Rich Fearing serves as the Brand President of Village Autoworks, founded in 1983. In his role, he ensures seamless operations, mentors staff to cultivate a strong customer-first culture, and plans for sustainable growth while addressing industry challenges.
Rich grew up in Oakdale, Minnesota, and now lives on a horse farm in Stillwater. Rich and his wife, Donna, have been married since 1976. Together, they have three children: Briana (45), Calvin (37), and Nicholas (35). They are also proud grandparents to Olivia (16), Ava (14), and Eden (9 months). Their family is rounded out by Milah, a lively 3-year-old golden retriever who keeps everyone entertained.
In his free time, Rich enjoys tinkering on his farm and working on the hot rods he has built. The garage is his sanctuary, where time slips away, and he finds peace in the work.
For Rich, the most rewarding part of his career has been witnessing the growth of Village Autoworks into a business that not only repairs vehicles but transforms lives. Seeing customers place their trust in the company across generations and watching employees evolve into leaders fuels his passion for the business.
