Our Team
Our team of experts is highly trained and includes certified technicians with over 40 years of experience. We have the knowledge to service and repair even the most challenging automotive problems on nearly all makes and models of domestic and import vehicles. We combine this knowledge with the latest technology to prevent, troubleshoot and diagnose problems and provide quality solutions and customer service you won’t find elsewhere.
Mike Deutmeyer
Owner
Mike has owned and operated Deutmeyer Auto Advantage since 1981. He was born and raised in Dyersville where he lives with wife, Nancy. They have four awesome kids – Teri, Molly, Kelsey, and Sam – and four grandchildren that love visiting the shop! If you can’t find Mike in the shop, he’s out fishing, gardening or cooking. He also enjoys getting to know his extended family who are his customers and employees.
Sam Deutmeyer
Owner / Service Manager
Sam’s love for cars started as early as he can remember as he grew up helping his dad, Mike, at the shop. He got his degree in automotive technology and joined Deutmeyer Auto Advantage in 2014. Sam currently lives in Dyersville with his wife, Lydia. Outside of work, he enjoys boating, fishing, and playing sports. He loves helping our customers, seeing our staff being prideful in their work, and knowing everyone shares a common goal.
T.J. Ehrlich
Technician
T.J. had six years of automotive experience before he joined Deutmeyer Auto Advantage in 2015. He grew up on a farm outside of Rickardsville, IA and currently lives in Dyersville with his wife, Ashley, and their two kids, Paisley and Dawson. He is a graduate of NICC with a degree in automotive technology. When he’s not at work, T.J. spends his time hunting, hiking, camping, and riding dirtbikes. His favorite things about Deutmeyer Auto Advantage are his friendly co-workers and the challenges that come his way every day!
Kenzie Harter
Office Manager
Kenzie started with Deutmeyer Auto Advantage in 2017. She grew up in Petersburg, IA and currently lives in Dyersville. She is a graduate of Animal Behavior College with a degree in pet grooming, Kenzie enjoys spending time with her friends and going to the river. What she loves most about work is being greeted every day by the shop dog, Neela, and being accepted and taken in as family by the staff.
Cole Meyer
Technician
Cole studied Automotive Mechanics at NICC and joined our team in 2019. He lives in Dubuque with plans to move to Dyersville. In his spare time, he loves fishing, camping, and skiing. He’s a true techie and loves to fix and build computers in addition to cars. What Cole appreciates most about working at Deutmeyer Auto Advantage is that it’s a small business with an atmosphere and employees who keep it fun!
Alex Fangmann
Technician
Alex had six years of automotive experience before he joined Deutmeyer Auto Advantage in 2022. He grew up in Manchester, IA and currently lives in Dyersville with his wife, Ciara. He is a graduate of DMACC with a degree in Associate of Applied Science. When he’s not at work, Alex spends his time drag racing, working on cars, and riding Harleys. His favorite thing about Deutmeyer Auto Advantage is the family-like atmosphere!
Neela
Shop Greeter
Neela joined Deutmeyer Auto Advantage in 2014. She is a black lab mix and is a very friendly girl who loves people and treats! She enjoys showing off all the tricks she can do, playing fetch, and sleeping the day away on a repurposed bench seat from a Chevy pickup. We think Neela’s favorite thing about the shop is all the attention she gets from staff and customers – she’s a spoiled pup!