Meet the Staff of Country Chevrolet
Country Chevrolet - Friendly Staff
From the moment you step on our lot until the time you drive away in your next car, your buying experience with Country Chevrolet is our number one priority. We encourage you to use the expertise and resources of our sales staff; they are here to help you find the right car at the right price. Call us today at 800-947-1250 to schedule your test drive!
Pat Francis - Owner
612-978-7908 - pat@countrychev.com
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.
Heidi Erickson - Controller
320-274-3064 - heidi@countrychev.com
Heidi Erickson joined Country Chevrolet in June 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.
Tom Cook - Finance Manager
320-274-3064 - Tom@countrychev.com
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.
Matt Renczykowski - Sales Professional
612-558-4762 - matt@countrychev.com
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
320-293-8042 - matthew@countrychev.com
“I first started with Country Chevrolet in high school in the detail department, and for more than nine years I've been fortunate enough to be on the sales team here. I have been with the Annandale Volunteer Fire Department since 2010, along with representing Country Chevrolet with the Annandale Chamber of Commerce. In 2016 I was elected to the Annandale City Council. In my free time I enjoy hunting, fishing, and getting out on the motorcycle. 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
320-274-3064 - Ryan@countrychev.com
Ryan has 10+ years of sales experience with selling Chevrolet vehicles. He enjoys playing and watching sports. In fact, his favorite summer activity is watching baseball games at Target Field!
Debra Podvin - Sales & Finance Admin
320-274-3064 - debra@countrychev.com
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.
Jeff Waters - Parts Manager
320-274-3064 - jeff@countrychev.com
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
320-274-3064 - dale@countrychev.com
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."
Laura Zupek - Service Advisor
320-274-3064 - laura@countrychev.com
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.
Natalie Blake - Service Assistant
320-274-3064 - Natalie@countrychev.com
Natalie is a local to the Annandale area and a graduate from Maple Lake. She enjoys running and has completed four full marathons and two half marathons! Her Border Collie Charlie also keeps Natalie running as they compete in Agility classes. Natalie also enjoys attending car shows and dreams of owning a '67 GTO (all Black of course).
Ashlie Kurr - Service Admin.
320-274-3064 - Ashlie@countrychev.com
Ashlie has been with Country Chev for three years and is currently attending college at the St Cloud Technical College for dental hygiene. Ashlie is an avid Vikings fan and loves to spend time at the lake and with her friends and family.
Chris Rempel - Service Technician
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.
Butch Weigelt - Detail Supervisor
Butch has been with Country Chevrolet for over 12 years. “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.”
Austin Johnson - Detailer
Austin comes to Country Chev with five years of experience in the auto industry (both detailing and auto body). He enjoys travel photography and has taken many spectacular photos (check them out at AustinJohnson.smugmug.com). His favorite location, so far, is Banff Canada.
Sheila Kappes - Accounting/Service Warranty
320-274-3064 - sheila@countrychev.com
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
320-274-3064 - judy@countrychev.com
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.
Grant Francis - Showroom Assistant
320-274-3064 - Grant@countrychev.com
Grant is attending school at the University of MN Duluth for a degree in communication. When he is not at school, he enjoys hanging out at Country Chev!
Mike Hanlon - Driver
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
Randy has been driving for Country Chevrolet for the past eight years 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.
