Our Team

Since 1922, when my grandfather started the first of our companies, our family has stood for honesty, integrity, trust, doing what's right, courtesy, and customer service, with mutual long-term relationships for both customers and employees. These qualities have carried over into everything my grandfather has done, and my father, uncle, and now my two brothers, two cousins, and I do with all of our businesses. We intend to continue all of our efforts and business endeavors now and in the future, in the same manner to ensure that we are exceeding our customer’s expectations!
 
It has been my dream ever since I was a little girl to work with my father on an everyday basis in conjunction with all of our businesses. I have been working with our companies since I was 15 years old. I attended Hamline University from 1993-1995 and Northwood University from 1995-1997, upon which time I graduated.
  
I am truly blessed to be surrounded by some of the most amazing, talented, and dedicated individuals in the world that are on my team at the Mills Automotive Group! I am grateful for each of their individual and team contributions, hard work, personal responsibility, and continued growth that I am part of witnessing on a daily basis! I truly love my team!
  
On my journey thus far, my personal and professional growth and development have been immensely impacted by these individuals and/or companies in various ways. And, from the bottom of my heart, I am grateful!
 

Born in the Motor City, Detroit, Brian grew up in and has lived the car business. His dad was a claims manager for AAA, and, as Brian says, “he knew every car on the road.” Brian’s first job at 19 was with Holley Automotive, where he was an engineering technician. He is a graduate of Western Michigan University with a degree in auto engineering technology. Before joining Mills in November 2009, his career included eight years with Ford Motor Company in Michigan as a field representative for parts and service; service and sales at the Ford regional office in Minneapolis for seven years; sales for five years at Rochester Ford-Toyota, and five years of sales for Saturn in St. Paul. He and his wife, Hollie, enjoy biking and all outdoor activities with their children, Nikolas and Lily.

Brady joined the Mills Ford Sales team on September, 2003.  He was previously employed with the Mills GM Detail Department since September, 1999.  Brady grew up in the Brainerd Lakes Area, and recently graduated from the College of Saint Scholastica. When he's not working Brady enjoys biking and spending time with his friends.

Mike has lived on Bass Lake in Merrifield since 1993. He grew up in the Whipholt area and graduated from Walker High School. He has 4 children- Jessica, Kelsey, Stephanie & Jared; a son-in-law (Dan Tougas) and two granddaughters (Ciera and Alexis). Mike enjoys all the outdoor activities including fishing, hunting, motorcycle riding in the summer and snowmobiles in the winter.

Chris began his career in the automotive business in August, 1994. He joined Mills Ford in October, 1998. Chris is married and just built a new home north of Brainerd in the beautiful lakes area. Chris enjoys fishing and spending time with family & friends.

Tom started with Mills in June, 2003 as a Sales Consultant.  In December, 2003 he joined  the Sales Management team.  He has been in the Ford automotive business since 1994. Tom and his wife Maren have two boys, and in their spare time they enjoy fishing and camping.

Lee joined Mills in 1997. He has been in sales and management since the early 1980's and has been in the automotive industry since 1996. He's married and has two children. In his spare time he enjoys hunting, fishing, and old cars.

Marilyn joined the Mills team in 1995. She has three great kids and three beautiful grandchildren. When she is not at work she enjoys spending time with family & friends, reading, and likes go on a motorcycle ride as often as possible!

Don has been with Mills Ford since 1998. He is a native of Washington, Iowa. Don met his wife, Melody, while they were both attending Iowa State University in Ames, IA. and have been married since 1986.  Don and Melody have five children: Samantha, Ashley, Megan, Dayton and Haley. Don has been in retail sales since 1983 and in automotive sales since 1993. Don and his family enjoy actively serving in various ministries in their church and community.

Jim joined Mills in October, 2001 as a salesperson. Prior to that he sold at a GM dealership in Montevideo, MN. Jim and his wife Kim have two children- Justin & Kayla, and live in the beautiful Lakes area. The family enjoys sports year round.

