08/10/2026
A Heartfelt Thank You
**To all of my valued customers, friends, and family,**
After many years of serving our community through Strese Automotive, I have some very important news to share.
With a lot of thought, emotion, and gratitude, I have decided to sell the business to one of our employees, Mitch Webber. Mitch will be taking over the business and continuing to serve you under its new name, Elite Automotive.
This is a very exciting new chapter, but I would be lying if I said it wasn't also a little bittersweet.
Strese Automotive has been so much more than just a business to me. It has been a huge part of my life. Over the years, I have had the privilege of meeting so many incredible people, building friendships, sharing conversations, and becoming part of the lives of the customers who trusted me with their vehicles and their business.
**To each and every one of you — thank you.**
Thank you for trusting me. Thank you for coming back year after year. Thank you for recommending me to your friends and family. Thank you for the conversations, the laughs, the challenges, and all the memories along the way.
Your loyalty and support are the reason Strese Automotive became what it is today. I will forever be grateful for the opportunity you gave me to serve you and earn your trust.
Although I am stepping away from Strese Automotive, I am excited to begin the next chapter of my journey. I will be moving to Northern Michigan and starting a new business called Great Escape Properties & Services.
There are a lot of emotions that come with making a change like this. I am excited about the future and the new opportunities ahead, but I will truly miss seeing so many of you and being a part of your lives.
I am also very proud to be leaving the business in Mitch's hands. Please join me in welcoming Mitch Webber and Elite Automotive. I hope you will continue to support him and give him the same trust and loyalty that you have given me over the years.
Change is never easy, but sometimes the biggest changes lead us toward the next great adventure.
Thank you from the bottom of my heart for allowing me to be a part of your lives and for making my years at Strese Automotive so meaningful.
**I will never forget it, and I will always be grateful.**
Here's to new beginnings, old friendships, and the many great memories still to come.
With heartfelt appreciation,
Jeremiah Strese
Former Owner, Strese Automotive
Owner, Great Escape Properties & Services
