Meet Our Staff
Dawn Kelly
General Sales Manager
Phone:715-309-4762
Email:dkelly@markquart.com
Originally from the Menomonie area, Dawn went to college at UW Stout and majored in Vocational Rehab and minored in Criminology. Following graduation, she spent six years in the collections field before joining our dealership as a product specialist. In late 2022, Dawn was promoted to general sales manager, and she has thoroughly enjoyed her new position ever since. For Dawn, the best part of her job is meeting new people and helping them find a vehicle that fulfills all of their wants and needs.
When she isn’t working, Dawn likes to spend time with her family. She and her husband Robert have three kids named McKenzie, Olivia and Lucas. The family enjoys hiking, biking, and cruising around on their pontoon. They also love to travel. Dawn and Robert hope to have all of their kids visit all 50 states before graduating high school.
Stop in and chat with Dawn the next time you visit Markquart Menomonie!
Jim Geisdorf
Business Manager
Phone:715-309-4763
Email:jgeisdorf@markquart.com
Join us in welcoming our new business manager Jim to Markquart Menomonie! Jim is excited to join the team and is looking forward to getting to know more of the community in the Menomonie area.
Outside of work, Jim enjoys hunting and golfing. He and his wife, Katie, have two boys, Harvey and Colton. As a family, they enjoy playing outside and fishing.
Next time you are in the area, be sure to stop by and welcome Jim.
Terry Huppert
Sales & Acquisition Manager
Phone:715-738-1931
Email:thuppert@markquart.com
Since 1992
Terry is a Wisconsin native from Fort Atkinson, but moved to the western part of the state to attend college at UWEC. Terry was working for a dealership when Markquart purchased it back in 1992, and has been part of the Markquart team ever since. Terry says the best part of his job is meeting and working with people from all walks of life.
Terry is an active member of the Chippewa Falls community. He is on the Rotary Club board of directors, and has helped out with the United Way, Junior Achievement, and the YMCA. An interesting fact about Terry is that in 2009 he traveled to England for the Rotary International Convention.
When Terry isn’t devoting his time to helping others, he enjoys spending time with his wife, Krista, daughter, Taylor, and son, Tanner. Stop by Markquart Toyota to talk to Terry about your next vehicle!
Aaron Chandler
Product Specialist
Phone:715-309-4764
Email:achandler@markquart.com
Originally from Hayward, Wisconsin, Aaron came to the area to find work. He has always had a passion for cars, so applying at Markquart was an easy decision for him. Aaron was attracted to Markquart because of the friendly atmosphere and opportunity to work directly with people.
For Aaron, the best part of his job is getting to meet new people and work with cars. When he is not at work, he loves to spend time with his son, Roland, and his fiancé, Cassandra. Aaron hopes to be someday driving around in his dream car, a grey 1967 Shelby GT 500.
Jonny Colbert
Product Specialist
Phone:715-309-4732
Email:jcolbert@markquart.com
Jonny is originally from the Green Bay area and moved to Menomonie when he got a degree in Industrial Design at UW-Stout. After working in graphic design and layout, Jonny was encouraged to join our team by Michael “Westy” West. Jonny enjoys working one-on-one with customers and loves the excitement of helping people find their dream car.
Jonny loves to hang out with his two sons, Jamison and Jackson. His other hobbies include spending time outside, hiking, biking, and camping. One thing many people don’t know about Jonny is that he plays conga drums and guitar in a band.
The next time you are in the area, stop by and give Jonny a warm welcome!
Dustin French
Product Specialist
Phone:715-309-4733
Email:dfrench@markquart.com
Dustin is a product specialist who grew up in the small town of Winter, WI. He moved to Menomonie to attend UW-Stout, where he played men’s club volleyball and studied real estate. Dustin found his way to Markquart of Menomonie after working at a local furniture store. He has always been interested in the automotive industry and felt that the product specialist position was a great way to combine his passions for cars and sales. Dustin loves getting to know customers and their families while he helps them find their dream car.
Outside of work, Dustin enjoys paddle boarding, playing volleyball, hanging out with his lab, Charlie, and rollerskating with his family. His dream car is a white and black Dodge Charger Hellcat. Stop in and say hello to Dustin the next time you shop for a vehicle!
