Meet Chris Haverluk-Body Shop Assistant Manager

Meet Chris Haverluk, Body Shop Assistant Manager.

Chris,30, is originally from Dickinson.

Chris has been working in the car business since high school, when he started detailing cars for a small family owned dealership in Dickinson.  In 1999 he graduated from Dickinson High School.  He then went on to earn his Auto Body Degree in 2005 from Bismarck State College.

Chris’ family includes his parents Gerard and Kathy, his sister Melissa, brother-in-law Anthony, and three nephews Trevon, 8, Vinny, 4, and Angelo,2.

In his free time Chris likes fishing, hunting,  and storm chasing.  He has been the crew chief for his best bud Eric Paul’s race team for the past 11 years.

Chris has been with Kupper Chevrolet-Subaru Auto Body and Glass for 6 years.

Meet Mathew Schafer-Quick Lube Technician

Meet Mathew  Paul Schafer, Quick Lube Technician.

Matt, 44, is from Glen Ullin.

When Matt is not working he enjoys going to his children’s activities, building his business with his wife, restoring his old Chevy and bike, and driving them.

After high school Matt attended Bismarck State College.

He and his wife Jessie have been married 23 years. They have two children. Kendra, 19, and Payton,15.

Matt has worked for Kupper Chevrolet for 1 year. He is a hard working, dedicated, and loyal employee.

Meet Kevin Kautzmann-Service Advisor

Meet Kevin Kautzmann, Service Advisor.

Kevin,42 is from Mandan.

In his free time he enjoys hunting deer and pheasant, boating, and cooking.

After graduating from Mandan High School Kevin moved to Fargo where he worked in the service department as a service consultant at a local dealership.  The then went on to work in the after market department. Kevin moved back to Mandan in 1990 to start the after market department at the dealership. After working in after market for 4 years he moved to his current position as a service advisor.

Kevin has been married to his wife Julie for 18 years. Julie works for the Mandan Public schools as a IT instructor. They have two kids Casey and Karlee. Casey is a senior at Mandan High. He works at the Family Farm and Kist Livestock part time. Karlee is a freshman at Mandan High and is on student council and The Mandan High Kachina dance team.

Kevin has been with Kupper Chevrolet for 21 years.  Kevin enjoys working with customers and his fellow employees. He is a good listener, helpful, and friendly employee.

Meet Tim Lapp- Body Shop Detailer

Meet Tim Lapp, Body Shop Detailer.

Tim,53 is from Bismarck.

In his spare time he enjoys cooking and baking.

While attending Bismarck High School Time worked as a auto body and a mechanic. After that we ran a detail center for over 17 years.

Tim and his wife Lois have been married 29 years. They have two sons, Josh and Jared.

Tim has been with the dealership for 4 years.  Tim is a friendly, hard working, and self motivated.

Meet Dan Emineth-Quick Lube Technician

Meet Daniel E. Emineth, Quick Lube Technician.

Dan, 51, lives in Mandan.

He enjoys going to car shows, watching movie, playing video games, working on his cars, and spending time with his family.

Dan was marrried to his wife Vickie for almost 26 years. They have four children, Matt, Rachel, Zach & Becca and three grandchildren, Charissa, Seth, &  Johnathan. He is engaged to be married to Linda.

Dan was born a raised in Bismarck. As a teenager Dan was interested in cars and what makes them work. He started helping his father repair cars. He has learned everything from doing or  reading Chiltons repair manuals. Dan lived in Minneapolis for 20 years. He has worked as a parts runner for 11 years and at an instant oil change for 4 years. He currently works in the quick lube department and has been the Assistant Overnight Stock Manager at Cashwise foods for the past 10 years.

Dan has been working in the Quick Lube for over 5 years.

Meet Ken Heil – Courtesy Driver

Meet Ken Heil, Courtesy Driver.

Ken, 69, is from Harvey, ND.

He enjoys hunting, fishing, and golfing in his free time.

After the serving in the Military Ken went to Spartan School of Aeronautics in Tulsa, Oklahoma.  Ken worked as a car salesman for 24 years. Currently he is working part time driving the courtesy shuttle and delivering vehicles to customers.

Ken has been married to his wife Linda for 40 years. They have two sons Kent and Aaron.

Ken has been with Kupper Chevrolet for 5 years.

Meet Bill Ratigan – Body Shop Technician

Meet Bill Ratigan, Body Shop Technician.

Bill,49, is comes from Boise, Idaho.

Bill enjoys BBQ on the weekend, fishing, hanging out with his granddaughter.

Bill has been painting and fixing cars his whole adult life. In 1979 while in high school he painted his first car.

Bill and his wife Debbie have been married to 8 years. His children include Diane,Robbie, Willy and Carrie. He has one beautiful granddaughter Jayda,3.

Bill will have work for Kupper Auto Body & Glass for 1 year in January.

Meet Michael Peterson – Remote Start Installer

Meet Michael Peterson, Remote Start Installer.

Michael, 22, is from Mandan, ND.

In his free time Michael enjoys the outdoors, activities like hunting and fishing, and also working on cars.

This past June Michael got married to his wife Kristal.

Michael has worked for the dealership for 6 years. He  started working in the quick lube then after three years he moved to the Subaru service department where he worked as a light duty technician for two more year. Now Michael is the Remote Start Installer at Kupper Subaru.

Kupper Subaru is happy to have Michael because he is a  funny, upbeat, hard worker and is  always willing to learn.

Meet Kevin Malmedal – Service Technician

Meet Kevin Malmedal, Service Technician.

Kevin,34, is originally from Underwood, ND.

In his free time Kevin enjoys riding ATVs and hunting.

Kevin graduated from NSCSC in Automotive Technology. He is an ASE Certified technician and continues GM training. Kevin spent 2 years at another dealership before moving to Bismarck.

Kevin and his wife Nikki have been married 10 years. They have four kids, Brendan, Trevor, Chance, & Taryn.

Kevin has been with Kupper Chevrolet for 11 years. Kevin is a witty, smart, problem solver employee.

Try out one of  Kevin’s  favorite recipes. For a printer friendly version to share with your friends and family, click  the recipe card.

Meet Bryce Keigley – Detail Technician

Meet Bryce Keigley, Detail Technician.

Bryce, 23, is originally from Mandan.

He enjoys hunting and fishing in this spare time.

Bryce is active in the Army Reserves. Bryce first started in Quick Lube, where he worked for 1 year.

Bryce is dating his beautiful girlfriend Tanya Marie Hepper. He has one dog and one bearded dragon.

Bryce has worked in the detail center for the past 8 months. In that time he has proven himself to be a hard working, dedicated and helpful employee.