Our Dedicated Team at Jon's Auto

 

Brian "Kip" Kipling has been with Jon’s Auto since 2008 and his passion for helping customers find the perfect vehicle shines through in every interaction. A proud resident of Ishpeming, Kip has been hand-picking the reliable used vehicles for the dealership for over 12 years. Outside of work, he is a huge New York Mets fan & loves collecting sports cards and memorabilia with his sons. Kip is also actively involved in local fundraising events to give back to the local commiunity. His commitment to providing exceptional service and his love for the Marquette area make him an invaluable member of the Jon’s Auto team.

 

 

Mike Guenette, owner of Jon’s Auto, has been a driving force behind the dealership’s success for over 10 years. Born and raised in Escanaba, Moved to Marquette in 2002. Mike is deeply committed to the community, actively participating in local events and supporting various charitable initiatives. He believes in fostering strong relationships with customers and ensuring that Jon’s Auto remains a trusted resource for quality used vehicles in Marquette, Ishpeming, Negaunee and surrounding areas. Mike’s love for the Upper Peninsula extends beyond his business, as he often enjoys golfing the beautiful courses in the UP, spending time with his children, volunteering, fishing and tinkering with home wood working projects. With his leadership, Jon’s Auto continues to thrive as a customer-focused dealership that prioritizes honesty, integrity, and community involvement.

 

Tim Lutey has been a dedicated Sales Consultant at Jon’s Auto and brings over 40 years of automotive knowledge and service. Using his experience and enthusiasm to help customers find the perfect vehicle and comittment to service after the sale, you'll enjoy working with someone that sees the big picture. Originally from Marquette, Tim now resides in Negaunee with his wife Becky. In his free time he enjoys spending time with his grandson Kaisen at their family camp in Rock. He has a deep understanding of the local area and takes pride in serving the communities of Marquette, Ishpeming, Gwinn and beyond. He is known for his friendly demeanor and commitment to ensuring each customer has a positive car-buying experience. Tim’s passion for the area and dedication to exceptional service make him a valued member of the Jon’s Auto team.

 

Craig has been with Jon's Auto as our Service Manager since day one when we opened a service department. Craig is an excellent addidtion to the team with his core values of treating people like he would want to be treated. When asked if he would be interested in a Job as a Service Manager.... His response, "Is it a fast paced and challenging job? If so, I'll take it"! Outside of work, craig enjoys spending time with his family, doing cookouts and throwing bean bags. He was born and raised in Negaunee and is on the Negaunee City Counsel. And active member of the Elks and VFW. Volunteering every year with the Community Christmas and Thanksgiving dinners. He spent 17 years in the army with three combat tours. He also enjoys getting over the to Jacobetti Center to visit with the veterans and trade old war stories. If you have any concerns with your car and you call craig, You should expect to be treated fairly, clearly communicated with and taken care of during your visit. Craig has been a huge asset to Jon's Auto and imperitive in the success of our Service Department. 

Riley Bradley is a skilled Technician at Jon’s Auto, where he has been maintaining and repairing vehicles for over 5 years. A resident of Marquette, Riley is passionate about ensuring that every car he works on meets the highest standards of safety and performance. His expertise and attention to detail make him a trusted resource for customers throughout Marquette County. When he’s not in the shop, Riley enjoys golfing with his friends or tinkering on his own Subaru WRX STI. He throughly enjoys challenges and commitment to his craft make Riley an invaluable asset to the Jon’s Auto team, where he continuously strives to keep the community’s vehicles running smoothly.

Brenten Belanger is a skilled Detail Technician at Jon’s Auto, where he has been detailing vehicles for over 2 years. He is a resident of Ishpeming and a student at NMU. Brenten is going to get his teaching degree and would like to find permanant work locally after graduation. Brenten is a middle school football coach and plays baseball in the local wooden bat league. His expertise and attention to detail make him a trusted resource for customers that get their car detailed. Brenten is an asset to the success of Jon's Auto. Our Reputation for having clean cars is a direct compliment to Brenten and other detail technicians at Jon's Auto. 

Mike Hanold has been a driving force behind the dealership’s detailing department's success for over 10 years. An Iron River native, Mike, his wife Sarah and their two boys now reside in Ishpeming. When Mike isn't hard at work making everyone's vehicles look fresh and clean again he loves watching football, hockey, & baseball with the boys.. Every summer Mike and his family take a family vacation. Just recently went on a 6 day camping and site seeing vacation out west. Mike’s passion for detailing started in Iron River where his family owned a dealership. Mike brings a lot of years of delivering a great customer experience. We call him Magic Mike because he can get a car that has been neglected for years - lookin like new again! Our reputation for having clean cars is a direct compliment to Mike and the other detail technicians at Jon's Auto. 

Brad Saari is a skilled Technician at Jon’s Auto, where he has been maintaining and repairing vehicles for over 20 years. A resident of Marquette, Brad is passionate about ensuring that every car he works on meets the highest standards of safety and performance. His expertise and attention to detail make him a trusted resource for customers throughout Marquette County. When he’s not in the shop, Brad enjoys spending time with his wife, around a campfire with his two pups close by. With the knowledge and skills Brad has he is a valued asset to Jon's Auto and the Marquette community and we are proud to have him working with us. 

Michelle Turri has been with Jon’s Auto for almost a decade. While most of her work is behind the scenes she is a huge asset to the daily operations and the overall success of the dealership. She resides in Negaunee with her husband. Her son is a current student at NMU and on his way to a career in banking. They enjoy bonfires, camp time and their Australian shepard Remi. Michelle keeps our world spinning at Jon's Auto and therefore is an intricate piece to the puzzle here at Jon's Auto and would not want to do it without her. 

Jordan Guenette is an intern learning all facets of the dealership. Has been in the detail dept for 2 years. Currently finishing up his senior year in Highschool where he has an internship to work study a career that he may be interested in. You'll find jordan at a basketball court when he is not at work. He also enjoys hanging with his friends. When you come in, you might find Jordan scheduling service, answering phones, taking photos for the internet or cleaning up cars. In baseball you'd call him a utility player! 

Josh Pearce, certified technician, brings a wealth of diagnostic skills and abilitys to Jon's Auto's Service Department. He throughly enjoys a challenge. Using his resources and training he has been able to sucessfully diagnos customer's vehicles that have been to other shops prior to visiting ours. Josh is a "go to" around here for all of us! Before and after his shift he is a very active father with a son in travel hockey. He and his family all enjoy Mountain biking. It's not uncommon for Josh and his family to take off for the weekend and go find new trails all over the Upper Peninsula. We are very thankful to have Josh as a part of our team. His commitment to his craft is unwaivering.