Our Team

Here are a few of our courteous and professional team members.   You may contact them directly by clicking on the "Quick Contact" button on the left side of the screen and we will make sure he/she gets your message.  Thank you for visiting our website. We look forward to hearing from you.

 
Jeff Smith - General Manager Jeff Smith - General Manager

Jeff is a Willmar native who returned to the area after 20 years of living on the west coast. Having been in management since 1993, he joined the Mills Auto Group as Service Manager in September of 2003. Four years later Jeff was promoted to General Manager of the dealership. He is the proud father of three wonderful children, Jack, Lindsey and Nolan. In his spare time he enjoys spending time with his family, working around the house, hunting and traveling.




Tom Schroepfer - Sales Manager Tom Schroepfer - Sales Manager

Tom joined Mills Ford in March of 1997. His experience in the retail automobile business began in 1988. Tom was promoted to the Used Car Sales Manager position in November of 2005. When not at work Tom and his wife Sue (married since 2002) enjoy spending time on the lake. Tom also tries to squeeze in some time hunting, snowmobiling, golfing and spending time with friends.








Brad Eckhoff - Business Manager Brad Eckhoff - Business Manager

Brad was raised on a farm in central Mn. He is married with two daughters. Brad enjoys road trips, outdoor and sporting activities with friends and family. In his spare time, he enjoys golf, hiking, hunting, yard work and an occasional concert. Give him Minnesota sports and he is in his zone from high school to pros. Brad enjoys the sport of each season.






Tom Holmquist - Sales Consultant Tom Holmquist - Sales Consultant

Tom has worked at the dealership since March of 1983. He started out cleaning cars then eventually was the manager of the Reconditioning Center. In November of 1998 he started his sales career. Tom and his wife Sue have a son Jayden. Tom enjoys fishing and golfing, but most of all spending time with his family.









Heather Arndt - Sales Consultant Heather Arndt - Sales Consultant

Heather began working for Mills Ford / Jeep in 2008. She moved to her sales consultant position in March of 2009 and enjoys helping customers find the perfect vehicle for their needs. Heather has two children, Morgan and Jordan. In her spare time, Heather enjoys riding her Harley with friends and cherishes special time with her children.






Rick Schroeder - Sales Consultant Rick Schroeder - Sales Consultant

Rick and his wife Julie live in Raymond. They have two sons, TJ and Dean. In Rick’s spare time, he enjoys golfing, the outdoors, and family activities.









Adam Hess - Sales Consultant Adam Hess - Sales Consultant
Born and raised in Willmar, Adam joined Mills in June 2010 after working at Jake’s Pizza and Cash Wise while going to school. He attended the marketing and sales management program at Ridgewater College, Willmar, and the elementary education program at Minnesota State University, Mankato. He and his fiancé, Kati Tensen, are the parents of a son, Jamison Dean Hess. Outside of work, Adam enjoys family time, and playing golf and softball with friends.

Kevin Marti - Service Manager Kevin Marti - Service Manager

A veteran of the automotive industry beginning in 1990, Kevin came to Mills Ford-Jeep after four years as service manager at Swenson Motor Company.  Born and raised in the Willmar area, Kevin is a graduate of Willmar High School, and a retired 19 year member of the Willmar Fire Department.

Kevin and his wife, Greta, have two daughters, Olivia, and Grace.  Outside of work, Kevin enjoys boating and attending his daughters’ many basketball, softball and cross country games.


John DeLuna - Service Advisor John DeLuna - Service Advisor

John joined the Mills Ford / Jeep family in September of 1996. He began in the Auto Reconditioning Center and was promoted to manager of that department in 1998. In 2000, John became a Service Advisor. John is married to Nichole. They have two children, John Jr. and Austin. In his spare time, John enjoys spending time with his family. He enjoys the outdoors, football, hockey, and boxing.






Nick Landberg - Service Advisor Nick Landberg - Service Advisor
Nick is a graduate of Minnesota State University, Moorhead, with a degree in mass communications and public relations. Born and raised in Willmar, Nick was previously a bartender at Melvin’s on The Lake, Spicer. He enjoys hunting, fishing and most any outdoor activities.

Shawn Boyum - Parts Shawn Boyum - Parts

Shawn has worked with Ford parts for 12 years and enjoys the learning curve in the automotive world. Shawn is married with 3 children. In his spare time , Shawn enjoys camping and travelling with his family. His hobbies include tinkering with cars and he looks forward to the day when his children are old enough to work on his projects with him.






Kyle Ziehl - Parts Kyle Ziehl - Parts

Kyle has been with Mills since 2000 as a Parts Specifier. He enjoys helping customers on a one-to-one basis. Kyle and his wife Heather have three children; Jensen, Carter, and Tanner. He enjoys working on home improvement projects, car and snowmobile restorations, camping and spending time with family and friends.







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