Meet Our Staff

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, cruising around on their pontoon, and traveling. Dawn and Robert want all of their kids to visit all 50 states before graduating high school, and their oldest has already visited 26 at the age of 10!

Stop in and chat with Dawn the next time you visit Markquart Menomonie!

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.

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!

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 2-year old son, Roland, and his fiancé, Cassandra. Aaron hopes to be someday driving around in his dream car, a grey 1967 Shelby GT 500.

Help us welcome Jonny Colbert to our sales team! 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. If he could have any vehicle at our dealership, Jonny would opt for a Jeep Wrangler 4xe.

The next time you are in the area, stop by and give Jonny a warm welcome!

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 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 is excited 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 grew up in St. Paul, Minnesota, and he started a career in the automotive industry there. After starting in the detail department of another dealership, he later relocated to Menomonie in 2004 and decided to stay put after starting a family. With almost two decades 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 was raised in the area, and after spending the last several years working in the twin cities, she is excited to be back to her roots. Growing up, her father worked for a local car dealership, and she has worked in the automotive world for the past 23 years.

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 around in her dream car, a Grand Cherokee SRT.

Ben is an Elk Mound native and UWEC graduate. He is looking forward to continuing to grow his automotive knowledge and helping 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 their two-year-old daughter. His dream car is a Jeep Wrangler JK Model.

Chris Cramer is a Minnesota native who recently 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 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 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--over the past six months, Mike and his cousin have gone on four! 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 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!