Admin Team

Dan & Tara Topel, Owners Since 2003

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

Dana: Administrative Assistant 

• 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

Service Team 

Ellyn

• 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 Cruze
• Hobbies: Spending time on the boat in the summer, going to the gym, spending time with my dogs, and hanging 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.
  

Ellie

• Experience: 8 Years of Customer Service, 4 Years Previous Service Advisor
• First Vehicle: 2001 Oldsmobile intrigue
• Favorite Vehicle: 1979 Chevrolet Caprice
• Hobbies: Video Games, Reading, Concerts, Camping
• Family: Sebastian(Son), Julie(Mom), 5 Brothers, 1 Sister
• Interesting Fun Fact: I am scared of birds
• Skills & Certifications: Ford Master Certified Service Advisor
  

Technician Team

Sam: Master Technician

• 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.

CE Credits:

Jake S.

• 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:

CE Credits:

Adam

• Experience: 2 years of Lube & Tire Tech experience at a small ma and pop shop in Oconomowoc.
• First Vehicle: 1996 Jeep Cherokee Sport
• Favorite Vehicle: Ford Focus RM
• Hobbies: Golf, Grilling Out, Boating, Base Ball Games, Video Games, Camping
• Family: My 4 years old daughter Addyson
• Interesting Fun Fact: I was the first male born in Oconomowoc in the year 1990.
  

Yiannis

• First Vehicle: 2008 Buick Enclave
• Favorite Vehicle: Jeep Wrangler
• Hobbies: Welding, Sports, Biking
• Family: Traci(Mom), Bill(Dad), Gabe(Brother), Boxer, Cece(2 dogs)
• Interesting Fun Fact: I have been working on things with my grandpa since I was little.
  

Towing Team

Bios Coming Soon...

"Tow Truck Adam" Zimmermann