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  • Mark Olinyk
    President
    Mark Olinyk
    715.342.5040

    Hometown:  Minneapolis, MN
    Hobbies:  Pheasant hunting, fishing, all sports
    Favorite thing about Mark Motors:  The Vice President of Mark Motors; Our staff; Our Customers!
    Favorite Movie:  The Great Outdoors (John Candy)
    College:  Coe College, Cedar Rapids, IA

  • Patti Olinyk
    Vice President
    Patti Olinyk
    715.342.5040

    Hometown (state):  California
    Hobbies:  Golf, reading, watching my children's sporting events
    Previous Occupation:  Dental Hygienist
    Favorite thing about Mark Motors:  The President of Mark Motors
    Favorite Movie:  Sleepless in Seattle
    College:  University of Northern Iowa

  • Tim Durigan
    General Manager
    Tim Durigan
    715.342.5040

    Hometown: Omaha, Nebraska
    Hobbies: Following my children's school and sports activities. Golf, boating, snowmobiling, etc.
    Previous Occupation: Sales Manager at Mark Motors
    Favorite thing about Mark Motors: The staff, the facilities & the product
    Favorite Movie: Planes Trains & Automobiles, and Used Cars
    Languages Spoken: English
    College: Bemidji State University

  • Jean Keip
    Comptroller
    Jean Keip
    715.342.5040

    Hometown: Wisconsin Rapids
    Hobbies: Football, Walking, Spending time with Family
    Previous Occupation: Banking
    Favorite thing about Mark Motors: Community oriented and family owned
    Favorite Movie: Pretty Woman
    Languages Spoken: English
    College: MSTC w/ Associate Degree in Accounting

  • Marilyn Sigler
    Accounts Payable / Human Resource
    Marilyn Sigler
    715.342.5040

    Hometown:  Neilsville, WI
    Hobbies:  Fishing, gardening - did I mention FISHING?

    Previous Occupation:  Regional Accounts Receiveable Processor

    Languages:   English, studied Spanish in high school - that was a long time ago!

    Favorite thing about Mark Motors:   The smell of fresh baked cookies

    Favorite Movie:   Finding Nemo

    Languages Spoken:   English 
    College:   UW-Eau Claire

  • Stephanie Fritsche
    Title Clerk / Warranty Administrator
    Stephanie Fritsche
    715.342.5040

    Hometown:  Wisconsin Rapids
    Hobbies:  Brewers, crafting, remodeling my new home
    Previous Occupation:  Cashier
    Favorite thing about Mark Motors:  My co-workers
    Favorite Movie:  Bambi
    Languages Spoken:  English
    College:  MSTC

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  • Kevin Williams
    New Car Sales Manager
    Kevin Williams
    715.342.5040

    Hometown:  Fond du Lac, WI
    Hobbies: Fishing, golf and spending time with my family
    Previous Occupation: Car Business forever
    Favorite thing about Mark Motors: Best product in the world!
    Favorite Movie: Field of Dreams
    Languages Spoken: English
    College: Carthage College

  • Elton Benedict
    Sales manager

    Photo not available
    715-212-9029

    Info coming soon.

  • Cade Covi
    Sales Consultant
    Cade Covi
    715.498.9433

    Hometown: Wisconsin Rapids
    Hobbies: Working out, riding my Harley, going to Packer, Brewer and Badger games, spending time with friends and family, involving myself with sports, traveling, throwing around the football, enjoying the Wisconsin outdoors, kicking back and relaxing

    Previous Occupation: Full time Student

    Favorite thing about Mark Motors: Being the youngest guy here and keeping the old folks on their toes, as well as making fun of all of Mark's commercials.

    Languages: English - I know enough to pronounce entres correctly at Mexican and Asian restaurants.

    Favorite Movie: 40 Year Old Virgin

    College: Harvard(denied me), but attended UW-LaCrosse as well as UW-Oshkosh, currently attending UW-Stevens Point

  • Jonathan Degenhardt
    Sales Consultant
    Jonathan Degenhardt
    715.342.5040

    Hometown: Boscobel, WI
    Hobbies: Boating, snowmobiling, hunting, fishing, spending time with family and friends
    Previous Occupation: Sparkle Technician
    Favorite thing about Mark Motors: That we sell the best products and service the auto industry has to offer
    Favorite Movie: Old Yeller
    Languages Spoken: English
    College: MSTC & UWSP

  • Jeff Engman
    Sales Consultant
    Jeff Engman
    715.342.5040

    Hometown:  Wausau, WI
    Hobbies:  Antique Furniture Repair, Wood Working, Golf
    Previous Occupation:  Sales
    Favorite thing about Mark Motors:  The ease in which the dealership is run.  I am sure anyone shopping here would feel the same way.
    Favorite Movie:  Caddy Shack
    College:  NCTC, Wausau, WI

