Leah Ruscitti-Smalley
BDC Manager
BMW and Mazda of Crystal Lake
360 S Illinois Rte 31
Crystal Lake, IL 60014
Dealership Experience
11 yrs, 4 mos
Industry Experience
21 yrs, 7 mos
84 Reviews
Write a Review84 Reviews of Leah Ruscitti-Smalley
March 27, 2026
I had a great experience, buying a Certified pre owned CX5 at Mazda of Crystal Lake. I have experienced great customer service from all staff. Oscar did a thorough job showing me all my options and put CX5 at Mazda of Crystal Lake. I have experienced great customer service from all staff. Oscar did a thorough job showing me all my options and put me under no pressure to buy. Everyone respected my time and made the purchasing process painless. Thank you to GM Dan Brzozowski and his entire team! More
Other Employees Tagged: Dan Brzozowski, Nico Ghiselli, Mike Schwarz, Oscar Florek
March 01, 2026
Oscar, Nico, Leah and Mike were all a pleasure to work with. They’re fair and treat customers like family; providing great service from the jump! I was able to get an amazing deal on a Mazda3 and couldn’t with. They’re fair and treat customers like family; providing great service from the jump! I was able to get an amazing deal on a Mazda3 and couldn’t be happier with how things turned out. If you’re looking for a vehicle for your specific needs, definitely consider shopping with the team here. You can’t go wrong! 🙌🏽 More
Other Employees Tagged: Nico Ghiselli, Mike Schwarz, Oscar Florek
February 02, 2026
Nice atmosphere and friendly staff! Loved the nice selection of cars they had available and affordable pricing Loved the nice selection of cars they had available and affordable pricing More
Other Employees Tagged: Dale Schuring, Dan Brzozowski, Michelle Canova, Derek Cogdill, Mike Schwarz
October 23, 2025
One of the best experiences I’ve had buying a car. It was a pleasure to work with the whole team, from start to finish. I won’t hesitate to return for service and future purchases. It was a pleasure to work with the whole team, from start to finish. I won’t hesitate to return for service and future purchases. More
Other Employees Tagged: Heather Liautaud, Dan Brzozowski, Nico Ghiselli, Mike Schwarz, Oscar Florek
October 03, 2025
We have been with BMW of Crystal Lake for over 20 years: leasing, buying, and servicing our many X3s. In all that time James Orton has been our sales rep., service contact, financial advisor, and trusted fr leasing, buying, and servicing our many X3s. In all that time James Orton has been our sales rep., service contact, financial advisor, and trusted friend. Even when he is working hard on sales events, he always takes the time to accommodate our needs and limitations, and he never makes any request seem like a bother. Not only can he tell you anything you want to know about these complex vehicles, you come away feeling you actually learned something! He is the biggest reason we have stayed with BMW of Crystal Lake for over two decades. (The X3s are great, too! ) Ed and Nancy Ponczek More
Other Employees Tagged: Heather Liautaud, Derek Cogdill, James Orton , Ed Rubio
October 02, 2025
Dan has a great staff in place at the Dealership. Michelle and Heather made me feel like a family member, the whole process was completely flawless..will buy my next vehicle from them as well! I can’ Michelle and Heather made me feel like a family member, the whole process was completely flawless..will buy my next vehicle from them as well! I can’t say enough about how everyone that I interacted with was very supportive and professional! Keep up the amazing work! More
Other Employees Tagged: Heather Liautaud, Dan Brzozowski, Michelle Canova, Nico Ghiselli, Mike Schwarz, Devon Stovall
August 27, 2025
Overall, this dealer was great to work with. They did quality work, and spent a lot of time to make sure that I knew all of the details of the car purchase program. The staff are friendly and to They did quality work, and spent a lot of time to make sure that I knew all of the details of the car purchase program. The staff are friendly and took care of all issues that I might have had with the car I eventually bought, before they were even a problem. Only slight downgrade (wish I could post 4.5 stars!) was that for parts of the process, things took a very long time, with only fair communication. And the fact that their website suggests different prices (mainly, interest rates) than are actually possible. Other than that, I would totally buy a car from them again! More
Other Employees Tagged: Nico Ghiselli, Mike Schwarz , Daniel Krol
August 07, 2025
Answered all our questions and was willing to work with us initially electronically on pricing, and then finalized the deal over phone and in person. Very easy to work with! us initially electronically on pricing, and then finalized the deal over phone and in person. Very easy to work with! More
Other Employees Tagged: Heather Liautaud, Michelle Canova, Mike Schwarz, Devon Stovall , Zack Martin
August 06, 2025
I had a great buying experience at this dealership. Zack was professional, knowledgeable and patient. He took his time explaining all the features of the vehicle to me and helped me feel comfortable wi Zack was professional, knowledgeable and patient. He took his time explaining all the features of the vehicle to me and helped me feel comfortable with the technology. I am incredibly happy to get the BMW I really wanted at a local dealer. More
Other Employees Tagged: Mike Schwarz , Zack Martin
August 06, 2025
Service was good. Had the car prepped and ready for a drive when I arrived. Only minor complaint was having to wait for for financing since there was only one finance Had the car prepped and ready for a drive when I arrived. Only minor complaint was having to wait for for financing since there was only one finance person and someone got in a couple minutes before me. More
Other Employees Tagged: Mike Schwarz , Zack Martin

