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Staff

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  • Mike Thelen
    General Manager
    Mike Thelen
    989.922.7249

    Mike Thelen has the automotive DNA in his blood. Mike has been involved in the car business from an early age and worked to learn every aspect of the dealership. He spends a lot of time helping out Holy Trinity Church here in Bay City, serves as a Chamber Member, and other various community events. Mike has three beautiful children that keep him busy.  He loves the outdoors and when he can he enjoys hunting.

  • Ken Chambers
    New Car Sales Manager
    Ken Chambers
    989.922.7252

    Ken is from the Metro Detroit area and has been working in the auto industry for 30 years. He graduated from Birmingham Groves High School in 1981 and attended GMI in Flint, MI. Ken has worked in all aspects of the automotive business at both the dealership retail and factory wholesale levels. Ken joined the Thelen team in 2006 as the Sales Manager. Ken is a 6 year Chrysler Master Certified Sales Manager. He is married and has 6 beautiful children. In his free time he enjoys spending time with his family in northern Michigan snowmobiling and riding motorcycles.

  • Terry Emery
    Used Car Sales Manager
    Terry Emery
    989.922.7250

    Terry Emery has been with the Thelen team for over ten years. He has many years in the automotive industry. Terry is the used car sales manager at Thelen. He has a passion for most sports and he really enjoys hockey and golf. You can also find him on the ice as a referee as well. Terry is an avid supporter of the Saginaw Spirit Hockey team.

  • Mike Blakely
    Business Manager
    Mike Blakely
    989.922.7273

    Mike joined the Thelen sales team in 2001 and became the Finance Director in 2005. Mike is a life long resident of the Bay City area and graduated from Pinconning High School in 1996. After graduation Mike attended Delta College. He has two daughters and loves spending time with them. Mike is a sports fan and plays basketball to stay in shape. In the summer months you can find Mike on his boat enjoying the Great Lakes.

  • Don Moser
    Service Manager
    Don Moser
    989.922.7242

  • Maria Olivarez
    Body Shop Manager
    Maria Olivarez
    989.922.7272

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  • Stan Baker
    Parts Manager
    Stan Baker
    989.922.7254

  • Jeff Steadman
    Internet Sales Manager
    Jeff Steadman
    989.922.7256

    Jeff is a life long resident of the Bay City area. He graduated from Essexville Garber High School in 1979. Jeff joined the Thelen team in 2005 in the sales department and now is the Internet Sales Manager. Jeff has three children and enjoys spending time with them. You can also find Jeff on the greens as he is an avid golfer. Jeff has been selling cars for 5 years and is certified in selling Chrysler Jeep Dodge and Ram vehicles.

  • John O'Rourke
    Sales & Leasing Specialist
    John O'Rourke
    989.922.7275

    John was originally from Brooklyn, New York and then came to Saginaw in 1973. He is a graduate of Arthur Hill High School. John has been selling cars in Bay City since 2004 and joined Thelen in 2009. John is Chrysler Jeep Dodge and Ram certified. John has one son and enjoys water sports and outdoor activities. He spends most of his vacation time in Northern Michigan and out on the Saginaw Bay.

  • Kristen Valliere
    Sales & Leasing Specialist
    Kristen Valliere
    989.922.7257

    Kristen grew up in Mid-Michigan and graduated from Nouvel Catholic Central High School in 1993. He then went on to attend SVSU. He has been selling cars for 12 years and joined Thelen in 1998. Kristen has five children. He is heavily involved in the Bay County 4-H Club and enjoys helping his kids compete in showing their sheep. A proud dad with his chidren attaining trophies 2 years in a row for their sheep. He is also active in youth league sports in and around the Bay City area with his children. In his spare time he enjoys fishing and other outdoor activities.

  • Scott Parker
    Commercial Sales
    Scott Parker
    989.922.7251

    Scott is a life long resident of Bay City and graduated from John Glenn High School in 1993. From there Scott joined the United States Marine Corps. He served four years in the Persian Gulf and became a sergeant. Scott has been selling cars in Bay City for 7 years and joined Thelen in 2005. He is a certified Chrysler Jeep Dodge and Ram sales specialist. You kind find him involved in the Bay Area Chamber of Commerce and currenty working in the BusinessLink department. In his free time he enjoys spending time with his two German Shephards, snowmobiling and other outdoor activities.

  • Aaron Nicholas
    Sales & Leasing Specialist
    Aaron Nicholas
    989.686.7100

    Born and raised in the Michigan Thumb and graduated from Unionville Sebewaing High School in 2008. He was a member of the high school golf team. Aaron recently joined the Thelen team in 2010 and is ceritified in selling Chrysler Jeep Dodge and Ram vehicles.

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  • Charles Ellsworth
    Sales & Leasing Consultant

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    989.922.7259