Mike Puetz - Owner Mike grew up in Altura, Minnesota and graduated from Lewiston High School in 1978 and Rochester Technical College in 1980. He worked on his family farm with his parents until 1987, when he started his career in automobile business. He sold vehicles until 1993 then became General Manager of Chrysler Winona and the General Manager and co-owner of KIA Direct in West Salem, Wi. In June of 2001 he became General Manager of Sugar Loaf Ford and in 2005 became the owner. In July of 2008, Mike and Bill Hutmacher bought out Bill's partner in Chrysler Winona which today they run together.
Mike lives in Homer Township with his wife, Stephanie. They have four children, three grown and one at home. He enjoys hunting, fishing, motorcycling and travel whenever he gets the chance. Mike considers the automobile business "without a doubt, the most interesting and rewarding business one could ask for!"
Bill Hutmacher - Retired Owner Bill grew up in Park Ridge Illinois and lived there until he was 23. He graduated from Western Michigan University with a Business degree in 1965. Bill worked for Chrysler Corporation in Detroit, Chicago, Des Moines, and San Francisco. He also worked for Mars Oldsmobile in Chicago and Hawkeye Dodge in Des Moines Iowa. Bill purchased a 25% interest in Sheaffer Chrysler Plymouth Inc. in Fort Madison Iowa. in 1972. He sold his interest in Sheaffer to buy Hutmacher Chevrolet in Washington Iowa and sold Hutmacher Chevrolet to purchase Sugar Loaf Ford. Bill worked for the Wabasha County Sheriff's Department as a Deputy and Chief Deputy from 1990 to 1998. Bill also worked for the Charlotte County Sheriff's Department from 2001-2003. He enjoys boating, motorcycling, racquetball, scuba diving and fishing.
JoAn Moham - Financial Services Advisor JoAn began her career in the automobile business in August of 1969 when the dealership was owned by Tousley Ford. She worked in the office doing payroll, accounts receivable & payable, titling, etc. At that time everything was hand written in journals. In 1977, with the ownership change, she became Business Manager for the Dealership. JoAn lives in Homer with her husband Harold. They have two married children and one "perfect" granddaughter. In her spare time JoAn enjoys spending time with her family, her dogs Whisper, Sophie and Annie, gardening, swimming, interior decorating, and exploring Homer history. She is a member of the Homer Church, its choir, teaches Sunday School and is active in the Homer Civic Association. She's also a member of the Pickwick Chapter OES, Anytime Fitness and the Winona County Historical Society. She says, "I'm committed to customer service which results in exceeding customer's expectations - going the extra mile not only ensures a happy customer, it ensures repeat business and lasting friendships - I love the automobile business!"
Richard Swanson - Controller Dick started in April of 1975 when our dealership was Tousley Ford. He lives in Minneiska with his wife. Dick enjoys hunting, fishing, cross-country sking, softball, racquetball and spending time with his 5 grandchildren. Dick recently received the 30 year Ford Dealer Accountant award.
Harold Moham - Parts & Service Director/Customer Relations Manager Harold started in 1959 when the dealership was named Owl Motor Co. He did detailing before he became the manager of the Service Department In his spare time he enjoys spending time at his hobby farm where he raises quarter horses. Harold is a member of the Homer Church and President of the Homer Civic Association.
Michael Harrison - Service Manager Mike Harrison began his career as dispatcher in May of 1988 after being honorably discharged from four years of service in the US Navy. He was promoted to Service Manager in 2003 and enjoys the diversity of his position. Mike is a great communicator and says it’s the most important aspect of achieving exceptional service results. "It all begins with listening to the customer’s description of their service concern and then relaying it clearly to the technician."
Mike is the proud father of twin daughters, Kendra and Kaysie. In his spare time he enjoys fishing, golfing, camping and his pug named Lacey. Mike resides in rural Winona.
Mary Schneider - Parts Manager Mary grew up right here in Winona. Her love for automobiles started in high school. She attended many drag races at the track near Eau Claire, Wisconsin then known as Amber Green. Mary Said "I knew then I had to learn more about them!" Mary attended the Minnesota State College Southeast and graduated in 1982. She started working for Sugar Loaf Ford in the Parts Department and has been there ever since.
Mary is on the board of directors for the Automotive Technology division at the Vo-Tech and has been asked to give speeches at the Vo-Tech and WSU. Mary's hobbies include traveling, camping and boating.
Dave Prodzinski - Body Shop Manager Dave started at Sugar Loaf Ford in April of 1969. He is a lifetime resident of Winona. Dave's hobbies include bowling, softball, golf, writing songs, collecting coins and playing racquetball. Dave also enjoys spending time with his wife Nancy and their grandchildren, Ethan and Tia.
Lora Ehlenfeldt - Office Manager Lora was hired in the spring of 1993 as a part time cashier. She later moved into a full-time position as Title Clerk. Lora was born in Minneapolis and moved to the Winona area to be closer to her family. She and husband Al have 5 children, two of which are still at home. In her spare time she likes to camp, and spend time with family. Her oldest daughter Kendra is attending Minnesota South East-Vo Tech studying Web Page Design and her youngest daughter Kara is a sophomore at Winona Senior High School.
Mission Statement Our mission shall be for our customers to have a pleasant experience whenever they come to Sugar Loaf Ford for whatever reason. To serve our customers in a friendly, positive, prompt manner. To never offer excuses or blame others for our errors, but to correct any unpleasant situation in a courteous, prompt, and efficient manner that is pleasing to our customer.
