BILL COLWELL FORD - Key Persons
Abby Peterson is an Administrative Assistant at Bill Colwell Ford. Her favorite Ford vehicle is the F-150. A fun fact about Abby is she got stuck tenting in 25-degree weather for the weekend when her and her boyfriend went fishing! In her free time Abby likes to go camping, fishing, gardening, and going to concerts.
Job Titles:
- Quick Lane Service Technician
- Service Technician at Quick Lane Tire & Auto
Amy Kresser is a Service Technician at Quick Lane Tire & Auto and has been there since May 2024. When not at work, Amy enjoys drawing, sleeping in, and going fishing. Her favorite vehicle is a 1995 Ford F-350.
Austyn Ede is a Finance Manager here at Bill Colwell Ford and has been with us since June 2024. Austyn is an avid collector of football and basketball jerseys, with over 30 in his collection. He enjoys golfing, spending time with his wife, watching the New York Giants, and doing online homework for his college classes at Grand Canyon University. His favorite vehicle is the Ford Edge.
Job Titles:
- Quick Lane Service Technician
Ben is one of the Quick Lane technicians. His favorite vehicle is the Ford Raptor. He enjoys spending his free time working on his own truck. In fact, he traveled all the way to Texas to get it.
Blake is our General Manager. Blake has been working here ever since he could ride his bike down and wash a car. You can tell he has a love for cars by the fact that he couldn't just pick one for his favorite, he chose the Ford F-150 and the Ford Mustang. In his free time he likes to go golfing, hunting, and hang out with his family. A fun fact about Blake is that he once met Alan Mulally, former President and CEO of Ford Motors Company (And there's a picture to prove it)!
Braden has been a Sales Representative at Bill Colwell Ford since 2017. His favorite vehicle is the Ford F-150. Braden is a Hudson native. In his free time, he enjoys camping and riding his motorcycle. An interesting fact about Braden is that he is a Marine Corp Veteran.
Job Titles:
- Quick Lane Service Technician
- Service Technician at Quick Lane Tire & Auto
Brien Smith is a Service Technician at Quick Lane Tire & Auto and has been there since January 2024. An interesting fact about Brien is that he collects hotel key cards and enjoys working out. Brien's favorite vehicle is the Ford Mustang.
Charles Allison is our newest Shuttle Driver here at Bill Colwell Ford and has been with us since the summer of 2024. Charles' favorite color is Ford blue and was a truck driver for over 35 years. His favorite vehicle is the F-150.
Chase has been a Quick Lane Technician since February 2021. His favorite vehicle is the Ford F-150. In his free time, he enjoys hunting and camping. A fun fact about Chase is that he has a FedEx airplane named after him.
Chet has been a Engine Specialist with us since 2004. His favorite vehicle is the Ford F-150. In his free time Chet likes to be outside and ride snowmobiles in the winter.
Job Titles:
- Transportation Coordinator
Chris has been with us since 1987! His favorite vehicle is the Ford GT. In his free time Chris enjoys cheering on the Packers, hunting, fishing, and cooking. Chris was also the 2014 Level 3 Winner of Ford's Employee Excellence Program.
Job Titles:
- Quick Lane Service Advisor
Chris is one of the Quick Lane Service Advisors. His favorite vehicle is the Ford F-150. Chris likes riding bicycles in his free time. He enjoys traveling, and has enjoyed places like Puerto Rico and Toronto, Canada.
Cody has been one of our salespeople since May 2022. His favorite vehicle is the Ford F-150. Cody has quite a few hobbies, including cheering for the Minnesota Vikings, fishing, spending time with family, attending concerts, and traveling whenever possible.
Colton Kurtz is a Service Technician at Bill Colwell Ford. His favorite vehicle is the Mustang GT. A fun fact about Colton is that he collects vintage clothes, shoes, and decor. In his free time, he likes to drink coffee and relax, and hike during the summer.
Dakota Even is a Sales Representative at Bill Colwell Ford. His favorite vehicle is the F-150. Dakota is a big fan of the Green Bay Packers, the Wisconsin Badgers, the Chicago Cubs, and the Arizona Coyotes. In his free time, he enjoys going to baseball games and golfing.
Job Titles:
- Detail Specialist & Lot Attendant
Damien is a Detail Specialist for our Service Department. His favorite vehicle is the Cobra Mustang. In his free time he loves hanging out with his friends and family.
Job Titles:
- Manager
- Quick Lane Manager
David Todd is a Quick Lane Manager at Bill Colwell Ford. His favorite vehicle is the 1971 Mustang Mach 1. David is all about cars! He enjoys collecting old car stuff and working on his own cars.
