Our Staff

owners
Chad & Lisa Austin (Owners)

Chad & Lisa began their partnership when they were married in 1999. They’re partners in all they do, from raising a family of 4 kids to running a business together. They work well as a team and are often complimented on how well they work together. Chad, along with all the duties that come with being an owner, is still actively involved in sales & purchasing. He loves meeting new people and learning about their interests & the story behind their love of the classic car. He has a vast knowledge of the vehicles he sells and the value they carry. He’ll work hard to find your perfect dream investment. Lisa is a perfectionist who, aside from being a busy mother of 4, is also actively involved in running the business & making those important, business decisions. She oversees the Administrative Department & specializes in the development of the "systems", which are currently in place, from how a car is purchased and then sold, to how a car is serviced. Lisa works hard to make sure all transactions run smoothly, in all areas of the business.



Mike Sorenson
Mike Sorenson,
Sales Manager

Mike was once a business owner himself and began the automotive industry in 1963. In 1972, his dealership was one of the first New Car Dealers to hold new car sales & service agreements with General Motors (Cadillac-Buick-Oldsmobile-Pontiac; Ford-Lincoln-Mercury and Chrysler-Plymouth-Dodge) under a one corp. signature, in one location, until 2002. Since 2002, Mike's specialty has been in the classics, but he remembers when they were new & he knows all their strengths & weaknesses. Mike pays close attention to the business and detail. His strengths are many but the most important is that he’s good with people. He understands your needs, wants, likes & dislikes. At Coyote Classics, our customers are our priority and Mike makes sure our customers are well taken care of.



Clint Chordes
Clint Chordes,
Sales

Clint has been into classic and muscle cars since he was a kid. He has been in the sales industry for over 20 years and pays attention to detail and provides information based on a very thorough walk around with each car. We are very proud to have such an honest and up front sales representative who cares about quality in every car he sells.



Shawn Hauser
Shawn Hauser,
Office Manager

Shawn brings years of experience in the automotive industry, working in management since 2004. She has been a great asset to our company. Raising a family with 3 girls, Shawn knows the importance of being well organized and capable of multi-tasking. Shawn's a person that works well with the public and has great communication skills. She knows how to handle it all, and using our "Golden Rule" philosophy, Shawn is here for you. From arranging transportation services, to anything administrative she gets it done and done right!



Rod Crosby
Rod Crosby,
Purchasing Agent

Rod has been working with cars since 1994. He built his first car at the Age of 9, it was a 1968 GT Torino "R" Code. He knows cars and he's a "Big Deal" to our company. Rod takes his job seriously and boasts having bought $1.3 million dollars worth of investment cars in 2009 alone! Rod knows our customers are our priority and that's why he's on the road daily, putting in many long hours searching for great, quality cars at great prices.



Doug Wiebke
Doug Wiebke,
Service Manager

Doug has been in the automotive industry since 1969. He began his his love for these beautiful classics back when they were "brand new" and when he first saw a corvette, which is also about the time he began working on them. Not many people can say they remember working on them when they were new! When it comes to cars, Doug has multiple specialties, such as carburation; old fuelies; and making old Pontiacs scream! He's an ASE Master Certified Technician and a Chevrolet, Cadillac; Buick, Olds & Pontiac Certified Technician and has served several years at AAMCO Transmission, where he was Owner/Operator.



BJ Summers
BJ Summers,
Body & Paint Technician

BJ is a young man with the drive to become the best in his field. He's been doing body & paint work since 2005 and has had a love of old cars for as long as he can remember. BJ has done work on show cars from the 20's to the 80's and prides his self in creating that "show car" look on every car he touches. His specialties include body & paint work; wet sanding; buffing; interior work and radio instillation.



Denny Summers
Denny Summers,
Body & Metal Fabricator

Denny has been working in his field since 2001, but could be found in the family garage working on cars with his dad at the age of 7. Denny has many specialties some of which include welding; metal fabrication; reassembly; and brake work. He's our "gentle giant" who's always helpful & polite to everyone.



Ray DeVries
Ray DeVries,
Detail & Interior Restorations Expert

Ray has been in the automotive industry since 1989 and began his love of American Muscle when he was younger and when he would go down to the Drag Strip. Ray's very particular and has a keen eye for detail, which gives him a knack for creating clean & impressive engine compartments and interiors. He's the best in his field and finds a lot of gratification in his work & in preparing them to show to the public.



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