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Spencer Medgaarden - Co-Owner

W 507-437-1316 / C 507-438-3820  spencer@gofast.am

Started working with my father in 1994 part time while at college and then full time after I graduated from U of W Stout in 1997. My father and mother decided to retire in 2010 so my brother and myself bought the business. I have really enjoyed working in the car business and hope to serve the communtiy for many more years. I am married with three kids. I enjoyed camping with the family and golfing with the guys. If you have any questions or concerns reguarding a car or service please call or email me. Looking forward too serving all of your automotive needs.

Scott Medgaarden - Co - Owner

507-433-4609  northstarbody@gmail.com

Glenn Medgaarden - Previous Owner

W 507-437-1316  glennmed@gofast.am

Glenn is a lifetime Austin area resident and has been in the car business for 28 + years. He has been married to Judy for 46 + years and had 4 kids and 7 grand kids. Started Southwest Sales in July of 1994 then started Northstar Body Shop in 2000 and 3 years later started the Tranny Shop of Austin. He loves to collect Cub tractors and loves gardening – So if you are in the office late summer or early fall you might get to try some of his hard work – (He loves to share)

Judy Medgaarden - Previous Owner

507-437-1316 

Judy started Southwest Sales with Glenn in 1994. Along with titling, Judy is the office manager. She and Glenn celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary this past spring. She enjoys spending time with their children and grandchildren. Glenn and Judy love to vacation in Mexico in the winter and camp in the summer. Judy is a breast cancer survivor! Judy does NOT enjoy gardening, but likes to harvest the fruits and vegetables. She also loves to bake and cook with the bounty and brings her delicious creations to the shop to share.

Christopher DeLuna - Sales

5074371316  delunc1@gmail.com

Chris has been with us since 2012 and has experience in GM sales and Cadillac. He graduated from Minnesota State University Mankato. He is married to Chrissy and they have 4 children, Christopher, Arianna, Callie and Frank.

Dave "CHAMP" Champlin - Office

Dave started with us in 2015. He grew up in Austin and graduated from Minnesota State Mankato. He enjoys spending time with his family and their 3 dogs.

Wendy Landherr - Office

507-437-1316 

Wendy started in 2014 in the office. She is married to Brian and they have 2 boys, James (18) and Jared (15). Wendy keeps busy with and loves to watch her boys play baseball, basketball and football. She enjoys spending time with family and friends, especially at their cabin on their pond…fishing, 4-wheeling in the woods, or just relaxing. Wendy really likes her job here ~ meeting new people and the change of pace it brings.

Armin Barut - Tech - SW SALES

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Frank Soucek - Mgr. Tranny Shop

 ttsofaustinmn@outlook.com

Frank came on board with us 01 / 2021

Russ Bakke - Lead Detailer

Russ has been with us at SW Sales since 2014. He’s been a professional auto detailer for 7 years. He was formerly an air cooled VW mechanic and parts salesman. His hobbies include vintage car restoration, especially VW’s. He was born and raised in Arcadia, CA.

Brandon Hoesing - Body shop Tech

Brandon has been with us since 02 / 2019

Troy Anderson - Transmission Technician

Troy started in 06/2018

Robert O'Hara - TECH - NORTHSTAR BODY SHOP

BOB has been with us since 11 / 2017

Justin Carlson - Body shop

Justin started with us in 2015. He’s been doing bodywork for 3 years and mechanical for 10 years. He is single and enjoys riding motorcycle, snowmobiling and spending time with family and friends. He has a dog, Cobaine, who is an 8 year old pit bull that loves people, especially kids.

Jeff Jensen - Bodyshop - Tech/Painter

507-433-4609 

Jeff has been with us since 2001 and is married to Tanya. He enjoys hunting and fishing. Jeff has attended several paint training classes in Chicago to further his skills in the bodyshop.

Christopher Motl - Bodyshop Tech

507-433-4609 

Chris started with us in 2011 with 4 years of educuation. He crop farms on the side and enjoys hunting, fishing and riding his motorcycle. He also loves to restore old cars.

Dustin Lawrence - Transmission Technician

507-437-0037 

Dustin has been with us since 2005. He is single and has a 5 year old daughter who he loves spending time with. He also enjoys camping, traveling, gambling and shooting guns.

Shayne Figliola - Driver / Runner

Shayne has been with us since 02 / 2018

Duane Distad - Driver / Runner

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Gary Wilde - Technician (South Shop)

507-437-1316 

Gary has been with us since 1995. He and his wife Marsha have 5 children and 4 grandchildren. He loves racing B-Mod and previously raced Stock cars for 9 years. He loves his job here and especially loves working on older vehicles. He also enjoys spoiling his grandchildren!