Meet our Team

Bill is the owner of Bill Colwell Ford. He's been here since 1984 when he bought the business from Keith Motors, but his family has a long history in the car business way before 1984. His favorite vehicle is the Ford F-150. When Bill isn't at the dealership he enjoys going golfing and hunting for game birds. A fun fact about Bill is that he recently went on a cruise through the Panama Canal.

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)!

Chuck is our Chief Operating Officer and has been keeping us in line for the past 17 years. His favorite vehicle is the Ford Explorer because it's roomy and versatile. In his free time Chuck enjoys golfing and traveling. He recently went to Brooklyn, New York for his niece's wedding. A fun fact about Chuck is that he was a member of 1986 ASA "A" State Championship slow pitch softball team for Scotty's T-Bird.

Jeff has been with us for 22 years! 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)!

LaVerne has been our Service & Parts Director for the past 16 years. His favorite vehicle is the Ford F-150. When LaVerne isn't running around our service department he likes to go fishing and camping. A fun fact about LaVerne is that he collects kerosene lanterns and antique wood working tools.

Whitney has been our Marketing Manager for 5 years and before that she was actually an intern for us before graduating from the University of Northern Iowa. Her favorite vehicle is the 1985 Ford Econoline Van. In her free time Whitney enjoys reading, long walks on the beach, Netflix marathons, and boating in Clear Lake. A fun fact about Whitney is that she grew up in Britt, IA, the home of the National Hobo Convention.

Dave has been with us for 6 years. He started out as a Sales Representative and is now our Finance Director. His favorite vehicle is the Ford Expedition. In his free time Dave enjoys going to church and spending time with his family. A fun fact about Dave is that he once coached basketball at Ancilla College in Indiana.

Travis is one of our Sales Managers and has been with us for 10 years. 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.

Rylan started 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.

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.

Noah Blakesley is a Finance Manager at Bill Colwell Ford. His favorite vehicle is the first-generation Ranger. Some fun facts about Noah is that he has been to 11 different countries, and he spent a year studying abroad. During that year, he was part of an international school soccer team that won their championship! In his free time, he enjoys watching football with family or going fishing.

Ernie has been a Sales Representative with us for 18 years now. 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!

Mike is one of our Sales Representatives and he is also a Fleet Specialist. He has been with us for 18 years. His favorite vehicle is the Ford Fusion Energi. Along with spoiling his grandkids, Mike is a big Minnesota sports fan. This includes the Minnesota Twins, the Minnesota Timberwolves, the Minnesota Vikings, the Minnesota Wild, and the Minnesota Gophers. 

David has been a Sales Representative with us for 6 years. His favorite vehicle is the Ford Escape SE. In his free time David likes hanging out with his family and playing drums. A fun fact is that David has been drumming for over 13 years! Check out this video to learn more about David!

Mike Boleyn is one of our Sales Representatives. 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 is one of our Sales Representatives. 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.

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!

Braden is a Sales Representative at Bill Colwell Ford. 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.

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, and the Chicago Cubs. In his free time, he enjoys going to baseball games and golfing.

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.

Michael Ollendick is a Sales Representative at Bill Colwell Ford. His favorite vehicle is the Ford F-150. Michael likes to grill, and he enjoys playing golf and tennis in the warmer months. In the winter though, he switches to snowmobiling!

Jennifer Westendorf is a Customer Care Specialist at Bill Colwell Ford. Her favorite vehicle is the Ford Mustang. She has a degree in hospitality management, and she enjoys giving customers an outstanding experience. A fun fact about Jennifer is that she can play music by ear.

Vanessa Stahl is a Business Development Coordinator 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.

Julie is one of our favorite employees, because as the Payroll Specialist she makes sure that everyone gets a paycheck! She has been with us for 22 years! Her favorite vehicle is the Ford Mustang. When Julie isn't at work she enjoys spending time outside, going fishing, and having dinner with her family. A fun fact about Julie is that she saw Pope John Paul at Living History Farms in Des Moines back in 1979.

Angie has been working with us for 3 years as our Title Clerk/Accounts Payable. Her favorite vehicle is the Ford Mustang. In her free time she enjoys hanging out with her family and two dogs.

