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Management

  • Dave Fernelius

    Dave Fernelius

    President

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    Dave Fernelius

    Dave Fernelius

    President

  • Heath Blanchard

    Heath Blanchard

    General Manager

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    Heath Blanchard

    Heath Blanchard

    General Manager

    Heath Blanchard has been with us a total of 10 years, starting his career in Sales and has since moved up in the company to GM.
    Heath and his wife, Deeka have grown up here in Northern Michigan. They spend their free time enjoying the outdoors with their two children. You can find them at Black Lake on the sand bar, ice fishing for a big catch or in their blind waiting for a big buck!

  • Shelby Stempky

    Shelby Stempky

    Sales Manager

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    Shelby Stempky

    Shelby Stempky

    Sales Manager

  • Todd Friday

    Todd Friday

    Sales Manager

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    Todd Friday

    Todd Friday

    Sales Manager

    Todd Friday has been a part of the Fernelius family for about 7 months but has about 30 years of customer service and sales experience. Todd is a lifelong Northern Michigan resident. In his free time he enjoys everything outdoors related as well as spending time with family. Todd has three children and one grandchild (soon to be 2!).

  • Lee Ann Albrecht

    Lee Ann Albrecht

    Finance Manager

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    Lee Ann Albrecht

    Lee Ann Albrecht

    Finance Manager

  • Candy Peltz

    Candy Peltz

    Title Clerk/ Secretary

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    Candy Peltz

    Candy Peltz

    Title Clerk/ Secretary

    Candy Peltz has been a member of the Fernelius Family for about 2 years and 5 months. Candy is originally from Roger City, she is married to Terry Peltz whom she has 3 children with.

Sales

  • Jerry Kanka

    Jerry Kanka

    Sales and Leasing Professional

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    Jerry Kanka

    Jerry Kanka

    Sales and Leasing Professional

  • Curt Gardner

    Curt Gardner

    Sales and Leasing Professional

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    Curt Gardner

    Curt Gardner

    Sales and Leasing Professional

  • Sally Friday

    Sally Friday

    Sales and Leasing Professional

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    Sally Friday

    Sally Friday

    Sales and Leasing Professional

  • Gage Zinser

    Gage Zinser

    Sales and Leasing Professional

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    Gage Zinser

    Gage Zinser

    Sales and Leasing Professional

  • Lenny Temple

    Lenny Temple

    Sales and Leasing Professional

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    Lenny Temple

    Lenny Temple

    Sales and Leasing Professional

    Lenny Temple has been a part of the Fernelius family for 14 years! Lenny was born and raised in Cheboygan, and has been married to his wife Brenda for 17 years. Together, Lenny and Brenda have two daughters, Chantel (16) and Hallie (12). Lenny has been in the car business for 27 years.
    “I like working here because everyone works together as one big team.”

Service

  • Dylan Brandt

    Dylan Brandt

    Service Manager

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    Dylan Brandt

    Dylan Brandt

    Service Manager

    Dylan Brandt has been a part of the Fernelius family for 3 years. He was born and raised in Northern Michigan. Dylan and his wife Lauren have their first child Brightyn who just turned one. He is very family driven and spends his free time on the water boating and fishing. He also enjoys watching his favorite sports teams and spending time in the woods hunting for that season’s game.

  • Mike Abbiati

    Mike Abbiati

    Service Advisor

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    Mike Abbiati

    Mike Abbiati

    Service Advisor

  • Aaron Areia

    Aaron Areia

    Service Advisor

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    Aaron Areia

    Aaron Areia

    Service Advisor

  • Ryan Svoboda

    Ryan Svoboda

    Service Advisor

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    Ryan Svoboda

    Ryan Svoboda

    Service Advisor

  • Kristina Schoenith

    Kristina Schoenith

    Vehicle Detailer

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    Kristina Schoenith

    Kristina Schoenith

    Vehicle Detailer

  • Casey Wood

    Casey Wood

    Vehicle Detailer

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    Casey Wood

    Casey Wood

    Vehicle Detailer

  • Laurel Cardinal

    Laurel Cardinal

    Warranty Administrator

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    Laurel Cardinal

    Laurel Cardinal

    Warranty Administrator

  • John Budzinski

    John Budzinski

    ASE Master Certified Service Technician

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    John Budzinski

    John Budzinski

    ASE Master Certified Service Technician

  • Matt Tollini

    Matt Tollini

    ASE Master Certified Technician

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    Matt Tollini

    Matt Tollini

    ASE Master Certified Technician

  • Stan Krajnik

    Stan Krajnik

    ASE Master Certified Technician

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    Stan Krajnik

    Stan Krajnik

    ASE Master Certified Technician

  • Jeremy Feldkamp

    Jeremy Feldkamp

    ASE Master Certified Technician

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    Jeremy Feldkamp

    Jeremy Feldkamp

    ASE Master Certified Technician

    Jeremy Feldkamp is a new member of the Fernelius family. He has recently relocated to Cheboygan from the Ann Arbor area and is living his new “Up North” lifestyle.
    Although new to the position, Jeremy’s past professional experience includes: being a Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, Ram certified technician for over 20 years. Jeremy lives with his “lady love” and their big blended family of 6 children; they range in ages from 3 to 18 years old.
    “It is truly my passion to go above and beyond the basics in order to ensure your entire automotive service experience is as pleasant as possible.”

  • Cheryl Gahn

    Cheryl Gahn

    Service Technician

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    Cheryl Gahn

    Cheryl Gahn

    Service Technician

Parts

  • Ryan Poirier

    Ryan Poirier

    Parts Manager

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    Ryan Poirier

    Ryan Poirier

    Parts Manager

  • James Hudecek

    James Hudecek

    Parts Advisor

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    James Hudecek

    James Hudecek

    Parts Advisor

Business Development Center

  • Holly Campa

    Holly Campa

    Office Manager

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    Holly Campa

    Holly Campa

    Office Manager

  • Everett Leonard

    Everett Leonard

    Controller (Accounting)

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    Everett Leonard

    Everett Leonard

    Controller (Accounting)

Libby's Cafe

  • Libby Davis Reeves

    Libby Davis Reeves

    Cafe Manager

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    Libby Davis Reeves

    Libby Davis Reeves

    Cafe Manager

  • Dealership Info

    Phone Numbers:Sales Hours:
    • Mon - Fri8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
    • Sat8:00 AM - 6:00 AM
      (By Appointment Only)
    • SunClosed
    Parts Hours:
    • Mon - Tue, Thu - Fri7:30 AM - 5:30 PM
    • Wed7:30 AM - 7:00 PM
    • Sat - SunClosed
    Service Hours:
    • Mon - Tue, Thu - Fri7:30 AM - 5:30 PM
    • Wed7:30 AM - 7:00 PM
    • Sat - SunClosed
    Detail Shop Hours:
    • Mon - Fri7:30 AM - 4:30 PM
    • Sat - SunClosed
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11283 North Straits Highway P.O. Box 98 • Cheboygan, MI 49721

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Today's Hours:

Open Today! Sales: 8am-6pm

Open Today! Service: 7:30am-5:30pm

Open Today! Parts: 7:30am-5:30pm

Fernelius Toyota 45.622474, -84.47987.