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Jason and Angie Gerdes, Owners

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Jason has owned and operated Eastside Automotive, LLC for over 20 years since its inception in 2002. Jason is an ASE Master Certified auto technician with over 20 years of experience and holds a WI dealer license to be able to sell used cars. He and Angie have been married over 2 years.

Alwyn Hayman, General Manager

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Originally from South Africa, Alwyn began working at Eastside in May 2022. He is thankful to be a part of the team.

Kyle Fritsche, Service Advisor

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Kyle has been working at Eastside Automotive as a service advisor for over 9 years. He has an associate’s degree in Criminal Justice from Nicolet College.

John Lazarz, Technician

Daniel Ward, Technician

Dan began working at Eastside in September of 2023. He is a Rhinelander native and a Marine Corps veteran. He has an associates degree in Criminal Justice.

Thomas Murphy, Technician

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Grace Payfer, Office Assistant

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Grace has grown up in the Northwoods, spending much of her time helping at Crescent Lake Bible Camp. She began working at Eastside Automotive at the end of 2020.