Click on one of the people below to find out more information.
Owner
- Pat Francis
- Owner
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- pat@countrychev.com
- 612-978-7908
- Pat has been with Country Chevrolet since 1992! He enjoys searching the Internet to find the best, quality, pre-owned vehicles for our customers. Pat also likes fishing and boating.
Service Department
- Laura Sorensen
- Service Manager
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- laura@countrychev.com
- 320-274-3064
- Laura has been working in the automotive industry since she graduated St. Cloud Technical College in 2010 with her AAS Degree as an Automotive Technician. She enjoys helping customers better understand how their vehicles work and what they need when they aren't working. She enjoys spending time with her 3 daughters, playing in the mud, camping, and reading.
- Michael Bryant
- Service Technician
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- 320-274-3064
- Michael has been with Country Chevrolet since 2000 and is our Chevrolet Hybrid and Bolt Specialist. He has five children and has been married for over 30 years. If Michael had more spare time, he would spend it hunting and fishing.
- Chris Rempel
- Service Technician
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- 320-274-3064
- Chris started as a mechanic in 1996 and has mainly worked on GM vehicles. He splits his time by working under cars during the day and slinging drinks by night! Chris has two teenagers that he tries to keep out of trouble as much as he can and enjoys spending any free time he has on the lake or motorcycle.Â
- Chris Hodge
- Service Technician
- 320-274-3064
- Preston Fobbe
- Technician
- 320-274-3064
Detail
- Butch Weigelt
- Detail/Paintless Dent Repair
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- 320-274-3064
- Butch has been with Country Chevrolet since 2006. "I have worked in the Automotive Industry my entire working career. I install a variety of accessories, including sun roofs, running boards, DVD Systems, leather interiors and mud flaps. I also perform Paintless Dent Repair. I enjoy hunting, fishing, and anything outdoors. The goal of the detail shop, and mine, is to keep all customers 100% satisfied and happy."
General Manager
- Grant Francis
- General Manager
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- Grant@countrychev.com
- 320-274-3064
Grant started working at Country Chevrolet in the detail department when he was in high school. After graduating he went on to work in different areas of the automotive industry focusing on body repairs and rental vehicles. He returned back to Country Chev this past summer and will be happy to assist you with any vehicle needs.
Controller
- Heidi Erickson
- Controller
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- heidi@countrychev.com
- 320-274-3064
- Heidi Erickson joined Country Chevrolet in 2003. Heidi is responsible for daily accounting and payroll functions, budgeting and financial statement preparation. Heidi brings over 25 years of accounting experience to Country Chevrolet. She loves her job because of the people she works with and the family-environment. When not in the office she enjoys a day on the slopes in the wintertime, a long weekend of camping in the summer and hanging out with her family.
Finance
- Tom Cook
- Finance Manager
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- Tom@countrychev.com
- 320-274-3064
- Tom joined Country Chev in September of 2019 and has 38 years of automotive experience to help you with all of your financing needs. He enjoys hunting in the fall, watching football and playing golf. Â
Finance and Sales
- Debra Podvin
- Sales & Finance Admin
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- debra@countrychev.com
- 320-274-3064
- Debra has been with Country Chevrolet since 2006. She has 10+ years of auto sales experience and is here to help you with your vehicle needs! Debra is a horse fanatic and loves to talk about "real horsepower!" She spends her spare time taking care of her own horses.
Sales
- Matt Renczykowski
- Sales Professional
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- matt@countrychev.com
- 612-558-4762
- Matt started working as a Sales Professional for Country Chevrolet back in 2003. Now over a decade later Matt loves more than ever to help customers find that right vehicle. In some cases, Matt has sold a vehicle to 3 generations of customers in the same family. The Warm and Fuzzy feeling you get when you purchase a vehicle from Matt and Country Chevrolet is what sets us apart for the rest!
- Matthew Wuollet
- Sales Professional
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- matthew@countrychev.com
- 320-293-8042
Raised here in Annandale, I first started in the detail department at Country Chevrolet while in high school in 2006, joining the sales team in 2010. In my free time I enjoy spending time with my wife and daughter, hunting, fishing, and getting out on the motorcycle. I've been an Annandale City Councilmember since '16, and have been a member of the Annandale Volunteer Fire Department since '10. I'd be happy to help you with your transportation needs, just ask for Matthew "Woody" Wuollet, and I'll take great care of you.
