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 29 years Brad Mildenberger has been an important part of his family's business.  As the Owner-Manager, Brad takes a great interest in every department, making sure you get the best service, and the best value, everytime. You may have noticed the friendly and inviting voice on the radio asking you to come visit Mildenberger Motors, that's him!

Brandon "Beezer" Peterson is the newest member of the Mildenberger Motors sales team.  He recently graduated from college and is back home in Hamilton.   Although new to the sales team, Beezer grew up in and around the car business and is ready to help you find the vehicle you need.

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Leroy McCrossin wins the award for the most loyal Mildenberger Motors employee. In the nearly thirty years he has been with Mildenberger Motors he has helped the dream of a new car come true for many Bitterroot Valley residents.

Leroy and his wife Maggie have lived in Montana for more than seventy years. Leroy graduated from Darby High School in 1948. He and Maggie have ten children, nineteen grandchildren, eleven great grandchildren and one great great grandchild. He likes to say they are single handedly responsible for much of the valley’s population increase!

When he’s not at the dealership Leroy enjoys fishing and golfing. There is a real good chance you could catch sight of him on any given Wednesday at the golf course. Leroy’s nickname around here is “Big Al”. Next time you drop by you might want to ask him how he earned that name.

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Stan Gingerich has been in sales at Mildenberger Motors for three years and is considered our heavy duty truck expert. He is a graduate of Corvallis High School and attended the University of Montana. Stan and his wife Onita, who is a Corvallis Elementary teacher, are long time Bitterrooters. He has been involved with ranching here in the valley for 20 years.

Stan has a daughter, Olivia, currently studying nursing at Ohio State University and a son Shea, who is a junior at Corvallis High School.

When he is not at the dealership, Stan, who loves the outdoors, may be found four wheeling or hunting. You may even catch him playing a round of golf. If you want to know the latest results, standings or schedules on the NASCAR circuit, just come in and chat with Stan. He’ll know. He’s an avid fan.

PARTS DEPARTMENT

 Parts Manager

Angela Kath has been around cars her entire life and the parts department manager at Mildenberger Motors for the last three years. Angie attended Wyotech and is an accomplished custom painter as well as a whiz at sheet metal fabrication and body work.

A Bitterrooter for twenty two years she is a graduate of Corvallis High School. Her advice to her customers is to always bring in your VIN number and don’t be afraid to ask questions. Angie will see to it you get the correct parts for your repair project.

When she isn’t here running the parts department like a well oiled machine, she can be found spending her time refinishing vehicles, snowmobiling or bow hunting. On a warm summer day if you look quick enough, you might catch a glimpse of Angie riding by on her motorcycle.

 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.

SERVICE TECHNICIAN

Service Technician

Bart Ulrich has been a technician at Mildenberger Motors for less than a year, but he has been in the automotive field for twenty five years. With all that experience and his ASE certification, he is excellent at diagnosing and repairing your vehicle. Bart also has an associate degree in CAD Drafting Technology.

He and his family have lived in Montana for five years. You may have purchased a latte from Bart’s wife, Kinya, who owns Friendly Giant Espresso in Corvallis. He has a grown daughter, Rachel, living in South Carolina. His son Cole may only be eight years old, but he likes to ski and loves riding motorcycles with his dad.

Bart is a very enthusiastic dirt bike fan with a great piece of advice for all of us whether we are on a bike or in a car: Always keep the rubber side down and the shiny side up!

 Office Manager

Carla Christofferson has been the office manager at Mildenberger Motors for a year and a half. A native Montanan, born and raised in Butte, she has also lived in Missoula, Kalispell and Spokane WA. 

Her husband, Bruce, is employed at Fastenal in Hamilton. Her son and daughter in law, Chris and Suzanne Albright live here with their three children Courtney, Ridge and Lainie. Carla also has a daughter and son in law, April and Pete Adams, who live in Belgrade.

Carla loves to golf, snow ski and camp as well as hike with Bruce and their border collie Fluff. Warm summer days they may be seen cruising around in their 67 Chevelle.

Carla is involved with Bitterroot Special Olympics as a member of the steering committee. She loves University of Montana football and goes to the Grizzly games every chance she gets. She is also a Gonzaga University basketball fan (go Zags) as well as a Mariners fan.

Accountant

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.

 Information Technology

Administrative Assistant

Debbie is the founders go-to girl for keeping his affairs running smoothly in this new high tech age.  She always has a smile to offer and has been involved in our community and the company longer then I can recall.  She is the steady hand in our crazy world and enjoys a life we can only wonder about.

Ask her about her favorite GM car and you may drive away in one.  She has connections!

 

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.

Debbie’s husband Wes is an installer for AAA Lawn Sprinklers. Originally from Eugene Oregon, they have lived in the Bitterroot for nearly thirteen years.

Debbie spent many years riding and showing horses, but these days she prefers her horses under the hood. She is a member of the Bitterrodders Car Club and plans on adding another muscle car to the family. When she isn’t turning the used cars at Mildenberger Motors into perfection, she and Wes might be seen cruising the valley in their 1969 GTO.