810-664-2900
1515 S. Lapeer Rd. Lapeer, MI 48446

Meet Our Staff


Phone: (810)664-2900
Email: briehl@friendlyautogroup.com
Bob Riehl and Tammy, his wife of 13 years, live in Macomb Township with their two children, Matt, age 10, and Julia, age 8. Bob received his Bachelor of Science degree in management from the University of Michigan. He has 16 years of experience in the automotive industry and is the General Manager of Jim Riehl's Friendly Chrysler-Dodge-Jeep. Bob believes in constantly changing processes and systems, saying, "I feel if you stand still, you are going backwards. I am excited about BusinessLink because BusinessLink is a change from the past. BusinessLink is a new way to save customers time, hassle and money."

Phone: (810)667-6208
Email: khuff@friendlyautogroup.com
Name: Kevin L. Huff- New Car Sales/ BusinessLink Inside Rep.

Years in Industry: 1st year

Experience: 7 years total sales experience Sales/Retail Management, Landscape Sales and Management

Personal Information: Married 3 children

Hobbies: Motorcycles riding/building, camping/fishing.

Phone: (586)808-7753
Email: eknapp@friendlyautogroup.com
Name: Eleanor K. Knapp- Outside Sales Rep.

Years in Industry: 1st year

Experience: 11 years with Ethan Allen INC. Retail sales & General Manager

Personal Information: Married with 23 year old son

Hobbies: Boating
 

Phone: (810)667-6211
Email: patp@friendlyautogroup.com
Name: Patrick M. Presutti- 2005 National Sales Manager of the Year

Years with Friendly Auto Group: 7

Years in Industry: 25

Experience: 2005 National Sales Manager of the Year for Chrysler Dodge and Jeep, 5 years experience with Ford H.D. Truck Program

Personal Information: Married 3 children

Hobbies: Boating Golf Hockey (spectator)

Phone: (810)667-6204
Email: jaleman@friendlyautogroup.com
Name: Marty Green- Parts Manager

Years with Friendly Auto Group: 2

Years in Industry: 29

Experience: Started as a Parts Man Advanceds to Parts Manager

Personal Information: Married 29 Years, 2 daughters 2 grandsons

Hobbies: Watching Sports; Fan of Golf, Baseball, Football, and Basketball
Email: ckennicott@friendlyautogroup.com
Name: Connie Kennicott- Service Manager

Years with Friendly Auto Group: 2

Years in Industry: 10

Experience: Started in auto industry as a cashier, moved to warranty clerk, service advisor and finally service manager.

Personal Information: Married, 2 Children

Hobbies: Golf and Bowling
Name: Brenda Sweet- Office Manager

Years with Friendly Auto Group: 2

Years in Industry: 15

Experience: Worked in retail- Clothing, Auto Parts, Manager for Krogers in North Carolina (non-food department-cosmetics books cameras health and beauty etc.)

Personal Information: From a family of 14 children (#10 Child)

Hobbies: Watching Sports; Bicycling Swimming Hiking Gardening
Email: druth@friendlyautogroup.com
Name: Deb K. Ruth- Business Manager

Years with Friendly Auto Group: 4

Years in Industry: 25

Experience: Office staff, set up secondary finance dept. for previous employer, sales, promoted to business manager. 10 years exp. 2 years with commercial finance.

Personal Information: Married 4 Children 2 dogs 2 cats

Hobbies: Boating, Swimming, Skiing, Gardening, Reading.

Phone (Direct): (810)245-5939
Cell: (586)855-0552
Email: eronne@friendlyautogroup.com
Name: Eric Ronne

Years with Friendly Auto Group: 1

Years in Industry: 7

Experience: Graduated from O.U. in '97 with a Bachelors Degree. Started work in the Auto Industry in '99. Service Department experience since '01.

Personal Information: Married 9+ years with 3 awesome kids!

Hobbies: Spending time with the family, Vintage cars, attending car shows.