Mildenberger Motors Staff

The founder of Mildenberger Motors, Harold Mildenberger has been doing business in the Bitterroot Valley for over 50 years.  He started with Arrow Chevrolet in the early 1950s and has watched it grow ever since.  A lot of things may be different now, but the big smile you're greeted with is still the same.

For over 30 years Brad Mildenberger has been an important part of his family's business and the Bitterroot community.  As the Owner-Manager, Brad takes a great interest in every department, and every staff member, making sure you get the best service, and the best value, every time.

He is a man dedicated to his family and the community he lives in. Whether it's the county fairgrounds, the schools or car & motorcycle clubs, Brad is a supporter! You may have noticed the friendly and inviting voice on the radio asking you to come visit Mildenberger Motors, that's him!

Sales Department

Brandon "Beezer" Peterson is the Dealer Operator, with Mildenberger Motors over 5 years.  He recently graduated from college and is back home in Hamilton leading the dealership into the Internet Marketing age to make our cars and trucks accessible to more shoppers in the Great Northwest. He works too hard and needs someone to get him out to the golf course. Play him for a discount on your next vehicle, he's an easy mark!

Leroy wins the award for the most loyal employee. He's been employed here for over 25 years and has developed a large base of knowledge and customers in that time. If he's not here you might see him out on the Golf Course, Montana weather permitting.

Our Heavy-Duty truck expert, Stan Gingerich has been working for the company for the last 2 years. Taking some time off previously to do a little farming and ranching, Stan has plenty of real world knowledge about the products. He'll be glad to help find you a truck or any other vehicle that works for you!

Parts Department

Angie has worked in the parts department for 2 years now, and has been the manager of the department for the majority of her time here. She's been around cars her whole life and is skilled in auto body repair. She'll make sure you get the parts you need, every time.

Service Department

Dave Heckeroth
Service Writer

When you drive into the service department at Mildenberger Motors whether it is to get your oil changed or because you are having a mechanical problem, chances are pretty good the helpful person greeting you is Dave Heckeroth. Dave has been in the automotive business for eleven years, six of them as a service writer for Mildenberger Motors. 

A Montana resident for forty three years, Dave is a graduate of Sentinel High School. He and his wife Shawna, who is an addictions counselor, have lived in the Bitterroot for twenty two years. They are members of Corvallis Community Church and have three children: Evanie, Brooke and Nathaniel.

 Dave’s interests are varied. He likes to fish and restore old pick up trucks. He also enjoys researching railroad history. His father and grandfather both worked for the Milwaukee Railroad. When Dave is not here making you feel welcome as you drive in the door, he truly enjoys spending time with his family.

daveh@mildenbergermotors.com

Dave Doll
Service Technician

If you have had work done on your vehicle at Mildenberger Motors anytime in the past twenty years, chances are Dave Doll has been your technician. With thirty three years automotive experience he can diagnose the problem and have that engine purring like new in no time at all. He has his General Motors and ASE certifications and certainly knows his way around an engine.

Dave is a twenty year Bitterroot resident originally from Billings. His wife Rae Ann is a dental assistant for Dr. Greg Seltzer. He has a son Michael who shares a lot of the same pastimes as his dad.

Dave likes riding motorcycles, both dirt bikes and road bikes. On a snowy afternoon you may just catch him riding his snowmobile, but once in a while he may need to be reminded which end of the machine should be sitting down on the snow!

Administration

Carla is another new member of our staff. She comes back to her Montana roots from a stay in Washington. When she's not crunching numbers you may see her on the ski hill or rooting for her favorite Montana Grizzlies.

Karla Wallace has spent more than five years of the eight she has lived in the Bitterroot Valley as the lead accountant for Mildenberger Motors. If you’ve purchased a vehicle, had your car serviced or bought a part, there is a good chance she has handled your money.

Karla is currently studying with the University of Phoenix online to finish her accounting degree. When she isn’t doing homework, you could probably catch her cheering on her two favorite baseball teams, the Atlanta Braves and the Seattle Mariners. She definitely takes being a baseball fan to the next level. Want to know the standings? Just ask Karla.

karlaw@mildenbergermotors.com

rayn@mildenbergermotors.com

Reconditioning

When you drove away in your new car, there was a good chance it was prepared for delivery by Debbie Young. Debbie is one of the crew in our detailing and reconditioning department. She has seven years experience in the automotive field and we are glad the past two have been here at Mildenberger Motors.