About Girlington Garage
Our dog-friendly, comfortable lobby offers wi-fi, organic coffee, and children’s area. We are right on the Shelburne Road bus route. Pick up your car and discover a tasty treat for the drive away. Its all part of the Girlington Garage experience.
Demeny Pollitt
OWNER She/Her
Demeny is a graduate of Vermont Technical College and the Women’s Small Business Program. She started Girlington Garage to provide high quality automotive service coupled with a focus on clear communication and honest business practices. When she’s not hanging out at the shop, she’s gardening, exploring the woods, looking for delicious mushrooms, and chillin’ with her two kitties.
Max Berlow
TECHNICIAN He/Him
Max is our resident hybrid/EV specialist, having just completed training and certification through AC/DC Training Center. When he’s not fixing your cars, he’s hunting mushrooms, avoiding clowns, and searching for a cheap house to buy. (Update: He found one and loves it! He now lives in harmony with his dog and the chickens) He’s not lactose intolerant, but he is a celiac, so keep those tasty delights wheat-free!
Derek Cherniawski
TECHNICIAN He/Him
Derek moved to Vermont from Michigan back in the golden era of the 2010s. He’s been a technician for 10 years, and he still really likes it! He recently completed training and certification through AC/DC training center, making him our second Hybrid Specialist! If he hadn’t become a technician, he would have been a punk rock wizard, saving the world with his most excellent guitar skills and his triumphant Tae Bo teachings. If you want to bring him a delicious treat, just make sure it’s lactose-free!
Nya Key
SERVICE MANAGER She/Her
A decade ago, Nya entered the auto world with one goal: solve the problem. Today, that passion drives her to cut through the confusion and get people exactly what their vehicle needs! She delivers expert solutions with a patient understanding and zero-judgment empathy.
When she's not here ensuring things run smoothly, she's exploring with her son and husband, yes, she's also the resident tarot expert!
Former Trainees
Tammie
Lilly
Braxton Acerno
SERVICE ADVISOR They/Them
Meet, Braxton! Braxton has over 3 years of experience in the automotive industry and comes to Girlington with a wealth of knowledge and a knack for connecting with customers! While their background is in sales, they have enjoyed branching out into the service side of the shop and continue to expand upon their knowledge of vehicles! When Braxton isn’t in the shop, you can find them sporting waders and fly fishing in a nearby body of water, cruising the lake on their jetski, or traveling the world with their best friends!
Nicole