Left to right: Dom Conicelli, Jr., Michael Hammond, Lori Hammond, Dom Conicelli, Sr., Brian McNally, and Donna Conicelli.
A Brief History of The Conicelli Autoplex and Our Family
The Conicelli Family and Team proudly carries forward a legacy that began with Dominic “Dom” L. Conicelli — a visionary businessman, devoted family man, and respected community leader. Born and raised in Conshohocken, PA, Dom graduated from Villanova University in 1954 and began his career with General Motors before launching his own business. In 1957, he opened Hy-Speed Auto Sales, which evolved into Carriage Trade Auto Auction in 1963 — now the largest auction in the nation and still in operation today.
In 1982, Dom opened the first Conicelli dealership. What began as a single location has since grown into the Conicelli Autoplex, representing Toyota, Honda, Nissan, Hyundai, and Genesis. The dealerships' motto, “A Nice Place to Do Business,” was embodied by Dom himself — affectionately known as “Mr. Nice Guy,” also the name of our dealership mascot.
Dom Conicelli passed away in 2018, but his legacy lives on through the business he built and the values he instilled. Today, his three children — Donna Conicelli, Lori Conicelli-Hammond, and Dom Conicelli Jr. — continue to lead the company with the same commitment to excellence, family values, and community involvement. The Conicelli family remains actively engaged in supporting events and organizations throughout Conshohocken, Norristown, and greater Montgomery County. See Conicelli in the Community.
Many members of the extended Conicelli family are actively involved in managing and operating the business, including:
Dom Conicelli
President
Lori Hammond
Digital Director
Donna Conicelli
Human Resources Manager
Michael Hammond
Vice President, Sales and Marketing
Brian McNally
General Manager, Carriage Trade Auto Auction
T.J. Smith
Business Operations Manager
Mark McDonough
Fixed Operations
A Note from the Conicelli Family
The auto industry has changed in many ways since our father opened his doors in 1957, but one thing remains the same: our commitment to being “A Nice Place to Do Business.” Our goal is to exceed your expectations every time you visit one of our dealerships. Whether you’re buying a new vehicle, servicing one you already love, or simply exploring your options, we strive to deliver an experience rooted in integrity, service, and family values.
We’re proud to consistently rank among the top in the region — and even nationally — for sales, service, and customer satisfaction. That’s a testament to our exceptional staff, many of whom have been with us for years and treat customers the way they’d want to be treated.
But we believe in being more than just a business. As a family-run company, we’re deeply connected to the communities we serve — supporting schools, charities, and local initiatives that make a real difference. We invite you to experience the Conicelli difference. Your satisfaction isn’t just a goal — it’s our promise.
Thank you for being part of our story.
From our family to yours,
Donna, Lori, and Dom
