Our Team
Linke's highly trained, certified and friendly staff consists of 3rd and 4th generation family members and talented,
local auto body technicians and painters.
Rick
Rick started at Linke’s here when he was just 7 years old. Sweeping floors, washing cars and learning all there is to learn about the industry. He moved up the scale doing alignments, suspension and tires. Now after 40 years of working under a car, he now looks over all that goes on here at Linke’s Body Shop. Rick is the 3rd generation of Linke’s.
Nicky
Nicky Linke has been in the front office at Linke’s Body Shop, Inc. for over 20 years. Nicky was born and raised in Australia. After meeting her husband, Rick, Nicky moved to Manistee. Nicky’s Australian citizenship is very important to her and her family, so Nicky has dual citizenship for Australia and United States. Nicky continues to reside in Manistee with her family.
Aspen
Aspen started working right away at 8 weeks old. She loves to greet every customer that walks through the door. Aspen is an avid outdoor enthusiast, so some days she skips work.
Taylor
Taylor Linke joined the body shop in December of 2020. Taylor graduated from Manistee High School and proceeded to get her bachelor's degree in accounting from Davenport University. Taylor has been a participant in Manistee Area Chamber of Commerce’s Leadership Program. As a lifelong resident, Taylor continues to reside in Manistee with her family.
Michael
Michael Linke is part of the fourth generation at Linke’s Body Shop. Following graduation from Manistee High School and Alpena Community College for collision repair, Michael began working as a certified painter and certified auto body technician. Michael is now the shop foreman and estimator. As a lifelong resident, Michael is an avid hunter and fisherman, as well as a board member of the Manistee County Sport Fishing Association and regularly volunteers for Tightlines for Troops. Michael resides in Manistee with his family.
Rudy
Rudy has completed a 2-year course in just one year at Lansing Community College for collision repair & paint. He has spent a lot of time at the shop, after school and during holidays, learning the industry. Rudy and his older brother Michael are the 4th generation of Linke’s Body Shop. Rudy started working full time at the shop in 2016.
Steve
Steve Edgington joined the body shop in October of 2004 at an entry level position. Throughout the years with drive and enthusiasm, Steven has become one of our very talented certified painter. Steven enjoys a quiet private life in Manistee County with his family.
Chuck
Chuck Mack is a Nashville Auto Diesel College graduate. Bringing 27 years of collision repair experience when Chuck began with Linke’s Body Shop, Inc. in 2008. Chuck is an ASE certified, master repair specialist with numerous ICAR qualifications. With his family, Chuck resides in Manistee. Chuck enjoys the great outdoors and competitive shooting sports.
JD
John started in July 2019 with the shop to begin his career in collision repair. John has worked as a certified mechanic since 1996.
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