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Our Team

The Faces Behind Buehler Automotive

Ken Buehler

Ken began in the automotive industry in 1966. He became a licensed technician in 1972, and started in the building that would become Buehler Automotive. He opened Buehler Automotive in 1996. He has always had a firm belief and passion in properly maintaining vehicles and fixing it right the first time. He built Buehler Automotive off of the principles of honesty and building relationships with his clients. He gave to his community as a volunteer fire fighter for 27 years, and a towing & recovery operator for over 50 years. Some of his interests outside of the business include reading, travel, motorcycling, ATVing, snowmobiling, amateur radio, photography, woodworking, and camping in his RV.

Tony Martin

Tony began in the automotive industry as a co-op student for Ken Buehler in 2013. He became a licensed technician in 2020. He joined Ken in ownership of Buehler Automotive in 2021. He follows in Ken’s footsteps with a firm belief in proper maintenance and building a relationship with his clients. Outside of work he enjoys traveling with his wife Laura, anything sports & racing related, and fishing.

Chris Self

Chris has been with us at Buehler Automotive for over 25 years! He is our lead service technician and was licensed in 2005. He specializes in difficult vehicle diagnostics and enjoys a challenging repair. Outside of work Chris is married and a busy father of 4. He enjoys spending time with family and home renovations.

Shellie Martin

Shellie has been our office administrator for over five years. She looks after all things administrative including bookkeeping, payroll, and is in charge of our sign! She is also a bookkeeper for her family dairy farm. Outside of work, family is very important to her, as she is married with 4 children and 3 grandchildren! She enjoys spending time outdoors, music, and time with her family.

Travis Martin

Travis has been a service advisor with Buehler Automotive since January 2024 and was a technician in the trade for 8 years prior. Outside of work he is a busy family man with his wife and 4 children. He owns and operates a small layer chicken farm.

Laura Bauman

Laura joined us over 3 years ago straight out of high school. She is currently an apprentice soon to finish her final level of schooling and write her certificate of qualification to become a licensed technician.  She excels in problem solving and enjoys a challenge. Outside of work she enjoys spending time outside.

Braedon Martin (Brady)

Brady joined December 2023 as a co-op student. He is now starting his apprenticeship with the goal of becoming a licensed technician. Outside of work he enjoys spending time on his family’s farm and fishing.