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Meet Product Specialist, Katie Rapacz

Katie Rapacz

Let Katie Help Find Your Next Toyota!

Katie was born and raised in the Eau Claire Area and has been a Toyota lover for the last decade. Looking for a new adventure with a better work-life balance, she was drawn to Markquart. This is Katie’s first time working with cars, and she is excited about the opportunity to learn and help others find their perfect vehicle. Katie graduated with a degree in musical theater, and when she isn’t working or coaching show choir, she is an active member with the Eau Claire Children’s Theater. Outside of music and arts, you can catch her floating down the river. Her dream car is Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, although she does love her current RAV4. You have to be prepared to be greeted in song, but if you can handle that, Katie might be just the Product Specialist for you! Stop into Markquart Toyota today and let Katie help you find your next vehicle. EMAIL KATIE
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Service Advisor, Jack Maher

Meet Service Advisor, Jack Maher

Originally from Omaha, Nebraska, Jack Maher is no stranger to the Chippewa Valley. In 2009 Jack moved with his family from Omaha to Chetek and has been in this area ever since. Previously Jack worked as a Service Writer for another local dealership, and he is excited to bring his expertise to the service team at Markquart Toyota. For Jack, the best part of his job is the one-on-one interaction with customers. When he is not at work, he likes to spend time outdoors. Some of his favorite activities are boating, snowmobiling, and ice fishing with his family in Chetek. Jack hopes to one day be cruising around in his a dream car, a Shelby Mustang. The next time you are in the area, stop in and talk to Jack! EMAIL JACK

Toyota Parts

Congratulations to Parts Manager, Tom Jakowicz, on 25 years with Markquart!

Thank you, Tom! Tom Jakowicz has been at Markquart for 25 years and has loved every minute of it. He started his career at the Markquart Motors location as a parts associate, and after working there for three years, he moved away from the area. Once he returned to the Chippewa Valley, he was working for a local parts store when he was recruited to join the team at Markquart Toyota, and the rest is history. For Tom, the best part about working at Markquart is the customers and coworkers. He loves helping people, and there’s never a day that he doesn’t feel like coming to work. Over his 25 years, Tom has made a lot of memories; one of his favorites is moving into the new and improved Markquart Toyota building on Commercial Blvd. Outside of work, Tom enjoys spending time outdoors with his wife Roxann and daughter Rayna. He loves to bow hunt and holds the record for the biggest whitetail buck ever shot with a bow in Chippewa County. An interesting fact is that Tom knows how to play the guitar, and has even played with local rock bands in the past. We are lucky to have someone as kind and knowledgeable as Tom on our team. Join us in congratulating him on his 25 th anniversary! CONGRATULATE TOM

RAV4 Prime

First-Ever RAV4 Prime Coming Soon

The First-Ever Toyota RAV4 Prime is coming soon to Markquart Toyota! This reimagined SUV is built to conquer everything from long stretches of highway to curvy snow-covered roads. With an advanced plug-in hybrid powertrain and EV only capability, you can go longer and spend less on gas. With a full charge, the RAV4 Prime gets up to an estimated 39 miles of EV-only driving. Available Features Include: Amazon Alexa, Android Auto, and Apple CarPlay Head-Up Display 9-inch Multimedia Display Two-tone roof & wheels Vertical LED accent lights And more! The Prime's powertrain can go from 0 to 60 in approximately 5.8 seconds, and with an estimated 302 Horsepower this SUV is anything but ordinary. Contact Markquart Toyota today to learn how you can get on the waitlist for the All-New RAV4 Prime. SHOP RAV4 INVENTORY