Our Team

DISTRICT MANAGER
vern@mascfm.com

Vern is an enthusiastic coach for our team that loves helping people and teaching what he has learned to as many people as possible. He enjoys getting disappointed by the Vikings every Sunday during football season and hopes that one day, he might see his team in the Super Bowl. He is an avid gamer that loves a good adventure and hates online multiplayer games. He enjoys spending time with his fiancée Brita, his dog Blue, and family and friends in his free time. You can also catch him binge watching almost any TV show imaginable and catching every Marvel movie or show as it is released (he might have a little bit of FOMO). Vern has aspirations of becoming an automotive business coach for the industry so that he can start to fulfill his dream of helping to change the perception of the automotive industry.

CONTROLLER
chrisk@mascfm.com 

Chris, a New England, ND native, is a father of 2 boys. Not only is he the Controller for Matt’s Automotive; he also owns a Local Wedding DJ and Entertainment business. During his free time he loves spending time with his wife Britny, playing Fortnite with his boys, or doing some crazy house renovation that he probably should just hire someone to complete.

My name is Devin Siegle. I grew up in central Minnesota. I started my career as a mechanic at 14 in a small shop in my hometown. In my free time, I like to work on classic cars in my garage and volunteer at my church. A fun fact about me is I have a 3-year-old Australian shepherd I named Bandit after the Smoky and the Bandit movie.

SHOP FOREMAN

My name is Joshua D. Smith and I’ve been a shop foreman at Matt’s Automotive Service Center for the past year. I’ve been working in this industry for twenty-four years. My hobbies are any kind of motorsports racing. I enjoy being in the outdoors, hiking and exploring new places. I have two dogs that I love very much and three cats. I’ve been with my girlfriend Angie Tate for four years and I’m looking forward to many more years to come.

SHOP FOREMAN

Zach is a laid back, chill guy, and a father to one son. Outside of work you can find him at the dirt track races, traveling for his son’s soccer tournaments or antiquing with his girlfriend. Zach has been a technician at Matt’s Auto since 2013. A fun fact about Zach is that he likes to collect sports memorabilia. Go Falcons!

SHOP FOREMAN

Married with 4 kids and 15 Grand kids. I live with my wife, my daughter, her husband and 5 grand kids. When I come home from work, they all greet me with hugs and love that truly makes my day. I have been on a motorcycle since I was 9 years old. I have traveled around the world three times. I have ridden around the United States 3 times. I was labeled as the new easy rider by Harley Davidson members magazine. I served in the United States Navy for 5 years and served on ship in the Mediterranean Sea for 4 years. I have worked on computers since 1977. I was a 5-star chef for 17 years and from there I started working on cars so I could spend more time with my kids. I worked with a lot of great people and they have taught me patience and don’t give up.

SHOP FOREMAN
Austin is the shop foreman at the Collision Center. He was originally hired as an automotive technician and earned the title of foreman through hard work, dedication and growth within the Matt’s Automotive organization. He originally is from Edgely, ND and loves spending time with his family. He is an avid NY Giants fan and enjoys watching football in his free time. In addition to football, he enjoys spending time with his family which consists of his 5-year-old daughter and wife. He loves motorcycles, fishing, hunting boating and watching movies. He is also into comic books.

SHOP FOREMAN

Carter graduated from Dunwoody Automotive College and has been with Matt’s Automotive since early 2024. He enjoys outdoor activities like hunting and fishing. Carter is originally from St. Louis Park.

Wes has had a shorter career in the Automotive industry but has quickly rose to be one of the most productive team members in the Matt’s Automotive family. His eye for speed, accuracy and efficiency is second to none. He has a thirst for knowledge and taking care of people and their cars. When he’s not working you might find him enjoying time with his friends, fishing in a lake or river, pontooning, ice fishing or hunting. You could call him an outdoors guy.

SHOP FOREMAN

Hi, I’m Chris, a dedicated auto mechanic with 14 years of experience under my belt. I have an Associates of Applied Science (AAS) in Automotive Technologies and a minor in physics. When I’m not fixing cars, you can find me spending quality time with my wonderful family – my wife and our three energetic boys, ages 8, 2, and 5 months. I love sharing my passion for the outdoors with my kids, whether it’s hunting, fishing, or playing soccer together. With a strong work ethic and a heart of gold, I strive to provide top-notch service to my customers, treating their vehicles like my own. Trust me to get the job done right, and let’s get your car running smooth!

I grew up in Grand Forks ND. I’ve been in the automotive industry for 25+ years with positions of Service writer, Service manager, Parts, ASE certified Automotive Technician. I have two grown children and two grandchildren, Luna and Brooks (I love being a grandpa!) Hobby’s include Lots of Fishing and boating, Riding Side by side, Riding motorcycles, Big NFL Fan and MLB fan and play a lot of Football and Baseball fantasy sports.

TECHNICIAN

Brady just became the father to a baby boy. He enjoys going boating with his family and friends all summer long. In the wintertime, Brady loves to go snowmobiling. In his free time, he likes rebuilding cars and helping his friends build their drift, drag, and autocross cars. Brady recently has found enjoyment in tuning vehicles. The transition to Matt’s Automotive Service Center has been an amazing experience and he can’t wait to grow in his employment.

