After 16 years in the restaurant industry, Jay made the switch to the Automotive space. He has sales, finance, and lease experience. He is certified in FORD & KIA vehicles, Commercial Trucks, as well as HEV, PHEV, & EV vehicles. He is a current resident of Groton, CT, where he resides with his wife Alexis, son Jovani, & Goldendoodle Luka. He is fluent in English, Spanish, & Greek. He is also an audio engineer, a musician, and dreams of being a scratch golfer one day (a man can dream!) For all of your New and Pre-owned vehicle needs, he's your guy!
Read moreDealership Experience
3 yrs, 2 mos
Industry Experience
6 yrs, 2 mos
Specialties & Trainings
KIA SALES ELITE 2021, 2022, 2023
LEGION OF LEADERS PLATINUM 2023
FORD CERTIFIED
KIA CERTIFIED
EV CERTIFIED
103 Reviews
Write a Review103 Reviews of Jay Roderick
February 11, 2026
Very easy to work with. I ordered a vehicle and it was an easy experience I ordered a vehicle and it was an easy experience More
Other Employees Tagged: Jake Gurzler, Rush Wellington , Rush and Jay
February 04, 2026
Nicco Brown was great, helped me the entire way and answered all my questions and then some with my purchase! He brought industry experience as well as his ford dealership experience to the table. The answered all my questions and then some with my purchase! He brought industry experience as well as his ford dealership experience to the table. The rest of the crew at Columbia ford was great as well. Super friendly, worked with me and my company to get us approved and into a great daily driver and company truck. Will use Columbia ford in the future even though I’m passing other ford dealerships to get there. More
Other Employees Tagged: Jake Gurzler, Nicco Brown
November 13, 2025
Came in without a appointment. Dealership was extremely busy but we were greeted immediately by the Sales Manager. The Sales Rep my agent had been negotiating with was tied up so Dealership was extremely busy but we were greeted immediately by the Sales Manager. The Sales Rep my agent had been negotiating with was tied up so we were introduced to Brandon Slowik to help us with the test drive & the paperwork--he was great! Friendly, knows his stuff, really smoothed out the sales process. Did the test drive, finalized the sale, scheduled the pickup smooth as glass. By the way, the facility itself is stunning--even has a coffee bar that serves lunch! If you want a different car buying experience, this is the place & Brandon is the guy. More
Other Employees Tagged: Ilya "Eli" Belyi, Michael Devine, Brandon Slowik
July 02, 2025
Had a great experience at Columbia Ford! Rush was my salesperson and he was fantastic—friendly, professional, and really listened to what I was looking for. He made the whole process easy an Rush was my salesperson and he was fantastic—friendly, professional, and really listened to what I was looking for. He made the whole process easy and stress-free, and I never felt pressured at any point. I’m super happy with my new car and would definitely recommend Rush and the Columbia Ford team to anyone in the market for a vehicle! More
Other Employees Tagged: Rush Wellington
June 28, 2025
Had a great experience buying my first brand new vehicle ever, everything was smooth and easy. ever, everything was smooth and easy. More
Other Employees Tagged: Jake Gurzler, Ryan McLeod
June 09, 2025
Friendly and personable. New sales associates seem to need more training/support from the rest of the team. Great selection and service department has been great so far! New sales associates seem to need more training/support from the rest of the team. Great selection and service department has been great so far! More
Other Employees Tagged: Ilya "Eli" Belyi , Scott Bergstrom
June 08, 2025
Working with Adam and Jay, was an absolute pleasure. I had a number in mind before I walked into the dealership, and they hit the mark! No need for any back and forth. Having worked with Jay before, I h I had a number in mind before I walked into the dealership, and they hit the mark! No need for any back and forth. Having worked with Jay before, I had a feeling that he set me up with the right salesman on this go around! Adam was fantastic in walking me through my new F150, and answering any questions that popped into mind. Taking delivery was a breeze! Paperwork was all completed in about 15 minutes at most the day before, and the truck was set up, registered, washed, waxed, full tank of gas the next morning! Adam set up my first service date, and made sure to introduce me to the service department staff! I can’t recommend Columbia Ford more! And I definitely can’t recommend Adam and Jay nearly to the level they deserve! More
Other Employees Tagged: Ilya "Eli" Belyi, Adam Wanegar
June 07, 2025
My salesman Rush was very knowledgeable and helpful on making my decision. He wasn't pushy and force you into buying something that you didn't want. He made buying a new truck a pleasure. making my decision. He wasn't pushy and force you into buying something that you didn't want. He made buying a new truck a pleasure. More
Other Employees Tagged: Jimmie Bletsch, Fernando Cruz, Rush Wellington
April 28, 2025
Wow! Awesome, incredible and fantastic! I can't say enough about this dealership. My car went is with an awful sound coming from the front of my car and a Awesome, incredible and fantastic! I can't say enough about this dealership. My car went is with an awful sound coming from the front of my car and a horrible grinding noise. Since I was local they have a new service where they come and pick up the car and drop it off when completed. This was so helpful and is another great service they provide. From the time my car was put in for service to the time it was dropped off I received messages and phone calls to inform me of the progress and repairs needed. What impressed me the most was the professional diagnosis of the repairs needed and gave me all the options to make an educated decision of what works for my safety, budget and timeline. No scare tactics, no pressure and didn't talk down to me. Just gave it to me straight. When I explained that I needed to be doing a lot of long distance trips they let me know what would be best for my situation. I agreed, they let me know the time frame and when my car would be completed. The communication was the best I have ever received in all my years of owning a car, truck or hotrod. When my car was delivered they were so nice, made sure I received my paperwork and let me know if I needed anything or had any questions to call them. I was so excited that I got in my car right away and it drove like a dream! Just like the first day I got it. Well done Columbia Ford Kia... well done. Thank you again for a job well done. More
Other Employees Tagged: Jake Gurzler, Craig Gates, Joe Berube, Bobby Eskey, Eric Gates, Jimmie Bletsch, Mike Pahlas, Ilya "Eli" Belyi, Fernando Cruz , Dale Thompson, Ryan McCloud, Andy Caldwell