  • Jerry Mortimer
    Sales Consultant
    Jerry Mortimer
    715.342.5040

    Hobbies: Anything outdoors, biking, boating, camping, fishing, etc.
    Previous Occupation: Furniture sales
    Favorite thing about Mark Motors:  Quality Products
    Favorite Movie: The Scarlet & The Black
    Languages Spoken: English
    College:  UW Platteville & Crown College

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  • Brendan Olinyk
    Sales Consultant
    Brendan Olinyk
    715.342.5040

    Hometown:  Wisconsin Rapids, WI
    Hobbies:  Fishing, golfing, pretty much anything outdoors or sports related
    Previous Occupation:  Full-time student
    Favorite Thing About Mark Motors:  Being able to be involved with the family business and meeting new people everyday
    Favorite Movie:  Dumb and Dumber or Happy Gilmore
    Languages Spoken:  English
    College:  University of Connecticut

  • Rick Palmerton
    Finance & Insurance / Sales Consultant
    Rick Palmerton
    715.342.5040

    Hometown: Abbotsford, WI
    Hobbies: Downhill skiing, cars, activities with my kids
    Previous Occupation: Hotel Manager, Sales, Internet Manager
    Favorite thing about Mark Motors: Toyota product and family owned
    Favorite Movie: Dances with Wolves and Something about Mary
    Languages Spoken: English
    College: UW-Stout

  • Tom Parker
    Sales Consultant
    Tom Parker
    715.342.5040

    Hometown:  Milwaukee - Grew up in Amherst
    Hobbies:  Playing with and spoiling our grandchildren 
    Previous Occupation:  Marine Sales and Management
    Favorite thing about Mark Motors:  Tremendous product and facility
    Favorite Movie:  The Day the Earth Stood Still
    Languages Spoken:  English
    College:  MATC - Milwaukee

  • Bernie Pretat
    Sales Consultant
    Bernie Pretat
    715.342.5040

    Hometown (state):  Massachusetts
    Hobbies:  Enjoying a good cigar and spending time with family
    Previous Occupation:  Hotel Manager
    Favorite thing about Mark Motors:  Working with customers and co-workers
    Favorite Movie:  Office Space
    Languages Spoken:  English 

  • Jorge Ruiz
    Sales Consultant
    Jorge Ruiz
    715.342.5040

    Hometown:  Cedarburg, WI
    Hobbies:  Golf, Fishing, Gardening
    Previous Occupation:  Teacher
    Favorite thing about Mark Motors:  Friendly People
    Favorite Movie:  The Outlaw Josie Wales
    Languages Spoken:  English & Spanish
    College:  UW LaCrosse

  • Dave Newsom
    Service Manager
    Dave Newsom
    715.254.9699

    Hometown:  Detroit, MI
    Hobbies:  Fishing and Boating
    Previous Occupation:  Machinery Sales and Service
    Favorite thing about Mark Motors:  Our Customers
    Favorite Movie:  Back to the Future
    Languages Spoken:  English

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  • Lyle Schield
    Service Advisor
    Lyle Schield
    715.342.5040

    Hometown:  Merrill, WI
    Hobbies:  Bowling, Golf, and Everything Green Bay Packers!!!!!
    Previous Occupation:  Toyota Parts Manager
    Favorite Movie:  Being a "sports junkie", I've always liked sports themed movies such as:  "Remember the Titans", "The Natural" and "Remember the Titans"!
    Languages Spoken:  English
    College:  None, but went to broadcasting school.

  • Michael Smith
    Service Advisor
    Michael Smith
    715.254.9699

    Hometown:  Chicago, IL
    Hobbies:  Raising 2 Teenagers
    Previous Occupation:  Risk Manager
    Favorite Thing About Mark Motors:  Never a Dull Moment!
    Favorite Movie:  Blues Brothers
    Languages Spoken:  English
    College:  Mid-State

  • Marty Snyder
    Service Advisor
    Marty Snyder
    715.254.9699

    Hometown:  Chicago, IL
    Hobbies:  Multi-track Music Studio, Model and Diarama Building, Skiing
    Previous Occupation:  Shipping & Receiving
    Things You Like About Mark Motors:  Professional Staff, Great Customers
    Favorite Movie:  The Bride of Frankenstein
    Languages Spoken:  English & Some German
    College:  UW Stevens Point, Madison Area Technical College, Mid-State Technical College

  • Chris Keding
    Service Technician
    Chris Keding
    715.342.5040

    Hometown:  Marshfield, WI
    Hobbies:  Hunting, fishing, and napping
    Previous Occupation:  Construction
    Favorite Movie:  Lethal Weapon 4
    Languages Spoken:  English
    College: Fox Valley Technical College

  • Jordan Hamel
    Service Technician
    Jordan Hamel
    715.342.5040

    Hometown:  Wisconsin Rapids
    Hobbies:  Racing, hunting anything outdoors
    Previous Occupation:  Country JPort Inc.
    Favorite thing about Mark Motors:  Friendly atmosphere and employees
    Favorite Movie:  Days of Thunder
    Languages Spoken:  English
    College:  Nascar Technical Institute

