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, 10 mos
Industry Experience
6 yrs, 10 mos
Specialties & Trainings
KIA SALES ELITE 2021, 2022, 2023
LEGION OF LEADERS PLATINUM 2023
FORD CERTIFIED
KIA CERTIFIED
EV CERTIFIED
115 Reviews
Write a Review115 Reviews of Jay Roderick
October 03, 2026
Easy to work with, transparent and honest, fair pricing, attentative, no sales gimmicks, genuinely invested in their customers best interests! If you want a great experience purchasing your next vehicle go attentative, no sales gimmicks, genuinely invested in their customers best interests! If you want a great experience purchasing your next vehicle go see Miguel at Columbia Ford Kia! More
Other Employees Tagged: Miguel Figueroa, Jerek "JC" Colón
September 15, 2026
Mike and Jimmie, along with eric gates, sourced and secured the vehicle that i wanted and then put an excellent trade in package together to make it happen. Highly recommend Columbia Ford. secured the vehicle that i wanted and then put an excellent trade in package together to make it happen. Highly recommend Columbia Ford. More
Other Employees Tagged: Joe Berube, Bobby Eskey, Eric Gates, Jimmie Bletsch, Mike Pahlas, Ilya "Eli" Belyi, Fernando Cruz, Michael Devine
September 11, 2026
Excellent dealership with professional, friendly, and knowledgeable staff. The entire process was smooth, efficient, and stress-free. They took the time to answer all my questions, explained every step c knowledgeable staff. The entire process was smooth, efficient, and stress-free. They took the time to answer all my questions, explained every step clearly, and made sure I felt confident with my purchase. The team was attentive without being pushy, and their customer service was outstanding from start to finish, since you walk through their doors. I truly appreciated their honesty, efficiency, and commitment to making the experience enjoyable. Highly recommended! More
Other Employees Tagged: Jake Gurzler, Jimmie Bletsch, Rush Wellington , The Reception
September 11, 2026
Beyond Exceptional Experience—Worth Every Single One of the 70 Miles! I was in the market for a 2026 Ford F-350 Super Duty and found the exact vehicle advertised at Columbia Ford/Kia in Columbia, CT. Even the 70 Miles! I was in the market for a 2026 Ford F-350 Super Duty and found the exact vehicle advertised at Columbia Ford/Kia in Columbia, CT. Even though this exact truck was a match at several locations much closer to where I live, I decided to drive past multiple other Ford dealerships and travel 70 miles each way to give them a shot. It was the best decision I could have made. Every single interaction—from the receptionist at the front desk to sales, parts, and service—was beyond exceptional. The moment I walked through the door, the welcome greeting was truly heartfelt. Every employee working there was professional, greeted me warmly, wished me a happy experience, and couldn't have been more helpful. My sales consultant, Don Offner, made this interaction go completely better than expected. There wasn't one ounce of high-pressure sales tactics. I had a deep interest in this Super Duty and had a list of questions ready. Before I could even ask one, Don thanked me for traveling so far to their dealership. He immediately retrieved the truck, brought it right to the front door, and simply said, "Ask away." Don's knowledge of the F-350 Super Duty's specs and options was exceptional. He walked around the vehicle with me, explaining every detail I inquired about. The biggest takeaway from this first encounter was that Don didn't start with the usual dealership nonsense or grill me about my buying intentions. He actually listened! If more salespeople were like Don, the car-buying world would be a wonderful place. When it came time to pursue the actual deal-making process—a part of buying a car that absolutely no one brags about—the seamless service continued. Instead of being forced to sit in the "penalty box" of a salesman's desk, nervously going over and over what I wanted, I was shown to a comfortable waiting lounge equipped with all the necessities of home. The Sales Manager, Jay Roderick, came over to greet me personally after reviewing my data sheet. He expressed genuine appreciation for my time and the long distance I traveled to give them a shot at my business. He promised he would do his absolute best to put together a great deal for me—and no punches were pulled. Jay and Don broke the good news to me with absolute transparency. They showed me all available incentives and offered a very great price on my trade-in. This was, in fact, the best deal of my entire search and buying experience. While the usual paperwork on any vehicle sale is notoriously daunting, they made the process as short as possible. During the transition, I was given a thorough tour of their service department, parts department, and even their excellent in-house cafe. When it came time to sit down with the Business Manager—a step everyone knows can be stressful—Jake Gurzler made this arduous process completely painless. He clearly answered all of my financial and warranty concerns without making me feel rushed. The delivery of the truck was powerful. Don walked me through a very thorough, bumper-to-bumper inspection, and his superb knowledge of the Super Duty platform shined through once again. As I finally drove off the lot in my new truck, I realized something remarkable: they never once pressured me to write a review. At past dealerships, I've had my arm twisted just to reassure them I would give them perfect scores. Columbia Ford never did that. This is a review I wanted to share entirely freely, without any persuasion or compensation, because of the great experience they provided. Great job, Team Columbia Ford! You have earned a customer for life. If you want an honest, pressure-free, and respectful truck-buying experience, skip your local dealer and go see Don and Jay. They make the drive completely worth it! More
Other Employees Tagged: Jake Gurzler, Don Offner
September 06, 2026
I had an excellent experience working with my salesman Rush. He truly went above and beyond my expectations and made sure I felt confident and comfortable with my choice. He took the time to listen carefu Rush. He truly went above and beyond my expectations and made sure I felt confident and comfortable with my choice. He took the time to listen carefully to what I was looking for and paid attention to every detail. His professionalism, patience, knowledge, and dedication made the entire experience smooth and enjoyable. I truly appreciated the exceptional customer service and would highly recommend him to anyone looking for someone who genuinely cares about their customers. Thank you for making this such a positive experience! More
Other Employees Tagged: Jake Gurzler, Jimmie Bletsch, Rush Wellington
August 10, 2026
Always amazing customer service! Thank you Adam and the Columbia team for outstanding support and service! Thank you Adam and the Columbia team for outstanding support and service! More
Other Employees Tagged: Eric Gates, Adam Wanegar
June 05, 2026
This was the most pleasant experience with an auto dealership. All involved were the best! dealership. All involved were the best! More
Other Employees Tagged: Jake Gurzler, Miguel Figueroa
May 20, 2026
Fair salesman. Great customer service. Punctual. Thorough. Friendly. This dealership is the place to buy a Ford. I’m a return customer Great customer service. Punctual. Thorough. Friendly. This dealership is the place to buy a Ford. I’m a return customer More
Other Employees Tagged: Jake Gurzler , Miguel Figaroa
May 15, 2026
Great customer service. Fantastic communication skills. The employees are friendly and respectful. They are also efficient and effective. Would highly recommend. Fantastic communication skills. The employees are friendly and respectful. They are also efficient and effective. Would highly recommend. More
Other Employees Tagged: Adam Wanegar
April 21, 2026
Everyone is so friendly and helpful! Love taking my kids there to feed the koi! Love taking my kids there to feed the koi! More
Other Employees Tagged: Ilya "Eli" Belyi, Brandon Slowik
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