Job Titles:
- Detail Specialist
- Specialist
Devin Beyer is a detail specialist for the service department as of December 2023. His favorite car is a Loaded Ford F-350 Supercab 6.7L Diesel Powerstroke High Output. A fun fact about Devin is that he has a TikTok (@That_White_Explorer), that he likes photography, and that he knows the very famous TJ Mahoney. In his free time he enjoys working on his Explorer.
Devin is a Technician for Bill Colwell Ford. His favorite vehicles are the Raptor and Taurus. In his free time, Devin enjoys spending time with family and friends in the nice weather. A fun fact about Devin is he has earned the rank of eagle scout after twelve years and plans to help other scouts progress.
Job Titles:
- Service Technician
- Mobile Service Technician
Dustin has been a Service Technician since March 2021. His favorite vehicle is the Ford F-250. One thing he likes about this job is the chance to learn new things. In his free time, he likes to be home with his family. Dustin is also a veteran of the Marine Corps and the Army, and he is currently in the National Guard.
Dylan Thorpe is a Service Technician at Bill Colwell Ford. His favorite Ford vehicle is the Fox Body Mustang. A fun fact about Dylan is he collects hot wheels and loves flowers/gardening! In his free time Dylan likes to take care of his lawn.
Ernie has been a Sales Representative with us since 2002. His favorite vehicle is the Ford Flex and his Lincoln Town Car, which is a division of Ford. In his free time Ernie loves hanging out with his 6 grandkids and having Sunday cook outs! A fun fact about Ernie is that in 1988 he won a Corvette ZR1 for having the best Goodyear store in the nation two years in a row!
Garrett Placke is a Quick Lane Technician with Bill Colwell Ford. His favorite Ford vehicle is a 2014 Mustang. A fun fact about Garrett is he graduated in the top 5% of his class at tech school. In his free time, Garrett likes to work on his own cars.
Gaven Farley is a Sales Representative here at Bill Colwell Ford and has been with us since July 2024. Some fun facts about Gaven is he has built his own camper and enjoys hiking and camping. His favorite vehicle is the Ford Mustang Mach-E.
Gene has been in our parts department since 1989. He is beyond knowledgeable when it comes to cars. Not only does Gene work with them for a living, but he also used to compete in drag racing. He won multiple national events in drag racing at various tracks throughout the country and met a lot of famous race car drivers along the way.
Gloria is our Administrative Assistant. Her favorite vehicle is the Ford Explorer. In her free time Gloria likes spending time with her children and grandchildren and watching the Green Bay Packers. A fun fact about Gloria is that she lived in Romania for two years!
Job Titles:
- Administrator
- Warranty Administrator & Accounts Receivable
Jazzlyn Douglas is the Warranty Administrator at Bill Colwell Ford. Her favorite vehicles are the Ford Bronco and her own Ford Escape. She loves doing DIY projects and shopping at Menards for all the things she needs. A fun fact about Jazz is that she has been a certified makeup artist for 15 years, and she has done makeup for New York Fashion Week over 5 years.
Jeff has been with us since 1995! He started out as a Sales Representative and eventually moved up to our General Sales Manager. His favorite vehicle is the 2015 Ford Edge Sport in the electric spice color. "Every editor who drove the Edge Sport commented first and foremost on the engine's pickup, which is immediate and an entertaining kind of ridiculous," -MotorTrend. Coincidentally the Ford Edge Sport is also what Jeff drives. In his free time Jeff likes to spend time as much time as possible outside either fishing, camping, or kayaking, hanging out with his family, and enjoying his love of photography (sometimes even with a selfie stick)!
Jennifer has been part of our team since November 2021. Her favorite vehicle is the Ford Mustang. She enjoys spending time bowling, going to concerts, and spending time with family. A fun fact about Jennifer is that she once sang in Carnegie Hall in New York City as part of honor choir.
Job Titles:
- Service Advisor
- Service Advisor - Used Vehicles
Jim has been a Service Advisor at Bill Colwell Ford since July 2021. His favorite vehicle is the Ford Escape or Edge because they're the right size for him. Jim keeps busy with a lot of hobbies, including refinishing furniture, baking, and being outside in any form of nature. A fun fact about Jim is that he collects Santas - he has over 250 of them in his collection!
Jonny Graf is a Service Technician here at Bill Colwell Ford and has been with us since June 2024. Jonny has been to 13 different countries during his time in the military. In his free time, Jonny enjoys Sunday game nights with his friends. His favorite car is the 2012 Ford Mustang GT.
