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  • Harold Mildenberger
    Founder
    Harold Mildenberger
    406 363-4100

    The founder of Mildenberger Motors, Harold Mildenberger has been doing business in the Bitterroot Valley for over 50 years.  He started with Arrow Chevrolet in the early 1950s and has watched it grow ever since.  A lot of things may be different now, but the big smile you're greeted with is still the same.

     

  • Brad Mildenberger
    Owner Operator
    Brad Mildenberger
    406 363-4100

    For over 30 years Brad Mildenberger has been an important part of his family's business and the Bitterroot community.  As the Owner-Manager, Brad takes a great interest in every department, and every staff member, making sure you get the best service, and the best value, every time.

    He is a man dedicated to his family and the community he lives in. Whether it's the county fairgrounds, the schools or car & motorcycle clubs, Brad is a supporter! You may have noticed the friendly and inviting voice on the radio asking you to come visit Mildenberger Motors, that's him!

     

     

  • Brandon Peterson
    Dealer Operator
    Brandon Peterson
    406 363-4100

    Brandon "Beezer" Peterson is the Dealer Operator, with Mildenberger Motors over 5 years.  He recently graduated from college and is back home in Hamilton leading the dealership into the Internet Marketing age to make our cars and trucks accessible to more shoppers in the Great Northwest. He works too hard and needs someone to get him out to the golf course. Play him for a discount on your next vehicle, he's an easy mark!

  • Carla Christofferson
    Office Manager
    Carla Christofferson
    406-363-4100

    Carla Christofferson has been the office manager at Mildenberger Motors five years. A native Montanan, born and raised in Butte, she has also lived in Missoula, Kalispell and Spokane WA. 

    Her husband, Bruce, is employed at Victor Liquor. Her son and daughter in law, Chris and Suzanne Albright live here with their three children Courtney, Ridge and Lainie. Carla also has a daughter and son in law, April and Pete Adams, who live in Belgrade.

    Carla loves to golf, snow ski and camp as well as hike with Bruce and their border collie Fluff. Warm summer days they may be seen cruising around in their 67 Chevelle.

    Carla is involved with Bitterroot Special Olympics as a member of the steering committee. She loves University of Montana football and goes to the Grizzly games every chance she gets. She is also a Gonzaga University basketball fan (go Zags) as well as a Mariners fan.

     

     

  • Karla Wallace
    Accountant
    Karla Wallace
    406-363-4100

    Karla Wallace has spent more than Nine years as the lead accountant for Mildenberger Motors. If you've purchased a vehicle, had your car serviced or bought a part, there is a good chance she has handled your money.

     

    Karla's husband & best friend for 20 years, Doug, is a manager for Countrywide Periodicals.  They have a son, Justin. Karla enjoys spending time with her family especially taking road trips.

     

    You could probably catch Karla cheering on her two favorite baseball teams, the Atlanta Braves and the Seattle Mariners.  She definitely takes being a baseball fan to the next level. Want to know the standings? Just ask Karla.


  • Theresa Johnson
    Finance Manager
    Theresa Johnson
    Ext. 25

    Theresa Johnson is our finance manager and has had extensive factory training in automotive marketing, customer relations, and service management during her 25 years in the automotive business.

    She has lived in Montana almost 30 years after graduating from the University of Northern Colorado. Her daughter Jennifer recently graduated from the University of Montana. Theresa enjoys traveling, golf, and good times with friends and family. She will help you finance the vehicle of your dreams.

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  • Raymond Niesslein
    Internet Manager
    Raymond Niesslein
    EXT.30

    Ray Niesslein is the Internet Marketing Manager for Mildenberger Motors. He comes well qualified with years of experience in Information Technologies after retiring from his first business career in 1999. He moved to the Bitterroot after the 1994 Northridge earthquake in California and never looked back,except to visit the beach and friends. He loves to drive, examine, take pictures and write up every vehicle in the lot to post online, so YOU can enjoy an honest review at home before you come to buy. If you like what you see, share the cars with your friends and neighbors, and call him if you want a special picture taken...of the vehicles that is! 

  • Stan Gingerich
    Sales
    Stan Gingerich
    406-363-4100

    Stan Gingerich has been in sales at Mildenberger Motors for over seven years and is considered our heavy duty truck expert. He is a graduate of Corvallis High School and attended the University of Montana. Stan and his wife Onita, who is a Corvallis Elementary teacher, are long time Bitterrooters. He has been involved with ranching here in the valley for over 20 years.

    Stan has a daughter, Olivia and a son Shea.

