Meet Our Staff

Ryan Wuerflein was born and raised in Albert Lea and couldn’t have picked a better place to call home. Ryan spent almost 20 years at Motor Inn Company, where he worked as a sales manager and general manager, and has been an owner since 2013.

Throughout his time at Motor Inn, Ryan got to know community members and brands on a deeper level, and he brings that same expertise and care to his position at Wuerflein. As an owner, Ryan is in charge of daily operations and takes the time to make sure everyone is treated with compassion and respect. Ryan stated, “My goal is to provide an easy and efficient experience to every customer that comes through the door.”

Outside of work, Ryan loves to spend time with his family. Ryan has two adorable children, Benjamin and Olivia, with his wife Sadie. They can be found spending time by the lake and golfing whenever they have the chance.

Ryan loves Albert Lea, and that shows in his approach to business and interactions with those we serve. The next time you are in the area, stop in and chat with him!

Matt Dugstad found himself in the automotive industry after following in the footsteps of his relatives who dedicated themselves to the industry before him. Now with more than 15 years under his belt, you could call Matt an expert in the car sales department. More than anything he thinks of himself as a people person. To him, it is not so much about the cars, as it is the men and women behind the wheel. His favorite part about his job is getting to help people and the joy that buying the perfect car, truck or SUV brings to his customers. In addition, he truly loves getting to know all of the different customers he comes in contact with and that no two workdays are completely the same. In his free time, Matt spends as much time as possible with his wife and their seven kids. This means they spend many evenings at sporting events. While they always try to find fun activities that everyone in the family can enjoy, he says that his favorite thing to do as a family is going to the beach with the whole family in the summer. Matt’s dream vehicle would be a choice between a C8 Corvette or a customized Jeep Wrangler.

Jesus Aguirre was born and raised in Albert Lea and looks forward to staying close to his roots as an Inventory Manager at Wuerflein. He was raised in a Spanish-speaking household and is excited about bringing his bilingual capabilities to the team. For Jesus, the best part of his job is interacting with people and finding their perfect vehicle.

Outside of work, Jesus enjoys spending time with his wife Stephanie, and daughter Camila. He loves golfing and playing football, and he is the Kicker for the Albert Lea Grizzlies football team. The next time you are in the area, stop in and chat with Jesus!

Terry is a Wisconsin native from Fort Atkinson, but moved to the western part of the state to attend college at UWEC. Terry was working for a dealership when Markquart purchased it back in 1992, and has been part of the Markquart team ever since. Terry says the best part of his job is meeting and working with people from all walks of life.

Terry is an active member of the Chippewa Falls community. He is on the Rotary Club board of directors, and has helped out with the United Way, Junior Achievement, and the YMCA. An interesting fact about Terry is that in 2009 he traveled to England for the Rotary International Convention.

When Terry isn’t devoting his time to helping others, he enjoys spending time with his wife, Krista, daughter, Taylor, and son, Tanner. Stop by Markquart Toyota to talk to Terry about your next vehicle!

Craig Anderson is a long-time friend of the automotive industry. He began by washing cars when he was 20 years old. Since then, he has dabbled in nearly every position, including service writing, auto repair, and maintenance. Craig felt most at home when he transitioned into a sales role. He says that he is passionate about being a Product Specialist because he can truly make people happy when he helps them find their perfect vehicle.

Craig loves being introduced to new people through the vehicle sales process and seeing how appreciative they are when they sit in their new car, truck, or SUV for the first time. A dream vehicle of Craig’s is a Corvette. He admires the advanced technology that goes into these performance vehicles and hopes to have one of his own someday.

In his free time, you might find Craig enjoying moments with his Goldendoodle MacGyver, spending quality time with his wife and family, or at target practice. The next time you're in the area, stop by and say hello to Craig!

Justin Jones loves the family atmosphere of Wuerflein and is excited to use and expand his knowledge of vehicles while helping people find their dream ride. If he could have any Chevrolet, Justin would choose a 2023 Blazer or a 2023 Traverse.
Outside of work, Justin likes to spend time outside with his son. The two enjoy doing yard work and talking about cars. Justin started golfing almost a year ago and it's become a favorite hobby that he can share with his co-workers. He is also a passionate musician and has been involved in music for more than 15 years— his favorite genres are rap and R&B.
The next time you are in the market for a vehicle, stop by and chat with Justin.

