TSLA454.5307.79%
GM75.2900.6%
F13.1400.05%
RIVN18.0600.53%
CYD35.4900.32%
HMC29.6600.3%
TM198.2702.83%
CVNA398.8503.85%
PAG163.6200.45%
LAD325.010-0.75%
AN215.1300.79%
GPI408.350-2.02999%
ABG233.900-2.33%
SAH64.9000.67%
TSLA454.5307.79%
GM75.2900.6%
F13.1400.05%
RIVN18.0600.53%
CYD35.4900.32%
HMC29.6600.3%
TM198.2702.83%
CVNA398.8503.85%
PAG163.6200.45%
LAD325.010-0.75%
AN215.1300.79%
GPI408.350-2.02999%
ABG233.900-2.33%
SAH64.9000.67%
TSLA454.5307.79%
GM75.2900.6%
F13.1400.05%
RIVN18.0600.53%
CYD35.4900.32%
HMC29.6600.3%
TM198.2702.83%
CVNA398.8503.85%
PAG163.6200.45%
LAD325.010-0.75%
AN215.1300.79%
GPI408.350-2.02999%
ABG233.900-2.33%
SAH64.9000.67%
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Kiefer Bartel, Tom Kadlec Automotive

Kiefer Bartel

Age:
36
Variable Operations Director
Tom Kadlec Automotive
Rochester, MN

For Kiefer Bartel, the automotive industry is more than a career—it’s a community that has shaped his life and perspective in countless ways. Starting as a member of the sales team, he has grown within a company that values development, mentorship, and forward thinking. Along the way, he’s had the privilege of learning from leaders who shared their time and knowledge freely, and he now strives to pay that same generosity forward by investing in others.

Kiefer takes pride in helping people reach their full potential, recognizing talent early and guiding teammates toward new opportunities before they even realize what’s possible. His approach to leadership is grounded in gratitude, humility, and growth. As he continues to rise through the automotive industry, Kiefer remains focused on the same principle that fueled his start—helping others succeed while moving the business forward with integrity and vision.