Meet Paul and Polly (Pauline) Rennie – Owners

    Paul began his career at Richter’s in 1966 as a part-time island attendant. He and Polly married in 1971 after meeting on a blind date. When George Richter retired in 1978, they assumed the role of management. They reside in Ridgewood and have two sons.
    Paul has a B.A. degree and a Graduate Certificate in Technical Writing from Fairleigh Dickinson University. Polly holds a BA from Tulane University and a MA from Middlebury College.
    Small business management has never been easy and the last thirty some years have brought new challenges. “We used to call them problems!”, says Paul. But the rewards come from providing career opportunities for some and an indispensable service for many.
    As Polly says: “Our customers are simply the best!”

Meet Peter Gerritsen – Customer Service Specialist

    This Hawthorne native began his automotive careerin 1982. Although he has been advising customers and writing service for years, he began as a "hands on guy"and still keeps his tools within easy reach.
    Pete still lives in Hawthorne with his wife Cynthia. He has two sons, Daniel and "PJ". When not flying the desk at Richter's, Pete enjoys cycling on both street and trail and is an incurably rabid Eagles fan.

Peter is a Service Consultant certified by the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE).

Meet Ken Foote – ASE Certified Technician

    This twentyfive-year-plus, veteran technician hails from Hewitt, New Jersey, where he resides with his wife Trish and their son Ken, Jr. Ken is truly a family man. Quality time spent with the immediate and extended family is a top priority with him. Get-togethers, day trips to the shore and other points of interest are his recreational requirements of choice.
    Ken is a graduate of the Lincoln Technical Institute, a recognized Industry leader in the education of Automotive Professionals. During his six years with Volkswagen of America he earned many certificates for his participation in demanding, tightly focused, vehicle system-specific courses.
    Never one to rest on his laurels, Ken could be a “poster-boy” for on-going adult education. He never fails to take advantage of an opportunity to attend the latest course offering or seminar.