Mel Tjeerdsma to Co-own Championship Motors

After many years of building winning football teams, former Bearcat Coach Mel Tjeerdsma is now venturing into the business world, where he will be the co-owner of Championship Motors along with Rich Mendenhall. They have bought out Schreck Motors, located near the Hangar and Wal-Mart in Maryville. They will have an open house on August 17th; there will be food served from 12-2 along with drawings and giveaways. Bill McCully will serve as general manager, Bridget McMullan will be office manager, and Chad Petersen and Jesse LeMar will serve as the sales team.