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Send a Message Maria Mihalik
Sales Manager
Phone Number: 218-529-1301
Maria has been with Kolar for 12 years and loves the variety and energy of the automotive world. She enjoys working with great customers and coworkers and finds every day brings something new. Outside of work, she’s happiest outdoors, running, hiking, mountain biking, or downhill skiing. Her favorite model is the Toyota Sequoia.
Maria has been with Kolar for 12 years and loves the variety and energy of the automotive world. She enjoys working with great customers and coworkers and finds every day brings something new. Outside of work, she’s happiest outdoors, running, hiking, mountain biking, or downhill skiing. Her favorite model is the Toyota Sequoia.
Tom Davis
Sales Manager
Direct: 218-529-1310
Tom has been with Kolar for 30 years and says the best part of his job is the people he works with. When he’s not helping customers, he enjoys spending time outdoors. His favorite models are the Toyota Tacoma (which he owns himself!) and RAV4.
Tom has been with Kolar for 30 years and says the best part of his job is the people he works with. When he’s not helping customers, he enjoys spending time outdoors. His favorite models are the Toyota Tacoma (which he owns himself!) and RAV4.
Jim McMillion
Product Specialist
Direct:218-529-1308
Jim has been part of Kolar for 33 years and enjoys the flexibility and low-stress environment that comes with selling great products. Outside of work, he lives a quiet life and enjoys collecting. His favorite vehicle is the Toyota Highlander Hybrid, which he proudly drives himself.
Jim has been part of Kolar for 33 years and enjoys the flexibility and low-stress environment that comes with selling great products. Outside of work, he lives a quiet life and enjoys collecting. His favorite vehicle is the Toyota Highlander Hybrid, which he proudly drives himself.
Steve Fresacher
Product Specialist
Direct:218-529-1378
Stephen has been with Kolar for 31 years and has been selling cars in Duluth for more than five decades. He treasures the relationships he’s built with clients and colleagues over the years and is proud to be part of such a giving, community-minded dealership. His favorite vehicles are the V6 Tacoma and the Land Cruiser.
Stephen has been with Kolar for 31 years and has been selling cars in Duluth for more than five decades. He treasures the relationships he’s built with clients and colleagues over the years and is proud to be part of such a giving, community-minded dealership. His favorite vehicles are the V6 Tacoma and the Land Cruiser.
Jared Graun
Product Specialist
218-529-1303
Jared has been with Kolar since '14 and loves the atmosphere, teamwork, and positive environment. Outside of work, he enjoys exploring the Northland with his kids and finding new adventures together.
Jared has been with Kolar since '14 and loves the atmosphere, teamwork, and positive environment. Outside of work, he enjoys exploring the Northland with his kids and finding new adventures together.
Nick Moran
Product Specialist
Phone: 2185291345
Nicholas has been with Kolar since '22 and loves connecting with people across Duluth and northern Minnesota. Outside of work, he enjoys landscape and wildlife photography. His favorite vehicle is the Toyota Tacoma for its unbeatable versatility and customization options.
Nicholas has been with Kolar since '22 and loves connecting with people across Duluth and northern Minnesota. Outside of work, he enjoys landscape and wildlife photography. His favorite vehicle is the Toyota Tacoma for its unbeatable versatility and customization options.
Carter Salo
Product Specialist
Phone: 2185291316
Carter has been with Kolar for two years and enjoys the friendly atmosphere and his shared passion for cars. When he’s not at work, you’ll find him snowmobiling in the winter. His favorite vehicle is the Toyota Supra for its performance and strong aftermarket community.
Carter has been with Kolar for two years and enjoys the friendly atmosphere and his shared passion for cars. When he’s not at work, you’ll find him snowmobiling in the winter. His favorite vehicle is the Toyota Supra for its performance and strong aftermarket community.
Parker Cicmil
Product Specialist
Phone 218-529-1375
Parker joined Kolar in '23 and loves the friendly environment and teamwork. When he’s off the clock, he’s a champion in both bowling and volleyball leagues. His favorite model is the Toyota Camry for its sharp design, smooth ride, and great gas mileage.
Parker joined Kolar in '23 and loves the friendly environment and teamwork. When he’s off the clock, he’s a champion in both bowling and volleyball leagues. His favorite model is the Toyota Camry for its sharp design, smooth ride, and great gas mileage.
Will Butkovich
Product Specialist
Direct: 218-529-1314
Will started at Kolar in April 2023 and enjoys the friendly competition among his team. Originally from the Iron Range, he moved to Duluth to continue his education. A golfer and fitness enthusiast, Will enjoys staying active and spending time with family and friends. His favorite Toyota is the newly redesigned Camry.
Will started at Kolar in April 2023 and enjoys the friendly competition among his team. Originally from the Iron Range, he moved to Duluth to continue his education. A golfer and fitness enthusiast, Will enjoys staying active and spending time with family and friends. His favorite Toyota is the newly redesigned Camry.
Alexander Setter
Product Specialist
Phone: 218-529-1340
Alexander has been with Kolar for a year and a half, with six years of prior experience managing quick lubes. He enjoys helping customers navigate the car-buying process and answering their questions. Outside of work, he loves cooking for his family, road-tripping, and relaxing with TV. His favorite models are the Toyota Camry for its design and feel, and the classic Toyota Supra with the 2JZ engine.
Alexander has been with Kolar for a year and a half, with six years of prior experience managing quick lubes. He enjoys helping customers navigate the car-buying process and answering their questions. Outside of work, he loves cooking for his family, road-tripping, and relaxing with TV. His favorite models are the Toyota Camry for its design and feel, and the classic Toyota Supra with the 2JZ engine.
