Cody Havlick

Auto Parts Store Manager – Two Harbors Auto Value

Cody was always interested in cars from a very young age, so when he was asked if he was interested in a part time job at an auto parts store, he jumped at the opportunity.

Knowing he wanted to do something in the automotive industry, but not wanting to work as a mechanic, working at the auto parts store seemed like a good idea while going to school. After a few years, he enjoyed it so much he decided to make a career out of it.

Most days for Cody consist of processing special orders that have come in from local repair shops and getting those parts delivered. A typical day also involves inventory updates, working on the counter, answering phone calls and helping customers who walk in.

What makes this career so great for Cody is the people he has met throughout the years, including co-workers, employees at the local shops and customers, with some becoming lifelong friends. Working at Two Harbors Auto Value has been and continues to be rewarding.

Rachel Grosslein

Paint Technician -

LaMettry’s Collision, Rosemount, MN

Rachel got her start in the automotive industry at age 17, when she got her first detailing job. She had always loved cars and enjoyed making them look pretty and new. She decided to take that to the next level and applied at Dakota County Technical College and enrolled in their Collision Repair Technologies program to become a paint technician. After graduating, she became a detailer for a small body shop and then made her way over to LaMettry’s, became a paint technician within 6 months, and has been there ever since.

Rachel’s day is usually very busy with prep, painting and buffing all of her own work. On top of the collision work she deals with, she also paints custom airplane dash panels for a nearby fabrication shop. A big part of her job at LaMettry’s is going over estimates before finalization to ensure completion in a timely and cost-effective manner.

There are many parts of the job that Rachel loves; the gratification of a perfectly finished product leaving her work stall along with the flexible hours and laid-back work environment. She also loves the fact that she is 100% commission based, so she can decide how much she wants to make – if she wants to earn more money, she simply stays longer and gets more work completed.

Eh Dah

Automotive Technician -

TGK Automotive, Hugo, MN

Eh got into the automotive industry by completing his degree at Dakota County Technical College and his hard work and dedication led him to his current position as an Automotive Technician at TGK Automotive, a position he has held since 2015.

Eh enjoys working at TGK Automotive because they work together as a team, working on orders, helping one another and sharing ideas on how best to complete a job. What Eh loves most about his career is that there is something new to learn every day and experienced technicians will assist you and they have your back when an issue comes up when working.