Meet Our Staff

Jerry is the Principal Owner and CEO of Jerry’s Auto Group. He opened his business in 1979 in Lennox, SD as an Auto Body Shop. Since then, he has expanded his business to include a Three Rooftop Auto Group that includes New & Pre-owned Vehicle Sales, Camper & Corvette Sales, Camper & Auto Service Centers, and of course Auto Body! Jerry has kept a firm commitment to our customers to provide them with the best vehicle at the best price in the area AND … to make the car buying process as quick and hassle free as possible. When Jerry is not at work, he enjoys spending time with his wife, his two kids Drew & Samantha and his 2 grandsons. You will also find him spending time with his friends and customers, whether it is on the lake, on the golf course or simply out for a nice dinner. "I am extremely lucky to have some of the best employees working with our family! Not only is each employee dedicated to providing excellent customer service, but they are here to give each guest a WOW experience! I am blessed with each employee, their families and all of our amazing customers!"

Samantha Vietor started with detailing vehicles at 14 years old and has been able to have a role in almost every department throughout the last almost 15 years she has worked here!! Being in the family business is a passion of hers that continues to grow. She loves getting to know every person on the Jerry’s team and help in any way that she can, while growing the business, keeping customer service top notch, and having the Jerry’s culture a positive place to work. Samantha loves spending time with her husband and two boys with whatever adventure they take her on. “The best part of being at Jerry’s is our employees, who are honestly all incredible and our drive to be able to have a positive, fun, and successful atmosphere. We are truly a Jerry’s Family!”

Drew Barr is the General Sales Manager for Jerry's Auto Group. He has been in the family business ever since he can remember and strives to continue to grow the business by building relationships with more satisfied customers and expanding the Jerry's Family! Drew hardly spends a minute relaxing and tries to fill up every day by spending time with friends and family, being outdoors and golfing. "The best part about coming to work at Jerry's everyday is knowing you're going to have fun, enjoy the people you work with and be in a positive environment. We want everyone to be excited about walking in the door every day."

Kristi has recently joined the Jerry's team and is currently the Assistant Controller for all three of our dealerships. Kristi is extremely knowledgeable in the Automotive industry, as she has been in the business for over 25 years! She absolutely loves the versatility of the industry and the fact that there is never a dull moment!! When she is not at Jerry’s she can be found doing something sports related, whether it be with her son, family or friends. GO JACKRABBITS!!

With over 20 years of experience, Tami Hage is a Marketing and IT powerhouse who keeps Jerry's running smoothly! As our Marketing & IT Director, she's driven to build the Jerry's brand and ensure you experience our top-notch service. But Tami's life isn't all work. When she's away from the office, she's a proud supporter of her daughter's competitive cheer career (Dakota Spirit!) and watching her son excel in his first year at South Dakota State University. Family time at the lake is also a must for Tami and her crew. "Working at Jerry's is like finding a second home. The people are fantastic, and the friendships we've built are as strong as ever. They're more than colleagues, they're lifelong connections."

Todd VanGelder is our Fixed Operations Director at Jerry’s Auto Group. Todd has been in parts and service since 1990 and employed at Jerry’s since 2004. Todd is dedicated to providing the best customer experience possible for your automotive repair needs. When not working at Jerry’s, Todd enjoys hunting, fishing, and camping with family. “What I like best about working at Jerry’s is the family values and atmosphere! I have been blessed with being part of group that will always be willing to lend a hand, no matter where we are in the walk of life!”

Ethan Johnson is a Sales Manager at Jerry’s Chevrolet & Corvette Center in Beresford. Ethan has 7 years of experience in the automotive industry and strives to bring the best customer experience to everyone who walks in the door! When Ethan is not at Jerry’s, he enjoys hunting, fishing, and playing golf with friends and family! “The best part about working at Jerry’s is the family atmosphere and being able to call your co-workers friends!"

Aaron Manthey is the Finance Manager at Jerry’s Chevrolet & Corvette Center in Beresford. With over 15 years of experience in the automotive industry, Aaron brings deep knowledge and a customer-first approach to every interaction. He values the family atmosphere at Jerry’s, where teamwork and trust make every day rewarding. Outside of work, Aaron enjoys spending quality time with his two sons, Thomas and Matthew. Whether it's golfing, fishing, or bonding over video games, Aaron finds joy in shared experiences. A proud self-proclaimed nerd, he has a love for Star Wars, DC comics, and all things gaming. His favorite quote? "Do or do not, there is no try." – Yoda