     

    When he is not at the dealership, Stan, who loves the outdoors, may be found four wheeling or hunting. You may even catch him playing a round of golf. If you want to know the latest results, standings or schedules on the NASCAR circuit, just come in and chat with Stan. He'll know. He's an avid fan.

     

  • Leroy McCrossin
    Sales
    Leroy McCrossin
    406-363-4100

    Leroy McCrossin wins the award for the most loyal Mildenberger Motors employee. For over thirty-two years he has been with Mildenberger Motors helping the dream of a new car come true for Bitterroot Valley residents.

    If you want to know about the early days in this valley, Leroy and his wife Maggie have lived in Montana for more than SEVENTY years. Leroy graduated from Darby High School in 1948. He and Maggie have seven children, nineteen grandchildren, eleven great grandchildren and one great great grandchild. He likes to say they are single handedly responsible for much of the valley's population increase!

    When he's not at the dealership Leroy enjoys camping, fishing, golfing and traveling. There is a real good chance you could catch sight of him on any given Wednesday at the golf course. Leroy's nickname around here is "Big Al". Next time you drop by you might want to ask him how he earned that name.

  • Angela Kath
    Parts Manager
    Angela Kath
    406-363-4100

    Angela Kath has been around cars her entire life, and GM Certified Parts Manager at Mildenberger Motors for over seven years. Angie attended Wyotech and is an accomplished custom painter as well as a whiz at sheet metal fabrication and body work. 

    As a Bitterrooter for over twenty eight years, she is a graduate of Corvallis High School. Her advice to her customers is to always bring in your VIN number and don't be afraid to ask questions. Angie will see to it you get the correct parts for your repair or customization project.

    When she isn't here running the parts department like a well oiled machine, she can be found spending her time refinishing vehicles, snowmobiling or bow hunting. On a warm summer day if you look quick enough, you might catch a glimpse of Angie riding by on her motorcycle.

  • Bill Dawkins
    Parts Specialist
    Bill Dawkins
    406-363-4100


  • Debbie Young
    Conditioning shop Manager
    Debbie Young
    406-363-4100

    When you drove away in your new car, there was a good chance it was prepared for delivery by Debbie Young. Debbie is crew manager in our detailing and reconditioning department.  She has eleven years experience in the automotive field and we are glad the past five+ have been here at Mildenberger Motors.

     

    Debbie's husband Wes is an installer for AAA Lawn Sprinklers.  Originally from Eugene Oregon, they have lived in the Bitterroot for nearly seventeen years.

     

    Debbie spent many years riding and showing horses, but these days she prefers her horses under the hood. She is a member of the Bitterrodders Car Club and plans on adding another muscle car to the family.  When she isn't turning the used cars at Mildenberger Motors into perfection, she and Wes might be seen cruising the valley in their 1969 GTO.

      

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  • Ray Luchi
    Conditioning Technician
    Ray Luchi
    406-363-4100


  • Dave Heckeroth
    Service Consultant
    Dave Heckeroth
    406-363-4100

    When you drive into the service department at Mildenberger Motors whether it is to get your oil changed or because you are having a mechanical problem, chances are pretty good the helpful person greeting you is Dave Heckeroth. Dave has been in the automotive business for over 15 years, 10 of them as a service writer for Mildenberger Motors.

     

    A Montana resident for over forty seven years, Dave is a graduate of Sentinel High School. He and his wife Shawna, who is an addictions counselor, have lived in the Bitterroot for over twenty five years.  They are members of Corvallis Community Church and have three children: Evanie, Brooke and Nathaniel.

     

    Dave's interests are varied. He likes to fish and restore old pick up trucks. He also enjoys researching railroad history. His father and grandfather both worked for the Milwaukee Railroad.  When Dave is not here making you feel welcome as you drive in the door, he truly enjoys spending time with his family.

  • Terry Essick
    Service Consultant
    Terry Essick
    406-363-4100


  • John Transue
    Service Technician
    John Transue
    406-363-4100


  • Dave Doll
    Service Technician
    Dave Doll
    406-363-4100


    If you have had work done on your vehicle at Mildenberger Motors anytime in the past twenty three years, chances are Dave Doll has been your technician. With thirty five years automotive experience he can diagnose the problem and have that engine purring like new in no time at all. He has his General Motors and ASE certifications and certainly knows his way around an engine.

     

    Dave is a twenty three year Bitterroot resident originally from Billings. His wife Rae Ann is a dental assistant for Dr. Greg Seltzer. He has a son Michael who shares a lot of the same pastimes as his dad.

     

    Dave likes riding motorcycles, both dirt bikes and road bikes. On a snowy afternoon you may just catch him riding his snowmobile, but once in a while he may need to be reminded which end of the machine should be sitting down on the snow!