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Russ Blair Richfield	My name is Russ Blair and I started working for the Transmission Shop Inc in 1990. I have been a "car guy" my whole life. I started working on cars at 10 years old, helping my Dad do tune ups on the family car. I have always tried to find ways to help people with their car decisions. I try to take a common sense approach to things. I believe that if you help people whenever possible, when you need help, someone will be there to help you. I knew shortly after I started working for Steve Jensen and the Transmission Shop that I had found my home. We believe that our customers come first and it's up to us to do whatever we can to help them. EVERY TIME.

Clayton Carlson Richfield	I've been in the auto repair business for 27 years. I really enjoy being outside, test driving cars and love finding problems other shops haven't been able to diagnose. I do towing, cleaning, answering phones, whatever needs to be done. I enjoy joking and teasing the people I work with. Life's too short not to laugh as much as possible. I've lived in Minnesota all my life. I've been married 14 years and have a great daughter and two hunting dogs. I enjoy going to the cabin, fishing, hunting, fall time and eating!

Scott Nelson Richfield	I graduated from Minneapolis Area Vocational Tech Institute in 1976 as an auto mechanic. I've been working full time in the auto repair field for the past 23 years. I am married and have two children. I have two black labs and love to hunt and fish.

Roger Niccum Richfield	Our Philosophy here at this location is consistent with TSI's mission. That is fast, customer sensitive service. We work hard to lessen the stress and inconvenience related to auto repair. We will take the time to communicate the hows and whys of your repair or offer options that make sense. Stop by and see the difference in service that you may have had elsewhere. I've always enjoyed mechanical things; seeing how they work, fixing them and improving them if I can. I started working on cars in 1982, and have been at it ever since. I also enjoy hunting, fishing, and being outdoors.

Alan McMorran Brooklyn Park	Hi! I'm Alan McMorran, owner of the Transmission Shop of Brooklyn Park. I have been in the automotive repair business for 30 years. I started by attending Dunwoody Institute for auto repair. I have worked for TSI for 20 of those years, starting as a transmission rebuilder, then as a store manager, and finally as a store owner In all this time, the philosophy of treating the customer as you would want to be treated has helped take TSI from one shop into a growing organization. Cars have changed a lot in the last 25 years buy you can be sure that TSI will still treat you like we did at the start.

Duane Bodsberg Burnsville	The Burnsville location has been serving the south metro area since 1989. Owner Duane Bodsberg has been in the transmission business for over 30 years. Married with two children, he enjoys owning and working on classic muscle cars and is a member of various auto clubs in the twin city area. Our mission statement is to treat every customer as we would like to be treated ourselves. It takes many years to build a staff of people who truly enjoy what they are doing. Our technicians are highly trained in the industry and go to seminars twice a year to keep updated on the latest transmissions and technology. Give us a try, you won't be disappointed.

Chris Skoog Brooklyn Park	I started out in the automotive field in 1988 as an oil lube tech. I gained my ASE certification in various aspects of automotive repair. When given the opportunity to work for Transmission Shop in 1998, I jumped at the chance and have never looked back. I discovered that TSI and I share the same philosophy: follow the Golden Rule. This has played an important role, both in my personal life and the career I have chosen.

Joe Shearer New Hope	Hello, my name is Joe. At the New Hope TSI our mission is to treat every customer as we would like to be treated ourselves. It takes many years to build a staff of people who truly enjoy what they are doing. Our technicians are highly trained in the industry and stay updated on the latest transmissions and technology. Give us a call, you won't be disappointed.

James Naughton, Owner Golden Valley	Now Open Wednesdays till 8:00pm Hi, my name is Jim and I am the owner of TSI in Golden Valley. I started with TSI back in 1995 as an entry level mechanic, and worked my way up the ranks. I started managing this location in March of 2000, and purchased it in July of 2005. Hard work, persistence, honesty and standing behind our work is what has made us the best in our business. I have instilled these traits in all of my technicians, and continuously train and reach for the next level.

Mike Gruett Vadnais Heights	As a native of White Bear Lake, I began my automotive career over 40 years ago as a teenager working for my Dad at Arnie's Mobil in White Bear Lake. It's been said I was born with a wrench in my hand. Over the past 12 years I have worked in service management at several metro area dealerships where I learned valuable customer service skills. As a new member of the Smith Nielsen and TSI Transmission Shops team, I intend to continue to provide the high quality service that our customers expect from Smith Nielsen TSI. In my free time, I enjoy building classic cars and have been involved in drag racing for the past 20 years. My wife and I are the parents of a grown daughter. We enjoy reading and relaxing together on weekends.

Jerry Cutter Cottage Grove	TSI Cottage Grove owner-manager Jerry Cutter is a 25 year plus veteran in the automotive repair business, with over 16 of those years working with Steve Jensen at Transmission Shop, Inc. He goes back to the days when TSI was just one shop, and subsequently has worked at many of the TSIs around the Twin Cities. With the recent acquisition of a Cottage Grove location, Jerry is assisted by Mike and Chris. Together they bring their ASE and ATSG certified ability to perform quality repairs on your car, truck, or sport utility vehicle.

Kirby Lesto Blaine	Hi. My name is Kirby Lesto, from the Transmission Shop Inc. of Blaine. Myself, along with Bob Miller, a transmission rebuilder since 1986, are committed to taking care of all your repair needs with honest, competitive, and quality service. We look forward to serving you.