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Our Staff

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  • Libby Rudig
    Customer Relations
    Libby Rudig

    Libby has been with our dealership since September 2008. She handles security and owner therapy. She works long hours but takes time out of her busy day to go for a run with Mark on the Segway when the weather permits.

  • Mark Rudig
    Dealer
    Mark Rudig

    Mark has been in the auto business in Juneau County for 34 years. For 22 years he was the owner of Mark Rudig Chevrolet - Buick - Pontiac in Mauston. He built our current dealership in 2004.

    Mark has served on many community and civic organizations and participated in many events. Even in today's world of "high tech", he lives by the dealership's motto that Community Counts!

    Mark believes every day is a blessing, full of opportunity and states, "Any success that I have is because I have a tremendous wife and family, I surround myself with great associates and my dog, Libby, keeps me grounded".

    Mark married Lynn in 2004, they have five children, Kristin (Christopher), Kory (Jane), Christopher (Connie), Ryan (Meagan), Terry, and four grandchildren.

  • Bobbi Southworth
    General Manager
    Bobbi Southworth

    Bobbi has been with our dealership since February 2005.

    She enjoys horses, photography, and spending time with her family. She has a husband named Robert, a step-son named Bryant, and a daughter named Jena. Bobbi has four horses and a dog named Cosmo.

  • Jason Dahl
    Parts & Service Director
    Jason Dahl

    Jason has been with our dealership since 2009. He is Ford and Chrysler Trained with 15 years in the automotive industry. Jason was one of the youngest in the country to be a Senior Master Technician in 2000.

    He is a member of multiple sports clubs around the area and enjoys trapshooting and drag racing. Jason has a son named Kyle and a dog named Jake.

  • Jeannie Jones
    Internet Sales & Business Manager
    Jeannie Jones

    Jeannie has been with our dealership since 1999. She is Chrysler 5 Star Certified.

    Jeannie enjoys four wheeling, horses, camping and riding her Harley. She has a husband, Mike and two step-sons, Chris and Ben. To complete their family they have two dogs and many horses.

  • Bernie Sosinsky
    Sales Manager
    Bernie Sosinsky

    Bernie has been with our dealership since April 2011. He has been in the industry for 17 years. Bernie served four years with the United States Army and spent over three years in Germany.

    He enjoys hunting, fishing, snowmobiling, and golfing. Bernie is a fan of the Packers, Brewers, and Badgers. Bernie has three children, Thomas, Timothy, and Tasha. He is engaged to be married in August of 2012 to his fiance, Peggy.

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  • Dan Olson
    Sales & Lease Consultant
    Dan Olson

    Dan has been with our dealership since 2003. He has extensive Ford and Chrylser Sales Certification. He also has 15 previous years in the automotive industry.

    Dan enjoys fishing, camping and motorcycling. He and his wife Birgit have eight children, four grandchildren and a dog named Toby.

  • Tim Benson
    Sales & Lease Consultant
    Tim Benson

    Tim has been with our dealership since July of 1999. He has been a Certified Chrylser Sales Consultant for many years.

    Tim is a member of BNI Boomerangs, a business networking organization. He is also a member of the Mauston FFA Alumni, the Mauston Area Community Band, Bethany Lutheran Church and the Bethany Band.

    He enjoys bicycling, kayaking, canoeing, fishing, hunting, geocacheing, dartball, golf and photography. He has been married to his wife Sheri for 30 years, has three sons, Mark, Kirk, and Erik, and a Black Lab named Peyton.

    Tim's burning desire is to assist people in need or want of purchasing a vehicle at a fair price and value. 

  • Harley Weiland
    Sales & Lease Consultant
    Harley Weiland

    Harley has been with our dealership since 2002. He is Chrysler and Ford Certified and has 13 years previous experience in truck service.

    He is a member of the New Lisbon Sports Club and the Camp Douglas Sports Club. Harley enjoys camping, hunting and trapshooting.

    Harley has two children, Marta and Mitch.

  • Derek Nelson
    Sales & Lease Consultant
    Derek Nelson

    Derek has been with our dealership since 2008. He has worked on and been around cars and trucks most of his life. Derek has been Salesperson of the Month 4 times.

    He enjoys four wheeling, snowmobiling, racing, camping and working on old trucks. He also enjoys taking his dog, Dodge Ram, to the lake.

    Derek plans to be in our community selling cars for the rest of his life and hopes to someday own his own dealership!

  • Randy Smart
    Sales & Lease Consultant
    Randy Smart

    Randy has been with our dealership since April 2011. He also worked in our Service Department for two years when we were located in Mauston.
     
    He stepped down after serving three years as the Chairman of the Police and Fire Commission. Randy is a board member of the Mauston Cemetery Association.

    Randy enjoys hunting and outdoor activities. He has two sons, Tyler and Zach and two step-daughters, Savanna and Jessica. Randy also has a dog named Chance.

  • Dave Trute
    Sales & Lease Consultant
    Dave Trute

    Dave has been with our dealership since June 2011. He has four years prior sales experience.

    He enjoys auto racing and snowmobiling. He has two dogs, Henry and Jack. Dave was born and raised in New Lisbon and his parents used to own "Beef N Pub".

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  • Duane Locken
    Sales & Lease Consultant
    Duane Locken


  • Lisa Bezemek
    Business Development Center and Sales & Lease Consultant
    Lisa Bezemek
    608-562-3100

    Lisa has been involved with our dealership since 2004 and has been around the automotive industry her whole life. She most recently returned to our dealership full time in 2011.

    Lisa has a son named Trenton, a couple of horses, and a turtle named Memphis.

    In her free time, Lisa enjoys riding her horses and competing in horse shows. Lisa is a second generation "car person" and is passionate about anything to do with the industry.

