Our Team

Since 1922, when my grandfather started the first of our companies, our family has stood for honesty, integrity, trust, doing what's right, courtesy, and customer service, with mutual long-term relationships with our customers and employees. These qualities have carried over into everything my grandfather has done, and my father, uncle, and now my two brothers, two cousins, and I do with all of our businesses. We intend to continue all of our efforts and business endeavors now and in the future, in the same manner to ensure that all of our customers are completely satisfied.

It has been my dream ever since I was a little girl to work with my father on an everyday basis in conjunction with all of our businesses. I have been working with our companies since I was 15 years old. I attended Hamline University from 1993-1995 and Northwood University from 1995-1997, upon which time I graduated.

Born in the Motor City, Detroit, Brian grew up in and has lived the car business. His dad was a claims manager for AAA, and, as Brian says, “he knew every car on the road.” Brian’s first job at 19 was with Holley Automotive, where he was an engineering technician. He is a graduate of Western Michigan University with a degree in auto engineering technology. Before joining Mills in November 2009, his career included eight years with Ford Motor Company in Michigan as a field representative for parts and service; service and sales at the Ford regional office in Minneapolis for seven years; sales for five years at Rochester Ford-Toyota, and five years of sales for Saturn in St. Paul. He and his wife, Hollie, enjoy biking and all outdoor activities with their children, Nikolas and Lily.

Russ joined the Mills team in 2006; born and raised in Fargo, N.D., he graduated from the University of Minnesota Moorhead with a degree in Business Administration. He is married to Brenda and they have two grown children, Jesse and Jacqueline. Russ has thirty plus years of automotive experience. Hobbies include tennis and fishing.

Brian has lived in the Brainerd Lakes area his entire life. He is married to Sandra and has three children: Ashley, Dan and Hannah. Brian has been involved in the automotive business for over 20 years and has been with Mills GM for over nine years. He enjoys building and riding mountain bikes, motocross and watching pro football.

Ray began his career in the car business in 1988. He joined Mills GM in June, 1997. Ray is a lifelong Brainerd area resident and enjoys NASCAR and tinkering in his garage in his spare time.

Sheridan joined Mills in 2004. He grew up on a farm in central North Dakota and now resides in Breezy Point. He graduated from the University of Mary in Bismarck in 2003 with a bachelor's degree in Business Admin/Finance and Management Information Systems. When not at work his favorite past times are motorcycling and spending time in the Lakes area. Sheridan loves living and working in Brainerd/Baxter because it’s a blend of small town and metropolitan atmosphere. He enjoys the unique experiences of working with people in the "All Pleasure, No Pressure" environment at Mills GM!

Mark has over 23 years of retail sales experience and has been with Mills GM for over  9 years. He and his wife Connie live in Nisswa with their two children Brooke and Brody. Mark and Connie met while both were attending college at Bemidji State University. Mark enjoys spending time with his family in the lakes area.

Mills GM welcomes Rick "Big Country" Schroer back to the Team! Rick's favorite things about working for Mills GM is the Team atmosphere and working with all of the great customers. Rick and his wife, Susan, live in Brainerd with their two daughters, Kirsten (6) and Alexis (2). In his spare time Rick enjoys reading, music and relaxing with his family.

Jim has been in the auto industry since 1995.  He is a graduate of Brainerd Senior High and grew up in the Brainerd Lakes area.  His hobbies include golf, hunting and 4 wheeling.

 

Pete(Mogey) Mogensen appreciates the value of team work and is pleased to be a part of this winning team at Mills GM. Pete has been in the customer service business for the last twenty years and has lived here most of his life, graduating from Brainerd Senior High in 1982. Pete is ready to help you with all your new and used vehicle needs. Pete loves all sports especially hockey and baseball.

Jamey was born and raised in the Brainerd lakes area, and started his career in the automotive business in 1998. Mills GM has been his home for many years, and he is very grateful for the many wonderful relationships he has made over the years. Jamey still lives in the Brainerd area with his wife Heidi, and their son Rylan. Jamey is an avid walleye fisherman, bow hunter, and enjoys spending time with his family.

Laura was born, raised and graduated in a suburb of Minneapolis, MN (Hopkins). She moved to Alaska in 1986 where she married her husband Terry (also originally from the twin cites area). She started in the car sales business in Alaska in 1986. In 2005 she moved to Branson, Missouri and sold GMC, Buick and Pontiac vehicles there for 4 years and then moved to Brainerd and started here at Mills GM in April 2010. Laura love the outdoors, and enjoys working where she gets the opportunity to be outside. She's a Golden Retriever lover and is going on her 3rd little girl pup. She also loves fishing, biking, jewelry making and interior decorating.

Tim grew up in Edina, MN and after graduating high school attended the University of Minnesota in Minneapolis. Tim has 25 years experience in the service industry prior to joining Mills in 2009. He now lives in Nisswa, married to wife Christy, and has two sons Skyler and Ethan. When he is not at work he enjoys being at his Lake Vermilion home, boating and spending time with his family.

Marilyn has been with Mills since 2001. She has 3 children, Becky, Mike and Fletcher. They are (as she describes) "as wonderful as their mother". Since 2001 Marilyn has been a service advisor, warranty administrator, cashier, dispatcher and self-described mental health psychologist. Marilyn’s favorite part of the job is truly the people she works with and the customers she serves. When not at work, Marilyn enjoys Sunday afternoon picnics, relaxing with the family on the river, and fishing for anything that bites!

Mike Swanson has been in the automotive industry since 1994. He started with Mills in July of 1997 and has worked in the service department since beginning this career. Mike is married to Hollie. They have three daughters, Olivia, Alexis and Ava. In his spare time, Mike likes to hunt, fish and spend quality time with his family.

Jerrad has been working in the automotive industry since 1997 and came to Mills in 2009. Jerrad is married to a wonderful woman Randi and they have three children, Goeffrey, Kaden and Emma. In his spare time he likes to hunt, fish and join his children in all their sporting and extra-curricular activities.

Bill has been a resident of the Brainerd area nearly all his life. He grew up on a dairy farm about 6 miles east of Brainerd and started working in the automotive industry shortly after graduating from high school. He began working for Mills in 1998 and enjoys helping customers. He and his wife live in the Pillager area, with four children Darin, Blake, Grant & Isabelle.

A self-described 'hometown boy', Mike was born in Brainerd and started with Mills in 1990. His interest in cars dates back to watching his dad in the garage while growing up and attending Brainerd High School. Initially he started in detailing, later working as a service technician for a few years, and service writer for over a decade before making the switch to parts. He and his wife Kim enjoy minature golf, card games, travelling, spending time with children Nicholette & Jazmin, and their 7lb shitzue/miniture poodle Vinny, who dons goggles to tag along for motorcycle rides. Mike chuckles "It's really a sight to see, people take pictures of us all the time".