Careers at Kalispell VW

Building a Legacy

Kalispell Motor Company has been doing business in the Flathead Valley for 12 years. Kalispell Toyota was the first dealership that was acquired by owner, Gerrid Gandrud in 2007. Since buying Kalispell Toyota he has expanded his ownership to include Kalispell Ford and Kalispell Volkswagen. With 3 brands and one common culture, the dealerships have continued to sell and service more vehicles than any other brand in Kalispell. Ford, Toyota, and VW are part of a larger automotive group known as the Rydell Group. The Rydell Group is recognized as being the largest dealer group in the U.S. Each dealership operates under a common philosophy but not common ownership. Every Rydell dealership is independently owned while operating under the same business philosophy.

Our Culture

Kalispell VW has developed a unique culture ever since the beginning. We have nothing of greater value than our people. We respect the uniqueness of every individual and believe that such an attitude will build a team of confident, creative members possessing a high degree of initiative, self-respect and self-discipline. We want you to thrive in our positive and supportive environment whether you are just starting your career in automotive or have been in the industry for a long time.

Career Growth

We value every individual in our company and believe in promoting from within. No matter what position you start in, there is always opportunity for growth and advancement. We also value open communication and encourage new ideas, realizing that teamwork produces a better employee work environment and enthusiastic customers and suppliers. 

Rydell's Vision & Mission

Rydell’s Vision: To be so effective that we are able to be helpful to others.

Rydell’s Mission:

Industry Leader: Our goal is to be an industry leader in providing unmatched quality automotive products and services.

Meeting Needs: We will constantly strive to meet the changing needs of our customers. Our aim is to provide an atmosphere that encourages employee teamwork, integrity and excellence.

Constant Growth: Together we will set and continually improve sales, service and operational standards to ensure long-term market leadership and profitability.

Exceed Expectations: It is our mission to exceed our customers’ and employees’ expectations and maintain their loyalty for a lifetime.

Rydell’s Philosophy

The Rydell philosophy is based on five key areas that we believe are critical to business success:

• Customer Enthusiasm
• Employee Satisfaction
• Financial Performance
• Market Effectiveness
• Ongoing Improvement

Our philosophy holds that each area is of equal importance and we continually strive to reach a level of excellence in each area. However, in any planning or decision-making process, or in any situation of seeming conflict or contradiction among the five critical areas, Customer Enthusiasm will always carry the most weight.