Sales

Scott Flugum

F&I Dept
Scott comes to us after spending 30 years with Fleetguard. He spent his time in manufacturing, logistics and in sales for the past 10 years. Scott is married to Joan and they have 4 kids, Brandon, Brad, Lucas and Marisa. They also have two grandchildren, McKenzie and Cruz.

Service

A.J. Johnson

Detail
Detail Tech
3 years experience
3 years with the company

Owners

Ben Peterson

Vice President
I have worked at Forest City Ford since it first opened in 1995 and became a partner in the dealership in June of 2005. I am married and have five children. My family and I live in Lake Mills. Our kids keep us very busy with their activities. We enjoy camping and snowmobiling.

Pete Gau

President
I started in the car business in 1989 at Austin Ford. In 1995 I relocated to Forest City Ford. June of 2005, I took over as partial owner. My home is in Crystal Lake, IA. I am married to Monica Gau and have two daughers, Mara Anderson and Kyler Kirshbaum, one son Lucas, two grandsons, one granddaughter and a special dog named Buddy.

Service

Marcus Elvebak

Service Writer
Marcus lives in Kiester, Mn. with his wife and family. Marcus brings back many years of service experience to insure your satisfaction. Stop in and join us in welcoming him back!

Owners

Vicki Tegland

Secretary / Treasurer
I started in the car business in 1996 when I came to work at Forest City Ford as the controller. I just recently became a partner in the dealership. I live in rural Forest City with my husband, Paul, our three dogs and two cats. Paul and I have a son, Ben Grothe, a daughter, Elizabeth (Biz) McAnally, and a grandson, Jeremiah.

Sales

Michelle Hepperly

Finance & Insurance
I started working at Forest City Ford in 2002 as a receptionist and in 2004 started doing finance and insurance. I can help you find the best interest rates available and help give you the peace of mind with all of your insurance needs. I live in Thompson with my husband, Steve, a deputy sheriff with Winnebago County, our son, Cameron, and daughter, Jessica who attends NIACC in Mason City.

John Hunchis

Sales
19 years ago, Pete Gau, co-owner of Forest City Ford, mentored me as I transitioned from the cattle industry to car sales. I am here to help you to explore your vehicle needs and secure the right model for you. I live in Lake Mills with my wife, Carol, who is employed with AEA 267.

Service

Barry Berg

Service
Master Technician
25 years as a Technician
18 years with the company
Senior Master Technician
Master Certified: Engine (gas and diesel), Chassis and Drive Train

Chris Reineke

Service
Service Technician
10 years as a technician
10 years with the company
Certified: gas engine repair, brakes, steering and suspension

Jeremias Gonsalez

Lube Tech