Lake Mills Auto Repair

Mon - Fri: 8:00 AM - 5:30 PM
24-hour towing service

Meet The Team

We pride ourselves on our commitment to quality service. Here are the people working for you every day to repair your vehicle.

 

Tara Topel, Owner Since 2003

Tara - Topel's Towing & Repair, Inc.

  • Background in Communications: Public Relations at UW-Whitewater
  • First Vehicle: 1988 ½ Ford Escort (Candy Apple Red)
  • Favorite Vehicle: 1965 Ford Shelby Cobra 427
  • Hobbies: Volleyball; Bike Riding; Scrapbooking; Spending time with Family;
  • Family: Daughter, Mallory; Son, Christian; 3 dogs: Harlow, Scout, & Ruger
  • Interesting Fact: Matt Kenseth stepped on my foot at a Race Banquet in 1994

 


Sam: Master Technician

Sam Tricker - Topel's Towing & Repair, Inc.

  • Experience: 17 years in the Automotive industry with a focus on Honda and MINI
  • First Vehicle: 1981 Jeep Scrambler CJ8
  • Favorite Vehicle: 65 Shelby Cobra Fastback
  • Hobbies: Spoon Carving
  • Skills and Certifications: ASE Mastertech, Honda Master Tech, MINI Level 1 Tech, A/C Certification
  • Interesting Fun Fact: I once spent two weeks at a Buddhist Center in Etwall England.

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Jake: Service Specialist 

Jake | Service Specialist  - Topel's Towing & Repair, Inc.

  • Experience: Over 10 years as a customer service professional
  • First Vehicle: 1984 Ford Escort Wagon 
  • Favorite Vehicle: Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat 
  • Hobbies: Frisbee Golf, Bowling, Darts, Poker
  • Family: I recently purchased a house that has been in my family for over 140 years.  
  • Skills and Certifications: Microsoft A+ Certified, Continued Education Business Management and Customer Relations    
  • Interesting Fun Fact: I learned how to play poker at age eight and have been playing ever since. My goal is to one day play in the World Series of Poker

Dana: Administrative Assistant  

Philip | Shop Convenience Specialist   - Topel's Towing & Repair, Inc.

  • First Vehicle: Dodge Stratus 
  • Favorite Vehicle:1950s Chevy pickup truck  
  • Hobbies: Truck pulls, drag racing, restoration/ DIY
  • Family: Husband Brandon Schmidt, 2 dogs Gryffindor & Emerald
  • Interesting Fun Fact: My favorite animal is cows

Bryce R.

Philip | Shop Convenience Specialist   - Topel's Towing & Repair, Inc.

  • Experience: Hunting
  • First Vehicle: Dodge Dakota
  • Favorite Vehicle: Tow truck
  • Hobbies: Farming
  • Family: dad Brian, mom Nicole, sisters - Ann & Mia
  • Skills & Certifications: Interesting Fun Fact: Got his first deer and driver’s license on the first try -- his sister’s did not!!

 


 


Jake S.

Philip | Shop Convenience Specialist   - Topel's Towing & Repair, Inc.

  • Experience: 10+ years
  • First Vehicle: Dodge Neon
  • Favorite Vehicle:
  • Hobbies: Snowmobiling, hunting, and four-wheeling.
  • Family: Daughter, Fiance, Step-son, and 2 dogs.
  • Skills & Certifications:
  • Interesting Fun Fact:

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"Tow Truck Adam" Zimmermann

Philip | Shop Convenience Specialist   - Topel's Towing & Repair, Inc.


Ellyn

Ellyn | Shop Convenience Specialist   - Topel's Towing & Repair, Inc.

  • Experience: I spent a lot of time working in the retail and service industries. I enjoyed bartending and serving. I also spent a few months as a dental assistant.
  • First Vehicle: 2012 Chevy Cobalt
  • Favorite Vehicle: My want 2017 chevy croze
  • Hobbies: Spending time in the boat in the summer, going to the gym, spending time with my dogs, and banging out with friends/family
  • Family: I have two older brothers,(basically) two sister-in-lows, and two nieces.
  • Skills & Certifications: Communication and organization I would consider too many skills CPR Certification
  • Interesting Fun Fact: I am a very big fan of Indy cars and travel to Road America every year for the race.
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