Ken Elzinga
Owner / Lead Technician
Certification Number: M121902
Years of Experience: 47
Ken is the owner and founder of Hilltop Auto. He has been working on cars since 1978 and specializes in diagnostics. He enjoys the challenge of automobiles and their ever-changing technology. Ken is an ASE Master Auto certified technician and also holds certifications in light duty diesel and advanced engine performance.
Tyler Elzinga
Co-owner / Technician
Certification: M263378
Years of Experience: 13
Tyler is an ASE Master certified technician. His specialties are alignments, engine repair, climate control, and diagnostics. He and his wife Saydee have three children.
Kaleigh Lubbers
Receptionist
Contact: office@hilltopauto.net
Kaleigh is our friendly receptionist who will help you schedule an appointment or give an update on your vehicle. She will always be willing to help you when you walk in the door!
Don Mingerink
Service Advisor
Contact: don@hilltopauto.net
Don has 37 years of customer service experience. He and his wife Maureen have four children and five grandchildren. Helping our customers keep their vehicles maintained and reliable is what he enjoys.
Kevin Kiekover
Technician
Certification: M204897
Years of Experience: 31
Speciality: GM
Kevin is our GM powertrain specialist. He has 31 years of experience working full time. He and his wife Lynda have three adult children.
Nick Dykstra
Technician
Certification: M237777
Years of Experience: 25
Nick has been working for us since 2014. He previously worked at an import dealership servicing Subarus, Porches, and Audis. Nick is our import car specialist and is an ASE Master certified technician. He and his wife Lauren have three children.
Jared Altena
Technician
Certification: M272844
Years of Experience: 10
Jared is certified in brakes and suspension and is our tire repair technician. He specializes in tire work, fixing and patching a tire if you ever have a flat!
Krista Altena
Technician
Krista is our shop maintenance/ parts receiving employee. She enjoys keeping the shop clean and maintained for the technicians. She has been working at Hilltop since 2018 and has been married to Jared Altena since 2020.
Josh Lanninga
Josh is our oil change and light repair technician. He has been working at Hilltop since 2022. He enjoys working on the different challenges that vehicles bring.
Alex Bommelje
Technician
Certification: M61282
Years of Experience: 15
Alex has been working in the automotive industry since 2010. He specializes in suspension work and alignments. He and his wife Stacy have two children.
Daniel Fien
Technician
Danny is our brake and light repair technician. He is always ready to tackle any repair he gets!
Daniel Ramey
Technician
Certification: M287198
Years of Experience: 4
Daniel Ramey is a state certified master technician and specializes in engine repair. He has previous experience with work in Chrysler/Dodge/Jeep.
Tyce Lubbers
Technician
Years of Experience: 2
Tyce is our engine, and brake technician. He and his wife Willie have 2 children and are expecting twins!
