7 Reasons To Trust Fat Boys Tire And Auto For Service

Brian & Merissa Lenhardt Owners, Fat Boys Tire & Auto

Brian and Merissa Lenhardt purchased the family business in 2024. They have been together for over 15 years and married since 2017. Together, they are raising four energetic children, ages 19 to 9 — three girls and one boy. Their oldest is attending college and has joined the military, their second oldest is preparing to graduate high school, and their two youngest are active in competitive gymnastics and baseball. If the business doesn’t keep them busy enough there kids sure do!

Merissa left her medical career to join Brian in running the business. With little knowledge of tires or automotive work, she embraced the challenge and committed herself to learning what Brian’s family had built. She quickly came to appreciate the values that the Lenhardt family established in the community from the early 1960s through today. She built a solid foundation upon just that and the rest has been history.

Her drive, dedication, and willingness to adapt have made her not only successful in healthcare, but also in the world of tires. Today, she has found her groove and is a major force behind Fat Boys growth.

Fun fact: Merissa has three dogs and one cat. Her favorite thing to do to pass time is read, read, and read more…

Brian Lenhardt President - CEO

Brian is the third generation in the family tire business. Like his dad, Brian’s first job was cleaning bathrooms, painting retreads and giving customers courtesy rides. Throughout his 21 years with the company he has served 10 different roles. His well rounded knowledge of the tire industry will keep his family’s legacy alive and going for many many years to come!

Fun Fact: Brian wants to become a Captain and charter his own boat when he retires.

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Tony Theis Manager, Fat Boys - Laramie

Tony has been part of the Fat Boys family for 42 years. He moved to Laramie in the 4th grade and never left. After high school, he went to work for A-Z Tire Co. and never left. He’s managed our Laramie store for longer than anyone can remember (we think it’s about 30 years). Tony’s son Johordan also works at Fat Boys and his daughter recently graduated from the University of Wyoming. Tony enjoys fishing, hunting, travel, and camping in the Snowy Range Mountains. Fun fact: Tony and his wife Lisa also have two foster children.

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Mike Hartman Manager, Fat Boys Retail Shop - Cheyenne

Mike has been part of the Fat Boys family for over 35 years. For the past 15 years, he has managed our retail shop on Lincolnway in Cheyenne. Mike is a dog lover and supports local animal adoption and rescue charities. In his free time, he enjoys bowling and camping. Fun fact: Mike is a member of the Wyoming Bowling Hall of Fame, the Cheyenne Bowling Hall of Fame, and the Cheyenne Post 6 Baseball Hall of Fame.

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Mike Hohnholt Manager, Fat Boys - Wheatland

Mike has been a Fat Boy for 23 years. Born and raised in Wheatland, he worked at Lloyd’s Welding for several years before joining his big brother “Pork” at Fat Boys. After “Pork” passed away in 2017, Mike took over operations for our two shops in Wheatland. Fun fact: The Hohnholt family has supported youth sports in Wheatland for decades. Following his death, the City of Wheatland officially renamed the Little League baseball field Mark “Pork” Hohnholt Memorial Park.

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Todd Hoffman Distribution Manager

Todd has been part of the Fat Boys team for over 15 years. He started as a Warehouse Manager, then worked as the Assistant Manager in our Laramie shop before taking over Distribution for all of our stores. Todd is a Cheyenne native and enjoys riding ATVs and snowmobiles. He and his wife have four children and seven grandkids. Fun fact: Before he became a Fat Boy, Todd was a restaurant manager.

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Shawn Scott Manager, Fat Boys - Scottsbluff

Shawn joined our team in 2018 after spending 17 years across the street at Reganis Auto Center. Shawn was born and raised in Scottsbluff. He inherited his love for cars from his father Terry, who has owned and operated a local machine shop for several decades. Shawn and his wife have been married for 17 years and have three children. When he’s not at work, Shawn enjoys fishing and hunting. Fun Fact: Shawn was a standout football player and wrestler in high school.

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Mitch Kearney Manager, Fat Boys - Cheyenne Commerical

With over five years of experience in the tire and auto service industry, Mitchell Kearney brings a passion for excellence and customer care to his role as Manager at Fat Boys. Originally from Georgia (Go Dawgs!) Mitchell has called Wyoming home for over a decade and is deeply invested in the local community. Mitchell is known for his commitment to helping others and ensuring every customer receives honest, high-quality service. Outside of work, he’s a dedicated sports enthusiast and a fierce competitor, actively playing softball, basketball, volleyball and at high levels. His leadership on and off the court reflects his drive, teamwork, and dedication to continual improvement.

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Fat Boys serves retail and commercial customers across southeastern Wyoming and western Nebraska with convenient locations in Cheyenne, Laramie, Scottsbluff, and Wheatland. We are open Monday through Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Saturday from 8 a.m. to Noon, and our commercial shops also offer 24/7 emergency roadside service.

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