  • Melissa Belcher
    Accounts Manager
    Melissa Belcher

    Melissa has been with our dealership since 2004.


  • Katie Holm
    Customer Relations Manager
    Katie Holm

    Katie has been with our dealership since July 2010. She graduated from Western Technical College with an Associate's Degree for Administrative Professional in 2010.

    Katie is married to Chad, has one step-daughter named Stephanie, a son named Kyle, and a daughter named Katlyn. Together their family has three cats, Friday, Moby, and Deucey, and two frogs, Peanut Butter and Jelly.

    She enjoys spending time with her family, reading, shopping, and riding her motorcycle.

  • Jessie Hare
    Executive Assistant
    Jessie Hare

    Jessie has been with our dealership since 2008.

    She is married to Andy and together they have three children, Austin, Allie, and Ayden.

  • Renee Thornton
    Executive Assistant
    Renee Thornton


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  • Melissa Ritchart
    Executive Assistant
    Melissa Ritchart


  • Gus Smallwood
    Parts Manager
    Gus Smallwood

    Gus has been with our dealership since 2010 and has 35 years of experience in the automotive industry. He worked in the cargo van and truck industry for 18 years, built ambulance and rescue vehicles for 5 years, and was an automotive repair business owner for 12 years.

    Gus is a member of the Irish Setter Club of America and the Irish Setter Club of Milwaukee. He has four dogs, two Irish Setters, Lilly and Lucky, and two Coonhounds, Max and Lizzy.

    Gus enjoys motorcycling, hunting, fishing, camping and show dogs. His most enjoyable pasttime is doing outdoor activities with his 3 grandchildren, Hayley, Reagan, and Keegan. He has four children, Jared, Vanessa, Mindy, and James and a wife named Julie. 

  • Mark Benson
    Assistant Parts Manager
    Mark Benson

    Mark has been with our dealership since 2001. He has a Technical Diploma for Automotive Repair from Western Technical College.

  • Bryce McNeely
    Parts Advisor
    Bryce McNeely

    Bryce has been with our dealership since June of 2008. He has three years in the automotive industry.

    Bryce enjoys bowling.

  • Shawn Dutton
    Service Manager
    Shawn Dutton

    Shawn has been with our dealership since 2009. He is factory trained with 12 years prior automotive experience.

    Shawn has a wife named Jean and together they have a son named Cade.
    Shawn enjoys hunting and fishing.

  • Brian Nelson
    Service Advisor
    Brian Nelson

    Brian has been with our dealership since 2010, has factory training and owned his own shop for 12 years.

    He enjoys stock car racing and snowmobiling. He and his wife Jody have three children, Jennifer, Andrew, and Emily, and three dogs, Scout, Budde, and RTC.

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  • Terry Luke
    ASE & Ford Senior Master Certified Technician
    Terry Luke

    Terry has been with our dealership since 1999.He is an ASE Master Technician, ASE Advanced Specialist, a Ford Senior Master Technician, and a Ford Master Diesel Technician.

    Terry is a member of the Wisconsin Bear Hunters and also enjoys snowmobiling and motorcycling. He has a wife named Jennifer and two children, Kailey and Cody. Terry also has a dog named Hunter.

  • Duane Garman
    ASE & Chrysler Master Certified Technician
    Duane Garman

    Duane has been with our dealership since December 1999. He has held ASE and Chrysler Master Certifications for over 25 years. Duane has worked in the automotive industry since 1977.

    He enjoys golf, bowling, travel, and sports. He is married to Kim and has two children, Tyler and Lacy, and a Yellow Lab named Tucker.

  • Tony Maier
    Automotive Technician
    Tony Maier

    Tony has been with our dealership since 2008 and is ASE Certified. He also finished a two year Automotive Technician course.

    Tony enjoys hunting and fishing.

  • Joe Willard
    Automotive Technician
    Joe Willard


  • Ben Bradley
    Automotive Technician
    Ben Bradley

    Ben has been with our dealership since November 2010. He previously worked at Exhaust Pro's in Tomah, Meadow Valley Outfitters and was employed at Premier in West Salem for many years. Ben is familiar with and has experience with Asian and European imports.

    He has two children and an English Springer Spaniel named Jake. Ben values education and is currently attending Western Technical College in LaCrosse.

  • Scott Sawyer
    Automotive Technician
    Scott Sawyer

    Scott has been with our dealership since 2010 and has ford training.

    He is married and has two children, Reid and Ryan.

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  • Jamie Townsend
    Quick Lube Manager
    Jamie Townsend

    Jamie has been with our dealership since 2006.

    Jamie has been working on cars with his dad since he was 10 years old and enjoys customizing vehicles and painting. He is engaged to Brianna and has two sons, James and Jeremy.

  • Rich Roberts
    Assistant Quick Lube Manager
    Rich Roberts


  • Tim Bowen
    Maintenance Counselor
    Tim Bowen

    Tim has been with our dealership since 2010.

    He enjoys outdoor sports.

  • Tom Youngs
    Quick Lube Technician
    Tom Youngs


  • Tony Bradley
    Quick Lube Technician

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    Tony has been with our dealership since 2011.

    He enjoys deer hunting and motorcycle racing.

  • Louie Perz
    Driver
    Louie Perz

    Louie has been with our dealership since 1995. He has received more than one ATA Safe Driving award.

    Louie is married to Darlene and they have four children, Kim, Ed, Charles, and Kelly. Louie enjoys fishing for a hobby. He also has a cat named Budds.

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  • Darlene Perz
    Driver
    Darlene Perz

    Darlene has been with our dealership since 1998.

    Darlene is married to Louie and together they have a cat named Buddy and four children, Kim, Ed, Charlie, and Kelli. Darlene enjoys fishing and bead work.

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