Jay is a valued employee at Porsche Irvine.

Rick is a valued employee at Porsche Irvine.

30+ years experience in the luxury brand automotive industry in both the parts and service departments.

I've been interested in Porsche product cars since the early 1970's. My family has owned 911's, 912's, 924's, and I myself a 914. I've always have been impressed with Porsche's unmatched handling and ride qualities. Enjoy sharing my passion with the Porsche brand car as well as sharing the knowledge of their excellent performance.

My wife and I are both Southern Californian's with 2 impressive and motivated adult sons. I enjoy getting outdoors on my days off, fishing, beach days, camping, snowboarding, attending major league baseball games, and motorsport events. My passion is also spending time restoring my Chevy 1963 C-10 truck.

My favorite Porsche is the 959.  It was the first road car to have adaptive suspension and tire pressure monitoring (an incredible feat for 1986).

My fascination with cars started very early, as soon as I was able to hold a Hot Wheels car in my hand.  My son plays with my childhood cars now and I still collect model cars to this day.

Born and raised in Arizona.  California won my heart after a vacation to Newport Beach.

In the evenings or weekends, you will catch me watching the Los Angeles Clippers.

I am fascinated with home automation and like to learn about new technology.

Henry was born in Taipe Taiwan and raised in California, and have been in the automotive industry for 13 years.

His favorite Porsche is the 911 Turbo S. He enjoys golf, gym, snowboarding on his spare time

Cedric is a Coachella Valley native and has been apart of the auto industry since 2015. He has been apart of the Porsche family since 2021. Somethings he loves about Porsche as a brand is the inclusion, diversity and integrity of the company. His favorite Porsche is the Carrera GT.

David was born in London and grew up in Orange County. Having always been an automotive enthusiast, he started his career in the industry 15 years ago and has been with Porsche since 2019. David's favorite Porsche is the 930 Turbo.

Artin has been a parts specialist for more than 10 years.

Brad has been in the automotive parts industry for over 20 years.  In his free time he enjoys road racing his Mustang and his brother's GT3 cup car.