- Ryan Lundeen
- Sales Professional
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- Ryan@countrychev.com
- 320-274-3064
Ryan has 10+ years of sales experience with selling Chevrolet vehicles. Â He enjoys playing and watching sports. Â In fact, his favorite summer activity is watching baseball games at Target Field!Â
Parts Department
- Jeff Waters
- Parts Manager
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- jeff@countrychev.com
- 320-274-3064
- Jeff has been working at Country Chevrolet since 2011 and has been working in the Automotive Industry for 25+ years. Jeff enjoys helping customers with all of their parts needs. He also enjoys spending time with his three children, camping and fishing.
- Dale Erickson
- Parts Representative
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- dale@countrychev.com
- 320-274-3064
- Dale is available at our Parts Counter to help you with any parts or accessories that you may need. He enjoys going to church and studying God's word, the Bible. "I love my Lord and Master Jesus Christ."
Office
- Sheila Kappes
- Accounting/Service Warranty
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- sheila@countrychev.com
- 320-274-3064
- Sheila (Mengelkoch) Kappes started as the night receptionist in September 2004, while in high school. She continued working as the receptionist throughout college and took over the bookkeeper position at the dealership. She is in charge of daily deposits, accounts payable, accounts receivable, assisting in payroll, and submitting warranty claims. When not at work she loves to be outdoors on the Harley, boat, or in the fish house!
- Judy Van Lith
- Title Clerk
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- judy@countrychev.com
- 320-274-3064
- Judy started working as a part-time receptionist at Country Chevrolet in 2003 while raising her three beautiful daughters. In 2008 Judy went to a full time position as an Administrative Assistant & Title Clerk. Her outside interests are gardening, arts & crafts, home decorating and watching HS Girls Volleyball.
Driver
- Mike Hanlon
- Driver
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- 320-274-3064
- After working for over 40 years as a production manager at a manufacturing company in St. Paul, I retired in 2002. My wife and I moved to the Annandale area in 2007 when we purchased a lake home. Country Chevrolet has sold me a number of trucks over the years, before and after our move here. I appreciated the value they offered, service, and quick response. With some time on my hands (I'm not good at doing "nothing"), I was hired as a driver, which is what I have been doing since 2007. I really enjoy driving, meeting the customers, and working with the great group of people at Country Chevrolet.
- Randy Mavencamp
- Driver
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- 320-274-3064
- Randy has been driving for Country Chevrolet since 2009, after retiring from the Post Office with 30 years of service. While working at the Post Office, Randy purchased several vehicles from Country Chevrolet and was impressed with our commitment to our customers and thought Country Chevrolet would be a good place to work! Randy enjoys riding his motorcycle, snowmobile and 4-wheeler.
- Harold Stelton
- Driver
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- 320-274-3064
- Harold is happily enjoying his retirement. He fills his days with woodworking, artistic painting, traveling and driving for Country Chev.Â
- Lee Custer
- Driver
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- 320-274-3064
- Lee retired as a system engineer from AT&T with 40 years of service. He has been driving for Country Chev since 2009. He enjoys meeting new people and being part of the Country Chev team!
- Esther Hanlon
- Driver
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- 320-274-3064
- Esther was born and raised in Iowa and is a graduate of the University of Iowa. She has been happily married to Mike for 33 years and has four lovely grandchildren. Â
- Jim Otto
- Driver
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- 320-274-3064
- Jim started working at Country Chevrolet when he was 18 years old and retired 43 years later! He's been our detailer, service technician, and Parts Manager throughout the years. Jim still stops into Country Chevrolet weekly to work as one of our drivers.
- Tom Goepfert
- Driver
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- 320-274-3064
Tom recently retired after working in maintenance for 29 years with the City of Howard Lake. He is enjoying his retirement by traveling, riding his motorcycle, spending time with his grandchildren and driving for Country Chev! Â
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