Joey Neely joined the Wuerflein team as a service advisor back in 2018 and earlier this year, he became a product specialist. Joey is an Albert Lea native and enjoys helping people from his hometown with their car-buying and automotive needs.
When he isn’t working, Joey can be found spending time with his wife Bri, and two daughters, Leora and Hayden. As a family, they like to fish and kayak. Joey is also an avid vintage toy collector, and his dream car is a black ’69 Chevelle SS.
The next time you are in the area, stop in and chat with Joey!

Brody Paulson was born and raised in Albert Lea and is excited to stay close to home as a product specialist with Wuerflein Chevy GMC. For him, the best part of his job is interacting with customers. He is passionate about helping people and wants to help find your perfect vehicle.

Outside of work, Brody loves playing sports. Some of his favorites are football, tennis, and ping-pong. He is even one of the best ping-pong players in Albert Lea! Brody also enjoys spending time with his wife Jennifer and two Australian Shepherds, Crosby and Corky. Hopefully, one day he can take them for a spin in his dream car, an old Shelby Mustang.

The next time you are in the area, stop in and chat with Brody!

Originally from Owatonna, Zach Kratz was drawn to join our team through a former sales manager's recommendation. For him, the best part of his job is the people he works with. His customers and coworkers make every day enjoyable and interesting. Outside of work, Zach enjoys the outdoors, nature walks, and spending time with his 3 daughters Alizay, Alayah, and Aleyna. They spend most of their free time going to parks, coloring, and doing makeup sessions. If Zach could be cruising around in his dream car, it would be a 1957 Chevy Bel Air.

Krystal Carlsen is our Service Manager and spends each day ensuring that our service department operates smoothly. Krystal previously worked as a parts and service specialist in the marine industry, and at a local Harley Davidson motorcycle shop before starting at our store about five years ago. Krystal’s favorite part about her job is building relationships with people and helping them get back on the road. Krystal also loves the team of advisors and technicians who she works with on a daily basis.

When she isn’t at work, Krystal is more than likely spending time with her children. Krystal and her high school sweetheart and partner of 25 years, Kevin, enjoy camping, attending concerts and participating in their family’s annual fishing trip. If Krystal could have any vehicle from the GM family, she would opt for a 2022 Chevy Silverado ZR2. Stop by and say hi to Krystal the next time you bring your vehicle in for service!

Travis was previously the Parts Manager at another local dealership, and we are excited to see him grow in this new at Wuerflein Chevy GMC. He is passionate about our customers and provides quality service, making him an excellent director.

Sean Chapek was born and raised just 10 miles south of Albert Lea in Glenville Minnesota. His Minnesotan roots are strong and because of this, he decided to stay local. Sean has always been passionate about cars, especially Chevy’s. His passion is what made working for Wuerflein Chevy Buick GMC such an easy decision.

For Sean, the best part of working at Wuerflein is that he gets to be around cars, but more specifically he prides himself on taking care of people and their vehicles. When Sean is not at work, you can find him enjoying the great outdoors either hunting, fishing or working on his farm. Sean’s dream car is a brand-new, 2022 black Chevy 1-ton pickup.

Introducing our new service advisor Michael! This polished professional has been a valuable member of the Wuerflein team since 2020, initially as a parts associate and now stepping into his new role like a boss. Michael is excited to create connections and build long-lasting customer relationships.

When he's not at work, you'll find Michael hanging out with his family and rocking the basketball court. And when it's time to level up, he's all about dominating video games like a pro gamer on a mission! Michael's dream car is no ordinary ride. It's the ultimate 1970 Dodge Charger, revving with passion, just like his enthusiasm for the automotive world!

So, the next time you're in town, stop in and say hi to Michael. He is the kind of guy who can turn a routine car visit into an experience you won't forget!

Originally from Albert Lea, Lauren is excited to come on board as a service advisor! She worked for Motor Inn in the past and looks forward to her future with Wuerflein. For her, the best part of her job is interacting with customers and getting to know them personally.

Outside of work, Lauren enjoys spending time with her husband and two sons, Cohen and Hank. They love to get outside to bike, walk, and go to the park. She’s happy to transport them all around in her dream car, a Honda Pilot. The next time you are in for service, say hi to Lauren!

Casey Colvin is an Albert Lea native who joined our team back in 2019. He has been interested in cars for as long as he can remember and worked at an engine build shop before starting at our store. As our Parts Manager, Casey assists technicians in finding the parts they need for service, and helps customers get accessories like floor mats and truck bed liners. One of Casey’s favorite aspects of his job is providing the parts needed to get customers back on the road after a breakdown.

Outside of work, Casey likes to have fun with family and friends. He and his wife have a toddler named Lucas who keeps them busy. Casey also spends his free time working on vehicles and playing pool.