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In 1955, my father, Robert Ryan Sr. opened his own used vehicle agency in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, operating as Mid Town Motors. In 1965 he was awarded the Rambler and Mercedes Benz franchises and ultimately was able to obtain the Chrysler & Plymouth franchises.
In 1966, my dad opened Ryan Motors in Sioux Falls, South Dakota operating as Ryan Motors Chrysler Plymouth. He was awarded Chrysler's "Pacemakers Top 100 Club Award" from Chrysler for multiple years.
In 1971, the Ryan family moved to Texas after selling their automobile interests to Henry and David Billion. David and his son are still in business today.
We then moved to Houston and operated Midtown Chrysler Plymouth for one year until Katy Road Chrysler Plymouth, Chrysler's flagship facility opened.
In 1975, the Ryan family sold out to the Benson family and returned to the Midwest, where most of the 14 children, 22 grandchildren and four great grandchildren reside today.
Fifty years later, the Ryan family proudly opened another Chrysler flagship designed facility, for the franchises of Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep and Ram truck. This is the only such facility in Wright County, serving the local community and customers from Minneapolis to St. Cloud and beyond. In 2012, after just one year in business, we earned the award as the Dealer of the Year for Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep and Ram from Dealerrater.com, the premiere ratings website.
I've been in the car business since 1983 (my how time flies by). I started as a salesperson, was promoted to used car manager, then general sales manager and now am Mr. Bob Ryan's operating partner. I truly love working and living in the same community. I enjoy spending my spare time in the great outdoors and with my wonderful family.
Mitch has been in the car business since 2002 and joined our Ryan family in 2012. Being relatively new to the area, Mitch's days off have become something of an adventure. He enjoys hopping on his motorcycle and exploring his new community. He spends his spare time trying to give back. He is an Eagle Scout and spends a good deal of his time at fundraising events for Pheasants Forever or the Boy Scouts of America.
Mike has been in the car business since 1991 and started at Ryan Auto Mall in 2012. In his spare time he likes to go fishing and play golf.
Jeff has been working at our store since 2011. He grew up in Buffalo, spent four years in the Army and then attended St Cloud State university. He lives in Buffalo and can't think of a better place to work and raise his family. Jeff spends his free time enjoying my kids many sporting events, especially baseball. He also enjoys fishing and riding his four wheeler.
Shaun started in the car business in 2006 and has been with Ryan Auto Mall since 2009. Married, with three children, Shaun enjoys spending family time at his cabin, fishing and target shooting.
Tim has been in the automotive business for 24 years and with our Ryan family dealership for nearly 7 years. Tim is very much a family man. He is married with twin boys who, like him are great sports enthusiasts.
Dermott has been in the Automotive industry since 1994 and with the Ryan family since 2009. Dermott moved here from England in 1991 and spent 15 years with Saturn before joining us. Married, with four girls, Dermott loves the family focus at Ryan and very much enjoys bringing a sense of fun and customer enthusiasm to the workplace.
Lisa has been in the car business since 1988 and with the Ryan family since 2007. Our accessories expert, there seems to be nothing she can't find to help customize a vehicle. Outside of work she loves to just hang out with her family and friends and admits to being a big shopper.
Kirk comes from an extensive sales background and started with Ryan in April of 2011. When not providing his customers with a fantastic car buying experience he enjoys playing golf and being a proud father of three and husband of 12 years. Kirk prides himself in building long-lasting relationships with his customers and would like to invite you to stop in at the Ryan Auto Mall and find out how it feels to be treated like family!!
Andy started in the car business in 2012 with our Ryan store. In his time away from helping folks buy vehicles, he likes to cycle, play sports and is involved in the scouting movement.
Amanda started in the car business in 2012 with our Ryan store. She is originally from Bertha-Hewitt and previously worked with special-ed. high school students and coached jr. varsity volleyball.
Shane has been in the auto industry since he started as a lot person in 1996. He worked his way up into a sales position and has worked at both GM and Chrysler stores. His previous six years before joining our store in January 2013 were spent with a Chrysler retailer. He brings a wealth of experience to us here at Ryan Auto Mall. In his spare time Shane is an outdoorsman who enjoys, fishing, hunting, mountain-biking and camping.
Leah has liked cars all her life and enjoys attending all types of automotive events.
She has a degree in advertising and graphic design and, before joining our Ryan team in 2013, worked in the field of Special Education in St. Cloud.
When away from work, Leah loves spending time with her pets and her family and, when time allows, she enjoys showing and barrel racing her horses.
Chris Nalty brings over 20 years of experience in the advertising, marketing, and publishing fields to Ryan Auto Mall. Prior to joining us in April of 2013, Chris worked for himself as an Internet Business Consultant creating a wide variety of online and offline campaigns including Web sites, magazines, newspapers, and other publications. He is adept at helping his clients find the right solution to their problems.
Chris is involved in his church and has a love of anything active. This includes playing ice hockey, road and mountain bike riding, camping, golf, downhill skiing, and aviation. With a love for teaching, he's taught many courses including downhill skiing and Web site business development, and can often be found coaching his boy's baseball and hockey teams.
Chris has run in several 5K's, 10 milers, as well as the Twin Cities Marathon, and the St. Cloud Half-Marathon. He attends as many Minnesota Wild and Minnesota Twins games as he can.
Originally from St. Paul, Chris lives with his wife, three boys, and their Labrador retriever in Big Lake.
Todd Rodenwald grew up on a dairy farm in central Minnesota. After graduating from the University of Minnesota , Morris. Todd taught elementary school in Eden Prairie for nine years before switching careers to sales. He sold real estate for several years and then entered the car business in 2009. He has been with Ryan Auto Mall since our Chrysler store opened in 2011.
John has been in the car business since 2008 and with our Ryan store since 2009. He loves helping folks in the service drive and is passionate about cars. Outside of work he enjoys drag racing and snow cross racing.
Aaron started in the car business in 2006 and joined our Ryan team in 2011. Outside of advising folks on how to care for their vehicles, he is an outdoorsman who loves to hunt and fish.
Chad started in the automotive business in 1999 and joined Ryan's in 2013. His background includes automotive technician and in fleet management as a maintenance and safety technical advisor. When away from work Chad keeps busy with his four children, volunteers on the fire department and currently serves as the Emergency Management Director for the city of Rockford. During the summer months Chad enjoys boating with is family.
Ole has been in the automotive business since 1976 and has a wealth of valuable experience with Mopar parts, having been a Chrysler Parts Manager since 1985. Ole joined our Ryan family dealership in 2011 and runs a tight ship. Away from the office he enjoys to fish, hunt, watch hockey and he likes to turn his hand to woodworking. He also has musical skills and enjoys singing and playing guitar.
Nate started in the car business in 1994 and joined our Ryan dealership in 2011. Before that he worked for 12 years at the Dodge dealership in Delano, where he really enjoyed getting to know and taking care of his regular customers. He is looking forward to getting to know the people of Buffalo over the next few years. Nate can found in his spare time playing catch with his son, working around the yard, fishing, camping and spending time at his cabin.
John has been in the automotive business since he was just 16 years old and joined our Ryan dealership in 2011. As well as being an excellent parts man, John holds a Minnesota Journeyman Plumbing license, a skill we hope he never has to use in our parts department! On his time away from the store he can be found on his Harley, or enjoying bike rides with his two daughters.