Meet the Staff of Southpoint Motors

Troy Buhr - Owner

507-280-9714 - southpointmotor@aol.com

Hello, my name is Troy Buhr. I am a native of St.Charles Minnesota but spent a number of years in the Dallas Fort Worth area managing both new and used car stores. My wife, Lauri, and I moved our family to Rochester Minnesota in 2000 to start Southpoint Motors.

Lauri Buhr - Owner

507-280-9714 - southpointmotor@aol.com

Lauri has been in the car business since 2001. She runs all the day to day opperation also does the title and licensing.   

Brian Jones - Finance Manager

507-990-2124 - bdjones2010@gmail.com

After 20 years in corporate America and the golf industry, Brian has been a Southpoint team member for many years and has served in sales, marketing, vehicle allocation and is currently the Finance Manager.

Omar Carranza - Sales (yo hablo español)

5072809714 -

Omar joined the Southpoint Motors team in 2025, and he is here to help you find your next car!

Jill Harstad - Accountant

507-280-9714 - southpointmotors@aol.com

We are not sure where we would be today if we didn't have Jill Harstad, (president of Harstad accounting) Keeping four businesses on top of the accounting duties. All I can say is we are fortunate to have her at Southpoint Motors.