Meet Our Staff

Bret started as a salesman over 25 years ago and has only worked at Arnie Bauer! People walk in daily and ask for Bret. He is the go to guy for all things sales. If you want a specific used/new car he will find it for you. It tells a lot when over 30 people a month are his repeat customers. He is the General Sales Manager now and always there to help you.

At 6’7”, Tyr’e stands out—literally and figuratively—at Arnie Bauer Matteson, where he brings his experience and big personality to the sales floor. A Cubs fan from Markham, IL, and a father of four, he’s got the multitasking skills to prove it. Whether you’re in the market for a new car or just a good laugh, Tyr’e is your guy. He’s here to make your car-buying experience as smooth as his favorite Cubs winning streak (whenever that happens)!

Jeff is the best storyteller you will ever meet! He makes everyone laugh, loves to quote movies and is generally a nice guy, just don't get on his bad side- you might get something thrown at you (just kidding.....kind of). Either way he knows a lot about all vehicles and is always willing to do what he can to ensure that our customers leave here happy, a great asset to our Arnie Bauer team!

Monese is a powerhouse of hustle and heart. A devoted mom and no-nonsense professional, she climbed from Internet Sales Agent to Internet Sales Manager through sheer skill, reliability, and maybe just a little caffeine. She’s always punctual (early, actually), kind to everyone, and sharp as a tack. Monese leads with consistency, grace, and the kind of quiet confidence that earns respect and delivers results.

Miranda has been part of the Arnie Bauer team since 2014, bringing years of experience, reliability, and a friendly face to the dealership. Originally from Crete, IL, she stays busy at home with her three kids and enjoys spending time in the garden—nothing too fancy, just enough to keep things green. She's a fan of cooking shows (even if she’s more of a watcher than a chef). Most of all, Miranda values the strong sense of family and support she’s found with her Arnie Bauer team.

David has worked at Arnie Bauer for 20 years now! His favorite part of working at Arnie Bauer is the employees and feeling like a big family. A fun fact about David is he is a Packers and a Braves fan. You will see this friendly face in the service department!

Jess, originally from Channahon, has been part of the team since 2012 and has seen the industry grow and change over the years. A proud mom to her fun-loving “wild child,” she balances her home life and work life with a great sense of humor and a lot of heart. Jess is bilingual in Spanish and always ready to help—usually with a smile and a laugh along the way. She loves the family-like atmosphere here and brings that same warmth to every interaction.

Joe Gromala was pretty much born here at Arnie Bauer. He has 35 plus years with the company and will retire eventually, but he is still too young for that. He is our parts manager and also a "jack of all traits." He helps every department and is our own in house tech guy. He is a great person to have around for the customers and the employees.