Meet Matt Freeman, our new Accessories Manager, and Braden Keller, our new Body Shop Manager!

We are excited to announce some management changes at Eide Ford Mandan! Join us in celebrating the promotions of Matt Freeman to Accessories Manager, and Braden Keller to Body Shop Manager! 

Both men exude leadership characteristics, and we are thrilled to have them step into these new roles in confidence to help grow their new departments! 

Meet Matt

Matt joined our Eide team in April 2024 as a Sales Consultant, and was promoted to Accessories Manager on October 1, 2025. 

“I enjoyed selling cars because I got to help people in different ways than I had in the past, after working in healthcare for several years,” says Matt. “No 2 customers are ever the same, and it is fun to navigate each situation and help them find the perfect car that fits their wants, needs, and lifestyle. I am excited that I get to continue to work with our customers, but in a new way now, where I get to help them accessorize and upfit their new vehicle to help them utilize it more!”

“I am excited for the growth and development of my career as I continue as Accessories Manager,” Matt says. “I look forward to being able to continue to grow with the Eide Automotive Group here at Eide Ford Mandan. I am also excited to get to know our customers and help them in new ways when they buy a new car.”

Some things that Matt enjoys in his new position are being constantly on the move, and running  his own department with himself and his installer, but still being a part of the sales team.

“The culture here at Eide Ford Manan is fantastic, and something I am very thankful to be a part of. It is very family oriented, and the management is always here for you, to help you grow, and explain things to you so you have the tools to succeed. Everyone is always willing to help each other out, and we are able to have fun while also staying focused and getting things done.”

“I would like to say a special thank you to our General Manager, Adam, and the rest of our management team, for helping me to grow both personally and professionally, and for giving me the opportunity at Eide Ford Mandan, and to step into this new role as Accessories Manager.”

“Matt was a great guy on our sales team, and did an excellent job taking care of our customers,” says Adam Griffith, General Manager at Eide Ford Mandan and Eide Kia. “He has done a great job of doing the same in his time spent so far as Accessories Manager. He studies the products and is extremely knowledgeable; he brings a lot of structure and organization to the role, and we are excited to have him a part of our management team, and taking care of customers in this new way!”

In his spare time, he likes to spend time with his wife and kids, spend time outside and hunting. 

Meet Braden

Braden has been working in the Automotive Industry since 2015, and joined our team in March 2023 as the Accessories Manager. He was then promoted to Body Shop Manager on October 1, 2025. 

“In my time spent as Accessories Manager, I enjoyed the fun and fast paced environment, where I got to experience something new everyday,” Braden says. “I enjoyed working with our customers, and developed strong relationships with our managers and sales staff, which will aid me as I step into this position as Body Shop Manager.”

“I enjoy problem solving, and the body shop brings fun new challenges everyday,” says Braden. “This new role is a great step in the development of my career, and I am excited to continue to learn new things, grow my knowledge of the automotive industry, and get to know our customers better as I continue growing in my new role.”

“We have a strong and family oriented culture here at Eide Ford Mandan. We all work well as a team, and help each other. Each day is fun, and the people I get to work with are amazing, both coworkers and our customers. I am thankful to be a part of this culture.”

“I would like to say thank you to Adam for giving me the opportunity to prove myself in my previous position and in this new position as Body Shop Manager, and for helping me learn and grow through my time spent here at Eide Ford Mandan.”

“Braden came to us with an automotive background, and did a great job getting our accessories department up and running,” says Adam Griffith. “He always went above and beyond for our customers. As the new Body Shop Manager, we know he will bring a lot of organization, structure, and processes that will help our body shop grow, and help us to better serve the community. We are excited to have him in this new position to help serve our customers!”

In his spare time, he likes to go fishing, and hang out with friends. 

We are excited to have Matt and Braden in these new roles within our management team, to help us better grow and serve our customers. Thank you, Matt and Braden, for everything you do for Eide Ford Mandan, Eide Kia, and our customers!