
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
2 yrs, 5 mos
Industry Experience
5 yrs, 5 mos
Specialties & Trainings
KIA SALES ELITE 2021, 2022, 2023
LEGION OF LEADERS PLATINUM 2023
FORD CERTIFIED
KIA CERTIFIED
EV CERTIFIED
94 Reviews
Write a Review94 Reviews of Jay Roderick
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
April 20, 2025
Everyone in the Colombia ford team are very professional. They are knowledgeable and answer every question I have had. They are knowledgeable and answer every question I have had. More
Other Employees Tagged: Jake Gurzler, Jimmie Bletsch, Fernando Cruz, Brandon Slowik
April 14, 2025
Columbia Ford was great to work with as they were very friendly and happy to answer all of our questions. friendly and happy to answer all of our questions. More
Other Employees Tagged: Adam Wanegar
March 19, 2025
Amazing experience and an unbeatable deal for a new f150. All around could not be happier with the process. All around could not be happier with the process. More
Other Employees Tagged: Jake Gurzler, Eric Gates, Jimmie Bletsch, Fernando Cruz, Rush Wellington
March 03, 2025
The best. Very friendly and informative about their vehicles and numbers! The process was fast and smooth. Very friendly and informative about their vehicles and numbers! The process was fast and smooth. More
Other Employees Tagged: Rush Wellington
March 03, 2025
The dealership is neat. clean and has a lot of character. The staff is friendly and not pushy. clean and has a lot of character. The staff is friendly and not pushy. More
Other Employees Tagged: Rush Wellington
February 12, 2025
They all lie ! !!!! I call to speak to finance 3 days before pickup NOBODY ever replied till I stated the night before I won`t make trip unless I speak with finance! !!!! I call to speak to finance 3 days before pickup NOBODY ever replied till I stated the night before I won`t make trip unless I speak with finance! ONLY then did I receive a call. TOO LATE. I did take the 2:40 minute drive with my wife to find the F 150 outside dirty as xxxx at 10:45 AM and left without going in . I WAS PISSED . They kept my 500 deposit. have 2 Vehicles in my Household a F 150 that I was trading and a Lincoln Corsair. I only buy Ford F-1250 for4 trucks. Now thinking of GMC truck BAD TASTE. . WORST DEALERSHIP I EVER DEALT WITH. NOT THAT YOU~LL DO ANYTHING !!~! More
Other Employees Tagged: Jimmie Bletsch
February 10, 2025
Columbia went out of their way to help me buy and ship my 2018 Ford Escape Titanium to my home in Vermont. My sincere thanks to Mike, Jay and Eric.Special thanks to the folks who did the registration, taxes, 2018 Ford Escape Titanium to my home in Vermont. My sincere thanks to Mike, Jay and Eric.Special thanks to the folks who did the registration, taxes, title and other paperwork! More
Other Employees Tagged: Eric Gates, Michael Devine
February 01, 2025
Good dealership, relatively knowledgeable staff. Vehicle (2024 F150 STX) was as I expected and enjoying approximately six months of driving great Ford. Vehicle (2024 F150 STX) was as I expected and enjoying approximately six months of driving great Ford. More
Other Employees Tagged: Jake Gurzler, Michael Devine
January 30, 2025
Great dealership experience for our new Kia purchase. Thank you Ryan and team for your professionalism. Thank you Ryan and team for your professionalism. More
Other Employees Tagged: Jake Gurzler, Jimmie Bletsch, Ryan McLeod

