Meet Our Staff

Ryan Wuerflein was born and raised in Albert Lea and couldn’t have picked a better place to call home. Ryan has spent almost 20 years at Motor Inn Company. Where he worked as a sales manager, general manager, and has been an owner since 2013. Throughout his time at Motor Inn, Ryan got to know the customers and brands on a deeper level, he brings that same expertise and care to his position at Wuerflein Honda. As an owner, Ryan is in charge of daily operations and takes the time to make sure every customer 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. He and his wife Sadie have two adorable children, Benjamin and Olivia. They can be found spending time by the lake and golfing whenever they have the chance. Ryan loves Albert Lea, and that shows in the way he treats our customers and conducts business. 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 years of experience 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 about 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 and a customized Jeep Wrangler.

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!

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.

Jesus Aguirre was born and raised in Albert Lea and enjoys being 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!

Joey Neely has been a service advisor with Wuerflein since 2018 and is excited to learn and grow in his new position as a product specialist. He was born and raised here in Albert Lea and looks forward to helping people around his hometown in his new role. When he isn’t working, Joey can be caught spending time with his wife Bri, and two daughters, Leora and Hayden. As a family, they like to fish and kayak. What some people don’t know about him is that he is 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!

Joe is an Austin native and is glad to stay close to the area with his new position. He has been selling cars for about a year and a half and is excited to continue his passion with a new group of people. Joe’s favorite part of his job is working with people, and he loves that each day brings something new. Outside of work you can find Joe hanging out with his family and friends, playing basketball, and making music! He is in a band with another one of our product specialists, Justin. Joe’s dream car is a Lamborghini Urus.

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

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 joining the Wuerflein team. 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 whom 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, 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!

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 Chevrolet of Albert Lea such an easy decision. For Sean, the best part of working at Markquart 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 or fishing. Sean’s dream car is a brand-new, 2019 black Chevy 1-ton pickup.

Originally from Albert Lea, we are proud to have Lauren on the Wuerflein team as a service advisor! She worked for Motor Inn in the past and 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 son named Lucas and a daughter named Lyla who keep them busy. Casey also spends his free time golfing, playing video games with his wife, and working on his dream truck, a 1961 Chevy Pickup.