  • Dang Khang
    Service Technician
    Dang Khang
    715.342.5040


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  • Kevin Miller
    Service Technician
    Kevin Miller
    715.342.5040


  • Tom Schumer
    Service Technician
    Tom Schumer
    715.342.5040

    Hometown:  Wisconsin Rapids
    Hobbies: Ice Racing, four-wheeling
    Previous Occupation:  Student
    Favorite thing about Mark Motors:  My co-workers, Cleanliness 
    Favorite Movie:  Gladiator
    Languages Spoken:  English
    College:  MSTC

  • Dave Graczkowski
    Parts Manager
    Dave Graczkowski
    715.254.9666

    Hometown: Sheboygan, WI
    Hobbies: Home improvement, gardening, cooking
    Previous Occupation: Fastfood cook
    Favorite thing about Mark Motors: Meeting new customers and seeing past customers from over the years
    Favorite Movie: Any movie I don't fall asleep while watching.
    Languages Spoken: English
    College: 1 yr. Tech School

  • Jason Andres
    Parts Specialist
    Jason Andres
    715.254.9666

    Hometown:  Wisconsin Rapids, WI
    Hobbies:  Camping, Hiking, Biking, Fishing, Hunting
    Previous Occupation:  Student
    Favorite thing about Mark Motors:  Co-workers
    Favorite Movie:  Happy Gilmore
    Languages Spoken:  English
    College: MSTC

  • Tim Schmitz
    Parts Specialist
    Tim Schmitz
    715.254.9666


  • Greg Ellis
    Detail Manager

    Photo not available
    715.342.5040

    Hometown:  Wisconsin Rapids
    Hobbies:  Fishing, Golf, Italian Motorcycles
    Previous Occupation:  Detail Specialist
    Things You Like About Mark Motors:  My Department, Freedom to Adjust Work Time to Have Some Sort of Life
    Favorite Movie:  The Last Waltz
    Language Spoken:  English

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  • Daniel Kavanagh
    Detail Specialist
    Daniel Kavanagh
    715.342.5040


  • Kim Schelvan
    Detail Specialist
    Kim Schelvan
    715.342.5040

    Hometown:  Bancroft, WI
    Hobbies:  Carpentry
    Previous Occupation:  Carpenter, Handy Man
    Things You Like About Mark Motors:  My Job, The People
    Favorite Movie:  Bullet
    Language Spoken:  English
    College:  MSTC

  • Andy Sheehan
    Porter
    Andy Sheehan

    Hometown:  Stevens Point, WI
    Hobbies:  Watching Movies, Hanging Out with Friends
    Previous Occupation:  Retail Sales
    Thing You Like About Mark Motors:  The Great People
    Favorite Movie:  Good Fellas
    Language Spoken:  English
    College:  Currently attends Mid-State Technical College pursuing a degree in Marketing

  • Tom 'Wild Mustang' Wiza
    Detail Specialist
    Tom 'Wild Mustang' Wiza
    715.342.5040

    Hometown:  Stevens Point
    Hobbies:  Bow Hunting, Fishing, Boating, Playing with my Dog, etc.
    Previous Occupation:  Freight at Shopko
    Favorite thing about Mark Motors:  The People and the Cookies!
    Favorite Movie:  Caddy Shack
    Languages Spoken:  English
    College:  MSTC



  • Larry Woyak
    Porter / Maintenance
    Larry Woyak
    715.342.5040

    Hometown:  Stevens Point, WI
    Hobbies:  Spending time with family & friends; especially my grandson, Houston
    Previous Occupation:  United States Marine Corps
    Favorite thing about Mark Motors:  My co-workers
    Favorite Movie:  The D.I.
    Languages Spoken:  English

  • Roger Kowieski
    Building Supervisor
    Roger Kowieski
    715.342.5040

    Hometown:  Auburndale, WI
    Hobbies:  Bowling, Photography
    Favorite Thing About Mark Motors:  Friendly People
    Favorite Movie:  August Rush
    Language Spoken:  English

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  • Victoria Brudnowski
    Greeter / Receptionist
    Victoria Brudnowski
    715.342.5040

    Hometown:  Neshkoro, WI
    Hobbies:  Spending time with family & friends, hunting and being out on the lake
    Previous Occupation:  Menards
    Favorite thing about Mark Motors:  The people I work with
    Favorite Movie:  Step Brothers, The Hangover & Boondock Saints
    Languages Spoken:  English
    College:  UW Milwaukee / UW Stevens Point

  • McKenzie Durigan
    Greeter / Receptionist
    McKenzie Durigan
    715.342.5040

    Hometown:  Wisconsin Rapids, WI
    Hobbies:  Volleyball, reading, shopping, school events and hanging with friends
    Previous Occupation:  KFC
    Favorite thing about Mark Motors:  The people I work with
    Favorite Movie:  Remember the Titans
    Languages Spoken:  English, some Spanish & French