Jon Krupke
Product Specialist
Phone:715-309-4375
Email:jkrupke@markquart.com
Jon is a Monroe native who moved to Menomonie to study hospitality at UW Stout. After obtaining his degree, Jon worked in the hospitality industry for ten years. Jon has always had a passion for cars and loves being able to combine this with his passion for helping people.
Outside of work, Jon is a car lover. He also enjoys riding motorcycle, dirtbike, and anything else that goes fast! His dream vehicle is a Hemi Durango RT.
Michael "Westy" West
Product Specialist
Phone:715-309-4734
Email:mwest@markquart.com
Michael "Westy" West grew up in St. Paul, Minnesota, and he started a career in the automotive industry there. He began in the detail department of another dealership and relocated to Menomonie in 2004, where decided to stay put after starting a family. With his years of automotive experience, Westy is excited to be a Product Specialist at Markquart Menomonie.
Westy was originally drawn to Markquart because of the customer loyalty and recognition within the Chippewa Valley. His favorite part of his job is interacting with people and providing them with outstanding service. Westy has been a Menomonie Chamber Ambassador since 2021 and loves traveling while staying involved in the community. He's helped organize a handful of Dunn County Humane Society events at the dealership and sponsors a local racecar for the Wissota Circuit. Westy hopes to one day own his dream car— a 392 Dodge Challenger Scat Pack.
Erin Fuller
Service Manager
Phone:715-309-4739
Email:efuller@markquart.com
Erin was raised in the area, and after spending several years working in the twin cities, Erin returned to her roots and joined us at Markquart Menomonie. Growing up, her father worked for a local car dealership, and she has worked in the automotive world for much of her life.
In her free time, she likes to ride side-by-side, go to the races, and spend time up at the cabin. One day, she would like to adventure in her dream car, a Grand Cherokee SRT.
Ben Ballard
Service Advisor
Phone:715-309-4738
Email:bballard@markquart.com
Ben is an Elk Mound native and UWEC graduate. In his Service Adviors role, Ben values being able to continue to grow his automotive knowledge and help people get back on the road as quickly as possible.
Outside of work, Ben enjoys reading philosophy books and spending time with his wife and daughter. His dream car is a Jeep Wrangler JK Model.
Chris Cramer
Service Advisor
Phone:715-309-4737
Email:ccramer@markquart.com
Chris Cramer is a Minnesota native who has since relocated to Hammond, Wisconsin. He was brought to Markquart because of our new facility and the opportunity for a shorter work commute. His favorite part of being a service advisor is interacting with and helping customers.
Outside of work, he loves to do anything outdoors. Some of his favorite pastimes are fishing and golfing. Of course, his outdoor adventures are always accompanied by his Ram truck.
Stop in and chat with Chris!
David Fuller
Parts Manager
Phone:715-309-4757
Email:dfuller@markquart.com
David has worked in the automotive world for the past 13 years and loves what he does. Throughout the years he has worked as a technician, service advisor, and most recently, parts manager.
Outside of work, David and his wife like to spend time up north. They have a cabin and love to ride side-by-side. He hopes to one day ride around in his dream car, an Eleanor ’69 Mustang GT 500.
Mike Clemens
Assistant Parts Manager
Phone:715-309-4736
Email:mclemens@markquart.com
Mike Clemens is a St. Paul native who has been passionate about cars for most of his life, dating back to when he watched his uncle race at the Elko Speedway as a kid. His favorite part about his job is helping customers search for parts and accessories.
Mike likes to ride ATVs and hunt at his family's cabin in Minnesota during his free time. He also enjoys going on cruises. Eventually, he hopes to own his dream car, a Ram 1500. The next time you're interested in customizing your vehicle with parts and accessories, visit Mike!
Morgan Rassbach
Parts Advisor
Phone:715-309-4758
Email:mrassbach@markquart.com
Morgan is a Menomonie native who grew up loving cars thanks to having family members in the automotive industry. She enjoys her job because of all the great people she gets to interact with every day.
Outside of work, Morgan and her fiancée, Ethan, enjoy spending time with their two dogs – Terp and Peanut. One day, she hopes to own her dream car, a 69 Mustang!