Our Team

Here are a few of our courteous and professional team members.   You may contact them directly by clicking on the "Quick Contact" button on the left side of the screen and we will make sure he/she gets your message.  Thank you for visiting our website. We look forward to hearing from you.
Marisa M. Mills - Group General Manager Marisa M. Mills - Group General Manager

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 with our 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 all of our customers are completely satisfied. 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.



Brian Kopek - Director of Sales


Mike Brown - General Sales Manager Mike Brown - General Sales Manager

 
Mike Brown has called Bass Lake, in Merrifield, home for the past 15 years. Mike and his wife, Kim, are parents of four children, Jessica, Kelsey, Stephanie, and Jared. They are proud grandparents to Ciera Marie. Mike enjoys outdoor activities including fishing, hunting, and snow bike riding.



Chris Eckhoff - Used Car Sales Manager Chris Eckhoff - Used Car Sales Manager

Chris began his career in the automotive business in August, 1994. He joined Mills Motor 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 Nicol - Business Manager Tom Nicol - Business Manager

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.



Brady Sladek - Business Manager Brady Sladek - Business Manager

Brady joined the Mills Motor 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. 



Lee Austin - Sales and Leasing Consultant Lee Austin - Sales and Leasing Consultant

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 Kraemer - Sales and Leasing Consultant Marilyn Kraemer - Sales and Leasing Consultant

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 Griggs - Sales and Leasing Consultant Don Griggs - Sales and Leasing Consultant

Don has been with Mills Motor 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 Huether - Sales and Leasing Consultant Jim Huether - Sales and Leasing Consultant

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 Campbell - Sales and Leasing Consultant Renee Campbell - Sales and Leasing Consultant

Renee joined the Mills sales team in August, 2003.  She grew up in Rice Lake, Wisconsin, where she came from a family owned Cadillac, Oldsmobile dealership.  Let's just say car sales have been in her blood.  Previously, Renee has been self employed for the past 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 Cole - Sales and Leasing Consultant Chuck Cole - Sales and Leasing Consultant

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 Matthies - Sales and Leasing Consultant Dale Matthies - Sales and Leasing Consultant

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.

 


Derek Ostrowski - Sales and Leasing Consultant Derek Ostrowski - Sales and Leasing Consultant

Derek Ostrowski attended Northwest Technical College in Moorhead for Sales, Marketing, and Management. He began his career in the automotive industry in 2000 and has been with Mills Ford since 2003. Growing up in a small town in central Minnesota, Derek understands the importance of small town values.   In his free time, Derek, enjoys nothing more than spending quality time with his daughter, Alayna.


Bob Otto - Director of Parts & Service Bob Otto - Director of Parts & Service


Toby Johnson - Service & Parts Manager Toby Johnson - Service & Parts Manager

Toby grew up in New Ulm, Minnesota. At the age of 13, he began working with his father at the family Mobil service station. His first jobs were changing oil and tires. Toby used this experience to complete his degree in automotive from Mankato Technical College . For 20 years, Toby worked with his father building a trusted reputation in the New Ulm area. In 2005, Toby joined the Mills Automotive Group. He began as a technician at Mills GM , moved to Service Dispatcher at Mills Ford and is currently the Service and Parts Manager . Toby is married to Kateri . They have two children, Kaia 7 and Hayden 5. Toby has a passion for motorcycles, is a fan of Frank Sinatra and Jimmy Buffet, and enjoys quality time by the campfire or just skipping rocks at the lake with his family and their dog Chewi.



Tony Fox - Service Advisor Tony Fox - Service Advisor


John Mattson - Service Advisor John Mattson - Service Advisor

John’s love of hot rods and classic cars led him to Brainerd in 1980 to attend CLC for Automotive Repair.
Upon graduation, John began working at the local GMC dealer….now Mills GM. John moved to Mills Ford in 1993 and earned his Ford Motor Company Senior Master Technician in 2003. Today John assists customers with their automotive repair needs as a member of the Service Advisor team. John and his wife, Dana are parents of 3 children. The Mattson family enjoys fixing up their 90 year old home in Brainerd as well as spending recreational time on the family farm near Milaca.


Chad Garfield - Service Advisor Chad Garfield - Service Advisor


Joline Skogstad - Warranty Administrator Joline Skogstad - Warranty Administrator


Charlene Sennewald - Customer Service Rep Charlene Sennewald - Customer Service Rep

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 Becker - Quick Lane Manager Monty Becker - Quick Lane Manager

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.

 



Bob Wolfenden - Mills Truck Shop Manager Bob Wolfenden - Mills Truck Shop Manager


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