Muscle Car Restorations - Staff

John started the company in 1989 and ran the day to day operations up until 2005 where he began phasing himself out of the daily operations. He now focuses on long-term strategic planning and collaborating with all department managers.

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Jet is responsible for the financial growth and stability of the company. She graduated with honors holding an accounting degree. A car enthusiast herself, she owns a ‘65 Comet, a ‘89 Camaro and a ’89 Riviera. She currently is supporting her husband’s drag racing who owns a ‘66 and a ‘67 Chevy II Nova. Aspiration: 2002 Red WS6 Trans Am, LS1 engine.

Pam graduated top of her class with an accounting degree from Chippewa Valley Technical College. Her accounting background includes working at such companies as Cargill & University of Minnesota. Into motorcycling since meeting her husband who rides Harley & BMWs. Enjoys reading, dance, and gardening in her free time.

With over 18 years experience as a mechanic, parts manager and service manager, Bob oversees parts, sub contracted vendors, delivery, shipping, receiving and with his CDL is setting up the operations of MCR’s semi truck. Bob has spent much of his spare time as a mechanic in ASA and late model racing.

Chris graduated from Hennepin Tech College in 2002 with a degree in Body and Paint. Chris is personally restoring his 1969 GTO.

Jeff started working on cars at a very young age. He acquired a 1969 Camaro SS in High School which fueled his passion for muscle cars. After attending the CVTC in 1992 for auto body he found himself chasing a racing addiction that turned into a full time career. He spent a great deal of time building chassis and custom bodies. Now Jeff spends his time making old things new again, including cars, boats, bikes, and houses.

Jim has been in the automotive field since 1983 and prior to MCR he owned and ran a high performance exhaust shop. Jim’s spare time is spent building a variety of dirt track race cars. 2006, Jim’s son drove one of the cars to finish top ten at two tracks.

Les graduated from Michigan Tech University in 1977 with degrees in Electrical Engineering and Business Administration. Les’ vehicles consist of a 1980 Honda CX500 Custom, 1984 Chevy Z-28 and his new Chrysler 300 Hemi. Les spends his spare time as a crew member for a NHRA Stock & Super Stock Team. Also enjoys collecting HO Scale Slot Cars.

When he’s not spending time with his family, Jason enjoys tuning his 1998 supercharged Buick Regal. He also enjoys painting cars, some of his past projects include a ‘67 Dart with a real carbon fiber stripe, and a ‘59 Mercedes. One of these years he will start restoring his ‘69 Camaro. Jason holds a degree from Chippewa Valley Technical College in Auto Body and is currently working on a second in Business Management.

Chris has been in the automotive field since 1980. I-Car certified. Holds Autobody degree from CVTC. Chris has began the restoration of his 1973 Cuda now that he and his wife have finished the pond and botanical garden setting in their back yard.

Dave has been in the automotive field since 1973. Dave collects and races both motorcycles and snowmobiles. Recently crowned 2 time champion at Eagle River, WI in two different 440 classes. Dave’s vehicle collection consist of: 1978 Honda CBX, Ducati 900, Kawasaki Turbo, 1963 Honda CL72, Ski Doo Blizzard 440, Ski Doo Blizzard 800, and his one lone 4 wheel toy, a 1972 Datsun 240Z.

Andy has 35 years of automotive experience and is an ASE master technician. Outside of work he enjoys drag racing a 9 second '77 Corvette, boating, and contemplating the restoration of his 66 Dodge Charger.

Sean’s busy 2005 saw him get married and graduate from Chippewa Valley Technical College in Body / Paint. He is planning to continue work on a ’65 Oldsmobile project this summer.

Tony has over 10 years of auto body experience, starting when he was 16 in high school. He went to tech school in 2000 for Autobody / Paint. Proud owner of a ‘76 Dart Swinger, a ‘36 Dodge Brother 5 window coupe, a ‘36 Chevy ˝ ton, and a ‘55 Harley Davidson Hummer. Tony is also a member of the Hot Heads car club.

Bill has been working on classic cars since he was 13. Bill went through tech school for classic car restoration specializing in metal fabrication. Bill is currently finishing up a T-bucket project.

Peter graduated from the Hot Rod Institute. He has a stock 1951 Ford truck that is near its conversion into a custom. He got his first muscle car, a 1971 Grand Sport at age 16. He recently purchased a 1934 Dodge Brothers. Peter is a member of the Hot Heads Motor Club.

Jeremy lives, eats and breaths computer and is the brains behind MCR's website. Outside of work, Jeremy enjoys volunteering time digitally restoring hurricane damaged photographs at OPR and with other graphics communities. An avid computer programmer, he understands a large number of languages and has volunteered his time to better several open source applications.