Jerry Haas - Sales Manager Jerry joined our sales team in March of 1988. He resides in St. Charles with his wife Rita. They have four grown children and three granddaughters, Easton, Breckon and Obey. He enjoys spending time them, pheasant hunting in South Dakota, golfing and cruising on his Gold Wing Motorcycle. He's a strong supporter of his son’s MotoCross racing career and uses his mechanical skills to fine tune his racing bikes.
Jerry's an active member of the St. Charles Moose Lodge, Ducks Unlimited and he’s a 20 year member of the Society of Professional Sales Managers.
Joe Luby - Sales/Internet Coordinator Joe has been with the Sugar Loaf Ford sales team since 1992. He grew up in Zimmerman and has made Winona his home. He and his wife Lori keep busy with their three boys, Treyton, Tyler and Tanner. In his spare time he enjoys racquetball, motorcycling and computers. Joe is active in MSRA, on the leadership board at the Church of Christ and serves on the board of directors for River Way Charter School. Being the son of a mechanic, Joe has a vast knowledge of vehicles and has found that it is a pleasure to match a person with the right vehicle that meets their needs and their budget.
Doran Banse - Sales Representative Doran joined the Sugar Loaf Ford team in October 2001. He grew up on the family farm in Eitzen, MN. He is a graduate of Caledonia High School. After farming with his family, he left to pursue his life-long dream of selling cars. He enjoys the friendly atmosphere of Winona and particularly at Sugar Loaf Ford. When Doran is not at Sugar Loaf Ford selling cars, you may find him boating on the Mississippi with his family and friends, or working around the house in French Island. "I look forward to meeting each and every one of you and helping you with your new and used vehicle needs."
Sherry Hovell - Sales Representative Born in Kenosha, Wisconsin and raised in Nelson, Wisconsin Sherry attended the Alma Area Schools and graduated in 1981. That same year she began her automotive career at TRW building parts for Ford, Chrysler & GM. However, her sales career was launched when she came to Sugar Loaf Ford in November of 2000. She resides in Minnesota City with her husband Ben and two sons, Chad and Adam. Sherry enjoys quilting, camping, hunting and fishing, but above all she enjoys people. Stop by and experience her enthusiasm for helping customers fill their automotive needs.
Michael Walski - Sales Representative Mike Walski, ("Big Wally" to his friends) was born and raised in Winona and grew up in the car business. His Father, Don Walski, owned and operated Don's Auto Sales in Winona for over 40 years. Some of Mike's fondest memories are of tagging along with his Dad to the Iowa and Wisconsin auto auctions and learning everything there was to know about vehicles. When he was old enough, he detailed cars for his Dad and attended Winona Area Vocational School majoring in auto body repair. In 1978 he and his wife Pam opened River Valley Auto Sales and operated it successfully together for 12 years. Other than a short time at another dealer, Mike has been with us since 1990.
Mike has been a member of the Elks Club for 24 years. He also is a member of the YMCA, the Goodview Activity Group,American Legion, and Westfield Golf Club. You'll find him cheering on his Driver- Son-In-Law, Keith Foss, at the late model stock car races, spending time with his wife, daughter, Christina and son Shaun. He also enjoys bowling, hunting and fishing.
Scott Florin - Sales Representative Scott was born and raised in the Winona area. He joined our sales staff in September of 2005 and has 28 years of sales and customer service experience. Scott and his wife Linda have 2 children and 3 grandchildren. He enjoys playing golf, cycling, racquetball and watching football. Scott also enjoys cooking, baking homemade breads, grilling and smoking foods. Scott's favorite quote is "The ultimate measure of a Man is his service to people". He invites you to call him for an "Ultimate" service experience.
Jim Jorgenson - Sales Representative Jim joined our sales team in November 2005 and comes to us with 28 years experience in the car business. Jim was born and raised in Spring Valley, Minnesota and moved to Winona in 1993. He has 3 children and 5 grandsons and enjoys playing golf, gourmet cooking, and watching all Minnesota sports. He looks forward to serving you on all your vehicle needs.
