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Valley Imports Inc.
402 40th St. S.W.
Fargo, ND 58103
- Sales: (701) 277-1777
- Service: (701) 277-1777
- Parts: (701) 277-1777
Meet Our Staff
Click on one of the people below to find out more information.
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- Jeff Richmond
- General Manager
Jeff Richmond has over 25 years of experience in the automotive industry starting in sales in 1989. Jeff looks forward to seeing the excitement on a customer's face when they take delivery of their new or pre-owned vehicle at Valley Imports. Jeff is married and has three daughters. He invites everyone to experience something different at Valley Imports!
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- Kristen Pagel
- Sales Manager
Kristen is a retired veteran of the North Dakota Army National Guard and has sixteen years' experience in vehicle sales, finance and management. Kristen prides herself on her ability to find the highest quality vehicles for her sales consultants to provide to the best customers in the nation! She also believes that Valley Imports has the ability to provide every customer with a unique experience and quality vehicle that fits their lifestyle and budget. Most importantly, Kristen understands that a vehicle purchase is the second largest purchase most people make. She appreciates that it is a big decision that requires your time and attention. Her sales consultants will be sensitive to your needs and provide you with all of the information you need to make a decision that you will be happy with for years to come!
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- Todd Potulny
- Sales Manager
Todd was born and raised on a farm by Fordville ND. He then moved to Grafton in 1985 where he met his wife Delene. Todd has now lived in the Fargo area for 27 years and has two children, Tyler and Tanner. Todd likes to hunt, fish and watch hockey and football. He has been in the car business for 22 plus years and has worked for Muscatell, Lunde and Dakota Chrysler Center!
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- Bill Thingelstad
- Used Sales Manager
Bill was born and raised in Northwood, ND. He graduated from UND and is an avid hockey fan. He has been married to his wife Vivian for 34 years, they have 2 children; Daughter Katie who is 31 yrs old and lives in DC and Son Bryce who is 28 yr old who lives in Horace. Bill loves to golf and hunt pheasants with his 7yr old lab. Bill has been in the car industry for 27 plus yrs and has worked for Rydell, Muscatell and Corwin.
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- Matt Walz
- Business Manager
Matt started in the automotive industry as a sales consultant in 1987 and to date has 27 years of experience with various positons. He thinks the best part of working at Valley Imports is the opportunity to meet new people and make new friends. Matt is from the Fargo/Moorhead area with family roots in Mahnomen, MN and is part Chippewa or Ojibwa. He has three sons Dakota, East and Creighton. He enjoys hunting, snowmobiling, motorcycling, golf, fishing, hockey and football.
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- Jerry Meier
- Sales Consultant
Jerry is married and has three children. Born and raised in a farm community in rural North Dakota. Earned a Bachler of Science degree from North Dakota State University with a major in Business Finance and a minor in Economics. Went to work for Valley Imports in 1975. I have worked in every facet of the business ranging from sales, preowned manager, new car manager, general sales manager and general manager. I am currently serving as the Porsche Brand Ambassador Manager.
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- Eric Swenson
- Sales Consultant
- erik.swenson@valleyimports.com
Erik grew up in Fargo and attended Fargo South High School. After graduating from the University of North Dakota Erik returned to Fargo and has been in sales at Valley Imports for over ten years. Erik enjoys spending time with his wife, two kids Madeline and Gavin, and Chocolate Lab Dez. Most of his time outside of work is spent chasing kids around, grilling, and the occasional trip out the lakes. Some of his passions include hunting, Ducati motorcycles, and rooting on UND Hockey.
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- Bob Schumacher
- Sales Consultant
Bob grew up in rural Linton, North Dakota. He went to college and then moved to Lincoln Nebraska in the early 70's doing retail sales. He came back to North Dakota and moved to Fargo after finding the love of his life back in Linton. In 1976, he started in the automotive sales. He has over 40 years of experience in all of the sales positions.
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- Gordy Brustad
- Sales Consultant
- gordy.bustad@valleyimports.com
Gordy grew up in Doyon, ND and graduated from Lakota High School in Lakota, ND. He moved with his family to Devils Lake, ND and became involved in the fuel oil business as an Amoco Oil Jobber selling products to farm, commercial, construction and residential homes. Gordy and his wife, Cheryl, who works for the Fargo Public Schools, celebrated their 39th anniversary this year. Gordy is the Commercial Vehicle Manager, please contact him for all your Sprinter Van needs. Stop in at Valley Imports, where the customers get to enjoy a new and comfortable buying experience.
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- Tana Martin
- Sales Consultant
- tana.martin@valleyimports.com
Tana Martin is originally from New Rockford, ND. She graduated from North Dakota State University and pursued a job in retail sales. In her free time she enjoys most sports and spending time with friends. Her favorite teams range from the San Antonio Spurs to the Cleveland Indians.
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- Marshal Girodat
- Sales Consultant
- marshal.girodat@valleyimports.com
Marshal grew up in the small town of Walcott, North Dakota. Where his parents own a farm, he worked there while he was younger. Living out in the country, Marshal enjoyed being outside and any activity that he could do with his Dad. He love to hunt, fish, and go to the lake in general. Living in Fargo Marshal has taken up bowling, golf, and playing basketball whenever possible.
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- Steve Dargen
- Sales Consultant
Steve grew up in Fargo, where he attended Shanley High school, MSUM, and NDSU. He was prominent in the Bar/Restaurant industry, for 20 plus years, before making the change to sales. He brings 10 years of sales experience with him to Valley Imports. "Before starting with VI, I had leased my current vehicle thru them, and experienced first hand, the ease, professionalism, and integrity, that VI offers to its customers. I am excited to be part of that process, as I realize just how satisfying it is for the customer!" Steve enjoys reading, movies, time spent with his friends, and multiple walks with his two dogs.....may the wind be always at your back!
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- Matt Pyle
- Sales Consultant
Matt was born and raised in West Fargo, North Dakota and graduated high school at West Fargo High. Matt played football and ran track in high school, and played a little bit of club team rugby at UND, where he studied computer science for two years. Matt has since moved back to Fargo from Grand Forks to finish his schooling, except this time with a Business degree. Matt loves to save up money to spend it on trips exploring both State and National Parks, while also enjoying the road trip that goes with it.
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- Robert Seaman
- Sales Consultant
Robbie was born and raised in the Fargo, ND area besides a two year stretch spent in Portland, Oregon. Robbie went to West Fargo High School and is currently a student at North Dakota State University pursuing a Bachelor of Science degree majoring in criminal justice with minors in emergency management and psychology. Robbie has been with Valley Imports for a few years as a Sales Assistant before recently accepting a Sales Consultant position. Robbie enjoys spending time with family and friends. He also enjoys Minnesota Vikings football and Portland Trail Blazers basketball. In his free time, Robbie enjoys playing pick-up games of basketball and football, and occasionally playing video games.
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- Jescie Flores
- Sales Consultant
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- Dzmitry Yatsuk
- Sales Consultant
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- Monica Morud
- Sales Assistant
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