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.

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! 

Emma Girton is a Marketing Coordinator at Bill Colwell Ford. Her favorite vehicle is the Ford F-Series. A fun fact about Emma is that she has been a pianist since the age of 7. In her free time, she enjoys baking and spending time with friends and family.

Lynnae is a Service Advisor in the Service Department. 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.

Jake Tracey is a Service Advisor at Bill Colwell Ford. His favorite vehicle is the 1967 Lotus 49 Ford-Cosworth A fun fact about Jake is that he had the fastest racing turtle in Perham, Minn., in 2009. In his free time, he enjoys camping with his wife and 2 dogs.

Lee Gruhn is a Customer Care Specialist. Her favorite vehicle is the Ford F-150.  She has a degree in Business, Communications, and English from Iowa State University. In her free time, Lee enjoys reading, photography, working on family genealogy charts, and experimenting with vintage recipes. A fun fact about Lee is that she grew up in Sequoyah County, Oklahoma and is a tribal citizen of the Cherokee Nation of Oklahoma.

Kim has been a Driveability Specialist with us for 39 years. He was here before Bill purchased the business from Keith Motors in 1984. His favorite vehicle is the Ford F-150. In his free time Kim likes to be outdoors either hunting or fishing. A fun fact about Kim is that he has a relative who plays guitar in the Tim McGraw band!

Dave has been a Technician with us for 27 years! In his free time he enjoys wood working, cooking, and then eating the food he cooks. A fun fact about Dave is the loves to collect DX gas station memorabilia and he used to own and operate a DX full-service gas station.

Ray has been a Climate Control Specialist with us for 26 years! 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!

Chet has been a Engine Specialist with us for 13 years. His favorite vehicle is the Ford F-150. In his free time Chet likes to be outside and ride snowmobiles in the winter.

Ryan has been an Alignment Specialist with us for 8 years. 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.

Dan is our Steering & Suspension Specialist at Bill Colwell Ford. His favorite vehicle is the Ford Edge. In his free time he enjoys spending time with this family and having bonfires with his friends. A fun fact about Dan is that he is an Eagle Scout!

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.

Austin is a Technician for Bill Colwell Ford. His favorite vehicle is the Ford F-150 hands down. In his free time, Austin enjoys spending time outdoors. A fun fact about Austin is that he has the same birthday as Garth Brooks!

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.

Zach Peters is a Quick Lane Technician at Bill Colwell Ford. His favorite vehicle is the 1964 Mustang. A fun fact about Zach is that his beard receives its own Christmas gifts. In his free time, he likes to sleep and watch Netflix.

Colton Kurtz is a Quick Lane 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.

Jesse Cline is one of the technicians for Quick Lane. His favorite vehicle is the 1965 GT350. Jesse enjoys participating in competitive shooting. He also spends time building and drifting cars.

Gene has been in our parts department for 28 years. 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.

Craig has been in our parts department for 20 years. If you've got a question about a car part, he's your guy! His favorite vehicle is the Ford Mustang. In his free time Craig enjoys going to church, being outside, spending time with his family, and road trips. Last year he took his family all the way to Hawaii! A fun fact about Craig is that he is a loyal University of Northern Iowa fan and he can be frequently spotted at Panther football games. Click here to learn more about Craig!

Merrell has been with us for 3 years as a Service Assistant. His favorite vehicle is a tie between the Ford Expedition and the Ford Mustang. In his free time Merrell likes to play with his grandkids, watch football, and go boating or biking outside. A fun fact about Merrell is that he has traveled through Germany and saw the Berlin Wall. He was also able to trace his family history while in Bremen, Germany.

Chris has been with us for 30 years! 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.

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.

Daniel Evans is a Detail Specialist in our Service Department. His favorite vehicle is the Ford Raptor. On Sunday's, he enjoys going to the Other Place, eating pizza, and watching the Denver Broncos play. Daniel also coaches flag football.

Tyler is a Detail Specialist here at Bill Colwell Ford. His favorite vehicle is the 2019 Ranger. In his free time Tyler likes to fix or build desktop computers. A fun fact about Tyler is that he was voted best singer by his choir.