Staff

Management

  • Brett Farrell

    Brett Farrell

    General Manager

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    Brett Farrell

    Brett Farrell

    General Manager

    Starting in the car business out of college over 25 years ago was one of the best decisions I’ve ever made.  As I worked through the different positions of sales consultant, finance consultant, used car manager, and general sales manager I learned just how important the process is to our guests.  Buying a car is an important event in a person’s life and should definitely be treated as such.  Now, as the General Manager of Luther Alfa Romeo and Fiat it brings me great joy to see our employees thrive in this industry.  Being able to assist them in delivering a high quality experience to all of our sales and service guests is amazing.  The Luther Group follows a great formula of providing guests with a transparent transaction whether you are buying a vehicle or having one serviced.  Honesty, Integrity, and Fairness are just a few values we live by each day.  When I’m not being amazed by the team at the dealership I may be on the golf course keeping my game polished.  Traveling with my family and 2 dogs also has an important place in my time off.

  • Ben Campion

    Ben Campion

    General Sales Manager

    Ben Campion

    Ben Campion

    General Sales Manager

  • Matt Mraz

    Matt Mraz

    Service and Parts Manager

    Matt Mraz

    Matt Mraz

    Service and Parts Manager

  • JamiAnn Schafer

    JamiAnn Schafer

    Finance Manager

    JamiAnn Schafer

    JamiAnn Schafer

    Finance Manager

  • Briggs Thompson

    Briggs Thompson

    Used Car Manager

    Briggs Thompson

    Briggs Thompson

    Used Car Manager

Sales

  • Dominic Chukwu

    Dominic Chukwu

    Sales Assistant

    Dominic Chukwu

    Dominic Chukwu

    Sales Assistant

  • Nick Edstrom

    Nick Edstrom

    Sales Specialist

    Nick Edstrom

    Nick Edstrom

    Sales Specialist

  • Lauren  Gernentz

    Lauren Gernentz

    Warranty Admin/Office Clerical

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    Lauren  Gernentz

    Lauren Gernentz

    Warranty Admin/Office Clerical

    I was born and raised in Red Wing, Minnesota. After graduating high school I moved and attended college at MSU, Mankato. After graduating college I immediately got a job at a car dealership back in Red Wing. Since then, I have relocated to the area and have been in and out of the industry for about five years. 

    When I’m not at work I enjoy spending my time outside with my family and friends.

  • Mason  Hermes

    Mason Hermes

    Sales Specialist

    Mason  Hermes

    Mason Hermes

    Sales Specialist

  • Johnny Hoy

    Johnny Hoy

    Sales Specialist

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    Johnny Hoy

    Johnny Hoy

    Sales Specialist

    I grew up in Wayzata and have lived in Minnesota my entire life. Prior to joining the automotive industry, I ran my own executive search firm and a home improvement business. 

    I work outside of the automotive business as a singer/songwriter and guitarist. I had the privilege of traveling to Eastern Europe and doing concerts which is where I met my wife Olga while on tour in 2001. When I am not serving guests, I love making use of the guitars I have collected along the way. 

    Since 2013, I have enjoyed representing the Alfa Romeo and FIAT brands. I love meeting new people and educating them on the rich history of the Italian brands that I work with every day. I have learned that people want integrity, thoroughness and a good listener when they come to buy a car and this is what I strive to provide to my guests every day.

  • Ize Kasel

    Ize Kasel

    Receptionist/Cashier

    Ize Kasel

    Ize Kasel

    Receptionist/Cashier

  • Bruno Scalici

    Bruno Scalici

    Sales Specialist

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    Bruno Scalici

    Bruno Scalici

    Sales Specialist

    Hello, my name is Bruno Scalici, I’m Italian and live in the west metro with my other half. Love people, my children, my pets, good food, cars, and football. My current vehicle is an Alfa-Romeo Giulia, and my favorite pastime is World Soccer. I grew up in Italy, Belgium, and Minnesota. I am fluent in Italian, French, Dutch, and English; went to school mainly overseas, but graduated here at the UMN of Minneapolis. I have a passion for the history of Alfa-Romeo and Fiat, but also love all other vehicles in general too. My work background is broad with a strong and consistent focus on the customer experience, I love my job and strive in providing customers with information so they are comfortable in making their own well-informed decisions. I’m looking forward to meet you here at Alfa-Romeo and Fiat of Minneapolis. My goal is to find the perfect vehicle for your lifestyle and needs.

Service

  • Ryan Barnett

    Ryan Barnett

    Service Technician

    Ryan Barnett

    Ryan Barnett

    Service Technician

  • Jake Catherson

    Jake Catherson

    Service Technician

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    Jake Catherson

    Jake Catherson

    Service Technician

    I’m Jake, and I’ve worked for FIAT and Alfa Romeo for more than 9 years. I went to school at Dunwoody, and was enrolled in the Chrysler Automotive Program. I started in the industry at a Chrysler dealer, but Fiats stole my heart. I own an Abarth, a Durango, and a Jeep. Mopar for life! In my spare time, I enjoy watching Netflix, playing video games with my fellow technicians, and mowing my 4 acres of grass. I am a very handy person, and am often called Jake the Conqueror!

  • Liam Dougherty

    Liam Dougherty

    Service Advisor

    Liam Dougherty

    Liam Dougherty

    Service Advisor

  • Pat Loftus

    Pat Loftus

    Service Technician

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    Pat Loftus

    Pat Loftus

    Service Technician

    Hometown: Bloomington, MN

    Wife Sayra & two daughters. 

    Hobbies include playing music (double bass), biking, camping & spending time with my family.

    Tech at FIAT/AR for almost 10 years

    I like my role because the of the variety of work. I basically get to play problem solving puzzles for a living!

    I always liked Wes Rydell’s philosophy which was something like “do the right thing and everything else will take care of itself.” I’m definitely paraphrasing but I think that was the gist of it.

  • Axle Montes Sosa

    Axle Montes Sosa

    Service Technician

    Axle Montes Sosa

    Axle Montes Sosa

    Service Technician

  • Diego Rivera

    Diego Rivera

    Service Technician

    Diego Rivera

    Diego Rivera

    Service Technician

  • Gabby Schimmelman

    Gabby Schimmelman

    Service Advisor

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    Gabby Schimmelman

    Gabby Schimmelman

    Service Advisor

    I’m Gabby, born and raised in the beautiful state of Minnesota. I grew up around all of family fixing and modifying their cars and trucks, so when the opportunity presented itself, I jumped into the Automotive industry, and haven’t looked back since! I love learning new things about the cars we work with, as well as developing a relationship with all of our guests. I am set to get married in February of 2022, and have 4 beautiful step daughters. I like to spend my time with my fiancé and my two dogs, camping, having bonfires, going to the drive-in, Valleyfair, and any other adventures we find ourselves on!

Parts

  • Kyle Steen

    Kyle Steen

    Parts Specialist

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    Kyle Steen

    Kyle Steen

    Parts Specialist

    Hometown – New Richmond, WI

    Education or work history (fun to see when employees have backgrounds in other fields) University of Minnesota – B.S. Applied Sociology. 

    Favorite sports teams – Packers. Hartford Yard Goats. 

    Family/Pets – I have a wife and a basset hound (queen dolly)

    Hobbies or interests – Camping, Playing music, creating sculptures of the brat pack, Brewing Beer.

    Philosophy about helping customers – I treat customers how I would like to be treated.

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