Barry has been a lifelong Corvette enthusiast. The car has always been part of his family. His father purchased his first new Corvette, a Red Split Window in January of 1963 when he was only 20 years old. The first Corvette Barry drove was his dad’s 1979 Red T-top at age 13. Four years later he purchased his first Corvette, a Dark Blue 1980 L82. Since then, Barry has personally owned 25 Corvettes. Barry has competed in many competitive events including One Lap of America, Silver State Classic, Big Blue Mile Shoot Out and Sand Hills Open Road Challenge. Barry has also been a regular attendee at the Ron Fellows Corvette Driving School since his first trip there in 1997, where we also bring several customers every year. Barry is a member of the National Corvette Museum, National Council of Corvette Clubs (NCCC), Sport Car Club of America (SCCA) and Specialty Equipment Manufacturer’s Association (SEMA). He is also a board member of the Sioux Falls Corvette Club and current Black Hills Corvette Classic event coordinator. There are very few people who understand the Corvette hobby better than he does. That is why we call him “The Corvette Ologist”. "I have been buying, selling, trading, driving and racing Corvettes since was a kid. I am thrilled to have customers in every state and several from Canada and overseas. In fact, I have sold over 2000 Corvettes in my career."

Mike Morken is one of our Sales Professionals at Jerry's Chevrolet & Corvette Center in Beresford and has been with Jerry’s for 23 years! His first and #1 priority in all of his years in the business, it to assist his clients in finding the vehicle that fits their needs. Mike has loyal clients that continue to come back to him year after year for their vehicle needs. When Mike is not at work, he enjoys spending time with his sons, their wives and precious Grandchildren. He also enjoys traveling with his wife Carol and during the summer months playing golf and spending time on the river with his family.

Scott “Moff” is one of our seasoned Sales Consultants at Jerry’s Chevrolet & Corvette Center in Beresford. Moff joined Jerry’s in July of 2021, where he brings over 40 years of Sales, Finance and Sales Management experience to the dealership! When he is not at the dealership, you will find him on the golf course in Beresford!! “I joined Jerry’s because of their relationship selling atmosphere, fair market pricing policies and relentless customer service. This was quite a relief for me, as you may have discovered, that is not the normal customer experience at all dealerships!”

Royal Crichton is a New & Used Vehicle Specialist at Jerry’s Chevrolet & Corvette Center in Beresford. He has been with Jerry’s for 3 years & in the Automotive Industry for 7 years. Royal loves meeting new people and building great relationships with every customer! When Royal is not at Jerry’s, he enjoys golfing and spending time with family & friends! “I work with a great group of people and enjoy coming to work every day. I always look forward to meeting people and offering a great experience for everyone who walks through the doors at Jerry’s!”

Nick Green is the Service Manager at Jerrys Chevrolet and Corvette Center in Beresford. With almost 30 years in the business, Nick prides himself with consistently providing the very best possible customer experience for each and every customer that chooses Jerry's for their service needs. When Nick is not at Jerry's he enjoys spending his free time with his family, whether it be watching his kids play sports or spending weekends at the lake. When he is not doing these things you can usually find him in his garage working on one of his own hot rod projects.

Brian Richter is one of our Service Advisors at Jerry’s Chevrolet & Corvette Center of Beresford. Brian has been with Jerry’s for 20 years and prides himself in delivering excellent customer service and assisting our service customers with their automotive needs. "The people that work at Jerry's Auto Group are their biggest Asset! Each and every person is such a pleasure to work with and make it enjoyable to come to work every day."

Jim Bye is our Parts Manager at Jerry's Chevrolet & Corvette Center in Beresford. His automotive journey began in 1987 when he began working for a Chevrolet, Jeep and Subaru Dealership in Sioux Falls. At the start of 2007, Jim started his position with the Jerry’s Family at our Beresford location. With over 37 years of parts experience, Jim prides himself in getting our customers and service technician’s the correct parts the 1st time! When Jim is not at Jerry’s, he enjoys spending time going to drag race’s, watching NFL football and spending time with his wife and two children, along with watching his grandkids at their sporting events. "The best part at working for Jerry’s is the different people you interact with each day and the AWESOME co-workers that are dedicated to the Jerry’s Family. If I could give one piece of advice when talking to a parts employee is ... please have the last 8 digits of your VIN"

Adam Wiarda is our Parts Advisor for both Jerry's Chevrolet & Corvette Center in Beresford and Jerry's Chevrolet Buick in Vermillion. In his 13+ years in the automotive industry, he has enjoyed time as a Sales Consultant and Service Advisor, but has found that his true passion is Parts. When he is not at work, he enjoys spending time with his wife and two children. “The biggest reason I chose to join the Jerry’s family is the laid back and friendly environment. Also, you feel like you are an integral part of the team no matter your position in the dealership!”

Jill Jensen is our Office Manager at Jerry's Chevrolet & Corvette Center. Jill has been with the Jerry's family for over a year now and is such an amazing and key part to our team. She is originally from Beresford and has enjoyed being part of just a great community! Prior to Jerry's, Jill worked at USD for 23 years!! When not at work, Jill loves spending time with family, golfing and spending time at Swan Lake.