Jordan is a Sales Representative at Bill Colwell Ford. His favorite vehicle is the Ford Explorer Sport. Jordan is from Dike, and in his free time he likes to work on his house projects and play a round of golf. A fun fact about Jordan is that he has a twin brother!
Kayla Lang is an Administrative Assistant at Bill Colwell Ford. Her favorite Ford vehicle is a Mustang. A fun fact about Kayla is she went on a sky coaster in Florida! In her free time, she enjoys sand volleyball, kayaking, and horseback riding.
Keaton Ritter is a Service Technician here at Bill Colwell Ford and has been with us since April 2024. Keaton is a former Eagle Scout and enjoys playing video games in his free time.
Job Titles:
- Director of Fixed Operations
Kevin Schwarzhoff is the Director of Fixed Operations at Bill Colwell Ford. His favorite Ford vehicle is a 2001 F-350 with 7.3. A fun fact about Kevin is he was featured and wrote for Dealer Fixed Ops magazine. In his free time Kevin likes to go on trail rides with his horses, Ranger rides with his wife and son, and process and sell deer tails.
Lester Howard is a Pre-Owned Specialist at Bill Colwell Ford. His favorite vehicle is the Ford Torino. A fun fact about Lester is that he collects and restores Maytag gas engines that were used on washing machines from 1911 to 1943. In his free time, he enjoys playing pool and spending time with family.
Lucas Segerstrom is a Sales Representative at Bill Colwell Ford. His favorite vehicle is the Ford Fusion A fun fact about Lucas is that he is a sports trivia whiz. In his free time, he enjoys playing golf, being involved with church, and grilling.
Job Titles:
- Quick Lane Customer Service Advisor
- Service Advisor for Quick Lane
Lynnae is a Service Advisor for Quick Lane. Her favorite vehicle is the Edge or Explorer. In her free time Lynnae loves renovating her house, doing things with her kids, and short road trips. A fun fact about Lynnae is that she has four daughters.
Mandy has been one of our service advisors since March 2022. Her favorite vehicle is the Ford Mustang. When she's not at work, she enjoys painting, trail riding, camping, and riding her motorcycle. A fun fact about Mandy is that she once won a trip to Puerto Rico where she met Usher.
Mason Doyle has been with Bill Colwell Ford since February 2024 and is our Director of Finance. Mason has a goal of visiting every NFL stadium before he turns 32 and his favorite weekend hobbies are trips to anywhere involving good food. His favorite vehicle is a "chromed-out" F-150.
Mason Sanford is a Detail Specialist here at Bill Colwell Ford and has been with us since July 2024. Mason enjoys making art and going to the gym in his free time. His favorite car is the Ford Fusion.
Job Titles:
- Customer Care Service Coordinator
Melissa Eibey is a Customer Care Service Coordinator here at Bill Colwell Ford and has been with us since April 2024. Her favorite vehicle is the Ford Mustang and enjoys many hobbies such as crafting on her Cricut, baking for special events, and reading.
Mike Boleyn has been one of our Sales Representatives since 2015. His favorite vehicle is the F-150 or Edge. In his free time Mike enjoys hanging out with his family. A fun fact about Mike is that he once met Mike Ditka at a golf tournament and got his autograph. He's says it would've been cooler though if he was actually a Bears fan, instead of a Green Bay Packers fan!
Mike has been one of our Sales Representatives since 2016. His favorite vehicle is the Ford Mustang GT and he mentioned that his wife wants one. A fun fact about Mike is that he owns a motorcycle! In his free time Mike enjoys exploring new roads and restaurants on his motorcycle with his wife and friends. He also enjoys spending time with family and watching motorsports, including tractor pulls.
Job Titles:
- Quick Lane Service Technician
Nick Furman is a Quick Lane Mechanic. His favorite car is the Ford Mustang. A fun fact about Nick is that he went to Europe for his freshman year of high school. In his free time he likes to shred it up on a skateboard.
Job Titles:
- Service Coordinator
- Mobile Service Coordinator
Rachael Arnold is the Mobile Service Coordinator here at Bill Colwell Ford and has been with us since January 2024. Rachael was born and raised in Huntington Beach, CA, known as Surf City, USA. Rachael enjoys spending time with her fiance and their two dogs. Her favorite vehicle is the Ford Bronco.
Job Titles:
- Climate Control Specialist
Ray has been a Climate Control Specialist with us since 1991! His favorite vehicle is the Ford F-150. In his free time he enjoys hanging out at his farm. A fun fact about Ray is that he is the sixth out of his parent's seven kids!
