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Robert “Bobby” Knollenberg

Owner
Years at B&D:
29
Dream Car: 1953 Corvette

A 1976 graduate from Nebraska Wesleyan University, Bobby immediately began working for the family business and became manager of B&D’s second location (which is now their current location) in 1978. He is married to Carol Knollenberg, and they have two children, Ryan and Cera.
 

Ryan Knollenberg

Buyer/Finance Manager
Years at B&D:
7
Dream Car: -na-


Son of Bobby and the third generation of the B&D Auto family, Ryan is the coordinator for all of B&D’s financial sources. He graduated from Lincoln East High and attended Southeast Community College.

 
 

Jerry Rajewich

General Manager/Sales
Years at B&D:
12
Dream Car: 1957 Thunderbird

Jerry graduated from Nebraska Wesleyan University in 1971 with a B.A. degree. With 28 continuous years in the auto sales industry, he has garnered a tremendous amount of experience. Jerry has been married for 32 years and has two daughters.
 
     

Kevin Vlcek

Shop Foreman
Years at B&D:
6
Dream Car: Dodge Viper


Kevin has had decades of experience working for both Chrysler and as an independent shop owner/operator. His broad knowledge of automobiles has also come through his education with ASE certification, Chrysler schooling, and independent schooling.

 
 

Brad Rank

Sales Manager
Years at B&D: 7
Dream Car: Enzo Ferrari


Brad is a 1976 graduate of the University of Nebraska-Lincoln and started his career in auto sales in 1977. He has been extremely successful in the industry, spending his entire career in auto sales and management here in Lincoln.


 
     

Merrilee D. Sissel 

Bookkeeper/Secretary
Years at B&D: 4


Merrilee grew up in McCook, Nebraska and attending the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, majoring in Microbiology and Chemistry. She was a manager and bookkeeper at various medical offices before coming to the B&D family. Merrilee has been married for 31 years and has two children. She enjoys playing classical piano, stitchery, reading, and is a Reiki master.
 

Bruce N. Hansen

Sales Associate
Years at B&D: 1
Dream Car: Lexus SC430

Bruce graduated from Hastings College with a B.A. in Business Administration. He then went on to own and operate a sporting goods store in Kansas, Nebraska, Missouri, and Arkansas for 20 years. He has been in the auto sales business for 2 years. Bruce is married and has two sons.

 

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