TECHNICIAN

Sophie is a 2022 graduate of Fargo South High School and became interested in becoming a mechanic after taking a couple years of Automotive classes in school. After working in Food Service for four years she decided to make the jump to the automotive industry in November of 2022. First starting at our North Moorhead location as a Tire & Lube Technician, she later transferred to our 13th Ave location as a General Service Technician and has been happily working there since. She is also ASC Certified! During her free time Sophie enjoys playing games online with her friends and creating digital art, as well as loving on her pet Rottweiler. Sophie is glad to have made the jump to Matt’s Automotive Service Center, as well as the practical experience she gains by working here.

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Brandon grew up wrenching with his father, developing a deep passion for mechanics and a knack for fixing anything that came his way. Known for his dedication to customer satisfaction, he takes pride in helping clients leave the shop with safe, reliable vehicles at a reasonable cost. His dream car is a 1971 Chevelle SS with a 454 big block—a classic he’s admired since childhood. Outside work, Brandon loves hunting, fishing, and riding his motorcycle, a lifelong escape and “happy place.” He enjoys time in the countryside with his fiancée, their two blue heelers, Maisy and Belle, and his seven-year-old daughter. Recently engaged with a baby on the way, Brandon cherishes family gatherings, especially around the holidays when relatives from across the states come together.

TECHNICIAN

Hi! My name is Tyler! My hobbies are Fishing and Video games. I have two kids and are the absolute best! My favorite part of working at Matt’s Automotive is the co-workers I get to work with daily.

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I’m Cole, I’ve been working in the automotive field for roughly 4 years. I chose this career path because I always loved working with my hands, even at home I like to work on model kits or other hands-on activities. I started working on lawnmowers and other small engines when I was still in high school, leading me to where I am today. I graduated from Hennepin Technical College with a 2-year Diploma in Automotive and learned much through the years in this industry. Every day I learn new things and plan on continuously growing my skill set as an Automotive Technician.

GENERAL SERVICE TECHNICIAN

Hi, I’m Jager Johnson. I enjoy working on vehicles and doing a wide range of other outdoor activities. Such as fishing, hunting, and camping.

TECHNICIAN

My name is Andrew Toupal, and I have been in the automotive industry for almost six years. I have been working for Matt for a little over a year and have loved every second of my career. My hobbies include woodworking, automotive performance, fishing, backpacking, and anything outdoors. I have one Husky and three cats, and I live with my wife of two years.

TECHNICIAN

My name is Ross Culver, I’ve been in the industry for 33 years. I bring a wealth of knowledge and experience to the team. I might not be the quickest but I’m thorough and I pay attention to details. I take pride in my work. In my spare time I like to ride my motorcycle, fish, camp, hunt, watch my grandson play hockey and lacrosse, also I’m a semiprofessional bass player.

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My name is Nicole. I’ve been a technician since 2014 and recently started my job as a technician for Matt’s Automotive Service Center. My dream car is a 1968 Shelby GT500. When I’m not working, I enjoy fishing, swimming, going to concerts, camping, and spending time with my partner.

Chris is from Fargo, North Dakota. He enjoys working on cars and would love to build his dream car one day. He’s also an avid Falcons fan!

Mike has been with Matt’s Automotive for 2 years and really enjoys helping everyone out. He has been in the automotive collision industry for the past 8 years and loves learning more about how to perfect his craft. When he’s not at work he enjoys spending time with his girlfriend, Haley. He also enjoys animals and the outdoors, watching anime, and playing video games.

AUTOBODY TECHNICIAN

I’m Jacob, I grew up in Springfield Minnesota on my family farm. I’ve always had an interest in cars and farm equipment. Which led me to my career in auto body repair. I started in the industry in high school working at a restoration shop in my hometown where I learned basic body repair, automotive wiring, engine building, fabrication and much more. After graduation from high school, I attended Ridgewater college in Willmar, Minnesota. From there I moved back home and worked at my brother’s body shop doing collision work. After two years of collision work and restorations on a 71 Camaro and a 67 Camaro I was ready for the transition back into restorations. I went back to the restoration shop and restored many GM trucks from 1947 to 1972 and a couple Fords. When I’m not working on cars or farming, I enjoy spending time with my girlfriend Elissa and our three dogs Bo, Paisley, and Waylen. I also love hunting, fishing and watching my Minnesota sports teams disappoint me every season.

AUTOBODY TECHNICIAN

Robert grew up in Devils Lake and moved to Fargo after college where he attended NDSCS. Robert enjoys spending his time playing disc golf and playing video games. Enjoys watching football on the weekends, and he is an avid Cleveland Browns fan.

APPRENTICE TECHNICIAN

I’m Ryker – I started at Matt’s Automotive following in the footsteps of my dad, Matt. I enjoy learning new things and that’s why I love being a mechanic. I spend most of my time with significant others or reading/gaming. I am still in High school at Kindred but I do have plans to go to a tech school for auto. I am a senior this year. I also enjoy playing paintball!