Riley Devenney is a Detail Specialist here at Bill Colwell Ford and has been with us since March 2024. A fun fact about Riley is he took a family trip to Florida and he also enjoys going to the gym. Riley's favorite vehicle is the Ford Mustang GT350.
Ryan has been an Alignment Specialist with since 2010. His favorite vehicle is the Ford F-350. In his free time Ryan likes to relax and take naps. A fun fact about Ryan is that he has traveled to Negril, Jamaica.
Ryan has been a service advisor with us since August 2021. He loves watching football (especially the Vikings), going to parks, hiking, and riding bikes with his family. Something fun about Ryan is when he grows out his hair, he looks like Shaun White.
Rylan started in 2014 in our Sales Department for 4 years, before becoming a Sales Manager. His favorite vehicle is the Ford Expedition King Ranch. In his free time Rylan enjoys watching baseball and cheering on the Cubs! A fun fact about Rylan is that he is the one who presented the title belt to Al "The Champ" Shepard.
Sean has been at Bill Colwell Ford since September 2021. His favorite vehicle is the Ford F-150. He likes to spend his free time being outside with his wife and daughters, and going hiking, biking, and visiting parks. A fun fact about Sean is that he has seen Iowa's largest frying pan.
Job Titles:
- Social Media & Events Coordinator
- the Social Media & Events Coordinator
Sierra Rinken is the Social Media & Events Coordinator here at Bill Colwell Ford and has been with us since April 2024. Sierra is a big Prince fan and once took a tour at Paisley Park in Chanhassen, MN. Sierra enjoys reading, crocheting, specialty coffees, and spending time outside on the farm with her husband and daughter. Her favorite vehicle is the 1995 F-150.
Tom King is one of the shuttle drivers here at Bill Colwell Ford. He was a Sales Representative with us for 23 years before retiring in early 2020. Tom loves sports and will watch just about any competition on TV. In his free time he enjoys watching football, golf, baseball, or most any other sport.
Travis is one of our Sales Managers and has been with since 2008. His favorite vehicle is the Ford Focus ST. In his free time Travis likes to go golfing or watch football with his dog, Sadie. Go Bears! A few fun facts about Travis is that he ate 240 shrimp last year at the Red Lobster Endless Shrimp event and he has a solid arrangement of socks. They range from Superman socks with a cape to socks with bacon on them.
Trey Burnikel is one of our Finance Managers here at Bill Colwell Ford and has been with us since March 2024. A fun fact about Trey is he has been to the Grand Cayman Islands, Costa Rica, and Mexico. In his free time, Trey enjoys fishing and golfing as much as possible. His favorite vehicle is the 1978 Ford Mustang.
Tyler has been a parts specialist since March 2022. His favorite vehicle is the 1966 Batmobile. In his free time he likes to play video games or play with his kid. A fun fact about Tyler is that he likes dad jokes and Batman.
Tyler Till is a sales representative here as of October 2023. His favorite car is the Ford F-150. A fun fact about Tyler is that he enjoys golfing and working out. He's a fan of the Chicago Bulls, Dallas Cowboys, and the Iowa Hawkeyes. In his free time he enjoys watching football with friends and family!
Vanessa Rose is a Customer Care Specialist at Bill Colwell Ford. Her favorite vehicle is her own 2020 Ford Escape. Some fun facts about Vanessa are that she has a degree as an interpreter and translator, and that she is from Ecuador but has been in the U.S. for almost 20 years.
Job Titles:
- Marketing & Business Development Director
Whitney has been full-time with us since 2015, and was even our marketing intern from 2012 to 2013 before graduating from the University of Northern Iowa. She was the Marketing Manager for 5 years and has since moved into leading both the Marketing and Business Development departments. Her favorite vehicle is the 1985 Ford Econoline Van. In her free time Whitney enjoys reading, golfing, Netflix marathons, and boating in Clear Lake. A fun fact about Whitney is that she was in 4-H for 10 years and was the 2009 Hancock County Fair queen!
Job Titles:
- Quick Lane Service Technician
Yaz Huston-Keith is a Quick Lane Technician as of September 2023. Her favorite car is a manual transmission Ranger. A fun fact about Yaz is that she runs a small business where she sells handmade jewelry, crafts, and art. In her free time she enjoys fixing her car.
Job Titles:
- Quick Lane Service Technician
- Service Technician at Quick Lane Tire & Auto
Zach Knepper has been a Service Technician at Quick Lane Tire & Auto since June 2024. Zach has 70 Ford certifications and enjoys gaming in his free time. His favorite car is the Ford Mustang GT.