About Our Company

Our Team is the reason why we are the number one dealership in DELLA Auto Group. Our employees truly make a difference in the lives of our customers and our community!

Our History

In 1983, Michael Della Bella established the DELLA Auto Group. Della Bella bought Bob Clarke Pontiac in Queensbury, NY and renamed it D’ELLA Pontiac- Buick- Isuzu. The next addition to the DELLA Auto Group came with the opening of Christopher Chevrolet- Buick- Pontiac in Ticonderoga, NY, in 1987. Both stores are still in operation as D’ELLA Buick GMC Cadillac and Christopher Chevrolet Buick.

The growth of the DELLA Auto Group continued in the 1990’s. In 1996, DELLA Honda was opened in Plattsburgh, NY. Also in 1999, D’ELLA Honda of Glens Falls was opened and eventually moved to Quaker Road next to their GM location. The DELLA Auto Group also kept up its expansion in the next decade. DELLA Suzuki of Plattsburgh was opened in 2005. In 2006, the DELLA Auto Group opened a new location for DELLA Suzuki and opening DELLA Motorsports, a Polaris dealership. As Suzuki pulled out of the U.S., the dealership transitioned to a DELLA Mitsubishi store early in 2013. The store still houses Polaris as well as Victory Motor Sports. Early in 2009, the DELLA Auto Group opened a state of the art body repair shop located on Bay Road in Queensbury, NY. Also in 2009, the DELLA Auto Group welcomes DELLA Toyota its family of dealerships. DELLA Toyota was eventually moved to the same campus as the other 2 DELLA dealerships in Plattsburgh.

In 2013, the DELLA Auto Group acquired property formerly occupied by Saturn of the Adirondacks on Quaker Road. The purpose of this dealership was at first for a used car facility known as Autotrends. In 2016, DELLA acquired the Mazda franchise. DELLA Mazda shares the dealership with Autotrends at this location. The most recent acquisition of the DELLA Auto Group was made shortly after the Mazda deal. DELLA Auto Group bought a KIA dealership from another dealer in Plattsburgh, NY. The DELLA Auto Group as of right now has 8 rooftops for dealerships and 2 body shops that work in conjunction with the GM stores.

Our Leadership Team

Christopher Della Bella

Christopher Della Bella has been in the Automobile Industry his entire life. He currently works as the VP/CFO of the DELLA Auto Group Central Office located in Queensbury, New York. He has been a resident of Queensbury for over 30 years. Christopher is married and has 3 daughters. He enjoys skiing, hunting, boating, and golfing in his spare time. He graduated from Glens Falls High School and then Northwood University in Michigan. Chris enjoys the ability to work in a family atmosphere surrounded by his immediate family and his extended family of 250 plus DELLA employees. One day he hopes to have the ability to watch my children continue to sell and service vehicles in Upstate New York.

Anthony Della Bella

Anthony Della Bella is the youngest of the Della Bella sons. He was born in Connecticut but moved to upstate NY at 4 years old. Anthony has been in the dealerships for basically his whole life. He went to Glens Falls High School and studied at Northwood University in Michigan. He always knew he would come back for the family business. Anthony has held various roles in the organization such as a sales manager and whole sale manager. He currently is the Chief Operating Officer at the DELLA Auto Group. He lives in Glens Falls with his wife and 3 kids

Michael Della Bella

Michael Della Bella is the eldest of the Della Bella sons. He was born in Brooklyn, NY. He made all the moves his parents made before opening up their first dealership. Michael attended St. Mary’s High School and then Glens Falls High School. Michael graduated from Northwood University with a degree in automotive marketing. Michael has held virtually every position in the dealership, from detailer to parts counter to sales management. Michael’s current position is Wholesale Director for the DELLA Auto Group. Michael owns a farm in Vermont and commutes to the dealership each day. He has a son and daughter who attend Queensbury High School.

Jonathan Hess

Jonathan Hess graduated from Pennsylvania College of Technology in 2000 with a Bachelor’s Degree in Automotive Management. Immediately after graduation Jonathan accepted a position with Toyota Motor Sales USA at their corporate headquarters in Torrance, CA. After completing the management trainee program, he transferred to the New York Regional office. During his 11 years in the NY Regional office, he held the role of technical trainer, district service and parts manger, Scion district Sales Manager, Toyota district sales manager, regional franchise renewal manager, vehicle supply manager and customer service field manager. In 2012 he accepted the role of Fixed Operations Director at the DELLA Auto Group. In this role, he oversees all of the service, parts and body shop operations at each location. His wife and 2 daughters have since joined him in Queensbury and enjoy their new community.

Ernie Galarza

Ernie Galarza has successfully worked in some of the largest markets in the US including Metro NJ, Baltimore- DC, Orlando and Hartford/Boston. He started out as a sales representative for 14 years. He transitioned first to the finance manager role and then to a sales manager. After a decade in these management roles, he eventually became a Corporate Director of Sales. Ernie is the Platform Manager for the DELLA Auto Group’s northern stores based in Plattsburgh, NY. Ernie has a strong admiration for the growth that the DELLA Auto Group has seen over the years. He is also pleased to be a part of such well respected organization.