Durbin Keeney III
Product Specialist
Phone: 218-529-1349
Durbin joined Kolar a year ago, but has been in the industry for years! He takes pride in providing customers with an amazing experience while working alongside the best team in the industry. He appreciates how much Kolar gives back to the local community. A proud father of four, Durbin loves spending time with his family. He describes Toyota as “the Swiss Army knife of the auto industry” for its reliability and range of options.
Durbin joined Kolar a year ago, but has been in the industry for years! He takes pride in providing customers with an amazing experience while working alongside the best team in the industry. He appreciates how much Kolar gives back to the local community. A proud father of four, Durbin loves spending time with his family. He describes Toyota as “the Swiss Army knife of the auto industry” for its reliability and range of options.
Gavin Strle
Product Specialist
Phone: 218-529-1334
Gavin has been with Kolar for three years and enjoys meeting new faces and building friendships along the way. Originally from the Iron Range, he earned his bachelor’s degree in psychology from UMD and loves learning about people. He stays active with friends and the gym. His favorite Toyotas are the Camry Hybrid and Tacoma TRD Sport, which he proudly drives.
Gavin has been with Kolar for three years and enjoys meeting new faces and building friendships along the way. Originally from the Iron Range, he earned his bachelor’s degree in psychology from UMD and loves learning about people. He stays active with friends and the gym. His favorite Toyotas are the Camry Hybrid and Tacoma TRD Sport, which he proudly drives.
Scott Jones
Product Specialist
Phone: 218-529-1321
Scott has been with Kolar since Summer of '25, and in the automotive industry since 2005! He loves taking care of customers and helping them find the perfect vehicle. When he’s not working, he enjoys fishing and spending time outdoors. His favorite model is the Toyota Highlander, which he also owns.
Scott has been with Kolar since Summer of '25, and in the automotive industry since 2005! He loves taking care of customers and helping them find the perfect vehicle. When he’s not working, he enjoys fishing and spending time outdoors. His favorite model is the Toyota Highlander, which he also owns.
Miles Bezanson
Product Specialist
Phone: 218-529-1383
Miles joined Kolar summer of '25 and already loves meeting new people every day. Outside of work, he once biked an impressive 1,500 miles from Tucson, Arizona to Helena, Montana at age 16! His favorite vehicle is the legendary Mk4 Supra.
Miles joined Kolar summer of '25 and already loves meeting new people every day. Outside of work, he once biked an impressive 1,500 miles from Tucson, Arizona to Helena, Montana at age 16! His favorite vehicle is the legendary Mk4 Supra.
Business Development Center
Whitney Houle
Business Development Manager
Direct: 218-529-1326
Whitney has been with Kolar since the Spring of 2016. She loves working for a family-owned company that invests in its staff and gives back to the community - and she enjoys helping with those events! When she’s not at the dealership, you can find her spending time with with her family. Together Whitney and her husband have been to 30+ concerts/festivals, seeing over 75 artists! Her favorite vehicles are the Toyota 4Runner, a go-anywhere SUV, and the Hyundai Palisade, which she proudly drives herself.
Whitney has been with Kolar since the Spring of 2016. She loves working for a family-owned company that invests in its staff and gives back to the community - and she enjoys helping with those events! When she’s not at the dealership, you can find her spending time with with her family. Together Whitney and her husband have been to 30+ concerts/festivals, seeing over 75 artists! Her favorite vehicles are the Toyota 4Runner, a go-anywhere SUV, and the Hyundai Palisade, which she proudly drives herself.
Samantha Rosenau
Customer Care Rep
Phone: 218-529-1307
Samantha joined Kolar Fall of '25 and has loved how friendly and welcoming everyone has been. Outside of work, she enjoys searching for agates along the North Shore. Her favorite models are the Toyota 4Runner for its dependability and features, and the Hyundai Tucson for its great design and functionality.
Samantha joined Kolar Fall of '25 and has loved how friendly and welcoming everyone has been. Outside of work, she enjoys searching for agates along the North Shore. Her favorite models are the Toyota 4Runner for its dependability and features, and the Hyundai Tucson for its great design and functionality.
Greyson Minerich
Service Scheduler
Phone: 218-529-1366
Greyson joined Kolar just after the start of 2025! They enjoy the order and precision of organizing repair orders. Outside of work, they collect Russian nesting dolls, a hobby as unique as their attention to detail. Their favorite model is the Corolla Cross, a stylish hatchback that fits their personality perfectly.
Greyson joined Kolar just after the start of 2025! They enjoy the order and precision of organizing repair orders. Outside of work, they collect Russian nesting dolls, a hobby as unique as their attention to detail. Their favorite model is the Corolla Cross, a stylish hatchback that fits their personality perfectly.
Paul Stresow
Service Scheduling
Phone: 218-529-1362
Bio: Paul has been with Kolar since early 2025 and appreciates the supportive, friendly team he works with every day. When he’s not helping customers, he likes to spend time at the gym. His favorite Toyota is the Camry, which he describes as luxurious and comfortable.
Bio: Paul has been with Kolar since early 2025 and appreciates the supportive, friendly team he works with every day. When he’s not helping customers, he likes to spend time at the gym. His favorite Toyota is the Camry, which he describes as luxurious and comfortable.
Sales Hours
877-296-9890
| Monday | 9:00 am - 6:00 pm |
| Tuesday | 9:00 am - 6:00 pm |
| Wednesday | 9:00 am - 6:00 pm |
| Thursday | 9:00 am - 6:00 pm |
| Friday | 9:00 am - 6:00 pm |
| Saturday | 9:00 am - 5:00 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
Andy has been part of the Kolar team for 25 years and loves seeing the excitement on customers’ faces when they buy a new car. Outside of work, he enjoys golfing and skiing. His favorite vehicle is the Toyota Tundra Hybrid.