Renee joined the Mills sales team in August, 2003.  She grew up in Rice Lake, Wisconsin, where she came from a family-owned Cadillac and Oldsmobile dealership.  (Let's just say car sales have always been in her blood).  Previously, Renee has been self employed for 14 years as a daycare provider in her home. Renee and her husband have 4 children.  She enjoys fishing, golf and gardening.  She has been involved in the Jaycees, and volunteered for various community charities.

Chuck joined the Mills team in December of 2003.   He is new to the automotive business and is looking forward to the challenges and opportunities ahead.  He was in the hospitality business for almost 30 years prior, so he enjoys helping and talking with people.  He has been a seasonal resident of the Lakes Area since 1986 and a full time resident since 2001.  He and his wife Cheryl have a daughter and two sons.  They enjoy boating, fishing and many outdoor activities.

Dale joined the Mills team in 2002, first in service, now in the sales department. He attended Dakota County College. He has been in the Ford industry since 1989. Dale and his wife Deb have two boys, Brandon and Cody. When not at work he enjoys hunting, fishing, softball, atving, walks in the woods with his dogs and family time.

Dan originally joined the Mills Team in June of 2009. After attending the University of MN-Duluth for Mangement, Dan spent several years selling Fords in Twin Cities as well as operating his own business as a concert promoter. A few years later, Dan made the move to the lakes area. He now spends his free time playing with his two dogs, exercising and most importantly, fishing for trophy walleyes at the family lake house on Cedar Lake in Aitikin.

Jim joined Mills after just over nine years as service director at Tousley Ford in White Bear Lake. He has worked 37 years in automotive in Minneapolis, St. Paul and St. Cloud.

A native of Minneapolis, Jim and his wife, Carol, have three children. They include Shannon Smith, a nurse at North Memorial Medical Center in Robbinsdale; Mike Donbroski, assistant service manager at Tousley, and Sarah Donbroski, a junior in marketing and mass communications at Winona State University. There are two grandchildren ages 5 and 2 ½. 

Boating, fishing and golf top Jim’s list of recreational activities outside work at Mills Ford. He also enjoys time with his black lab, “Murphy.”

Chad first joined the company in March 1999. He was lube/tire manager for three years, then left to study graphic design at University of Minnesota, Duluth. He later returned to the Mills sales staff, and then became a service advisor in 2009. Chad has family in Montana and the Twin Cities. He enjoys poker and playing the drums with local bands, along with keeping up with an eight-year-old son who loves sports.

Eric joined Mills in October 2010. He was previously a service manager for five years at Firestone Complete Auto Care in downtown Minneapolis. 

A 2002 graduate of Osseo Senior High School, Eric was a long-time resident of Brooklyn Park. He and his wife, Emily, previously lived in Coon Rapids, and now reside in Baxter.

Eric enjoys fishing, hunting, golf, driving four-wheelers and other outdoor activities.

Charlene Sennewald has worked as a service advisor in the automotive industry since 1997. Charlene joined the Mills team in 2008. A native of St. Louis, Mo., Charlene previously worked extensively in athletics, coaching and competing at the collegiate, high school, and international levels. A special memory for Charlene is her trip to the 2004 Olympics in Athens, Greece. In her spare time, Charlene enjoys her hobby farm near Pine River, raising horses along with an assortment of dogs and cats who have found their way to the farm.

Monty graduated from NDSSS and spent 19 years in the Automotive Retail Business. He joined the Mills family in 2000 and is currently QuickLane manager. Monty says the best part of his position is helping people. Monty and his wife, Michele, live in Baxter with their three children. Monty enjoys all sports and likes to spend time with family.

Jeremy started at The Bodyworks in 2002, then came to Quick Lane in June 2009. He lives in Baxter. Jeremy has been riding horses since childhood, which led to him being with the Crow Wing County Sheriff’s Mounted Patrol. Jeremy, a three-year member, is among 20 active riders who do crowd control, security, public relations, and appear at county fairs, community events and parades. The Mounted Patrol is a volunteer division of the Sheriff's Dept.